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Last Name |
First Name |
Middle Name |
Maiden Name |
Notes |
Date of Death |
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RADER |
Martha |
Annis |
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CHRISTIANSBURG * Martha Annis Rader, 83,
passed away Sunday, January 11, 2004 at her home in Christiansburg.
She worked in food services at Radford High School and retired
from food services at Radford University. She was preceded in
death by three brothers, Roy, Morris, and Rice Rader, and two
sisters, Ruth Bradshaw and Pauline Thurman. Survivors include
two nieces, Becky Byrd of Radford and Linda Eanes of Christiansburg;
two nephews, Eddie Rader of Dublin and R.H. Rader of Radford;
and a special great-nephew, Andrew Byrd of Radford. Funeral services
will be held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 13, 2004 at Mullins
Funeral Home with Rev. Ronnie Duncan officiating. Interment will
follow in the Central Cemetery in Radford. The family will receive
friends from 1:00 p.m. until the time of the service on Tuesday.
Arrangements by Mullins Funeral Home in Radford. |
January 11, 2004 |
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RADFORD |
Montague |
S. |
|
Transcribed by Pam Jones
Tuesday, November 30, 1948
Montague S. RADFORD, about 50, Bland county trucker, dropped
dead shortly before noon today in the offices of a downtown concern.
Mr. RADFORD of D. E. Howell , of Radford , had stopped in the
concern's office while looking for the Lily Land Co.
An ambulance was called and Mr. RADFORD rushed to the hospital
where it was announced he was dead on arrival.
It was reported that Mr. RADFORD had been negotiating for the
purchase of property owned by Mr. Howell and the two parties
were planning to close the transaction today.
December 1, 1948
Funeral services for Montague S. RADFORD, 47, who dropped dead
in a downtown business concern yesterday, will be held tomorrow
at 2 o'clock from the Shiloh church in Bland county with the
Rev. Virgil Anderson officiating. Death was attributed
to a heart ailment.
He is survived by his wife, Minnie; three daughter and two sons.
The body was removed from Thomas M. Seagle and Sons funeral home
at 1 o'clock to the family residence in Bland. |
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RAFLO |
David |
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Tuesday, February 01, 1977
David RAFLO, 77, of Morehead Lane, Pulaski, died Friday evening
in the Pulaski Community Hospital.
A retired Pulaski merchant, he was born in Philadelphia, Pa.,
June 30, 1900, and the son of the late Jacob and Celia DAVIDWITZ
RAFLO.
He was a member of Pythagoras Lodge No. 239 AF & AM and a
veteran of World War I
Several nieces and nephews survive.
A graveside service will be held Monday at 10 a.m. in Oakwood
cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to
the charity of choice.
Visiting will be today at Stevens and the family will receive
friends from 7-9 p.m. The family will be at the home of W.H.
Wysor, Jr. 910 Prospect Ave. |
Jan. 28, 1977 |
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RAINES |
Cephasa |
A. |
|
Thursday January 11, 1962
Cephas A. Raines, New Windsor, Md., died Tuesday. Funeral service
will be held Friday at 2:30 pm in New Windsor. The deceased was
a brother of Mrs. C.S. Kegley, Pulaski. |
January 9, 1962 |
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RAMSEY |
James |
Bell |
|
Monday August 26, 1968
James Bell Ramsey, 81, died early this morning at his home, 716
Burgis Ave., Pulaski.
Born in Bland County, he was the son of Charles and Willie Harman
Ramsey.
Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Etta Faulkner Ramsey; two daughters.
Mrs. J. Roy Whitaker, Pulaski, and Mrs. Lewis Beckner, Christiansburg;
one son, Lloyd D. Ramsey; and 5 grandchildren.
The body will be taken from Thomas M. Seagle and Sons Funeral
Home at White Gate early Tuesday morning. |
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RAMSEY |
Kermit |
Weston |
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HIWASSEE - Kermit Weston Ramsey, 51 of Hiwassee
passed away Tuesday, June 22, 2004 at his home. He was born Oct.
31, 1952 at Radford, Va. the son of the late Kermit Paul and
Nancy Ruth Edwards Ramsey. He was a member of the Newbern Church
of Jesus.
He is survived by his wife, Suzanne Ellen Adams Ramsey; three
sons, Bryan Paul Ramsey, Weston Dean Ramsey, Travis Justin Ramsey
of Hiwassee; three brothers and sister-in-law, Thomas Dean Ramsey,
Blacksburg, Timothy Mark and Christine Ramsey, Dublin, Glenn
Lane Ramsey, Decatur, Texas; six brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law,
Kristie Jamison, Kim Adams, Johnny Adams, Marty Adams, Mike Jamison
and Joey Jamison; ten nieces and two nephews.
Funeral services will be Friday at 11 a.m. at the Newbern Church
of Jesus with the Rev. J. P. Hale officiating. Burial in the
Moore Cemetery, Delton. Visitation will be Thursday after 1 p.m.
at A. Vest and Sons Funeral Home, White Gate and the family will
receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. |
June 22, 2004 |
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RANKIN |
Ellen |
Cordelia |
|
Wednesday October 21, 1964
Mrs. Ellen Cordelia Rankin, 71, of 311 Baskerville Ave., died
Tuesday afternoon in Pulaski hospital following an extended illness.
Born in Washington County, July 30, 1893, the daughter of the
late Marion Monroe Stout and Mary Viars Stout, she was preceded
in death by her husband Walter Curtis Rankin.
Survivors are one son, William David Rankin, Pulaski; one daughter,
Mrs. E.H. Foley, Pulaski; three brothers, W.M. Stout and J.T.
Stout, both of Pulaski, and W.P. Stout, East Fultonham, Ohio;
one sister, Mrs. Roy Stout, Greensboro, N.C. Also one grandchild
and two great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Thursday at 2 pm from the residence
with the Rev. Parris Wood officiating. Interment will follow
in Oakwood Cemetery.
The body was removed from Thomas M. Seagle and Sons Funeral Home
to the residence where it will remain until the hour of the service. |
October 20, 1964 |
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RANKIN |
Susan |
Virginia |
|
October 19, 1943
Mrs. S.B. Rankin, 80, died this morning at the home of her daughter
Mrs. P.E. Burch, of Vinton.
Surviving are four daughters, Mrs. P.E. Burch, and Miss Lois
Rankin, of Vinton, Mrs. John Hill of Portsmouth, Mrs. Joe Rhodes
of Pulaski; two sons, W.C. Rankin of Pulaski and W.D. Rankin
of California; 40 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held from the home of her son W.C. Rankin
tomorrow at 3 o’clock. Interment will be at Oakwood.
***1930, Pulaski, Pulaski, Virginia, Susan Rankins (66), Lois
Rankins (22), Beatrice Rhoades (25), Joe Rhoades (45), and grandchildren |
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RANKINS |
John |
Saunders |
|
Monday June 5, 1964
John Saunders Rankins, 73, died yesterday at his home 28, Lee
St.
He is survived by two foster sons, Fred Vernon Parris, Pulaski,
and Edward W. Parris, Ft. Campbell, Ky.; one foster daughter,
Mrs. Viola Chinault, Mt. Airy, N.C.; three sisters, Mrs. John
Ratcliff, Max Meadows; Mrs. Maggie Spencer, Wytheville; and Mrs.
May Dalton, Pearisburg.
The funeral services will be held Tuesday at 2 pm from Bethany
Church of God with the Rev. H.E. Vernon officiating. Burial will
follow in Bethany Cemetery.
The body will remain at Strickler’s Funeral Home until the
hour of the service. |
June 6, 1964 |
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RASH |
Calvin |
Chester |
|
Calvin Chester Rash, 59, of 4098 Hogans
Place, Pulaski, died early Wednesday morning, Jan. 21, 2004 at
his home. He was born in Pulaski on June 26, 1944 and was the
son of the late Ernest Thomas Rash and Lucy Ellen Sutphin Rash.
He was also preceded in death by three brothers, Larry Duane
Rash, Robert Thomas Rash and Richard Malan Rash, and by one sister,
Shirley Albert.
Surviving are: his daughter, Angie Rash, Va.; brothers, Ernest
Lee Rash, Draper, Jimmy William Rash, Myrtle Beach, S.C.; several
nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Friday at 2 p.m. from Stevens Funeral
Chapel with Rev. Vickie Akers and Rev. Jerry Martin officiating.
Burial will follow in Oakwood Cemetery. Visiting will be Friday
at Stevens Funeral Home where the family will receive friends
from 1 p.m. until the service hour.
Arrangements by Stevens Funeral Home, Inc., Pulaski, Va. |
Jan. 21, 2004 |
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RASH |
Thomas |
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1949 |
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RATCLIFF |
Annie |
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HERNDON |
Monday April 16, 1962
Mrs. Annie Herndon Ratcliff, 74, Alum Springs Road, died Sunday
afternoon in Pulaski Hospital after a long illness. She was the
widow of Henry Thomas Ratcliff.
Born in Pulaski County April 4, 1888, she was the daughter of
the late John S. Herndon and Jane Robinson Herndon. A member
of the First Methodist Church and WSCS, she is survived by one
son, W. Hensil Ratcliff, Pulaski; one sister, Mrs. James Allen,
Princeton, W.Va.; one brother H.W. Herndon, Peterstown, W.Va.;
and two grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
Funeral service will be held Tuesday at 11 am from Stevens Funeral
Home with Dr. Frank E. Trotter and the Rev. Sam G. Barnes officiating.
Burial will follow in the Thornspring Cemetery. |
April 15, 1962 |
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RATCLIFF |
Nancy |
Carol |
|
Friday February 27, 1942
Funeral services were held today at 3 pm for Nancy Carol Ratcliff,
from the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. D. Obel Ratcliff.
The child who passed away yesterday is also survived by a sister
Sandra Marie. Burial was is Oakwood with the Rev. J.L. Mauney
and the Rev. D. Trigg James in charge. Pallbearers were Conrad
Chtiwood, Foy Aust, Harry Duncan, and Jeff Cruise. |
February 26, 1942 |
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RATCLIFFE |
Anna |
Myrtle |
SMITH |
Tuesday
December 5, 1961
Mrs. Anna Myrtle Ratcliffe, 81, Dublin, died this morning in
Wytheville Hospital.
Surviving are four daughters, Mrs. J.J. Duncan and Mrs. William
H. Dent, both of Pulaski; Mrs. Louise B. Kinzer, Dublin, and
Mrs. L.W. Wohlford Jr. Roanoke, and 13 grandchildren.
The body will remain at Stevens Funeral Home pending arrangements.
Wednesday
December 6, 1961
Funeral service for Mrs. Anna Smith Ratcliffe, 81, Dublin, will
be held Thursday at 2 pm from the Dublin Presbyterian Church
with the Rev. Manson B. Tate officiating. Burial will be in the
Dublin Cemetery. Mrs. Ratcliffe died Tuesday morning in a Wytheville
Hospital.
Born in Pulaski County July 24, 1880, she was the daughter of
the lat A.M. Smith and Louvenia Ellen Linkous. Mrs. Ratcliffe
was preceded to death by her husband Eden G. Ratcliffe.
Survivors are four daughters, Mrs. J.J. Duncan and Mrs. W.H.
Dent both of Pulaski; Mrs. Louise B. Kinzer, Dublin; and Mrs.
L.W. Wolhlford Jr. Roanoke; three sisters, three brothers, and
13 grandchildren. |
December 5, 1961 |
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RATCLIFFE |
Elizabeth |
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Tuesday October 12, 1920
Mrs. Elizabeth Ratcliffe, widow of Speyer Ratcliffe, died Monday
at her home near Macadam, aged 85 years. Her death was due to
infirmities of age. She was a native of Floyd County. The body
will be interred today in the Rhoades graveyard. |
October 11, 1920 |
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RATCLIFFE |
Nannie |
Obella |
MANNEL |
Thursday December 9, 1920
Mrs. D.S. Ratcliffe died this morning at 9:30 o’clock at
the family home on Maple Street, south, following an illness
of about three weeks due to complications. Her death is particularly
sad in that she leaves eight children, five girls and three boys,
the youngest only ten days old. The funeral will be held on Friday
morning at 11 o’clock from the house, the Rev. W.E. Balderson
officiating. Burial will be in Oakwood cemetery.
The deceased was Miss Nannie Obella Mannel before her marriage.
She was born and reared in Wythe County. She was about 33 years
of age. The family has been residing in Pulaski for several years.
The husband and his family have the sympathy of the community
in their bereavement. Wednesday December 22, 1920
The funeral of Mrs. D.S. Ratcliffe, whose death was reported
in Thursday’s Times was conducted this morning at 11 o’clock
from the family residence on Maple Street, the Rev. W.E. Balderson
of the Christian church officiating. The services were largely
attended in expression of sympathy for the bereaved family. Interment
was made in Oakwood.
Mrs. Ratcliffe was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John S. Manuel,
of Catron, Va., and was in her 37th year. She and Mr. Ratcliffe
were married December 14, 1904. To the union nine children were
born, who survived with her husband, Ruby, Dexter, Raymond, Mabel,
Sallie, Eva, David, Nannie, and the baby. The decease had been
a member of the Christian church for a number of years and lived
consistent to her profession of faith. He death is particularly
sad in that it take from a large family of children a mother’s
love and care. Thursday
December 9, 1920 Notice Wednesday
December 22, 1920 Notice |
December 9, 1920 |
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RAY |
JULUAS |
Charles |
|
Transcribed by Carolyn Worrell
Wednesday, May 2, 1928
J. C. RAY, a well known resident of the county, died last night
at the University hospital, Charlottesville, following an illness
of eight weeks from complication to relieve which an operation
was performed, but to no permanent avail.
