Southwest Times Newspaper Obituaries V

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Last Name	First Name	Middle Name	Maiden Name	Notes	Date of Death
VALACH	John	G.		PAGETON, W. VA. * John G. Valach, age 88, of Pageton, W. Va., died on Monday, Dec. 1, 2003 at a Bluefield hospital. Born on Dec. 27, 1914 in Pageton, he was a son of the late Vendel and Katherine Sabo Valach. He had been a lifelong resident of Pageton. He was a coal miner having retired with 52 years of service from Consol Coal Corp. at Jenkinjones. He was a member of the UMWA. In addition to his parents, two brother, Frank and Mike; and three sisters, Emma, Mary, and Julia preceded him in death. Survivors include: his wife, Anna Fodor Valach of the Westwood Nursing Home in Bluefield, Va.; two sons, George Valach and wife Blanche of Hiwassee, Ted Valach and wife Brenda of Princeton; four grandchildren, Michael, John, Bonnie and Susan; two great grandchildren, Mikie and Rebekah; one brother, Joe Valach and wife Patsy of Pochontas, Va. Funeral services will be conducted on Friday, Dec. 5, 2003 at 11 a.m. at the Cravens-Shires Funeral Home Chapel in Bluewell with Pastor Eddie Callahan officiating. Entombment will follow at Woodlawn Memorial Park Mausoleum in Bluewell with friends and family serving as pallbearers. Friends may call on Thursday evening from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Cravens-Shires Funeral Home in Bluewell is serving the Valach family.	Monday, Dec. 1, 2003
VANCE	Walter	Warren		BRISTOL - Walter Warren Vance Sr., 94, of Bristol, went to be with his Lord Thursday, June 15, 2006 from Bristol Regional Hospital. He was born on Tuesday, Oct. 10, 1911, in Oliver Springs, Tenn., to the late Robert Baxter Vance and Elizabeth Eaton Vance. He was a World War II veteran of the United States Navy, a charter member of Airport Christian Church where he attended as much as possible. He was preceded in death by his loving wife Ruth Virginia Garrett Vance. Survivors include a son, Walter Warren Vance Jr. of Kingsport, Tenn.; a daughter, Nancy Vance Kent, Radford; 2grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 1 until 2 p.m. Monday afternoon, June 19, at Oakley-Blevins Funeral Home. The funeral service will follow at 2 p.m. in the Blevins Memorial Chapel with Rev. Chris Rollston officiating. The committal service and interment will follow in Mountain View Cemetery with military rites presented by Bristol VFW Honor Guard. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to the Airport Christian Church, 152 Centenary Road, Blountville, Tennessee, 37617. Condolences and memories may be sent to the family by visiting www.oakley-blevins.com.	June 15, 2006
VANDOREN	Ira	C.		Thursday April 16, 1942 Ira C. VanDoren, 76, retired Norfolk and Western dining car conductor, died yesterday at his home in Roanoke. Surviving are his widow Mrs. Noma Campbell VanDoren, a son and three daughters: William Clark VanDoren, Mrs. Ira Walton, and Mrs. Percy Bryant of Roanoke; and Mrs. R. Carl Darst of Blacksburg; a brother Harry W. VanDoren, St. Petersburg, Fla. Mr. VanDoren lived in Pulaski for many years and his brother was a former resident. A telegram has been received here that the body will be sent to Pulaski for burial tomorrow.	April 15, 1942
VANCANNON	Daphna		WAYNE	Daphna Estes Vancannon, 81 of Fairlawn, passed away Sunday, October 19, 2003 at Carilion New River Valley Medical Center. She was preceded in death by her parents, Russel and Mary Ann Vipperman Wayne, two brothers, Jim and Donnie Wayne, one sister, Vergie Gearheart, and three husbands, Thomas w. Estes, Norman Vancannon, and William Duncan. Survivors include three daughters, Toby Caldwell of Fairlawn; Betty Sue Cromer of Fairlawn; and Rosetta Mills of Concord, VA; one son, Thomas Estes of Fairlawn; two brothers, Harold Wayne of Richmond; Edward Wayne of Richmond; two sisters, Christine Thorton of Culpepper, VA; Jeanette Loving of Richmond. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, October 22, 2003 at Mullins Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society P.O. Box 102454 - Atlanta, GA 30368. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Mullins Funeral Home in Radford.	October 19, 2003
VANESS	Charles	Thomas		Monday August 26, 1963 Charles Thomas Vanness, 75, died this morning at his Route One, Dublin home. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Margie Altizer Vanness; two stepdaughters, Mrs. Floyd King and Mrs. Garland Covey, Route 1, Dublin; and four grandchildren. Services will be held Wednesday at 4 pm from Strickler’s Dublin Chapel conducted by the Rev. Sam Barnes. Burial will follow in the Highland Memory Gardens. The body will remain at Strickler’s Dublin Funeral Home until the hour of the service.