The body will be brought to Pulaski. Funeral services will be
held Thursday afternoon at 3 o'clock from his late home, northwest
of the city, and burial will be in the Ray Cemetery. The deceased
was one of seven children of E.D. and Margaret KELLEY RAY, of
whom survives only one sister, Mrs. C.L. DILLON, of Pulaski.
He was born November 3, 1869, so was in his 59th year of life.
He married Miss Louise WOODYARD, who survives with three sons,
G.D., W.C. and R.B. RAY, all of Pulaski. Mr. RAY had been a member
of the Christian church about 30 years. He was well known throughout
the community and esteemed by a large circle of neighbors and
friends, all of who mourn his passing.
***1870 United States Federal Census > Virginia > Pulaski
> Wassee, Edward D. Ray living with wife Margaret A. and child
Julus C.A. (age 1)
***1880 census, Dublin, Pulaski, Virginia, Edward and Margaret
Ray living with child Charles (age 10)
***JULUAS C. RAY married LOUVENIA A. WOODYARD on 21 Nov 1894
in Pulaski |
May 1, 1928 |
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RAY |
Mary |
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Monday December 24, 1962
Miss Mary Ray, 58, of 540 Henry Avenue, died early Monday morning
at her home.
Born in Pulaski County January 12, 1904, the daughter of the
late Daniel W. Ray and Mariah Burnette Ray, she is survived by
two brothers, Hobert S. Ray, Williamsburg, and Elliot M. Ray,
Tampa, Fla.; five sisters, Mrs. Billie R. Barber, Mrs. Irma Daniel,
and Miss Beatrice Ray, all of Pulaski, Mrs. DuPree Breedem, Suffolk,
and Mrs. Joseph Thalman, Sceubenville, Ohio.
Funeral service will be held Thursday at 11 am from Thomas M.
Seagle and Sons Funeral Home with interment to follow in Ray
Cemetery.
The body will remain at the funeral home. |
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RAY |
William |
Carl |
|
Sunday January 7, 1962
William Carl Ray, 62, of Pearisburg, died Saturday morning in
the Giles Memorial Hospital. He is a brother of D.G. Ray, Fire
Chief here.
The body will remain at Given Funeral Home in Pearisburg where
the funeral services will be conducted Monday at 2 pm.
Burial will follow in the Birchlawn Cemetery.
In addition to his brother, Ray is survived by his wife, Mrs.
Calla M. Ray; two sons, William Carl Ray Jr. of Pearisburg, and
Donald L. Ray of Monterey, Va.; two daughters, Mrs. Doris Eaton
of Winchester, and Mrs. Betty Jan Eaton, Pearisburg. |
January 6, 1962 |
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REDD |
Elizabeth |
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Sunday December 20, 1964
Funeral for Mrs. Elizabeth Weems Redd, who died Wednesday in
Pulaski Hospital, will be held Saturday at 1 pm from New Century
Methodist Church. The service will be conducted by the Rev. O.L.
Johnson, the Rev. S.A. Mayo, and the Rev. H.L. Johnson. Burial
will be in Pinehurst Cemetery.
The body will be taken from Stevens Funeral Home to the church
at 11 am Saturday to remain until the hour of the service. |
December 16, 1964 |
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REDD |
Herbert |
Franklin |
|
Thursday November 19, 1964
Hebert Franklin Redd, 77, 515 Maple St., died early Wednesday
morning at his home. A retired Virginia Oak Flooring Company
employee, he is survived by his wife, Mrs. Elizabeth Weems Reed,
Pulaski; two daughters, Mrs. Lena Massey, Atlantic City, N.J.,
and Mrs. Nancy Brown, Baltimore, Md.; one son, William Redd,
Ft. Huachuca, Ariz.; one step daughter Mrs. Lottie Carter, Baltimore,
Md.; one step one, Hebert White, Roanoke; two grandchildren and
three great grandchildren.
The body will remain at Stevens Funeral Home pending funeral
arrangements. |
November 18, 1964 |
|
REECE |
Cleo |
|
MOORE |
SNOWVILLE - Cleo Moore Reece, age 79 of
Snowville, passed away Tuesday evening November 2, 2004 at Pulaski
Community Hospital. Born in Snowville January 12, 1925,to the
late Matha Holliday Moore and Nelson Seaver Moore. Also preceded
in death by her husband Melvin E. Reece, brother Davis Moore
and sisters, Sylvia Phillips, Annie Simpkins and Mildred Simpkins.
Mrs. Reece was a charter member of the Graysontown Chapel. Those
left to cherish her memory are; Son and Daughter-in-law, Gene
and Dale Reece; grandson, Derek M. Reece and granddaughter Whitney
K. Reece all of Snowville; sister and brother-in-law, Evelyn
and Marvin Harris of Riner; special friends Ruby McDaniel, Frances
Simpkins, Carolyn Harrell, Jean Covey, Janet Shelton, and Mildred
Hall. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Friday at Thomas M.
Seagle & Sons Funeral Home with Pastor Jerry Gibson officiating.
Interment will follow in Highland Memory Gardens. Visiting will
be anytime Thursday after 2 p.m. at the funeral home where the
family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers
expressions of sympathy may be made in the form of donations
to the Blue Ridge Christian Camp P.O. Box 428 McCoy, Va. 24111.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.seaglefuneralhome.com
Arrangements by Seagle Funeral Home, Pulaski. |
November 2, 2004 |
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REED |
Annie |
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|
Transcribed by: Pam Jones
Thursday, October 14, 1943
Mrs. Annie Gause REED, 72, died this morning at the local hospital
after a lingering illness.
Surviving are eight children, William REED, H. Clay REED, Harry
B. REED, and Mrs. John H. DOUGLAS of Portsmouth; Mrs. William
D. GREEN, of Roanoke, R. Kent REED, of Lynchburg, Ralph R. REED,
of San Francisco, and Mrs. Gilbert HORTON of Pulaski; one brother,
John WHITE, of Pulaski, three sisters, Mrs. Myra FIELDER, Mrs.
Emma WHITE and Miss Margaret WHITE of Roanoke and 20 grandchildren.
Funeral services will be conducted from the Lutheran church at
2 p. m. Friday by Rev. Lester A. Wertz. Interment will be in
Oakwood. |
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REED |
Bertie |
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COLLINS |
Wednesday January 24, 1962
Mrs. Bertie Ogle Reed, 63, died Tuesday night at Pulaski Hospital.
Surviving are two sons, Harry C. Ogle, Chicago, and Ralph Ogle,
Lynchburg; four brothers, Harvey Collins, Draper, N.C., Sidney
Collins, Bland, Charlie Collins and John Collins, both of Pulaski;
four sisters, Mrs. Sheffey Pauley, Bland, Mrs. Alice Walkins,
Hillsville, Mrs. Nellie King, Radford, and Mrs. Julia Keith,
Hillsville.
The body will remain at Strickler’s Funeral Home pending
funeral arrangements. |
January 23, 1962 |
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REED |
Charlie |
Will |
|
Friday March 9, 1962
Charlie Will Reed Jr., 16, died yesterday in Pulaski.
Surviving are his mother, Mrs. Alice Reed, Pulaski; one brother,
Joseph E. Reed, Pulaski; grandmothers, Mrs. Mary Flynn, Draper,
and Mrs. Viola Moore, Morgantown, W.Va.
Funeral service will be held Saturday at 2 pm from New Century
Methodist Church, Pulaski. The Rev. J.S. Colley and the Rev.
O.L. Johnson will officiate. Burial will be in Draper Cemetery
at 3:30 pm.
The body will be at Claytor’s Funeral Home in Radford until
Saturday at 1 pm. |
March 8, 1962 |
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REEDY |
Deena |
|
TUCK |
Deena Tuck Reedy, 43 of Radford, passed
away Saturday, April 3, 2004 at the New River Valley Medical
Center. She was a member of Belmont Christian Church. Survivors
include her husband, Ronald Reedy of Radford; a daughter, Jamie
Reedy of Radford; her parents, Kenneth and Joan Tuck of Eden,
NC; and two brothers, Wayne Tuck of Reidsville, NC and Tracy
Tuck of Dublin, GA. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that
memorials be made to the Leukemia Society of America, 2101 Executive
Drive, Box 21, Hampton, VA 23666-2404. Funeral services will
be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Belmont Christian Church. Interment
will follow in the Sunrise Burial Park in Radford.
The family will receive friends from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m. Sunday
at the Draper Christian Church in Eden, NC and again from 6 p.m.
until 8 p.m. Monday at the Belmont Christian Church in Christiansburg.
Arrangements by Mullins Funeral Home in Radford |
April 3, 2004 |
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REESE |
|
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Monday October 9, 1961
Word was received of the death of Mrs. D.J. Reese Wednesday in
Tampa, Fla., formerly of Pulaski.
Survivors inculde a sister, Mrs. Anna Whisman, Pulaski; a brother,
Herbert Creger, Radford; and a niece, Mrs. Claude Gallimore,
Pulaski.
***Florida Death Index: Ninnie Florence Rees died in Oct 1961
in Hillsborough County. This could be her?? |
October 4, 1961 |
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REESE |
Oscar |
B. |
|
Sunday October 15, 1972
O.B. Reese, 80, formerly of Pulaski, died early Saturday morning
in Holston Valley Community Hospital in Kingsport, Tenn. He was
a foreman for Kingsport Foundry.
He was born in Amherst, Va., later lived in Pulaski and moved
in Kingsport in 1928.
He was a member of Mayfair United Methodist Church. His wife
Ella died just after his retirement in 1957, and his daughter
Ercil (Mrs. Joe Taylor) died seven years ago.
Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. William W. (Lottie) Hoback
of Pulaski, Mrs. Albert (Gladys) Combs of Johnson City, Tenn.,
and Mrs. Jacob (Willie) Wolfe of Kingsport; one son Woodrow Reese
of Kingsport; eight grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be Monday at 2 pm at Mayfair United Methodist
Church, Kingsport, with the Rev. Frank Trotter and the Rev. Charles
R. Shumate in charge. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery in
Kingsport.
***SSDI: Oscar Reese died Oct 1972 in Kingsport, Sullivan, Tennessee
and was born on Mar 1, 1892 |
October 14, 1972 |
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REESE |
David |
Samuel |
|
PULASKI * David Samuel (Sam) Reese, 52,
of Pulaski, went to join the Lord Sunday morning, Nov. 30, 2003.
He was born June 2, 1951. He was a loving husband, father, and
grandfather. He was also a devoted member of Thornspring United
Methodist Church. He was employed by American Electric Power.
He was preceded in death by his mother and father, David W. and
Barbara F. Reese, and brother-in-law, William Steele. Surviving
are wife of 33 years, Carolyn Reese; son and daughter-in-law,
Russell and Melissa Reese; daughter and son-in-law, Amanda R.
and Fred Mitchell; two grandchildren, Casey and Samantha Reese;
his sister, Katherine Steele; mother and father-in-law, John
and Betty Gillespie; brother and sister-in-law, Johnny and Angie
Gillespie; sister-in-law, Wanda Cress; eight nephews and one
niece. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2003
at 11 a.m. at Thornspring United Methodist Church with Rev. Darlene
Marshall. Burial will be at Thornspring United Methodist Church
Cemetery. The family will receive friends at Stevens Funeral
Home Monday, Dec. 1, 2003 from 6 until 8 p.m. |
Nov. 30, 2003 |
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REPASS |
Minnie |
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Thursday September 16, 1920
Mrs. Minnie Cecil Repass, wife of Orville Repass, died Wednesday
at noon at the family home on the farm of Dr. J.S. Miller, on
Back Creek, following an illness of several weeks from typhoid
fever. The body was take to Wytheville today on No. 11 and will
be buried tomorrow.
His death is particularly sad in that she not only leaves a husband,
but eight small children at the tender age when a mother’s
care is so essential. Mrs. Repass was the daughter of E. McFelty.
She was born in Wythe County and was aged 36 years, 5 months,
and 6 days. She was resided in this county for a number of years. |
September 15, 1920 |
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REVES |
Toshiko |
Tedka |
|
RADFORD * Toshiko Tedka Reves, 69 of Radford,
passed away Friday, October 24, 2003 at her home. She was born
in Japan and was a retired employee of Inland Motors with over
30 years of service. She was preceded in death by her husband,
Sarge Reves. Survivors include two sisters, Sadako Takeda and
Shigeko Terreda of Japan.
Funeral services will be held Monday, October 27, 2003 at 11
a.m. at the Gethsemane Baptist Church in Radford. Entombment
will follow in Highland Memory Gardens Mausoleum in Dublin. The
family will receive friends from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. Sunday at
the Mullins Funeral Home in Radford. |
October 24, 2003 |
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REYNOLDS |
Dolney |
P. |
|
Friday September 7, 1962
Dolney P. Reynolds, 84(?), died Thursday in a Martinsville Hospital.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Alms S. Reynolds; three daughters,
Mrs. Maggie R. Wood, Meadows of Dan; Mrs. Agnes R. Pendleton,
and Mrs. Doris R. Wood, both of Danville; four sons, J. Hampton
Reynolds, Martinsville, E. Wayne Reynolds, Columbus, Ohio, Glen
A. Reynolds, Dublin, and W. Penn Reynolds, Fieldale(?).
Funeral will be held Saturday at 3 pm from the Presbyterian Church
near Meadows of Dan. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
The body will be at Moody Funeral Home at Stuart until Saturday. |
September 6, 1962 |
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REYNOLDS |
Ludie |
Regina |
UNDERWOOD |
Ludie Regina Reynolds, age 54, of Winter
Haven died January 19, 2004 at the Winter Haven Hospital. She
was born Oct. 17, 1949 she was the daughter of Hurley Mick Underwood
and Waneta D. Berry. She was a member of United Christian Ministerial
Administration Church of God. She received her Doctrine in Bible
Knowledge from the United Christian Ministerial Administration.