VARNER	Maxine	Mae		Maxine Mae Varner 67, passed away Wednesday Aug. 27, 2003 in the Old Bridge Manor, Old Bridge, N. J. She had been in declining health for several months and death was attributed to cancer. She was born Saturday, Nov. 2, 1935 in Elkins, W. Va., the daughter of the late Russell Martin Varner and Flora Lee Valentine Varner. She was employed by the Comfort Inn of Radford before retiring and moving to N. J. She was a former member in good standing of the Radford Business and Professional Women’s Organization. She is survived by one brother, Russell Martin Varner, Jr. and wife Terry of Radford; three sisters, Vivian Varner Smith and husband Donald of Dublin, Joyce Ann Pudder of Middleburg, Fla., Coral Jean Tomaro and husband Peter of Old Bridge, N. J., with whom she resided prior to her illness. She is also survived by several special nieces and nephews. Services were conducted on Saturday Aug. 29 at the Gundrum Service “Home For Funerals” in South Amboy, N. J. with Rev. Donald D. Smith officiating. Interment followed in the Manalapan Cemetery in Millstone, N. J.	Aug. 27, 2003
VAUGHAN	Everett	Wooling		Everett Wooling Vaughan, 93, of Pulaski, died late Friday evening June 13, 2003 in Pulaski Community Hospital. Born February 17, 1910 in Pulaski, he was the son of the late Minnie R. Vier Vaughan and George Letcher Vaughan. Mr. Vaughan was a member of the First Pentecostal Holiness Church in Pulaski, and was a Veteran of the United States Army having served in W.W.II., and was a retired foreman in the maintenance department at Radford Army Ammunition Plant. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Virginia Holliday Vaughan; three brothers, Julian Vaughan, Eugene Vaughan, and Alvin Vaughan; one half brother, George Waddell, a half sister, Cleo McKim; and one sister, Omah V. Schrader. He is survived by one son, Daryle D. and his wife Helen Vaughan of Woodbridge, Va.; and one daughter, Violet V. Napier of Fredericksburg, Va. Also survived by five grandchildren, Norma Shull, Anita Thorpe, Michael Napier, Mark Vaughan, and Timothy Vaughan, ten great grandchildren and five great-great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Wednesday June 18, 2003 at 11 a.m. at the First Pentecostal Holiness Church in Pulaski with the Rev. Dr. C.R. Conner officiating. Interment will follow in the Oakwood Cemetery in Pulaski. Visiting will be anytime Tuesday after 4 p.m. at Thomas M. Seagle & Sons Funeral Home where the family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Arrangements by Thomas M. Seagle & Sons Funeral Home, Pulaski.	June 13, 2003
VAUGHAN	Hampton	C.		Wednesday February 25, 1942 Services were held today at 2:30 pm for Hampton C. Vaughan Sr., 65, who died at his home Tuesday. The ceremony was conducted from the First Christian church by the Rev. F.H. Scott. Burial was in Newbern cemetery. Pallbearers were nephews, Frank Elkins Jr., Eugene Elkins, Maurice Vaughan, and Donald Vaughan. Flower girls were nieces. Mr. Vaughan is survived by his widow, Bertha Charlton Vaughan, and the following children: Mrs. N.B. Ellis of Coral Gables, Fla.; Mrs. H.E. Chrisman of Christiansburg; Mrs. M.L. Basham of Roanoke; Charles C. of Baltimore; Mrs. L.B. Frost and H.C. Vaughan Jr. of Pulaski. Also the following sisters, Mrs. B.F. Elkins of Pulaski; Mrs. Joe Vaughan of Newbern; Mrs. S. Dudley of Vicker; Mrs. Harry Byrd of Roanoke, and Mrs. Drayton Wilson of Cambria. The decease is the son of the late Christopher and Luther Vaughan.	February 24, 1942
VAUGHAN	Jess	Willard		RADFORD - Jess Willard Vaughn, 90, passed away Monday, June 26, 2006 at his home in Radford. He was a member of the Radford Worship Center and a U. S. Army Air Corp veteran having served during World War II. He worked for many years in retail sales at Leggett's and Garrett's in Radford. He was born June 23, 1916, the son of the late Ulyss and Maude Loving Vaughn. He was also preceded in death by a grandson, Adam Vaughn Craighead. Survivors include his wife of 60 years, Madalon Rodgers Vaughn of Radford; a daughter, Sandy V. Craighead of Radford; a son, Alan Vaughn of Atlanta, GA; two grandsons; one great-grandson. Funeral services will be held Saturday, July 1, 2006 at 1:00 p.m. at the Mullins Funeral Home in Radford with Dr. Hal Adams, Dr. Donald C. Elliott, Rev. Glennard Quesenberry and Rev. Cecil Albano officiating. Interment will follow in the Pentecostal Conference Cemetery in Dublin where members of VFW Post #776 will conduct military graveside rites. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made to the Radford Worship Center Outreach Ministries, 1820 Second Street, Radford, VA 24141. The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Friday at the Mullins Funeral Home in Radford. (www.mullinsfuneralhome.com)	June 26, 2006
VAUGHAN	Julia	Dimple	UNDERWOOD	PULASKI - Julia Dimple Underwood Vaughan, 97, of 1007 Greenwood Terrace, Pulaski died Thursday, June 17, 2004 at her residence. She was born August 27, 1906 and was the daughter of the late William M. and Eliza Tabor Underwood of Dublin. Her husband, John Lawrence Vaughan, preceded her in death. Together they owned and operated the Pulaski Monument Company on Dublin Road for many years. She was a longtime active member of the First Presbyterian Church, Pulaski. Brothers Staley, Andrew and Eckman Underwood and sister Maxie Underwood Harrison also preceded her in death. Surviving are: her son and daughter-in-law, John L. Vaughan II and Linda Harter Vaughan, Okatie, S.C.; granddaughters, Carol Elizabeth Samofal, Jennifer Leigh Vaughan, both of Greenville, S.C.; one loving niece; three nephews; dedicated caregivers, all of Pulaski County. Funeral services will be held Monday, June 21, at 11 a.m. from Stevens Funeral Home, 815 Randolph Avenue, Pulaski. Rev. Jeff Kackley, pastor of First Presbyterian Church, Pulaski, and Rev. Harry W. Hight, Jr., retired pastor of Meadowview and Yellow Springs United Methodist Churches, Meadowview, Va., will officiate. The family will receive friends from 10 a.m. until the service hour. Burial will follow in New Dublin Presbyterian Church Cemetery. Flowers will be accepted and appreciated; also memorials can be made to the New River Valley Senior Services, 141 E. Main Street, Pulaski, Va. 24301, or to the charity of one's choice. Arrangements by Stevens Funeral Home, Pulaski, Va.	June 17, 2004
VAUGHAN	Mary	Ellen	MABE	Wednesday October 21, 1964 Mrs. Mary Ellen Mabe Vaughan, 66, of Route 3, died early this morning at her home. Born in Wythe county March 26, 1898 she was the daughter of the late John A. and Luticia Nelson Mabe. Surviving are her husband William A. Vaughan, Pulaski; three daughters, Mrs. Martha Cress and Mrs. Sadie Stike both of Pulaski, Mrs. Walter Summers of Roanoke; three sons, Thomas J. Vaughan, Pulaski, Robert T. Vaughan Rockville, Conn., and Houston V. Vaughan, New Britain, Conn.; one brother George Mabe, Ivanhoe; 23 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. The body is at Stevens Funeral Home pending arrangements.
VAUGHAN	Mary	Ellen	CRAWFORD	Tuesday June 21, 1961 Mrs. Mary Ellen Vaughan, 78, died suddenly Monday morning at her home on Alum Spring Rd. Born in Wythe county May 19, 1883, the daughter of the late William C. and Elaine Swecker Crawford, she was preceded in death by her husband Alfred Crockett Vaughan. Mrs. Vaughan is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Ruth Vaughan Wingo, Pulaski; one stepson J.L. Vaughan, Pulaski; one brother George Crawford, Barren Springs; one half-sister, Mrs. Carrie Durmon, Pulaski; two grandchildren, Charles Alfred Wingo, Ft. Eustin, Va., and John L. Vaughan II, Kingsport, Tenn. Also two great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2 pm from Thomas M. Seagle and Sons Funeral Home with the Rev. Fred Austin officiating. Interment will follow in Thornspring cemetery.	June 20, 1961
VAUGHAN	Thomas	Winfred		PULASKI – Thomas Winfred Vaughan, 43, of Pulaski died Monday, May 29, 2006 at home. He was born in Pulaski on Jan. 10, 1963 and was the son of the late Thomas Ellis Vaughan. He was a veteran having served in the United States Army. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Anthony Ellis Vaughan. Surviving are: his wife, Sandra Rupe Vaughan, Pulaski; mother, Ann Nixon Vaughan, Pulaski; sons, Zachery Thomas Vaughan, Chattanooga, Tenn., Jesse Ellis Vaughan, Chattanooga, Tenn., Robert Stanley Vaughan, Chattanooga, Tenn.; step-daughter, Amber Danielle Dunnigan, Pulaski; sister and brother-in-law, Teresa and Allen Davis, Pulaski; brother and sister-in-law, Chuck and Vickie Vaughan, Pulaski; nephew, Tony Davis, Pulaski; step-grandson, Isaah Dunnigan, Pulaski. Funeral service will be held Friday at 2 p.m. from Stevens Funeral Chapel with Rev. Randall Lawrence officiating. Burial will follow in Ray Cemetery, Pulaski County with Pulaski VFW Post #1184 conducting the military graveside rites. Visiting will be Thursday evening from the funeral home where the family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Arrangements by Stevens Funeral Home, Pulaski.	May 29, 2006
VAUGHT	Sallie	A.		Friday September 8, 1961 Mrs. S.B. Vaught, Bristol Va., died yesterday at her home after a six weeks illness. She was a sister of Mrs. Clarence L. Painter, Pulaski. Survivors included besides Mrs. Painter, a son Dr. Garnett Vaught, Mt. View, Tenn.; one daughter Mrs. Marie Thompson; sister, Mrs. R.W. Shermantine, Baltimore, and two grandchildren. Funeral will be held Saturday at 1 pm at the family home in Bristol with burial in the family plot at Tazewell. 1930 census, Bristol, Bristol (Independent City), VA: Sidney B. Vaught living with wife Sallie A. and daughter Marie	September 7, 1961
VENABLE	Emmett	Tim		PULASKI - Emmett Tim Venable, Sr. departed this life on Monday, Sept. 22, 2003 at the VA Medical Center in Salem, Va., born Jan. 1, 1921 in McComas, W. Va. He was the son of the late John and Clency Venable. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Ethel Mills and Irma Holt: five brothers, John, Lynwood, Lawrence, Vernest and Ernest Venable. He was a member of the Randolph Avenue United Methodist Church where he served in many capacities until he became ill. Surviving are: his wife, Dorothy Venable of Pulaski; one son, Tim Venable, Jr., Pulaski; three daughters, Phyllis Thompson, Roanoke, Daphne Finley, Dublin, Dr. Michelle Venable Ridley, Sioux City, Iowa; seven grandchildren; two great grandchildren. Funeral services will be Saturday, Sept. 27 at 2 p.m. at Randolph Avenue United Methodist Church with the Rev. Leroy Henry officiating. The eulogy will be delivered by Elder Ronald Watson of the Radford Church of God In Christ. The family will receive friends at the home anytime. Visitation will be Saturday from 1 p.m. until time of service at Randolph Avenue United Methodist Church. Entombment will follow in Highland Memory Garden Mausoleum in Dublin. Penn’s Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.	Sept. 22, 2003
VENABLE	Pauline	A.		Wednesday June 12, 1963 Mrs. Pauline A. Venable, 34, of Rt. 2 Pulaski, died yesterday. She is survived by her husband John Venable of New Jersey; two daughters, Lois Venable and Leaster Venable, both of Pulaski; and three sons, Dannie, Edward, and James Venable all of Pulaski. The funeral will be held Thursday at 3 pm at the New Century Methodist church with the Rev. W.S. Golden officiating. Burial will follow in the Pinehurst cemetery. The body will remain at Claytor Funeral Home until one hour before the service.	June 11, 1963
VERMILLION	Charles	Eric		Tuesday December 11, 1962 Dublin – Charles Eric Vermillion, 86, Dublin, died Monday afternoon in his home. He was a retired merchant. Born in Dublin August 10, 1876 the son of the late Charles E. Vermillion and Martha Morehead Vermillion, he was a member of Dublin Presbyterian Church and Dublin Ruritian Club. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Blanche Nidermaier Vermillion; daughter Mrs. D.D. Litteral, and grandson Eric D. Litteral all of Dublin. Funeral will be held Wednesday at 11 am from Stevens Funeral Home conducted by the Rev. Manson B. Tate with burial following in Dublin Cemetery. The body will remain at Stevens Funeral Home.	December 10, 1962
VEST	Joyce		ROBERTSON	DUBLIN – Joyce Robertson Vest, 54 of the Little Creek community, Dublin went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, Mar. 8, 2005 from Duke University Hospital after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born at Poplar Hill, Va. on May 10, 1950 the daughter of the late Ernest Howard and Clara Lindsey Robertson. Also preceded in death by a sister, Jean Robertson Stephens. She was a member of French’s Chapel Pentecostal Holiness Church where she was a Sunday School Superintendent and Teacher. She is survived by her husband, William M. (Bill) Vest; one daughter and son-in-law, Casey and Tim Delp, Dublin; two grandchildren, Kelsey and Samantha Delph; one brother and sister-in-law, George and Jean Robertson, Poplar Hill; three sisters and brothers-in-law, Sue and Doug Mullins, Winston-Salem, N.C., Carol Speer, Winston-Salem, N.C., Geraldine and Bobby Croy, Dublin. Funeral services will be Friday at 11 a.m. at French’s Chapel Pentecostal Holiness Church with the Rev. Billy Akers officiating. Burial in the Hunter Cemetery, Dublin. The family will receive friends at the church on Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. Arrangements by A. Vest and Sons Funeral Home.	Mar. 8, 2005