Surviving are: her husband, Chester Wayne Reynolds, Sr., Winter
Haven, Fla.; sons, Herbert “Craig” Berry, Winter Haven,
Fla., Chester Wayne Reynolds, Jr., Winter Haven, Fla.; daughter,
Chestina Lynn Cloum, Winter Haven, Fla.; brothers, Hurley Euguene
Underwood, Ind., Herbert Paten Berry, Radford, Early Wayne Underwood,
Pennington Gap, Va.; sisters, Norma Jean Jessee, Pennington Gap,
Va., Margaret Ann Collins, Lafayette, Ind., Naomi Rebecca Marrow,
Atlanta, Ga.; 10 grandchildren; one great grandchild.
A graveside funeral service will be held Friday, Jan. 23 at 2
p.m. in the Church of Christ Cemetery, Eagle Lake. In lieu of
flowers the family is accepting donations through “New Life”
Assembly of God, 1951 Rifle Range Road S., Winter Haven, Fla.
33880. |
January 19, 2004 |
|
REYNOLDS |
Roy |
Lee |
|
Roy Lee Reynolds, age 81, of Max Meadows,
passed away Sunday, Nov. 16, 2003 at his residence. He was born
in McDowell County, W. Va., Oct. 1, 1922, son of the late Clyde
and Irene Collins Reynolds and was preceded in death by a brother,
Albert Reynolds. He served in the United States Army. Surviving
are: his daughter, Brenda Dunford, Max Meadows; son, Ronald Reynolds,
Pulaski; three grandchildren; five great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, Nov. 19, at 2 p.m. in
the Barnett Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Dale Akers and the Rev.
George Freeman officiating. Interment will follow in the Jones
Cemetery. American Legion Post #9 will conduct graveside military
rites. The family will receive friends at the Barnett Funeral
Home from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday.
Barnett Funeral Home, Wytheville, Va. is in charge of arrangements. |
Nov. 16, 2003 |
|
REYNOLDS |
William |
F. |
|
Friday January 26, 1923 (partial transcription)
William F. Reynolds, a native of Hillsville, employed as a brakeman
on the yards of the Erie at Cleveland was caught between cars
he was attempting to couple Wednesday night of last week at 9
o’clock and so badly crushed about the hips that he died
within two hours.
The deceased was 28 years of age, and was born and reared at
Hillsville, Carroll County, being a son of Millard P. Reynolds.
He was been living in Cleveland about 8 years. He married Miss
Marie Gregory, who survives with three children. His mother,
Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Reynolds, seven brothers, J.L. Reynolds,
Galax, T.J. Reynolds, Sylvatus, L.J. Reynolds, Hillsville, M.F.
and G.W. Reynolds, Cleveland, W.M. Reynolds, Portsmouth, Ohio,
and F.M. Reynolds, Draper; and three sisters, Mrs. J.W. Hall,
Wytheville, Mrs. M.E. Bowman (?) Mayberry, Va., and Mrs. B.H.
Harriman, Huntington, W.Va. also survives. |
January 24, 1923 |
|
RHOADES |
Lucinda |
|
MARTIN |
Transcribed by Pam Jones
Wednesday, May 16, 1928
Mrs. J. W. RHOADES, widow of the late Rev. J. W. RHOADES, a member
of the Holston Conference of the Methodist church, passed away
at the home of her daughter, Mrs. R. F. PRATER, in Marion on
Monday. Death followed a lingering illness. The deceased has
been in declining health for several months and during the past
few weeks her condition had been critical. Although her death
was not unexpected, her demise came as a shock to her many friends.
She was born in Pulaski county March 10, 1850. She was before
her marriage Miss Lucinda MARTIN. She was married to J. RHOADES
also of Pulaski on December 7, 1870. To this union were born
six children, two boys and four girls. One son and one
daughter preceded her to the grave.
Surviving are one son and three daughters as follows: W. M. RHOADES,
of Los Angeles, Cal.; Mrs. E. M. PIPPIN, of Knoxville, Tenn.;
Mrs. J. C. DISHMAN, Bristol, and Mrs. R. F. PRATER, Marion also
two sisters, Mrs. A. J. CARTER, and Mrs. Mary ROTENBERRY, of
Radford. She is survived by 13 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren.
Funeral services will held Tuesday afternoon from the PRATER
home and were conducted by Rev. Mr. Johnson, of the Marion Methodist
church, assisted by the Rev. G. L. Shupe, of Telford, Tenn. Burial
was in the family plot.
Thursday, May 17, 1928
Funeral services for Mrs. J. W. RHOADES widow of the late Rev.
J. W. RHOADES and native of Pulaski county, who died at the home
of her daughter, Mrs. R. F. PRATER, in Marion on Monday were
conducted at the PRATER home at 2 o'clock yesterday afternoon
with the Rev. Johnson, pastor of the Methodist church of Marion
in charge, assisted by the Rev. G. L. Shupe, of Telford, Tenn.
Interment followed in the family cemetery near the home.
Music was furnished by the First Methodist church choir of Bristol.
The church quartet, composed of W. H. Pershing, R. I. Butterworth,
Mrs. W. E. Bryan, and Mrs. Fleishman sang "My Mother's Prayer,"
Mrs. Bryan also sang a solo entitles "Some Sweet Day."
Pall bearers were grandsons and nephews of the deceased. Estel
HURST, Romer HURST, Gilmer DISHMAN, Carl PRATER, and Hiram PRATER.
Flower bearers were members of the Ladies' aid society of the
First Methodist church of Bristol of which the deceased was a
member. |
May 14, 1928 |
|
RHOADES |
Sarah |
Emily |
|
Tuesday January 21, 1919
The funeral of the late Miss Sarah Emily Roades, who died Sunday
afternoon at her home at the mouth of Peak Creek was held yesterday
afternoon from her home, Mr. James T. Trolinger conducting the
service. Interment was made in the Rhoades graveyard near Macadam.
The services were largely attended. Six nephews were pallbearers.
Romex, Charles, and Estel Hurst, Harry, Almer, and Porter Rhoades.
Miss Rhoades was born in Pulaski county November 9, 1844 so was
aged 74 days, 2 months, and 10 days. She joined the Christian
church in life holding membership at Shiloh. She was a consistent
Christian and ever ready to offer a helping hand in waiting on
the sick. She leaves the following brothers and sisters, Mrs.
Victorene Hurst, Mrs. Eliza J. Vance, J.C. Rhoades, and S.W.
Rhoades of Pulaski County; J.W. Rhoades and A.O. Rhoades of Smyth
county; Mrs. Nettie Lyons of Roanoke and George T. Rhoades of
New Market, Tenn. |
January 19, 1919 |
|
RHODES |
Odell |
James |
|
RHODES, Odell James, 71, of Dublin, passed
away Saturday, May 4, 2002 at his home. He was born May 14, 1930
in Vandervoort, Arkansas to Hubert and Mary Rhodes. He was preceded
in death by his daughter, Deborah Sanders. Mr. Rhodes was a veteran
of the U. S. Army. Mr. Rhodes was the Vice President of Kenny's
Drive Inns's and Bantam Markets, Inc. from 1958 to 1968. He was
also the President of R. & R. Market and Snack Bar, Inc.
in Radford, Va. Survivors include his wife, Betty Rapp of Dublin,
Va.; two daughters, June Harless of Dublin, and Connie Adams
of Radford; two sons, Odell James Rhodes, Jr. of Springdale,
AR, Timothy Rhodes of Radford; a special stepson, TSgt Steve
Rapp, U.S. Air Force; two sisters, Estelle Ashcraft, Helen Jewel
of Arkansas; a special sister-in-law, Gale Wimer of Dublin, Va.;
ten grandchildren, Wendy, Michael, Chris, Chuck, April, Stephen,
Molly, Blaine, Dalton and Molly; six great-grandchildren, Sean,
Austin, Canine, Alyssa, Alexandra and Terry Dale. Pallbearers
include Jeffery and Don Ashcraft, T. Wayne and Larry Watkins,
Gary and Kevin Jewel. Funeral services will be held Tuesday,
May 7, 2002 at 3 p.m. at Central United Methodist church in Radford,
Va., with Pastor Jim Cochran officiating and the VFW Post #776
conducting military rites. After the service, the family will
receive family and friends at 6077 Hillcrest Place in Dublin,
Va. Interment will be in Witherspoon Cemetery, Vandervoort, AR,
with a graveside service on Friday, May 10,2002 at 10 a.m. with
Ministers Gary Jewel and Kevin Jewel officiating. After the graveside
service, the family will be meeting at the Vandervoort United
methodist Church in Vandervoort, Ark. Visitation will be Monday
from 6 to 8 p.m. at Mullins Funeral Home. Arrangements by Mullins
Funeral Home in Radford. |
May 4, 2002 |
|
RHUDY |
Rosa |
|
BOURNE |
Friday December 31, 1920
Mrs. Rosa Rhudy, wife of J.A. Rhudy, died this morning at 7:30
o’clock at her home at Spring Valley, Grayson county, as
message having been received shortly afterward by her son, W.C.
Rhudy of this place. The deceased had been an invalid for the
past two years, suffering from cancer and had undergone an operation,
but received there from only temporary relief. It was realized
that it could only be a matter of a very short time until death
would relieve her of her intense suffering and all which could
be done would be to make her as comfortable as possible.
Mrs. Rhudys’s death is the first in the family. She was
the mother of fourteen children, all of whom survive, and there
are to grandchildren, which is a family record rarely equaled.
Her children are, Mrs. Cynthia Dotey, Pilger, Neb.; Mrs. John
Vaughan, Mrs. Lillie Vaughan, Mrs. Gwynn Ward, Miss Osta Rhudy,
S.G. and C.P. Rudy, Spring Valley; Mrs. Joseph Thomas, Galax;
Mrs. Warren Carrier, Fried; Mrs. T.L. Wright, Carsonville; F.K.
Rhudy, Kansas; F.C. Rhudy, Oklahoma City; John Rhudy, Lincoln,
Neb.; W.C. Rhudy, Pulaski. There are these brothers and sisters:
Mrs. Mahalia Funk, Battle Creek; Mrs. Lina Vaughan and L. Bourne,
Spring Valley; G.K. Bourne and Mrs. Ollie Rhudy, Pilger, Neb.;
James Bourne, Paradise, Kan.; Mrs. Pearie McLane, Elk Creek.
The deceased was born, reared, and spent her entire life in Grayson
county and was in her 66th year. She had for many years been
a member of the Methodist church.
Mr. and Mrs. Rhudy will leave tomorrow morning for Spring Valley
at attend the funeral. |
December 31, 1920 |
|
RHUDY |
William |
C. |
|
PULASKI - William C. "Bill" Rhudy,
Jr. of Pulaski, Va. died Nov. 7, 2004. A retired beef cattle
farmer, he graduated from Pulaski High School and received his
B.A. from Centre College, Danville, Ky. with a major in math
and minors in French and English. He was an active life-long
member of Trinity Lutheran Church. Bill served in the Army during
World War II with duty in the Pacific Theater. He was a member
of the Pulaski County Livestock Market, many various farm organizations
and American Legion Post 007, where he served many years as Chaplain.
He was preceded in death by his parents, William C. and Clarice
Warden Rhudy, sisters, Lucille Hambrick and Helen Matthews. Bill
was born Dec. 26, 1917. Surviving are: his wife of 58 years,
Ercell Ryan Rhudy; daughter and son-in-law, Susan and Jeff Bain;
granddaughters, Erin Bain, Ellen Bain; nephew, Wally Brockmeyer;
brother-in-law, Dr. Milton Brockmeyer, Greer Matthews, Tom Stone;
nieces and nephews, Carolyn Willaman, Dianne Brockmeyer, Tommy
Stone, Martha Lynn Wilson, Kent Hambrick, Irene Olson. Funeral
services will be held Wednesday at 11 a.m. from the Trinity Lutheran
Church, Pulaski with Rev. Terri Sternberg and Rev. Gene Copenhaver
officiating. Burial will follow in Oakwood Cemetery with Pulaski
VFW Post #1184 conducting the military graveside rites. Visiting
will be Tuesday evening at Trinity Lutheran Church where the
family will receive friends from 5 until 7 p.m. In lieu of flowers
the family wishes that memorials be made to Trinity Lutheran
Church, P.O. Box 378, Pulaski, Va. 24301. Arrangements by Stevens
Funeral Home, Pulaski, Va. |
Nov. 7, 2004 |
|
RICE |
Bessie |
|
BAGBY |
Thursday January 3, 1942
Mrs. J.T. Rice, 83, of Belton, S.C., died Tuesday night at her
home after a six week illness. She was the sister of Dr. J.R.
Bagby of Pulaski, and was the former Miss Bessie Bagby of Queen
and King County. Funeral services were held yesterday at Belton. |
January 1, 1942 |
|
RICHARDS |
Bernard |
Wellington |
|
Tuesday February 13, 1962
Bernard Wellington Richardson, 64, 440 Magazine St., died suddenly
at his home this morning.