VEST	Wesley	Benjamin		Tuesday October 31, 1972 Wesley Benjamin (Tommy) Vest, 33, of Alum Springs, Star Route, Dublin, died Monday at home after a brief illness. He was born in Pulaski County the son of Jackson and Myrtle Morris Vest. He was a building foreman for Vest and Wright Construction Co. He is survived by his wife Phyllis Linkous Vest, one son Wesley Benjamin Vest Jr.; three daughters, Robin M. Vest, Anna L. Vest. And Lebreska Lynn Vest all of home; two brothers, William M. Vest and John Douglas Vest both of Dublin; and two sisters, Mrs. Willard Wright and Mrs. Jerry Davis both of Dublin. Funeral services will be Wednesday at 2 pm at the Alum Springs Holiness church conducted by the Rev. Paul Beaton and the Rev. J.P. Hale. Burial will be at the Hunter Cemetery in Alum Springs. Funeral arrangements are handled by the A. Vest and Sons Funeral Home. The body is al the deceased’s home.	October 30, 1972
VIA	Iris		AKER	WEST FRIENDSHIP, MD. - Iris Aker Via, age 85 of West Friendship, MD, and formerly of Pulaski, died Saturday June 19, 2004 at her West Friendship residence. Born January 19, 1919 in Wytheville, Va, she was the daughter of the late Leslie F. Fisher Aker and John D.F. Aker. She was a retired insurance supervisor for Hartford Insurance Co. in Towson, MD, and was a Baptist by faith. She was preceded in death by her husband, William T. Via. She is survived by 2 daughters; Patsy V. Boyd of West Friendship, MD, and Lana S. Queen of Sunset Beach, NC: 2 brothers; Herbert A. Aker of Baltimore, MD, and George Aker of Wythe Co., Va.: 2 sisters; Mona Cross of Baltimore, MD, and Eunice Jakubowski of Va. Beach, Va. Also survived by 6 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. A graveside funeral service will be held Friday June 25, 2004 at 11:00 a.m. in Thorn Spring Cemetery. The family will receive friends briefly after the service at the cemetery. Flowers will be accepted, but for those who wish, they may make memorial contributions to your local American Heart Association. Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.seaglefuneralhome.com Arrangements by Thomas M. Seagle & Sons Funeral Home, Pulaski.	Saturday June 19, 2004
VIA	Nannie			Thursday May 17, 1928 The remains of Miss Nannie Via, who died Wednesday morning at the home of her sister Mrs. J.D. West, Roanoke, were brought to Pulaski today on No. 11 and taken to Draper where the funeral was held from the Christian Church, the Rev. R.B Hurt of Roanoke officiating. Burial was in the Draper cemetery. Miss Via was aged 34 years and a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. R.G. Via and a native of this county. She had been ill for six weeks with heart complications. Besides Mrs. West, she is survived by another sister, Mrs. M.C. Stevens, Baltimore, and one brother R.G. Via, Keystone, W.Va.	May 16, 1928
VIAR	Douglas	William		Douglas William Viar, age 81, of Dublin, passed away Sunday, June 29, 2003 in the Twin County Community Hospital. He was born in Wythe County, Nov. 28, 1921, son of the late Carven and Allie Crigger Viar. He was retired from the Radford Army Ammunition Plant and was preceded in death by a daughter, Jeanette Rankin Viar. Mr. Viar was a United States Navy Veteran of World War II, having served 22 years. He is survived by his wife, Nancy Viar; four sons, Randy Viar, Dublin, Danny Viar, Ivanhoe, David Viar, Dublin, Mike Viar, Christiansburg; two daughters, Theresa Morris, Pulaski, Crystal Viar, Dublin; five brothers, Carlie Viar, Pulaski, Hensel Viar, Ivanhoe, Tommy Viar, Draper, Harold Viar, Everette Viar both of Fries; one sister, Eleanor Scott, Pulaski; four grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, July 2, at 11 a.m. at The Reese Funeral Chapel with Jack King officiating. Interment will follow in Highland Memory Gardens in Dublin. Grover King Post #1115, VFW will conduct graveside military rites. The family will receive friends at the Reese Funeral Home from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday. Reese Funeral Home, Austinville is in charge of arrangements.	June 29, 2003
VIARS	Douglas	Junior		BARREN SPRINGS – Douglas Junior Viars, age 49 of Barren Springs, Va. passed away Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2005. He was born Oct. 13, 1956 in Wythe County, son of the late Lawrence and Nellie Gravley Viars. Surviving are: his wife, Charlotte Kemp Viars, Barren Springs; two daughters, Sherry Edwards, Woodlawn, Tonya Hernandez, Barren Springs; one son, Jamie Viars, Hillsville; two sisters, Irma Peak, Nancy Garwood, both of Draper; three brothers, Dennis Viars, Jerry Viars, Richard Viars, all of Barren Springs; nine grandchildren and several nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral services will be held Saturday, Dec. 10 at 1 p.m., Mt. View Pentecostal Holiness Church with the Rev. Donald Frazier officiating. Interment will follow in Viars Family Cemetery. The body will be taken to the church where the family will receive friends Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. Reese Funeral Home, Austinville, Va. is in charge of arrangements.	Dec. 7, 2005
VIARS	Ethel	Gaye	WORRELL	Ethel Gaye Worrell Viars, age 71 of 2473 Wysor Road, Draper passed away Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2003 at the Pulaski Community Hospital. Born April 30, 1932 in Pulaski, she was the daughter of the late Sylvester and Liddie Hinkle Worrell. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Austin Viars in 2001, two sisters, Lizzie Collins, Moatoka “Tokie” Slaughter, and one brother, Cornelius “Mutt” Worrell. Surviving are: her son, Stanley Austin Viars, Draper; two grandchildren, Kristi and Brent Anderson, Bland, Travis Viars, Draper; great granddaughter, Emma Anderson, Bland; sister, Virgie Richardson, Pulaski; brothers, Joe Worrell, Pulaski, Columbus “Lum” Worrell, Pulaski; special nieces, Martha Lambert, Kathy Hill, Angelia Crockett. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Friday at the Memorial Christian Church, Draper with Rev. Johnny Howlett officiating. Interment will follow in the Memorial Christian Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends Thursday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Memorial Christian Church. In lieu of flowers the family wishes memorial be made to the Memorial Christian Church Building Fund, Draper, Va. 24324. Bower Funeral Chapel, Pulaski is handling the arrangements.	Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2003
VIARS	Marvin	McKinly		MARTINSVILLE, VA. - Marvin McKinly Viars, 72, of Martinsville died Sunday, August 6, 2006 at home. Born on March 7, 1934 in Wythe Co. the son of the late Ray H. Viars and the late Carrie Kidd Viars also preceded in death by a son Larry Gene Viars and brothers Gean Kidd, Ronald Viars. Surviving his wife Frances Viars of the home, one daughter Linda Anderson, Roanoke, one sister Nellie Pettit of Pulaski, four brothers Ray Viars, Draper, Alvin Viars, Wytheville, James Viars, Barren Springs and Tom Viars of Pulaski, three grandchildren. Visitation will be Thursday August 10 from 6-7 p.m. at Bassett Funeral Service. Funeral services will be conducted at 7 p.m. following the visitation with Rev. Wilburn Meeks officiating. Bassett Funeral Service in Bassett is in charge of the arrangements.	August 6, 2006