Born in Pulaski County July 27, 1897, the son of the late Rufus
Richardson and Clara Cecil Richardson, he was a heavy duty construction
mechanic.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Nell Ernest Richardson, Pulaski;
one son Donald Richardson, Martinsville; one daughter, Miss Juanita
Virginia Richardson, Pulaski; one brother, George Richardson,
Del Rio, Texas; two half brothers, Robert Richardson, Pulaski,
and Dow Richardson, Salem; two sisters, Mrs. M.C Gallimore, Pulaski
and Mrs. Ethel Miller, Albuquerque, N.M. Also four grandchildren.
The body is at Thomas M. Seagle and Sons Funeral Home pending
arrangements. |
February 13, 1962 |
|
RICHARDSON |
Carrie |
|
ELKINS |
Wednesday March 7, 1962
Mrs. Carrie Elkins Richardson, 77, of 119 Spruce St., died Tuesday
afternoon at her home following an extended illness.
Born in Pulaski county March 8, 1885 the daughter of the late
George W. and Susan King Elkins, she is survived by her husband
Robert Lowry Richardson; one son R. Harold Richardson, Pulaski;
one brother, Henry H. Elkins, Radford. Also two grandchildren.
Funeral service will be held Thursday at 4 pm from Thomas M.
Seagle and Sons Funeral Home with the Rev. Neil McKinnon officiating.
Interment will follow in Highland Memory Gardens, Dublin.
The body will remain at the funeral home. |
March 6, 1962 |
|
RICHARDSON |
Colin |
Elwood |
|
Thursday June 30, 1977 (partial transcription)
Pulaski – Colin Elwood (Chic) Richardson, age 86, prominent
Pulaski County businessman and Chairman of the Board of the Pulaski
Furniture Corporation, died Tuesday in the Pulaski Community
hospital. He was born in Sylvatus, Va., son of the late Floyd
Ingram Richardson and Orlena Davis Richardson. He was preceded
in death by his wife Stella Dalton Richardson.
Surviving are two sisters, Mrs. Mae Halsey, Sylvatus, and Mrs.
C.J. (Amanda) Sayers, Williamson, Va.; one brother, Joe Richardson,
Sylvantus. |
June 28, 1977 |
|
RICHARDSON |
Clyde |
Elizabeth |
|
PULASKI * Clyde Elizabeth Richardson of
Pulaski passed away Thursday,
October 16, 2003 in the Pulaski Health and Rehab. Center following
a lengthy illness. She was born on May 16, 1913 and was preceded
in death by her husband, Jack William Richardson.
She is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Maureen &
Bill Gregory, Richmond, Jackie & Ken Tolbert, Dublin; granddaugters
& spouses Beth & Doug Woods, Richmond, Laura & Grove
Snarr, Richmond, Jennifer & Ralph Hague, Richmond; grandsons
Mike & Todd Tolbert, Dublin; great-grandson Cory Woods and
great-granddaughters Julie & Kelly Snarr & Christine
Hague.
A graveside service will be held Saturday, October 18 at 11 a.m.
from the Highland Memory Gardens, Dublin. Visiting will be Friday
evening from Stevens Funeral Home where the family will receive
friends from 6 until 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers the family suggests
that contributions be made to the Rebuilding fund of the Dublin
United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 577, Dublin, Virginia 24084.
Arrangements by Stevens Funeral Home, Pulaski. |
October 16, 2003 |
|
RICHARDSON |
Hazel |
Louise |
QUESENBERRY |
Monday December 21, 1964
Mrs. Hazel Louise Quesenberry Richardson, 49, died Sunday in
her home Crestline Drive.
She is survived by her husband Vergill William Richardson; six
daughters, Mrs. Bonnie Nunn, Mrs. Dorothy Smith, Mrs. Linda Lawson,
Mrs. Carolyn Myers, Miss Sandra Richardson, Miss Juanita Richardson
all of Pulaski; four sons, Jimmy, Charlie, Douglas, and Jerry
all of Pulaski; her father, George A. Quesenberry, Pulaski; four
sisters, Mrs. Pauline Hudson and Mrs. Janie Hall both of Pulaski;
Mrs. Margaret Clark and Mrs. Beulah Palmer both of Baltimore;
seven brothers, W.E., Herman, Harry, D,W, Quesenberry all of
Pulaski; J.G. Quesenberry, Newbern; Hensel Quesenberry, Roanoke,
and Arnold Quesenberry, Baltimore.
Funeral will be Tuesday at 3:30 pm from First Pentecostal Holiness
Church conducted by the Rev. Parris Woods. Burial will be in
Thornspring Cemetery.
The body will remain at Strickler’s Funeral Home until one
hour before the service. |
December 20, 1964 |
|
RICHARDSON |
Hugh |
Cecil |
|
Friday April 13, 1962
Hugh Cecil Richardson, 57, 210 4th St. N.W., died in the Pulaski
Hospital Thursday morning.
He was formerly was in Appomattox County November 24, 1904, the
son of the late Linwood R. Richardson and Susie Dawson Richardson.
He is survived by his wife Mrs. Lula Baker Richardson, Pulaski;
two step sons, Gen. Kemper W. Baker, US Air Force, Alexandria;
William W. Baker, Newark, Ohio; father Linwood R. Richardson,
Roanoke; three sisters, Mrs. J.O. McVey, Mrs. Eugene C. Brown,
both of Roanoke, and Mrs. E.W. Scott, Alexandria, Egypt; three
brothers, Linwood L. Richardson, Curtis T. Richardson, both of
Roanoke, and J. Kyle Richardson, Clairton, Pa.
Funeral services will be held 2:30 pm Saturday at Oakelys Chapel
Roanoke with burial in Mountain View Cemetery, Vinton.
The body will remain at Strickler’s Funeral Home until Saturday
morning and at Oakleys Chapel from 10 am Saturday until time
for the service. |
April 12, 1962 |
|
RICHARDSON |
James |
William |
|
Wednesday June 19, 1968
James William Richardson, 58, died Tuesday at his home in Johnson
City, Tenn.
He is survived by one daughter, Mrs. P.N. Shinn, Orlando, Fla.;
five sisters, Mrs. A.C. Gamble, Erie, Pa., Mrs. R.N. Crockett,
Sands Point, L.L., N.Y., Mrs. Virginia Bell, Jacksonville, Fla.,
Mrs. F. Glenn Mathews, Bluefield, Va., Mrs. J. Fred Collins,
Annandale; four brothers, Roy C. Richardson, Christiansburg,
Ed H. Richardson, Jacksonville, Fla., Harry W. Richardson, Wenonah,
N.J., and F. Johnson Richardson, Front Royal.
The funeral will be held Thursday at 11 am from Thomas M. Seagle
and Sons Funeral Home with the Rev. Edward F. Lovill officiating.
Interment will follow in Oakwood Cemetery. The body will remain
at Seagle’s. |
June 18, 1968 |
|
RICHARDSON |
Laura |
|
VINSON |
Monday August 5, 1940
Mrs. Laura Vinson Richardson, 63, widow of Charles Richardson,
died early today at the Pulaski hospital following an extended
illness.
Survivors include the following children: Mrs. C.D. Thompson,
Miss Thelma Richardson, of Roanoke, Mrs. Fred. Carrio, Miss Irene
Richardson, and Beauregard Richardson of Pulaski; and two brothers,
Dave Vinson of Hood River, Ore., and K.S. Vinson of Pulaski county.
Funeral services will be conducted from the home, 41 Sixth St.,
Tuesday at 2 pm. Burial will be at Thornspring cemetery. |
August 5, 1940 |
|
RICHARDSON |
Margaret |
B. |
HUDSON |
Monday April 17, 1961
Mrs. Margaret B. Hudson Richardson, 90, died Friday at the home
of her daughter Mrs. A.B. Boadwine in Pulaski.
Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. A.B. Boadwine, Pulaski; Mrs.
Ray Scott, Wytheville, and Mrs. Lawrence Bell, Rural Retreat;
one son. W.P. Richardson, Max Meadows; 13 grandchildren and 20
great grandchildren.
Funeral service was held Sunday at S___ Methodist Church in Wythe
County. Interment followed in the Richardson Cemetery in Wythe
County. The Rev. Buron Littreal officiated. |
April 14, 1961 |
|
RICHARDSON |
Mary |
Alice |
ALDERMAN |
Mrs. Mary Alice Alderman Richardson, age
92, of Adams Road, Meansville, Ga., passed away April 12, 2004.
She was born Feb. 26, 1912 in Carroll County, Va. to the late
Rupert Edward Alderman and Ella Kate Semones Alderman. She was
preceded in death by a daughter, Betty Mae Richardson and her
husband, Claude Marvin Richardson. She was a member of the Mt.
Gap Pentecostal Holiness Church in Meansville and was a homemaker
and the mother of seven children. Beginning in 1942, she and
her husband, Rev. Marvin Richardson, faithfully served in the
pastorate together for 29 years. Along with all the duties of
being a pastors wife, she was also president of various local
Womems Auxiliary chapters. In 1978, she felt a personal call
to the ministry and received her Mission Work License in the
Virginia Conference in 1980 and her License in the Georgia Conference
in 1981. She retired from her mission work status in 1995. Mrs.
Richardson taught soul-winning and discipleship classes out of
her home near Meansville, Ga. for several years and also continued
her letter-writing ministry.
Surviving are: her sons and daughters-in-law, Rev. Edward and
Netsy Richardson, of Wythefield, Va., Rev. David and Barnell
Richardson, Andrews, S.C.; daughters and sons-in-law, Ruth and
George Chassevent, Jefferson, Ga., Fay and Kenneth Williams,
Mt. Airy, N.C., Sue and Ronald Adams, Meansville, Ga., and Gale
and Bill Cox, Greenville, S.C.; brothers, Roby Alderman, Galax,
Kenneth Alderman, Hillsville and Neal Alderman, Salisbury, N.C.;
sisters, Stella Trexler, Kannapolis, N.C. and Polly Flippin,
Mt. Airy, N.C.; 13 grandchildren, twenty-eight great-grandchildren,
one great-great-grandchild and numerous nieces and nephews also
survive.
A funeral service was conducted Tuesday, April 13, at 8 p.m.
in the chapel of Moody Funeral Home, Zebulon, Ga., with Rev.
Edward Richardson, Rev. Ryan Lynkous and Rev. Willis Fortson
officiating. Friends visited the family from 6:30 to 8 p.m. prior
to the service at the Moody Funeral Home.
Mrs. Richardson will be taken to the Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home
in Galax, and visitation will be held Wednesday evening from
7 to 9 p.m. A funeral service will be conducted Thursday, April
15, at 11 a.m. in the Galax Pentecostal Holiness Church. Interment
will follow in the Woodlawn United Methodist Church Cemetery
in Woodlawn, Va.
Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home in Galax is also in charge of arrangements.
In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Mt. Gap Pentecostal
Holiness Church Building Fund, 2100 Pine Valley Road, The Rock,
Ga. 30285. |
April 12, 2004 |
|
RICHARDSON |
Robert |
D. |
|
Friday April 3, 1942
The body of Robert D. Richardson, who died yesterday in Washington,
arrived on the Tennessean today, accompanied by his daughter,
Mrs. Hazel Detweilter. The deceased was preceded in death by
his parents, wife, and son. Funeral arrangements have not yet
been made. |
April 2, 1942 |
|
RICKS |
Arabella |
Frances |
|
Friday September 7, 1923
Arabella Frances Ricks, colored, was buried at Needmore cemetery
yesterday afternoon at three o’clock. She died Tuesday morning
at 2:30 o’clock after a long illness. Deceased is survived
by he husband William Ricks, whose brother Ben Ricks was killed
at the P.I. furnace Monday night. |
September 4, 1923 |
|
RICKS |
Bennie |
|
|
Friday September 7, 1923
Funeral serviced for Bennie Rick, colored, were held at the grave
in Needmore cemetery Wednesday afternoon at 4:30 o’clock,
Rev. Martin in charge. Ricks was about 42 years of age and is
survived by a widow and three children. |
September 3, 1923 |
|
RIDPATH |
Curtis |
Millard |
|
Curtis Millard Ridpath, age 71 of Pulaski
was called home to be with the Lord June 21, 2003 at Pulaski
Community Hospital. Born Mar. 19, 1932 in Pulaski he was the
son of the late Rev. Daniel and Bertie Ridpath of Pulaski. His
daughter, Janet R.Gravely, also preceded him in death, one brother,
James G. Ridpath Sr., and one niece and nephew. Mr. Ridpath served
in the United States Army from Nov. 1954 to July 1962. He served
overseas duty in Hawaii and Germany. He previously worked several
years at Lynchburg Foundry as a lead man before retiring from
Jim’s Steakhouse in Pulaski where he worked as a chef for
several years. Surviving are: his wife of 51 years, Margaret
Elva Bryant Ridpath, Pulaski; daughter and son-in-law, Linda
R. and Ronnie Lowe, Pulaski; son and daughter-in-law, Frankie
C. and Kathy Ridpath, Pulaski; son-in-law, Donnie Gravely, Pulaski;
grandchildren, David and Kim Stowers, Betsy Stowers, Jason Sutphin,
April Ridpath, Andy Ridpath (Pulaski); great grandchildren, Mariah
Martin, Austin Reinhardt and Jacob Stowers; sisters and brothers-in-law,
Joyce and Bill Nester, Pulaski, Pat and Tinker Stoots, Pulaski;
brothers and sisters-in-law, Conrad and Wanda Ridpath, Pulaski,
Landon and Susan Ridpath, Christiansburg, Mike and Linda Ridpath,
Fla., Terry Ridpath, Fla.; several nieces and nephews. Funeral
services will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Abundant Life Ministries,
Pulaski with the Rev. Johnny Howlett officiating. Interment will
follow at the Ridpath Family Cemetery where the V. F. W. Post
#1184 will conduct full military honors. The family will receive
friends from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday evening at the Bower Funeral Chapel,
1631 Bobwhite Blvd., Pulaski. Bower Funeral Chapel, Pulaski is
handling the arrangements. |
June 21, 2003 |
|
RIDPATH |
Jefferson |
|
|
Friday August 7, 1925
A very sad accident happened here Monday morning when the tent
in which a protracted meeting had been held near Simpkin’s
Store was being taken down. J.D. Ridpath was assisting in rolling
up the canvas which had been spread on the ground when it is
said a boy untied a guy rope one of the poles, the pole falling
and striking Mr. Redpath on the side of the head.