VIARS	Ocie		SCOTT	Ocie Scott Viars, age 78, of Max Meadows, Va., passed away Tuesday, August 26, 2003 at her residence. She was born in Wythe County, May 6, 1925. Daughter of the late Charles Arthur and Mary Frances Pauley Scott. She was retired from Pulaski Furniture Company and was preceded in death by four sisters, Roberta, Melvia, Clarice and Edith, two brothers, Oakley and Paul and a son-in-law, Roger Burnett, Sr. She is survived by: her husband, Ray “Pap” Viars of the home; two sons and daughters-in-law, Tim and Trish Viars, Tony and Carolyn Viars all of Max Meadows; three daughters and son-in-law, Judy Haywood, Patty Burnett, Dolly and Carson Viars all of Max Meadows; eight grandchildren, Billy, Rodney, Rocky, Timmy, Sherry, Joey, Chico and Kim; nine great-grandchildren, Marty, Todd, Chelsey, Corey, Cody, Nikki, Jesse, Breanna and Makala; two brothers, Buster Scott of Max Meadows, William Scott of Georgia; special friend, Doris Clemons of Max Meadows; several nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral services will be held Friday, Aug. 29 at 2 p.m. at the Max Meadows Pentecostal Holiness Church with the Rev. Dallas Jewell and the Rev. N. R. Taylor officiating. Interment will follow in the Viars Family Cemetery. Mrs. Viars will be taken to the church one hour before service time. The family will receive friends at the Barnett Funeral Home from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday or at the residence at any time. Barnett Funeral Home, Wytheville, Va. is in charge of arrangements.	August 26, 2003
VIARS	Roy	Henderson		DUBLIN - Roy Henderson Viars, 87, passed away Wednesday, June 15, 2005 at his home in Dublin. He was a retired Master Sargeant in the U. S. Army after 20 years and serving during WWII and the Korean Conflict. He was also retired from the Virginia Dept. of Transportation with 15 years of service. Survivors include three sisters, Josephine Turpin of Newport News, Lillie Saul of Portsmouth, and Mabel Guthrie of Jonesboro, GA; two brothers, Vintes Viars of Connor, GA and Bentley Viars of Mannon, SC; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Saturday, June 18, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. at the Mullins Funeral Home in Radford with Dr. Gary Rapp officiating. Interment will follow in the Highland Memory Gardens in Dublin where members of VFW Post #1184 will conduct military graveside rites. The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Friday at the Mullins Funeral Home in Radford.	June 15, 2005
VIARS	Thelma		HODGE	RADFORD - Thelma Hodge Viars, 82 of Radford, passed away Saturday May 28, 2005. She was preceded in death by her parents Floyd William and Virginia Harris Hodge and her husband Jesse Viars, two sisters Ethal Louise Dobbins, Goldie Marie Snider, and a brother Mark William Hodge She was a retired employee of Radford University. Survivors include a sister, Frances Tickle of Radford; and several nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be held 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, May 31, 2005 at West View Cemetery in Radford with Rev. Mike Bond officiating. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at Mullins Funeral Home in Radford.	May 28, 2005
VICKERS	Fred			Thursday January 6, 1921 The body of Fred Vickers was brought to Dublin from Hopewell this morning for burial, having it is alleged committed suicide following trouble with a police officer of that city, whom Vickers wounded in the hip. The tragic affair took place on Monday. The brief service of the Methodist church was read by the Rev. W.B. Belchee of Radford at the grave in Dublin cemetery this afternoon at three o’clock. The pallbearers were Eden Ratcliffe, L.L. Hale, O.P. Anderson, W.B. Cecil, T.D. Rorrer, and B.M. Anderson. From information available here it seems that Vickers and the officer whom he had experienced some difficulty. On Monday night Vickers is said to have called the officer from a building and shot at him three times, two shots going wild and the third striking the officer in the hip. The bullet took a downward course and is not necessarily dangerous. The wounded officer turned back into the building to call another officer and as he did so Vickers is said to have put the point of the pistol in his own mouth and fired killing himself instantly. The deceased was a son of Mrs. Vickers and the late Samuel Vickers and about 40 years of age. He removed from this section several years ago and had been at Hopewell helping in the installation of machinery. Beside his widow and mother, there are several brothers and sisters. The body was accompanied here by his widow and a Miss Fox. Other members of the family here for the funeral were Mrs. Davis and Miss Elizabeth Vickers of Alexandria, and Mack Vickers of Jenkins-Jones, W.Va.	January 3, 1921
VIERS	Albert	Joseph		ALLISONIA - Albert Joseph Viers, age 65 of 4545 Irish Mountain Road, Allisonia passed away Wednesday, December 14, 2005 at Pulaski Community Hospital. Born March 11, 1940 in Pulaski County, he was the son of the late Graham Crockett Viers & Maudie Alice Peak Viers. One brother, Richard Lee Viers and two sisters, Nancy Ellen Viers & Mary Jane Viers also preceded him in death. Surviving are: his brothers, Graham Ray “Pete” and Ada Dalton, Pulaski, George Marvin Viers, Sr., Pulaski, Jerry Wayne and Brenda Viers, Pulaski. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Sunday at the Bower Funeral Chapel, Pulaski with the Rev. J.B. Shelton officiating. Interment will follow at the Hubbard Cemetery (Wythe County). The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Saturday evening at the Bower Funeral Chapel, 1631 Bobwhite Blvd., Pulaski. Bower Funeral Chapel, Pulaski is handling the arrangements.	December 14, 2005
VIERS	Graeson	Blaine		BLUFF CITY, TENN. – Graeson Blaine “Grae” Viers age 16 of Bluff City, Tenn. died in an automobile accident Saturday, April 15, 2006. Born Sunday, July 23, 1989 in Bristol, Tenn. He was a junior at Bristol Tennessee High School where he was an All-Conference Soccer Player both in regular season and in tournament play; a two-time varsity letter winner. He was also a member of their golf team. Grae was an honor student, member of the Beta Club, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Spanish Club and recognized in Who’s Who of American High School Students. He was a graduate of the Bristol Youth Leadership Program, won the Regional Science Fair at E.T.S.U., and made a perfect score on the National Latin Exam. He was an avid supporter of Virginia Tech Athletics, worked part-time at Bristol Racquet and Fitness Center. He loved spending time with his family and friends at the lake. Grae was a member of the Bristol Lasers Club Soccer Team and State Street United Methodist Church. Survivors include his parents Vicki Taylor Viers and J. Robert Viers, Jr., Bluff City; a brother Robert Andrew Viers of the home; maternal grandmother Doris Pentecost and maternal step-grandfather Elbert Pentecost of Bristol, Tenn. Paternal grandmother Patricia Viers of Dublin, Va. Special grandmother Alice Samaniego; two aunts, Donna Wallace and husband Ron of Bristol, Tenn.; Angie Pentecost of Hendersonville, N.C.; two uncles, Steve Pentecost of Bristol, Tenn. and Jeffrey Viers of Dublin, Va. and several cousins. He was preceded in death by his grandfathers James Robert Viers, Sr. and William Earl Taylor. On Tuesday evening April 18, 2006 a service in celebration of Grae’s life was conducted at State Street United Methodist Church with Rev. Reed Shell and Rev. Sharon Wiley officiating. The family received friends immediately following services at the church. The committal service was Wednesday morning in the Heritage Chapel of Memories at Glenwood Cemetery with entombment following. In lieu of flowers contributions may be sent to State Street United Methodist Church Youth Program, 300 West Valley Drive, Bristol, Va. 24201. Condolences and memories may be shared with the family by visiting www.Oakley-cook.com	April 15, 2006
VIERS	Herman	Eugene		DUBLIN - Herman Eugene Viers, 68, of Dublin, went to be with the Lord Saturday, Dec. 31, 2005. He was a loving father, husband, “paw, paw”, brother and son. Preceding Herman in death were his parents, Eugene Matthew Viers and Mary Jarrells Viers. He served in the United States Army 24th Engineering Division from 1960 to 1962. Surviving are: his daughter and son-in-law, Tina V. Cundiff and Tim Cundiff of Radford; son, Tim Viers of Christiansburg; the children’s mother, Eva Viers of Dublin; sisters, Margaret V. Hicks, Louise V. Dickerson, Elizabeth V. McCambridge, Linda V. Atkins; brothers, Ed Viers, John Viers; grandchildren, Katie Viers, Grey Hood, Johnie Hood, Luke Cundiff; many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, Jan. 4, at 1 p.m. from the Stevens Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Leslie Shelton officiating. Burial will follow in the Thorn Spring United Methodist Church Cemetery. Visiting will be Tuesday evening, with the family receiving friends from 6-8 p.m. In lieu of flowers the family wishes that memorials be made to the American Cancer Society, P. O. Box 554, Roanoke, Va. 24013. Arrangements are by Sevens Funeral Home.	Dec. 31, 2005
VIERS	Jack			RADFORD - Jack Viers, 84, passed away Sunday, January 2, 2005 at his home in Radford. He was retired from the Lynchburg Foundry with 39 years of service. He was a member of the Radford Worship Center since 1959 where he was currently a trustee and church usher, served on the presbytery, and prepared for communion and baptismal services. He was an active participant in the Wednesday AM Bible Study. Because of his generous volunteer service to the church he was known as the "Jack of All Trades". He served in the Asiatic-Pacific Theatre (1943-1945) as a part of the 1st Marine Division, 10th Marines, and had part in active combat in East New Guinea, Cape Glouster, Peleilu and Okinawa. He was a member of VFW Post #776. Survivors include his wife of 50 years, Ethel Duncan Vaught Viers of Radford; two sons, Danny J. Viers of Front Royal, and Dr. E. J. Vaught, Jr. of Tulsa, OK; a grandson; three granddaughters; a great granddaughter; and a sister, Joann Alderman of Radford. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 5, 2005 at the Radford Worship Center with Dr. Hal Adams, Dr. Charles Franklin and Pastor Glennard Quesenberry officiating. Interment will follow in West View Cemetery in Radford where members of V. F. W. Post #776 will conduct military graveside rites. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made to either the Gentle Shepherd Hospice or the Radford Worship Center Building Fund. The family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. Tuesday at the Mullins Funeral Home in Radford.	January 2, 2005
VIERS	Nancy	Elizabeth	TRAIL	RADFORD - Nancy Elizabeth Trail Viers, 77 of Radford, passed away Monday, November 22, 2004 at the New River Valley Medical Center. She was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, William E. (Polly) Viers, Jr. and a sister, Jeanette Dickenson. Survivors include four sons, William E. (Sonny) Viers, III of Radford, Donnie Lee Viers of Waynesboro, Mitchell Dean Viers of Radford, and AllenWayneViers of Pulaski; 9 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; four sisters, Eleanor Myers, Isabelle Simpkins, Polly Harris and Judy Sarver, all of Radford; four brothers, James Trail and Tom Trail, both of Radford, Dan Trail of Dublin, and Bob Trail of Sumpter, SC. Funeral services will be held Friday, November 26, 2004 at 11:00 a.m. at the Mullins Funeral Home in Radford with Rev. Jim Sutphin and Rev. Ersell Alderman officiating. Interment will follow in the West View Cemetery in Radford. The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Wednesday at the Mullins Funeral Home in Radford.	November 22, 2004
VIERS	Richard	Glen		HIGH POINT, N. C. – Richard Glen Viers, 37 of High Point died Saturday at his home. He was born December 21, 1968 in Pulaski, Va., Glen loved fishing and working on cars. He is survived by his wife Jeannie S. Viers and three children; Richard Glen Viers, Jr., Nathan Stuart Viers and Kayla Marie Viers all of the home. He is also survived by his father James Viers of High Point and mother Margaret Burton and her husband Larry of High Point, brother Jimmy Viers and his wife Tina of High Point and three sisters Angie Thomas and her husband Todd of Pulaski, Va., Shelia Crowder of Dublin, Va. and Gay Rudder and her husband Bobby of High Point and several special nieces and nephews. Funeral services for Mr. Viers will be held 11 a.m. Thursday at Faith Baptist Church with the Rev. Bill Blevins officiating. Interment will follow in Deep River Friends Cemetery. The family will receive friends Wednesday evening from 6 until 8 p.m. at Cumby Family Funeral Service High Point. Online condolences may be made at www.cumbyfuneral.com Arrangements by Cumby Family Funeral Service.