The blow rendered him unconscious and he never regained consciousness
before his death which occurred about six o’clock that evening.
Mr. Redpath was about 45 years old and leaves his wife, who was
Miss. Dora Buckner, and a number of children. He was buried at
Snowville Tuesday afternoon. |
August 3, 1925 |
|
RIDPATH |
Teaton |
C. |
|
Thursday June 20, 1963
Teaton C. Ridpath, 75, died yesterday afternoon at his home in
the Mt. View Community.
Survivors include his widow Mrs. Flora Thornton Ridpath; four
daughters, Mrs. John Eanes, Christiansburg, Mrs. Arthur Smith,
Mrs. James Farmer, and Mrs. H.C. Branscome all of Radford; two
sons, N.J. Ridpath, Radford, and Buford Ridpath, Kingston, Md.;
one brother, J.E. Ridpath, Simpkinstown.
Funeral will be Friday at 2 pm from Strickler’s Funeral
Home in Dublin, conducted by the Rev. Elmer Shelton. Burial will
follow in the Haley Cemetery Pulaski County. The body will remain
at the funeral home. |
June 19, 1963 |
|
RIGGINS |
Alice |
|
|
GREENSBORO - Mrs. Alice Hill Riggins died
Thursday, November 4, 2004, at Moses Cone Hospital The funeral
will be held at 2:30 pm at Lambeth-Troxler Funeral Service Chapel,
conducted by the Rev. Fred D. Riggins, Jr. Burial will be at
Lakeview Memorial Park. She was preceded in death by her husband
of 64 years, Fred D. Riggins, Sr. and her sons Winston Riggins
and Dannie Lee Riggins. She was a member of Eastern Gate Assembly
of God. She was a precious Christian who loved her savior Jesus
Christ. She was loved dearly by her family and friends. She will
be deeply missed. Survivors are one daughter, Faye R. Hyatt and
her husband, George T. Hyatt, two sons, John W. Riggins and his
wife, Laura L. Riggins of Greensboro, N.C. and Rev. Fred D. Riggins,
Jr. and his wife Margie M. Riggins of Climax, N.C., 13 grandchildren
, 16 great-grandchildren and 5 great-great-grandchildren, and
friends. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 pm Friday
November 5th at Lambeth-Troxler Funeral Service. Memorials may
be made to the Eastern Gate Assembly of God, P.O. Box 7763 Greensboro,
NC 27417 or to a charity of the donor's choice. |
Nov. 4, 2004 |
|
RIGGINS |
George |
Vernon |
|
George Vernon Riggins, age 84, of Wytheville,
passed away Wednesday, April 30, 2003 in the Wythe County Community
Hospital. He was born in Wythe County, Sept. 24, 1918, son of
the late Robert and Jettie Mabe Riggins. He was retired from
Coleman Furniture Factory and was a United States Army Veteran
of World War II. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Brenda
Bear and two brothers and two sisters. He is survived by his
wife, Peggy Six Riggins; two daughters, Joyce Brown, Dublin,
Linda Cox, Pulaski; seven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren
also survive. A graveside memorial service will be held Saturday,
May 3, at 11 a.m. West End Cemetery with the Rev. Mike Ingo officiating
there will be no visitation at the funeral home. Barnett Funeral
Home, Wytheville is in charge of arrangements. |
April 30, 2003 |
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RIGGINS |
Thomas |
Guy |
|
Mr. Thomas Guy Riggins, Sr., 71 of 815-B
Tennessee Avenue, died September 11, 2003 at his residence after
an extended illness. Mr. Riggins was born November 8, 1931 in
Pulaski, Va, a son to the late Kelly Lucas and Mary Hodge Riggins.
He was one of the Presbyterian faith and was a veteran of the
United States Marine Corp., having received a Purple Heart Medal,
Korean Service Medal, United States Service Medal, and the National
Defense Service Medal during the Korean Conflict. He owned and
operated Tommy’s Oil Co. at the corner of Ward and Green
in High Point for 38 years and had previously worked at General
Steel for 12 years. In addition to his parents, he was preceded
in death by a brother, Kelly L. “Jay” Riggins, Jr.,
and a sister, Ellen Riggins.
Survivors include his devoted friend and companion, Sue Walker;
two daughters and their husbands, Debbie Disher and Steve of
Newton and Donna Prevette and Benny of High Point; one son and
his wife, Tommy Riggins, Jr. and Tammy of High Point; Ricky Williams
of High Point; three grandsons, Joshua Disher and Christopher
Disher both of Newton, and Luke Riggins of High Point; two brothers
their wives, John Riggins and Brenda, and Bill Riggins and Nellie
all of Va.; and three sisters, Elizabeth A. Hughes of Va., Alma
“Tennie” Smith of Washington, D.C., and Nancy Jones
of Va. Funeral will be 3 p.m. Sunday in the chapel of Cumby Family
Funeral Service in High Point officiated by Rev. Riley Puckett
and Rev. Dr. Steve Disher. Interment will follow in Floral Garden
Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends Saturday night
from 7 until 8:30 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorials may be
directed to New Covenant Church of God, 5945 Mendenhall Rd.,
Ext., Archdale, NC 27263; St. Paul’s Reformed Church, 3562
Startown Rd., Newton, NC 28658; the American Heart Association,
P.O. Box 5216, Clen allen, Va. 23058-5216; or to the American
Stroke Association, 201 Central Point, Suite 100, Greensboro,
NC 27409. He will be deeply missed by his close friends and extended
family members whose lives he touched in many ways.
Online condolences can be made at www.cumbyfuneral.com |
September 11, 2003 |
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RIGGLE |
Mertol |
Seavers |
|
Tuesday December 5, 1961
Mertol Seavers Riggle, 75, died Monday night at his home, 300
Pico Terrace.
He was born in Wythe County, son of the late James S. and Christina
Houseman Riggle, Wythe County. The deceased was in the mercantile
business in Pulaski for a number of years.
Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Ruby Holdern, Atlanta, Ga.;
two sons, Craig S. Riggle, Martinsburg, W.Va., and Kerman Riggle,
Pulaski; four brothers, S.S. Riggle and Rankin Riggle, both of
Crockett, Garland Riggle, Roanoke, and Lewis Riggle, Washington
DC.
The body will remain at Strickler’s Funeral Home pending
arrangements. |
December 4, 1961 |
|
RIGNEY |
Dennis |
Gray |
|
Dennis Gray Rigney, age 56 of 55 Crestline
Drive, Pulaski passed away Sunday, July 4, 2004 at his home.
Born Feb. 19, 1948 in Pulaski, he was the son of the late Robert
Gray Rigney and Laura Elizabeth Rigney. One sister, Daisy A.
Cook and two brothers, Robert Lee Rigney and William Cecil Rigney,
also preceded him in death. Surviving are: his sons, Frankie
Rigney, Pulaski, Jeff Rigney, Dublin; two grandchildren, Cody
Rigney and Ryan Rigney, Dublin; brother, Joe Rigney, Pulaski;
sisters, Janice Osborne, Christiansburg, Nancy Shinault, Pulaski.
There will be a private memorial service. Bower Funeral Chapel,
Pulaski is handling the arrangements for the family. |
July 4, 2004 |
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RIGNEY |
James |
Jethro |
|
Monday July 3, 1961
James Jethro Rigney, 90, Pulaski county farmer died in his sleep
Saturday night at this home in Dublin.
Surviving are six daughters, Mrs. G.W. Akers, Draper, Mrs. J.H.
Williams, Knoxville, Mrs. Allan Nickols, Mt. Airy, N.C., Mrs.
Opal Reed, Dublin, Mrs. J.F. Farris and Mrs. M.D. Saunders, Pulaski;
four sons, Keely I Rigney, Radford, Wyseman Rigney, Dublin, Vernon
D. Rigney and Basil G. Rigney, Pulaski; 29 grandchildren and
30 great grandchildren; one brother, Albert Rigney, Newbern;
two sisters, Mrs. L.L. Morris, Farmville, Ohio, and Mrs. Tom
O’Dell, Eaton, Ohio.
Funeral service will be held Tuesday at 2 pm from Strickler’s
Chapel conducted by the Rev. P.H. Horner. Burial will follow
in Dublin Cemetery. The body will remain at Strickler’s
Funeral Home.
Mr. Rigney was born in Floyd county September 12, 1870 son of
Isaac and Adeline Weaver Rigney. He married Susan Boothe August
21, 1896, who died September 25, 1957. Besides being a farmer,
Mr. Rigney was a blacksmith and wagon maker and he was adept
in woodmaking. |
July 1, 1961 |
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RINGLER |
Harry |
T. |
|
Transcribed by Carolyn Worrell
Thursday, March 29, 1962
Harry T. RINGLER, Baltimore, formerly of Pulaski, World War I
veteran, died Monday in a Baltimore hospital following a major
operation.
Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Anne RINGLER; two daughters, Mrs.
William K. DOUGHERLY and Mrs. Charles HALL, both of Falls Church;
one son, Duff RINGLER, Baltimore and four grandchildren.
Funeral service will be held Thursday with burial in the National
Cemetery at Arlington. Masonic service will be held tonight. |
March 26, 1962 |
|
RIPPEY |
Lloyd |
Jay |
|
CANA, VA.- The Rev. Lloyd Jay “L.J.”
Rippey, 65, of 2785 Flower Gap Road, Cana, Va., husband of Johnnie
Mae Hawks Rippey, passed away Monday, November 1, 2004, at his
home. The Rev. Rippey was born September 7, 1939, in Carroll
County, Va., the son of the late Lloyd and Hazel Easter Rippey.
He was a member and pastor of Dora Highway Baptist Church in
Pulaski, Va. Survivors include his wife, Johnnie Mae Hawks Rippey
of the home; a daughter, Crystal Combs of Cana, Va; a son, David
Rippey of Tobaccoville; four grandchildren; a sister, Donna Reeves
of Sparta. The funeral service will be held Thursday, November
4, 2004, at 2:00 PM at Moody Funeral Home Chapel of Mount Airy.
The service will be conducted by the Rev. Buster Sechrist and
the Rev. Kevin Combs, with burial in the Oak Ridge Baptist Church
Cemetery. The family will receive friends Wednesday from 7:00
to 9:00 PM at Moody Funeral Home of Mount Airy. Flowers will
be accepted, or memorials may be made to the charity of the donor’s
choice. |
November 1, 2004 |
|
RITTER |
Clifford |
Alton |
|
RITTER, Clifford Alton, age 76 of Salem,
passed away Saturday, April 29, 2000. Mr. Ritter was preceded
in death by his wife, Juanita Hailey RITTER. He was a Veteran
of WWII, serving in Guam and was awarded the Bronze Star for
Heroic Service. He was also a member of the Roanoke Moose Lodge
#284 since 1977. In 1991 he attained the highest degree
in the Loyal Order of the Moose, the Pilgrim Degree. He
retired from GE with more than 30 years of service. He is survived
by one son, James Alton RITTER of Roanoke, one daughter, Evelyn
REYNOLDS of Elliston, one sister, Hazel MILLER of Portsmouth
and one sister-in-law, Margaret RITTER of Pulaski; 32 nieces
and nephews. Funeral Services will be conducted today at 1 p.m.
at John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home in Salem. Internment
is in Sherwood Memorial Park. |
April 29, 2000 |
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RITTER |
David |
Aviner |
|
Wednesday December 5, 1962
David Aviner Ritter, 87, died Wednesday afternoon at his home
127 Pine St., after a lengthily illness.
Born in Pulaski county, the son of the late Spencer Ritter and
Hettie Shufflebarger Ritter, he is survived by his wife, Mrs.
Della Hamblin Ritter; four sons, Garnett Ritter and Randel Ritter,
both of Pulaski, Corbett Ritter, Hillsville, and Clifford Ritter,
Salem; three daughters, Mrs. Roy Swaim, Pulaski, Mrs. Glenn Bocock,
Richmond, Mrs. Lester Miller, Portsmouth; three half brothers,
Frank Ritter, Port Republic, Sanders Ritter, Matoaka, W.Va.,
Claude Ritter, Beckley, W.Va., 23 grandchildren and 14 great
grandchildren.
Funeral service will be held Friday at 2 pm from the First Pentecostal
Church with the Rev. Parris Wood officiating. Burial will follow
in the Goshen Cemetery, Bland County. The body will be removed
from Thomas M. Seagle and Sons Funeral Home to the residence
late today to remain until one hour before the service. |
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RITTER |
Douglas |
Bernard |
|
RADFORD * Douglas Bernard Ritter, Sr. age
65 of Radford passed away Monday, January 5, 2004 at Montgomery
Regional Hospital. He was a retired employee of Canteen Vending
with over 32 years of service. Survivors include his wife, Betty
Duncan Ritter; two sons, Douglas Ritter, Jr. of Radford and Isaac
of Perryville, KY; one daughter, Peggy Garcia of Greensboro,
NC; three sisters, Elizabeth Bowden, Margaret Ritter and Eula
Miller, all of Radford; 6 grandchildren and 4 step grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, January 8, at 11:00 a.m.
at the Mullins Funeral Home in Radford with the Rev. Cecil Albano
and Rev. Ronald Duncan officiating. Interment will follow in
the Rockford Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family requests
that contributions be made to the Pulaski County Rescue Squad.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.