VIERS	Sylvia		SEMONES	Sylvia "Kathy" Semones Viers, 52 of Radford, passed away Thursday, September 18, 2003 at University of Virginia Medical Hospital. Survivors include three daughters and son-in-law, Heather Dunham of Stuarts Draft, Holly and William Whitlock of Va. Beach, and Mary Viers of Radford; her mother, Evelyn W. Smart Semones of Radford; four grandchildren, Alexandria Whitlock, Daniel Dunham, Ashley Whitlock, and Matthew Whitlock; and her best friend, Linda Whitlock. Funeral services will be held Sunday, September 21, 2003 at 2 p.m. at the Mullins Funeral Home in Radford with Rev. Dallas Vines officiating. Interment will follow in Sunrise Burial Park in Radford. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made to the MS Foundation. The family will receive friends from 5 until 7 p.m. Saturday at the Mullins Funeral Home in Radford.	September 18, 2003
VIERS	Tina	Michelle	DURHAM	Tina Michelle Durham Viers, 33 of Christiansburg, passed away Friday, October 17, 2003 at the New River Valley Medical Center. She attended the Fairlawn Church of God and was a former employee in the Social Services Dept. of the City of Radford. Survivors include her husband, Tim Viers of Christiansburg; a daughter, Katherine "Katie" Viers of Christiansburg; her parents, John and Linda Thompson Durham of Pulaski. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, October 21, 2003 at 11 a.m. at the Fairlawn Church of God. Interment will follow in Highland Memory Gardens in Dublin. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made to the American Cancer Society, P. O. Box 554, Roanoke, Virginia 24003. The family will receive friends from 7 p.m. until 9 p.m. Monday at the church. Arrangements by Mullins Funeral Home in Radford.	October 17, 2003
VIET	John	Howard		DUBLIN — John Howard Viet, age 50 of Flannagan Avenue, Dublin passed away Wednesday, July 26, 2006. Born December 26, 1955 in Quonset Point, Rhode Island, he was the son of the late Ben Donald and Mary Caroll Tofft Viet. He was a veteran of the United States Coast Guard and was employed with Volvo-North America Trucks, Dublin with 25 years experience. He was greatly loved and will be missed by his wife, his sons, his family and friends. Surviving are his wife, Julie Ann Fannon Viet, Dublin; sons Aaron Viet and wife Melissa, Roanoke and Adam Viet, Dublin; brother David C. Viet and wife Tammy, Draper; sisters, Susan M. Viet, Steamboat Springs, CO, Barbara A. Garcia, Grand Junction, CO. A memorial service will be held Monday evening at 6 p.m. at the Bower Funeral Chapel, with the Rev. Daniel Spencer officiating. The family will receive friends Monday from 5 p.m. until service hour at the funeral home. Bower Funeral Chapel, Pulaski is handling the arrangements.	July 26, 2006
VINES	Donna	Kay		Donna Kay "Katie" Vines age 50 of Radford, formerly of Beckley died Sunday Sept. 21, 2003 at her home. Born Sept. 30, 1952 at Beckley she was the daughter of the late Donald Eugene and Lyda Grace Lilly Vines. She was a 1970 graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School and a graduate of Concord College with a BA Degree in Psychology. A resident of Radford the past 26 years she was formerly affiliated with HCMF and was currently a computer programmer for EchoStar. She held a great love for animals. Katie is survived by a brother, Donald Eugene Shannon of Charleston. In keeping with Katie’s wishes she will be cremated. A Memorial Service will be Saturday, Oct. 4 at 11 a.m. at the Melton Mortuary Chapel at 1200 Harper Road, Beckley. In lieu of flowers the family suggest that you do something kind for a homeless animal.	Sept. 21, 2003
VINSON	Beulah		HARRELL	BACK CREEK - Beulah Harrel Vinson, 91, of the Back Creek section of Pulaski County died Friday August 20, 2004 in Pulaski Community Hospital. Born in Pulaski on March 28, 1913 she was the daughter of the late James Harrison Harrell and Mackie Mae Black Harrrell. Beulah lived many wonderful years and was a spirited little lady that was loved by many and will be so missed by all that knew her. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Kennie Woodson Vinson; a brother, Roy Harrell; and four sisters, Ruby Birch, Colleen Barley, Doris Shull and Polly Henson. Survivors include her daughter and her husband, Linda Warden Smith and Mel Smith of Virginia Beach; her sister, Juanita H. Bailey of Pulaski; a brother and sister-in-law, Walford and Marie Harrell of Alabama; and several nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank Dr. Ralph Hasspieler for his many efforts to make Mrs. Vinson's life better for her, the staff and nurses at Pulaski Community Hospital for their kindness and care. Also to Susan and Anthony Caudill for all acts of kindness during Beulah's illness and for always being there. A memorial service will be held Tuesday August 24, 2004 at 5 p.m. from Stevens Funeral Chapel with Elder Jim Mantz officiating. The family will receive friends from 3 p.m. until the service hour at the funeral home.	August 20, 2004
VINSON	Kennie	Woodson		PULASKI - Kennie Woodson Vinson, 89, of Vinson Lane, Pulaski died Thursday morning June 3, 2004 in the Pulaski Community Hospital. He was born in Carroll County on August 8, 1914 and he was the son of the late Kennie Sullivan Vinson and Laura Ellen Surratt Vinson. He was also preceded in death by three sisters, Louise Eland, Katherine Stearnes and Pauline Webber and by one brother, James Vinson. He was a veteran of World War II having served in the United States Army. Surviving are: his wife, Beulah Harrell Vinson, Pulaski; one daughter, Linda Warden Smith, Sandbridge, Va.; two sisters, Ruth Mantz, Salem, Helen Webber, Bedford. Woodson was a person who loved life, noticed and appreciated the simple beauty of his surroundings and especially loved his best friend, soul mate and wife, Beulah. He will always be remembered with the deepest of love. A memorial service will be held Saturday, June 5, at 3 p.m. from Stevens Funeral Chapel with Elder Jim Mantz officiating. Visiting will be Saturday from the funeral home where the family will receive friends from 2 p.m. until the service hours. Arrangements by Stevens Funeral Home, Pulaski.	June 3, 2004
VIRES	Judith	May	LOVERN	Judith May Lovern Vires, age 64 of 5529 Haga Drive, Dublin passed away Monday, Feb. 9, 2004 at her home. Born April 9, 1939 in Pulaski, she is the daughter of Ruby Pauline Tolbert Dalton and the late Roy Garfield Lovern. Her husband, William Gilmer Vires, Sr. and one son, William Gilmer Vires, Jr. also preceded her in death. She was retired from Pulaski Furniture Company with 17 years of service. Surviving are: her daughter and son-in-law, Joyce Ann and Ellis Altizer, Dublin; granddaughters, Tina and husband, Ronnie Cox, Dublin, Amanda Gail Altizer, Dublin; grandson, Christopher Altizer, Dublin; great grandchildren, Kristen Nicole Altizer, Tyler Regan Cox and Dustin Colby Hooper; mother and step-father, Ruby Pauline and Harlen C. Dalton, Dublin; brother, Burnie and Diane Lovern, Beckley, W. Va.; half brothers, Gene D. Tolbert, Pulaski, Michael and Marie Dalton, New Llano, La., Roy Leon and Martha Dalton, Staffordsville, Va.; half-sisters, Patsy and Donald Horton, Roanoke, Barbara and George (G.T.) Lawson, Dublin, Catherine Jane and Phillip Perkins, Pulaski. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Thursday at the Bower Funeral Chapel, Pulaski with the Rev. Thomas E. Rice and Rev. Robert Martin 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. Bower Funeral Chapel, Pulaski is handling the arrangements.	Feb. 9, 2004
VIRES	Tenitia			Sunday June 3, 1928 Funeral service for Mrs. H.T. Vires was held in the Methodist church May 24. Mrs. Vires had been confined to her bed for three month and toward the last was a great sufferer. She leaves besides her husband, three sons and two daughters, Ephriam, Roscoe and Vince, Mrs. Annie Haley, and Miss Blanche. Her son Vince and family drover here from their home, Rick Castle, near Richmond at attend the funeral service. The grave was covered with floral tributes from friends. **1910 census, Hiawassie, Pulaski, Virginia, Thomas H. (46), Tintie (47), Roscoe (22), Annie(18), Earley (17), Blanche (6) **Birth Records: Annie Viers born 7/9/1888 to Thomas and Tenitia; Roscoe Viers born 7/6/1886 to Early and T.; Vincent Viers born 3/15/1890 to Thomas and T.R.