Wednesday at the Mullins Funeral Home in Radford. |
January 5, 2004 |
|
RITTER |
Ethel |
|
LESTER |
Sunday February 22, 1942
Mrs. Ethel Lester Ritter, 48, died at her home in Hamlet, N.C.,
and Friday after a brief illness. Her body will be brought to
Dublin tonight for burial sometime tomorrow in Rockford cemetery.
She is survived by her parents, Mrs. and Mrs. S.E. Lester of
Dublin; two sons, Louis and Silas Ritter, of Hamlet; seven sisters,
Mrs. C.L. Craig of Norfolk, Mrs. N.E. Maxwell of Welch, Mrs.
Benson Brillheart of Shreveport, and Mrs. B.M Anderson, Mrs.
S.T. Wilson, Mrs. K.E. Graham, and Miss Kitty Lee Lester of Dublin;
and two brothers, Herman Lester of Welch and Howard Lester of
Texas.
Serviced will be held from the B.M. Anderson home with the Rev.
T.P. Carriger in charge. |
February 20, 1942 |
|
ROBERSON |
James |
Clifton |
|
The Honorable James Clifton Roberson, 75,
passed away at his home in Charlottesville on Jan. 16, 2004.
He is survived by his wife, Frances Cantrell Roberson, daughters,
Amy Spence and Lisa Roberson of Charlottesville, son, Cliff Roberson
of New York City; Local surviving family members include J Harold
Robbie and Barbara Roberson of Pulaski. Family visitation in
Wise will take place at Trinity United Methodist Church in Wise
on Monday, Jan. 19 from 6 to 8 p.m. Services will be held on
Tuesday, Jan. 20 at 1 p.m. at the church, with interment at Wise
Cemetery with the Rev. Chris Stanfield officiating. In lieu of
flowers, the family requests that you honor James with contributions
to Wise Trinity United Methodist Church, 110 Main St., Wise,
Va. 24293; or the James C. Roberson Scholarship Fund at the University
of Virginia at Wise, One College Avenue, Wise, Va. 24393. Sturgill
Funeral Home of Wise is in charge of arrangements. |
Jan. 16, 2004 |
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ROBERTS |
Carrie |
Margaret |
|
Carrie Margaret Roberts, age 72 of 2057
Twin Oaks, Pulaski passed away Wednesday Dec. 31, 2003. Her daughter,
Nancy Gail Roberts McPeak, preceded her in death. Ms. Roberts
was retired from the Pulaski Community Hospital.
Surviving are: her sons, Rickey L. Roberts, Dublin, Donald K.
Roberts, Roanoke; five grandchildren; one great grandchild; one
step-grandchild.
Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Saturday at the Bower Funeral
Chapel, Pulaski with the Rev. Chester Linkous officiating. Interment
will follow at the Highland Memory Gardens, Dublin. The family
will receive friends one hour before the service Saturday.
Bower Funeral Chapel, Pulaski is handling the arrangements. |
Dec. 31, 2003 |
|
ROBERTS |
James |
D. |
|
James D. Roberts, 60, of 723 Hunters Run,
Gahanna, Ohio died Saturday, June 7, 2003 at his residence. He
was born in Pulaski on August 26, 1942. He was a devoted husband
and father. Forthright and dedicated, he was a fiscal manager
for the State of Ohio for 27 years. Always a gentleman he loved
his family and friends, scuba diving, playing softball, bridge,
dancing, The Duke, the OSU Buckeyes, flowers and a good martini.
He served four years with the Army Security Agency assigned in
Germany. He was a member of the Sons of the American Revolution,
Moose Lodge #2463 and the American Legion Post #797. He will
be deeply missed. He was preceded in death by his mother and
step-father, Helen and William McFatridge and a brother, John
L. Roberts. Thank you for your prayers and support, it meant
more than you’ll ever know. A special thanks to his Army
buddies, close friends in ODMH and Tom Howell of Arizona. Surviving
are: his wife, Pamela J. Roberts; daughter, Denise R. Roberts,
Fla.; brother, Roscoe R. Roberts, III. A funeral service was
held Wednesday at 7:30 p.m from the Evans Funeral Home, 4171
E. Livingston Avenue where friends called 2 hours prior to the
service. A graveside service will be held Saturday at 11 a.m.
from Oakwood Cemetery, Pulaski with Dr. Randy Frye officiating.
Pulaski VFW Post #1184 will conduct the military graveside rites.
There will be a visitation Saturday morning from Stevens Funeral
Home from 10 a.m. until just before the service hour. Donations
in his name are encouraged to the Kidney Cancer Association,
1234 Sherman Avenue, Suite 203, Evanston, Ill. 60202-1375 or
to the Grant/Riverside Hospice, 3595 Olentangy River Road, Columbus,
Ohio, 43214. Arrangements by Evans Funeral Home, Columbus, Ohio
and by Stevens Funeral Home, Pulaski. |
June 7, 2003 |
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ROBERTS |
Roy |
E. |
|
ALLISONIA - Mr. Roy E. Roberts Sr, 63, .
of Allisonia passed away Friday July 16, 2004 at Pulaski Community
Hospital. He is survived by his wife Hazel Roberts, son Roy Eugene
Roberts Jr., both of Allisonia; two daughters and son-in-laws,
Dixie & Jesse Smith of Max Meadows and Spring & Jeff
Akers of Allisonia; and three grandchildren. Also surviving are
his mother Lassie Roberts and brothers Jethro and Archie Roberts,
all of Allisonia, and three sisters, Beatrice Huff of Hillsville,
Jeannie Sutphin of Willis and Wanda Landreth of Galax.
Funeral services will be held Monday July 19th at 2:00 p.m. at
the Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel in Hillsville with the Reverand
Eddie Bailey and Elder Melvin McGrady officiating. Burial will
follow at Drypond Cementary. The family will receive friends
from 6 to 8 p.m. on Sunday at the Chapel. |
July 16, 2004 |
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ROBERTS |
Ruby |
|
ALTIZER |
CHRISTIANSBURG - Ruby Altizer Roberts went
to be with the Lord on Monday, May 24, 2004. She was born on
April 22, 1907 to Waddie William and Dana Cummings Altizer. She
was preceded in death by her husband, Laurence L. Roberts and
her brothers, Ernest, Herman, Eslie (Billy) and Frederick Altizer.
Mrs. Roberts' family has lived in the area for more than two
hundred years and she is survived by many relatives and friends.
Among these are her daughter, Heidi and her husband, Charles
E. Altizer of Christiansburg. She was the proud grandmother of
four grandsons, Charles Edward II (Chuck) and his wife Karen
and son Brandon of Christiansburg; Laurence Frederick and his
fiancé Eileen Lozada of Virginia Beach; Stephen Emera
and James Henry of Christiansburg.
She is also survived by three nieces: Thelma Altizer Body of
Roanoke; Linda Altizer Martin of Spring, TX; and Jeanne Altizer
Weintraub of Penfield, NY and two nephews Philip J. Altizer and
Jack V. Altizer both of Roanoke.
Mrs. Roberts was named Poet Laureate of the Commonwealth of Virginia
in 1950, the first and only woman ever to hold this honor. In
March of 1992 she was given the added title of Poet Laureate
Emeritus of Virginia. Among the many recognitions she received
were: The Bellaman Award for distinguished poetry; citations
by the Senate of Virginia and by the Khalsa College of Amritsar,
India "for distinguished poetry on both sides of the Atlantic."
She owned, published and edited The Lyric, a magazine of poetry,
for more than twenty-five years. She also received an Honorary
Degree of Doctor of Humane Letters from William and Mary in 1961.
She was an honorary life member of the International Sorority
Beta Sigma Phi and in 1977 was chosen Woman of the Year in Creative
Arts of Montgomery County. The author of a number of books and
magazine articles, her writing was enjoyed by young and old alike.
She was especially proud of the children's book she wrote entitled
The Story of Buzzy Bee. Mrs. Roberts wrote about Montgomery County's
Revolutionary Heritage which was incorporated into the Virginia
Historical Society Publication and The Virginia Magazine of History
and Biography. Mrs. Roberts co-wrote a book of genealogy on The
Altizer Family.
It was during this research that she discovered that the first
Altizer that came to the United States, Emera V. Altizer, was
at Cornwallis' surrender at Yorktown.
Mrs. Roberts will well be remembered by the people of Christiansburg
as the lady with the bright hat that walked wherever she needed
to go whether it was to the bank, post office or Hardee's and
in all kinds of weather. If she was not seen, her telephone would
begin to ring to see where she was.
One day she missed because her front door was frozen shut. She
was an integral part of her hometown and her spirit will be with
those whose life she touched always. She was active in civic
organizations especially in programs for the aged and children.
She could be found at St. Paul United Methodist church most every
Sunday. She had the talent to be able to play whatever she heard
and she used this talent in Sunday School opening exercises for
many years. In 1993, she was selected to represent The Spirit
of Virginia by the media.
Visitation will be held from 6-8 p.m., May 26th at Horne Funeral
Home and all other times at Mrs. Roberts Home. The funeral service
will be held at the St Paul United Methodist Church on Thursday,
May 27th at 11 with burial in Sunset Cemetery. Rev. Douglas Kanney
will lead the service.
There are some lines of a poem that Mrs. Roberts would like to
share that she learned from her Mother. ". . .count that
day lost whose low descending sun views from thy hand no worthy
action done" and adding "remember that we are the only
Bible some people ever read."
The Roberts family is being served by Horne Funeral Service,
Christiansburg |
May 24, 2004 |
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ROBERTS |
Sara |
Elizabeth |
PAYNE; |
Tuesday November 23, 1920
Mrs. Sarah Elizabeth Roberts, wife of Capt. T.A. Roberts died
at her home on East Main St. Monday afternoon at two o’clock
after a protracted illness. Mrs. Roberts was the daughter of
the late Charles H. Payne of Giles County. She is survived by
her husband, one daughter Mrs. Rosalynd Roberts Evans of Salem;
three sons, C.R. Roberts of Salem, T.A. Roberts Jr. and H.H.
Roberts of Pulaski; also one sister, Mrs. O.P. Pastorfiled of
Newport, Va.; one brother, James M. Payne of Charleston, W.Va.;
and four half brothers, Frank Payne, Harrisburg, Pa., Walter
and Edward Payne of Beckley, W.Va. The funeral service will be
held from the Presbyterian church of which Mrs. Roberts was a
life long member on Tuesday afternoon at 3 o’clock and will
be conducted by the pastor Rev. LeRoy Gresham, D.D. Interment
will be in East Hill Cemetery.
T.A. Roberts and H.H. Roberts were in Salem when their mother
died, having received a message yesterday that the end seemed
near and left on the morning train. Mesdames Roberts left this
morning to attend of funeral, and also C.I. Hiltzheimer and Marvin
Board. |
November 22, 1920 |
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ROBERTSON |
James |
Wilson |
|
PULASKI * James Wilson Robertson, 93, formerly
of 20 Oakland Dr., Pulaski, died at his apartment at Pulaski
Retirement Center, Saturday, Nov. 22, 2003. Robertson was a well
known barber in Pulaski for many years. Arrangements pending
at Thomas M. Seagle & Sons Funeral Home. |
Nov. 22, 2003 |
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ROBERTSON |
Lena |
Lake |
LAFON |
Lena Lake Robertson, 85 of Mill Road in
Pembroke died Saturday evening April 3, 2004 at home in the loving
care of her family. Born in Pembroke on June 28, 1918 she was
a daughter of the late Jacob and Nettie Duncan Lafon. She was
a devoted mother, homemaker, and a member of The Church of Jesus
Christ of Latter Day Saints in the Pembroke Ward. She was preceded
in death by her husband Francis Earl Robertson, Sr., two sons
Horace Neal and Joseph Edward Robertson, two brothers Vernon
and William Lafon, two sisters Glenna Meredith and Frances Martin.
She leaves to cherish her memory two sons and daughters-in-law,
Francis E. Robertson, Jr. “Smokey” and wife Jane of
Pembroke, John J. Robertson and wife Nancy of Dublin; a daughter
and son-in-law, Bonnie J. and Edwin “Joe”Lafon of Pembroke;
fifteen grandchildren; twenty-one great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday at 2 p.m. in the Kendall
Funeral Home at 605 Snidow St. in Pembroke with burial in Birchlawn
Burial Park in Pearisburg. The family will receive friends at
the funeral home Monday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. |
April 3, 2004 |
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ROBERTSON |
Roy |
Miller |
|
Wednesday October 3, 1962
Roy Miller Robertson Jr., 38, Peppers Ferry Rd., Pulaski, died
Tuesday morning in a Richmond hospital.
He was born November 12, 1923 in Pulaski the son of Mr. and Mrs.
Roy Miller Robertson.
Surviving besides his parents, are three sisters, Mrs. Ruby Horton,
Martinsville, Mrs. Martha Mickey, and Mrs. Bethel Jean Mink,
both of Pulaski.
Funeral will be held Thursday at 2 pm from Strickler’s Chapel,
conducted by the Rev. Albert S. Hale. Burial will follow in Thornspring
Cemetery. The body will remain at Strickler’s Funeral Home. |
October 2, 1962 |
|
ROBINSON |
Billy |
Dwayne |
|
WYTHEVILLE - Billy Dwayne Robinson age 62,
of Wytheville, passed away Tuesday, July 13, 2004 at his residence.
He was born in Wythe County son of the late Walter and Lucille
Creger Robinson. He was preceded in death by four brothers, Joe,
George, Jerry and Gene Robinson and his step-father, Charles
Bridges.
He was retired from Pendleton Construction Company.
Surviving are: his daughters, Sylvia Rose Stowers, Christiansburg,
Tammy Spraker, Wytheville; son, William K. Robinson, Pulaski;
stepdaughter, Melissa Beaver, Pulaski; stepson, Jeffery Lanter,
Ohio; brother, Burton Robinson, Wytheville; four grandchildren;
four step-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Friday, July 16, at 2 p.m. in the
Barnett Funeral Chapel with Rick Beam and Louise Falwell officiating.
Interment will follow in Evergreen Cemetery.
The family will receive friends Friday from 1 p.m. until service
time. In lieu of Flowers the family suggests memorial donations
may be made to Hospice of Southwest Virginia, 600 West Ridge
Road, Wytheville, Va. 24382.
Barnett Funeral Home, Wytheville, Va. is in charge of the arrangements. |
July 13, 2004 |
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ROBINSON |
Edgar |
Morgan |
|
Monday June 11, 1928
Max Meadows, Va., June 15. – Edgar Morgan Robinson, son
of the late J.M. and Bettie Morgan Robinson was born in Bristol,
Tenn., February 2, 1867. Died in Norfolk June 9, 1928 after an
illness of five months.
The remains were brought to Eagle Cliff, June 11 and interred
in the family cemetery. Services were conducted by the Rev. H.G.
Allen, of Max Meadows. |
June 9, 1928 |
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ROBINSON |
Frank |
Curtis |
|
Friday January 19, 1962
Frank Curtis Robinson, 86, owner of Hatcher-Askew Co., Pulaski
died Thursday morning in the Veteran’s Administration Hospital,
Roanoke after a long illness.
A member of Christ Episcopal church, he was a veteran of the
Spanish American War, charter member of the Pulaski Lodge No.
1067 Benevolent Protective Order of Elks, a 50 year Mason, he
was a member of Pulaski Lodge No. 239 AF&M, and he took an
active part in politics of the county.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Ella May Bogart Robinson, Pulaski;
one daughter, Mrs. William N. Thornton Jr., Charlottesville;
one son, Joe W. Robinson, Pulaski, and five grandchildren.
The funeral service will be held Saturday at 11 am from Christ
Episcopal Church with the Rev. John R. Campbell officiating.
Burial will follow in Oakwood Cemetery where a graveside service
will be conducted by the Pulaski Elks Lodge. |
January 18, 1962 |
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ROBINSON |
Leslie |
|
|
Wednesday July 5, 1961
Leslie Robinson, died this morning at his home, 254 Magazine
Street.
Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Lilita Robinson; one daughter, Miss
Melva Robinson; two brothers, Joseph Robinson, Marion, and Lawrence
Robinson, Pulaski.
Funeral serviced will be held Sunday at 1 pm from the First Baptist
church with the Rev. O.L .Johnson officiating. Burial will follow
in Pinehurst Cemetery.
Robinson has been in the barber business in Pulaski for 30 years. |
July 5, 1961 |
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RODEFER |
Edward |
C. |
|
Wednesday May 16, 1923
A message received this morning informed relatives here of the
death of E.C. Rodefer, which occurred at an early hour at his
home at Bristol, Tenn. While the deceased had been unwell for
several years, she was still able to be about and it is presumed
by relatives here that his death was rather unexpected as they
had not been advised of any change in his condition. Several
years ago he had suffered a partial stroke of paralysis but had
apparently recovered there from.
Mr. Rodefer was a brother of the late J.B. Rodefer whose family
now resides in Pulaski. He was born near Abington in Washington
County, about 72 years ago and is the last member of the family
of three sons and one daughter. He is survived by his widow who
was Miss Campbell of Rogersville, Tenn. Funeral serviced will
be held tomorrow, J.A. Rodefer, a nephew leaving tonight to attend.
***1920 census, Bristol, Sullivan, Tennessee, Edward C. Rodfer
(63) living with wife Cordie V. (50) |
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ROGERS |
Benjamin |
Franklin |
|
Monday September 16, 1964 (Incomplete obit)
Benjamin Franklin Rogers, 61, Toledo, Ohio, formerly of Draper,
died Sunday night in a Toledo hospital.
Surviving are his wife Mrs. Callie Mabe Rogers, Toledo; six sons
Joe Rogers, Richmond, James B. and Thomas L. Rogers, both of
Toledo, Robert G. Rogers, New Brunswick, N.J., Fred L. Rogers,
Ft. Benning, Ga.; his mother, Mrs. Joe Rogers, Draper; three
sisters, Mrs. James K. Gray, Thurmont, Md.; Mrs. C.A. Barker,
South Charleston, W.Va., Mrs. W.B. Mayo, Huntington, W.Va.; three
brothers |
September 15, 1964 |
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ROGERS |
Josiah |
Fugate |
|
Friday March 6, 1942
Josiah Fugate Rogers, 76, died at 10 pm yesterday at his home
in Allisonia after a long illness. He was the father of Deputy
Sheriff Sherman Rogers and B.F. Rogers of Draper.
He is survived by his widow, Laura, and the following children,
Mrs. J.K. Gray of Thurmont, Md., J.D. of Tampa, E.J. of Caretta,
Mrs. C.A. Barker of Charlestown, Mrs. W.B. Mao and Harl C. of
Huntington. Funeral arrangements have not yet been completed. |
March 5, 1942 |
|
ROLLINS |
Stanley |
T. |
|
Monday January 12, 1976
Stanley T. “Nan” Rollins, 67, of Pulaski, died this
morning in a Salem hospital.
He was the son of the late John and Mary Rollins and a retired
employee of Huff Coal and Oil in Pulaski.
He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Mary D. Rollins; three daughters,
Mrs. Cynthia Galdden of Pearisburg, Mrs. Madeline Johnson of
Pulaski, and Mrs. Carolyn Rollins Jones, of Webb AFB, Tex.; three
sons, WO2 Stanley T. Rollins Jr., El Paso, Tex., John S. Rollins,
Dublin, and Frank Cook of Pulaski; two brothers, Benjamin Rollins
of Denver, Colo., and Manuel “Nance” Rollins of Dublin;
nine grandchildren.
Funeral arrangements are being made by Claytors Funeral Home
in Radford. |
January 12, 1976 |
|
ROMANS |
Martin |
Luther |
|
Thursday September 21, 1961
Martin Luther Romans died Monday night in a Marion hospital.
Survivors include a brother Charles Romans of Dublin. Funeral
will be Thursday at 2 pm at Greenwood Methodist church. Burial
will be in the church cemetery. |
September 18, 1961 |
|
ROOP |
Sarah |
Jane |
|
Monday June 10, 1963
Miss Sarah Jane Roop, 82, Rt. 2, Dublin, died Sunday night in
the Radford hospital.
She is survived by two brothers, John C. Roop, Long Spur, S.H.
Roop, Dublin, and a number of nieces and nephews.
Funeral will be held Tuesday at 4 pm from Strickler’s Funeral
Home Chapel at Dublin, conducted by the Rev. Dan Kelley. Burial
will follow in the New Dublin Cemetery.
The body will remain at Strickler’s Funeral Home at Dublin
until the hour of service. |
June 9, 1963 |
|
ROOPE |
Archie |
Dexter |
|
Wednesday June 19, 1968
Archie Dexter Roope, 61, Rt. 2, Shiloh, died Wednesday afternoon
in Pulaski General Hospital.
Born March 28, 1907 in Pulaski County, he was the son of the
late Charles and Ida Roope.
Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Dena Jenkins Roope; one daughter,
Mrs. Billy T. Buchanan, Swannanoa, N.C.; one step daughter, Mrs.
Geneva Nunn, Kissimmee, Fla.; two sons, James Roope, Pulaski,
Dermont Roope, Sannanoa; two step sons, B.L. Galliher and M.T.
Galliher, both of Baltimore, MD.; two sisters Mrs. Ward Reese
and Mrs. Adam Raykes both of Pulaski; three brothers, Mathas,
Wilbur, and Leonard Roope all of Pulaski; and 11 grandchildren.
The funeral will be Friday at 11 am from Strickler’s Chapel
conducted by the Rev. Rupert Gage. Burial will be in Thornspring
Cemetery. The body will remain at Strickler’s. |
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ROOPE |
Blanche |
Ruth |
|
ROOPE, Blanche Ruth, 87, of Newbern, died
Sunday, July 13, 2003. Graveside funeral services 2 p.m. Wednesday,
at Newbern Cemetery. Visitation Wednesday 12 noon to 1:30 p.m.
at Thomas M. Seagle & Sons. |
July 13, 2003 |
|
RORRER |
Bradley |
Keith |
|
HUNTERSVILLE, N. C. * Bradley Keith Rorrer
"Brad" age 44 of Huntersville, N.C. formerly of Pulaski
died Monday Feb. 16, 2004 at University Hospital in Charlotte,
N. C. He was born Jan. 22, 1960 in Pulaski the son of Howard
B. Rorrer and Georgia Beth Akers Rorrer of Huntersville, N.C.
Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 19,
2004 at Lake Norman Church of Christ with Rob Albright and Brannon
McKnight officiating. Interment will follow in Mecklenburg Memorial
Park. The family will receive friends Wednesday evening from
7 to 8:30 p.m. at Raymer Funeral Home, Huntersville, N.C. Survivors
including his parents are: his two brothers, Vic Rorrer of Huntersville,
Russell Rorrer and wife Debbie of Mooresville; sister, Connie
Stinnette and husband, Harry of Marion, S. C.; son, Bradley Jr.
of Fayetteville and daughter, Audrey Michael. Memorials maybe
made to Lake Norman Church of Christ, 17634 Caldwell Station
Road, Huntersville, N. C. 28078. Arrangements by Raymer Funeral
Home, Huntersville, N.C. |
Feb. 16, 2004 |
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RORRER |
Josephine |
|
EADS |
PULASKI * Josephine Eads Rorrer, 74, of
Pleasant Hill Apartments, Pulaski, died Thursday night, Jan.
8, 2004 at her home. She was born in Pulaski on July 13, 1929
and was the daughter of the late William Henry Eads and Lula
Chapman Eads. She was also preceded in death by a son, Thomas
Stearns "Donnie" Rorrer, Jr., and a great-grandson,
Thomas Matthew Rorrer (Little Buddy).
She was survived by her daughter, Susie Murphy of Radford; son
and daughter-in-law, Tim and Angie Rorrer of Pulaski; three sisters,
Mary Lawrence of Hardy, Mildred Nunn of Rural Hall, N.C., and
Dixie Arnold of Roanoke; three special grandchildren, Tom, Doug,
and Wendi; four other grandchildren; four special great-grandchildren,
Lissa, Hootie, Tyler Mack, and Jason; and eight other great-grandchildren.
Funeral service will be private. There will be no visitation
at the funeral home. The family will meet at the residence of
the granddaughter, Wendi Rorrer, 1615 Case Knife Rd., Pulaski.
Arrangements by Stevens Funeral Home, Pulaski. |
Jan. 8, 2004 |
|
RORRER |
Thomas |
S. |
|
SPOKANE, WA. - Thomas S. Rorrer, Sr., age
73, died May 23 where he went to be with his heavenly father.
He was the son of Charles and Elizabeth Rorrer, both deceased.
Thomas married Barbara Mar. 23, 1974. He has two stepsons, Kevin
Wayne and James William, a step daughter, Melinda Marie, two
sons, Thomas S. Jr. deceased, Timothy from Va. and a daughter
Susie from Va. He has eight grandchildren in Wa. and seven grandchildren
in Va. and 12 great-grandchildren from Va. Surviving siblings
from Canton, Ohio are Bobby Rorrer, Edith Starner and Gladys
Parks. Hazel Vaughn, James Rorrer, Charles Rorrer, Jr. from Pulaski
and Julie Rorrer from Calif. Deceased siblings were Troy, Agnes,
Rodney, Daniel and Doranna, Ray, Roscoe and Anna Mae. When Tom
retired from his business as a general contractor, he enjoyed
fishing, hunting and camping with his wife. Hazen and Jager will
be in charge of the cremation and his ashes will be sent back
to the family cemetery in Pulaski. He requested that there be
no services, so there will be an open house for friends and family
on Wednesday, May 26 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at their home at
705 W. Bellwood Dr. Apt. 34. He will be loved and missed by his
family and friends. |
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ROSEBERRY |
Bentley |
Alfred |
|
Sunday July 2, 1961 (partial transcription)
Bentley Alfred Roseberry, 35, Brookmont, and William Walter Cox,
48, Altoona Heights, were killed as a result of a non collision
accident on Draper Mountain. The accident occurred at 1:05 pm
Saturday.
Cox is survived by his wife, Cora Davis, a son, William, 16;
two daughters, Juanita, 14, and Wilma, 13; his parents, Mr. and
Mrs. Charles Cox, Pulaski.
Roseberry is survived by his wife, Mrs. Lorene Hill Roseberry;
three daughters, Valerian Jean, Susan Ann, and Sherrill Lynn;
his parents, Mr. and Mrs. W.J. Roseberry; two brothers, James
F. Roseberry, Benson, Arizona, and Sgt. Richard L. Roseberry,
Ft. Meade, Md.; two sisters, Mrs. Randolph F. Smith and Miss
Jackie Roseberry, both of Pulaski. |
July 1, 1961 |
|
ROSEBERRY |
Ida |
|
AYERS |
Wednesday March 14, 1962
Mrs. Ida Ayers Roseberry, 73, Pulaski, died early this morning
at Pulaski Hospital.