VLAHOS	Christopher			Christopher Vlahos, 89, of 4625 Old Stage Road (Newbern Heights), Pulaski died Saturday morning, June 21, 2003 in the New River Valley Medical Center, Radford. He was born on Feb. 22, 1914 in the village of Fidakia of Evrytania, Greece. He was preceded in death by his parents, Constantinos and Maria Vlahos, also of Fidakia, Greece and by a brother, Danny Vlahos and by three sisters, Paraskevi Gianakopoulos, Alexandra Skotidas and Angela Pistolis. Chris was a long standing entrepeneur in Pulaski with his brother Danny. They owned and operated Washington Cafe from 1946 until 1967 when it closed. Chris then operated Virginia Lunch until his retirement in 1981. He was a member of the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, Roanoke. Surviving are: his loving wife, Olga Vlahos, Pulaski; daughter, Mary Dalton and her husband, Gary and their son, Nickolas Andrew, Rockville, Va.; son, Dr. Gus Vlahos and his wife, Debbie and their children, Christopher Bernard and Stephanie Nicole, Dublin; sister, Georgia Kitcines, Athens, Greece; numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral service will be held Tuesday at 11 a.m. from the Christ Episcopal Church, 144 N. Washington Avenue, Pulaski with Father Dean Nastos officiating. Burial will follow in the Highland Memory Gardens, Dublin. Visiting will be Monday evening from Stevens Funeral Home where the family will receive friends from 7 until 9 p.m. In lieu of flowers the family wishes that donations be made to the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, P. O. Box 5055, Roanoke, Va. 24012. Arrangements by Stevens Funeral Home, Pulaski.	June 21, 2003
VLAHOS	Olga		KLEITCHES	PULASKI – Olga Kleitches Vlahos, 81, of Pulaski, Va. died Wednesday morning Nov. 2, 2005 at her home. She was born in Vinini, Greece on July 24, 1924 and was the daughter of the late Serafim and Christianthi Kleitches. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Christopher Vlahos and by a brother, James S. Kleitches. Mrs. Vlahos came to America in 1947. Surviving are: her daughter, Mary Vlahose Dalton and her husband, Gary, and their son, Nickolas A. Dalton of Rockville, Va.; son, Dr. Gus C. Vlahos and his wife, Deborah C. and their children, Christopher B. Vlahos and Stephanie Nicole Vlahos of Dublin, Va.; sister, Frances K. Nixon, Charlotte, N. C.; special friends, Stella Pappas, Freda Hamblin. She was loved by all her cousins, nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews. Funeral services will be held Friday, Nov. 4, at 2 p.m. from the Christ Episcopal Church, 144 N. Washington Avenue, Pulaski, with Father Dean Nastos officiating. Burial will follow in the Highland Memory Gardens, Dublin, Va. Visiting will be Thursday evening at Stevens Funeral Home where the family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family wishes that donations be made to the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, P. O. Box 5055, Roanoke, Va. 24012. Arrangements by Stevens Funeral Home, Pulaski, Va.	Nov. 2, 2005
VOLPE	Patty	H.		NORTHFORK, W.VA. * Patty H. Volpe born Oct. 31, 1935 in Northfork, W. Va. died Oct. 29, 2003 at Shands Teaching Hospital in Gainesville, Fla. One of nine children. She is survived by her sister, Syble H. McCraw and her children, Chuck Volpe, Lexington, Va.; Timothy Volpe, Jacksonville; Patti Helsel, High Springs and Sebby Volpe, Alachua and their spouses and thirteen wonderful grandchildren. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Jacksonville and loved her Sunday school class. She was a real estate-property manager. Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, Nov. 3 at the First Baptist Church of High Springs with Dr. Eddie Gandy, Rev. Sebby Volpe and Rev. Keith Helsel conducting the service. Burial will be in the High Springs Cemetery under the direction of Evans-Carter Funeral Home. Visitation will be on Sunday, Nov. 2 from 2 until 4 p.m. at Evans-Carter Funeral Home.	Oct. 29, 2003
VOROYKA	Theadore			Theadore Voroyka, 71, of Dublin, died Friday morning, May 2, 2003, in Pulaski Community Hospital. He was born on May 22, 1931, in Price Hill, W.Va., and was the son of the late Joseph and Mary Malago Voroyka. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force where he served for 21 years and was a retired postal employee. He was a member of St. Jude's Catholic Church, Radford. Surviving are wife, Nancy S. Voroyka of Dublin; son and daughter-in-law, David W. and Sandra Voroyka of Pulaski; two granddaughters, Morgan Marshall and Sarah Marshall, both of Pulaski; two half-sisters, Delores Morton of Tucson, Ariz., and Dorothy Saul of Radford; two half-brothers, Edward Kamensky of Spotsylvannia, and David Kamensky of Beckley, W.Va. A funeral mass will be held Monday at 11 a.m. from the St. Judge's Catholic Church, Tyler Avenue, Radford, with Rev. Patrick Golden officiating. Entombment will follow in the Highland Memory Gardens Mausoleum, Dublin. Visiting will be Sunday evening from Stevens Funeral Home where the family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family wishes that memorials be made to the American Heart Association, 4504 Starkey Road SW, Suite 115, Roanoke, Va. 24014. Arrangements by Stevens Funeral Home of Pulaski.	May 2, 2003
VORWERK	William	Walter		WESTON, CO - William "Bill" Walter Coalson Vorwerk, age 65 of Weston, CO, and formerly of Pulaski, died May 20, 2004 at his residence. Born June 22, 1938 in San Bernadino, CA, he was the son of the late Bill F. Vorwerk and Irene Coalson Vorwerk. Mr. Vorwerk was a veteran of the United States Navy, and a breeder of champion dogs. He is survived by his mother: Irene Coalson Vorwerk of Brooksville, FL: a son; Mark Edward Vorwerk of Mesa, AZ. A graveside memorial service will be held Saturday June 26th, 2004 at 11:00 a.m. in Oakwood Cemetery with Dr. Randy Frye officiating, followed by the V.F.W. performing military rites. The family will visit briefly with friends immediately after the service at the cemetery. Flowers will be accepted, but for those who wish to make memorial contributions, they may do so to the V.F.W. Post 1184 P.O. Box 2005 Pulaski, Va. 24301. Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.seaglefuneralhome.com Arrangements by Thomas M. Seagle & Sons Funeral Home, Pulaski.	May 20, 2004

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