She is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Agnes Tabor, Chester,
Pa., Mrs. Dorothy Summers, Pulaski, and Mrs. Virginia Brown,
Bassett; four sons, Claude L. Roseberry and John M. Roseberry
both of High Point, N.C., Jesse H. Roseberry, Lexington, N.C.,
Ernest D. Roseberry, Loudon, Ohio; two sisters, Mrs. C.E. Hylton,
Roanoke, Mrs. C.T. Farmer, Clarksburg, W.Va.; two brothers, G.E.
Ayers and Homer Ayers both of Pulaski; 30 grandchildren and 4
great grandchildren.
Funeral will be held Friday at 3:30 pm from Mt. Olivet Methodist
Church conducted by the Rev. Clifton Anderson. Burial will follow
in the Hufford Cemetery.
The body will be removed from Strickler’s Funeral Home to
the residence on Mt. Olivet Rd. this afternoon to remain until
one hour before the service. |
March 14, 1962 |
|
ROSEBERRY |
Mamie |
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SMITH |
Wednesday August 28, 1968
Mrs. Mamie Smith Roseberry, 79, Dublin, died early this morning
in Radford Hospital.
She was born in Pulaski December 23, 1883, daughter of the late
David Henry and Elizabeth King Smith.
Surviving are her husband, John Thomas Roseberry; six daughters,
Mrs. T.W. Hawkins, Mrs. G.L. Tuckwiller, and Mrs. Howard Polston,
all of Norfolk, Mrs. James Winkleman, Hialeah, Fla., Mrs. J.C.
Farmer Jr. and Mrs. Curtis Kimbler both of Dublin; two sons,
T.K. Roseberry, Pulaski, and Thomas J. Roseberry, Dublin; 28
grandchildren, and 14 great grandchildren.
The body will remain at Strickler’s Funeral Home, Dublin,
pending arrangements. |
August 27, 1968 |
|
ROSENBAUM |
Cora |
|
COVEY |
Wednesday December 5, 1962
Mrs. Cora Covey Rosenbaum, 65, 206 Bertha St., died Sunday evening
in Pulaski hospital after a brief illness.
Born in Pulaski County, the daughter of the late Leander P. Covery
and Temper Holiday Covey, and preceded in death by her husband
John D. Rosenbaum, she is survived by two sons, Royce D. Rosenbaum,
Pulaski, and Thomas L. Rosenbaum, Winston-Salem, N.C.; one brother
Jesse J. Covey, Pulaski; and three grandchildren.
Funeral service will be held Tuesday at 2 pm from the First Pentecostal
Church with the Rev. Parris Wood officiating. Burial will follow
in Oakwood Cemetery.
The body will remain at Thomas M. Seagle and Sons Funeral Home
until one hour before the service. |
December 2, 1962 |
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ROSS |
George |
Riley |
|
George Riley Ross, 81, of Newbern, passed
away Thursday, February 5, 2004 at the Pulaski Community Hospital.
He attended the Church of God of Prophecy. Survivors include
two sons, Ronnie Ross of Baltimore, MD and Jerry Ross of Middle
River, MD; a daughter, Loretta Howard of Reisertown, MD; two
sisters, Shirley Hill of Trinity, NC and Bridie Ridpath of Kensington,
MD; grandchildren; great grandchildren Funeral services will
be held Monday at 11:00 a.m. at the Mullins Funeral Home in Radford
with Rev. Tom Warren officiating. Entombment will follow in the
Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Christiansburg. The family will
receive friends from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. Sunday at the
Mullins Funeral Home in Radford. |
Feb. 5, 2004 |
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ROSS |
E. |
M. |
|
Friday August 10, 1923
Frank C. ROBINSON, manager of the Hatcher Askew Store was called
to Wilmington Delaware by a message announcing the death of his
mother Mrs. E.M. ROSS of Milford, Delaware. The dispatch was
received Tuesday noon and Mr. And Mrs. ROBINSON left Tuesday
night on No. 30 expecting to arrive to attend the funeral, which
was to be held Thursday Morning. While it came as a shock Mrs.
ROSS's death was not unexpected as she had been critically ill
for about a month and had been in failing health for some time.
She was seventy-two years old. Death occurred at the home of
a daughter.
Mrs. ROSS was twice married, both husbands having preceded her
to the grave. She is survived by several children |
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ROYAL |
Madelyn |
|
PALMITER |
DUBLIN * Madelyn Palmiter Royal died suddenly
at her home on December 1, 2003. She is survived by her devoted
and beloved husband of 53 years, Dr. Orren LeRoyce Royal, their
four children, and five grandchildren. Her grace, wit, joie de
vivre, and seemingly endless capacity for caring will endure;
she is irreplaceable. Born to Fred and Carrie Palmiter in Mobile,
Alabama on January 16, 1928, she and her sister Shirley were
raised in Mobile. She never judged or complained, only supported.
Her memory will continue to inspire her family and be a source
of pride and comfort in the years to come. Her ashes will be
scattered on her favorite hill at the family farm in Bluegrass,
Virginia. A public memorial service will be announced at a later
date. |
December 1, 2003 |
|
ROZELLE |
Benjamin |
Franklin |
|
HILLSVILLE * Benjamin Franklin "Benny"
Rozelle, age 86 of Hillsville and formerly of Barren Springs,
passed away Saturday, Oct. 11, 2003 in the Twin County Community
Hospital. He was born in Scranton, Pa., Dec. 4, 1917 the son
of the late Benjamin F. Rozelle Sr. and Leona Sayer Rozelle.
He was a member of Glenwood United Methodist Church and a retired
union carpenter. He is survived by his wife, Alice Hartwell Rozelle
of Seattle, Wash.; a daughter, Patricia Hughes of Seattle, Wash.;
three sisters, Mary Price of Stroudsburg, Pa., Lenore Burwell
of California and Melba Capwell of Lincoln University, Pa., and
one brother, Donald Rozelle, Fleetville, Pa.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, Oct. 15 at 2 p.m. in
the Reese Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Donald Fox and the Rev.
Norman Goad
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
Wednesday from 1 p.m. until service time. Hillsville Masonic
Lodge #193 A.F. & A.M. will conduct Masonic rites. Reese
Funeral Home in Austinville is in charge of arrangements. |
Oct. 11, 2003 |
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RUCK |
Ruth |
Alice |
|
Sunday February 23, 1986
Ruth Alice Ruck, 64, of Rt. 1, Radford, died Saturday in a Roanoke
hospital.
Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Barbara Van Dyke, Radford,
and Joyce Edwards, Dublin; three grandchildren.
The funeral will be 2 pm Monday at DeVilbiss Funeral Chapel,
Radford with the Rev. William Jackson officiating.
A graveside service will be 4 pm Monday at Blue Ridge Memorial
Gardens, Roanoke. |
February 22, 1986 |
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RUCKMAN |
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Tuesday April 3, 1928
Mrs. Robert S. Cecil has received a message announcing the death
of her aunt, Mrs. David Ruckman, who died Monday at the Staunton
hospital from the infirmities of age, she being 82. The funeral
will be held Wednesday but Mrs. Cecil will not be able to attend.
Her two brothers, Alfred and Joe Eagle, of Radford have gone
on for the burial.
**Most likely this is Mary Elizabeth Eagle who married David
Vanmeter Ruckman |
April 2, 1928 |
|
RUDISILL |
Julian |
Wykle |
|
Julian Wykle Rudisill, age 89 of Radford,
passed away Wednesday, October 1, 2003 at his home. He was a
retired employee of Ford Motor Co. and was a member of Fairlawn
Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, George
K. and Sadie Chittum Rudisill and also by a brother, Paul Rudisill.
Survivors include his wife, Eunice S. Rudisill of Radford; three
sons, Richard Rudisill of Elyria, Ohio, Wayne Rudisill of Winneconne,
Wisc., and Steven Rudisill of Medina, Ohio; two brothers, Frank
Rudisill of Longshop and Ray Rudisill of Prices Fork; one sister,
Anna Mae Hart of Coolville, Ohio; 5 grandchildren and 9 great
grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Saturday, October
4, 2003 at 11:00 a.m. at the Fairlawn Baptist Church with Rev.
Danny Collins officiating. Interment will follow in the Harless
Cemetery at Longshop. The family requests that in lieu of flowers
contributions be made to the Fairlawn Baptist Church Improvement
Fund. The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00
p.m. Friday at the Fairlawn Baptist Church. Arrangements by Mullins
Funeral Home in Radford. |
October 1, 2003 |
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RUDISILL |
Lomey |
|
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Monday October 22, 1962
Lomey Rudisill, 69, veteran of WWI died Sunday morning in the
Veterans Hospital.
He is survived by a brother Elbert L. Rudisill, Pulaski.
Funeral will be held Tuesday at 11 am from Strickler’s Chapel
conducted by the Rev. Parris Wood. Burial will follow in Mt.
View Cemetery. |
October 21, 1962 |
|
RUNION |
Anthony |
A. |
|
Sunday August 11, 1968
Anthony A. Runion, 72, Roanoke, formerly of Pulaski, died Friday
in a Roanoke nursing home.
He was the husband of the late Katherine Lee Runion and retied
bookkeeper for Virginia Supply Co.
Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Lois Tickler, Pulaski, Mrs.
Doris Farmer, Bristol, and Mrs. Mary Ellen Neuhanf, San Lorenzo,
Calif.; two sons Carl A. Runion, Oakland, Calif., and John P.
Runion, Haywood, Calif.; one sister, Mrs. June Ellen Runion,
Richmond; and one brother, Mumsey(?) J. Runion, Huntington, W.Va.
The funeral will be held Monday at 11 am from the Lokz Funeral
Home, Roanoke, conducted by the Rev. Donald F. Cooper and the
Rev. R.L. Motingo(?). Burial will be in Evergreen Burial Park,
Roanoke. |
August 9, 1968 |
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RUNION |
George |
Gilmer |
|
Thursday May 11, 1961
George Gilmer Runion, 75, of 2739 Glengary Ave., N.W., Roanoke,
died Tuesday at his home.
Surviving are his wife, Effie Drawbond Runion; five sons, Frank
A., Rex R., and Weston G. Runion, Roanoke, Charles G. Runion,
Radford, Robert M. Runion, Cleveland, Ohio; two brothers, A.A.
Runion, Roanoke, M.J. Runion, Huntington, W.Va.; two sisters,
Miss Annie L. Runion, Marion, and Miss Ellen Jane Runion, Richmond;
10 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. The body is at Lotz
Roanoke. |
May 9, 1961 |
|
RUNION |
Jason |
Lee |
|
Tuesday December 18, 1923 (partial transcription)
Jason Lee Runion, aged 70 years, seven months, and nineteen days,
died early yesterday afternoon at his home in Draper after an
illness of about 2 weeks.
Mr. Runion is survived by his widow, who was Miss Emma Burkett
of Wythe County; six sons and three daughters. The children are
Misses Annie and Ellen Runion of Draper; Mrs. Emma Lee Runion
of Pembroke, B.M. Runion of Pulaski and Lynchburg, D.M. Runion,
A.A. Runion, R.P. Runion all of Pulaski, G.G. Runion of Virginia
City, M.J. Runion of Holden, W.Va. A son, John K. Runion, died
in Pulaski about 12 years ago while another son, Lee Painter
Runion died in infancy in Wythe County.
Mr. Runion is also survived by 2 brothers, J.P.M. Runion of Pulaski,
and William Runion of N.C.; a sister, Mrs. M.J. Lane of Pearisburg,
N.C. Two other sisters, Mrs. John Henley of Cranberry, N.C.,
and Mrs. Temple Baker of Wythe County preceded him to the grave.
Funeral services will be held from the late residence in Draper
tomorrow afternoon at 2 o’clock. Rev. Gilmer and Rev. McChesney
officiating. Interment will be in Oakwood cemetery, Pulaski. |
December 17, 1923 |
|
RUNIONS |
Edith |
|
JONES |
PEARISBURG * Edith Jones Runions, 85 of
Pearisburg, VA. passed away Friday, January 9, 2004 at NRV Medical
Center in Radford. Mrs. Runions was born on September 25, 1918
in Austinville, VA and was a daughter of the late Albert &
Carrie Alley Jones. Besides her parents she was preceded in death
by 1 daughter, Brenda Gray, 1 sister, Georgie Morris and 2 brothers,
Frank & Garland Jones. Mrs. Runions was a retired employee
of the Celanese Corp. in Narrows. She is survived by 2 sons,
Ronald Runions of Barren Springs, Roger Runions of Pearisburg,
4 grandchildren & spouses Robert & Libby Runions, Barbara
& Jeffry Stowers, Lisa & Phil Wade, Mike & Trish
Gray, 5 great grandchildren, Karen Bethancourt, John Stowers,
Paige Stowers, Scottie Gray & Katie Gray. Funeral services
will be conducted Monday, January 12, 2004 at 11:00am at the
Givens Funeral Chapel in Pearisburg with Dr. Fred L. Austin officiating
with burial following in the Birchlawn Burial Park in Pearisburg.
The family will receive friends Sunday evening from 6 to 8 pm
at the Givens Funeral Home in Pearisburg. |
January 9, 2004 |
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RUNYON |
Frank |
Alonzo |
|
Sunday July 21, 1963
Frank Alonzo Runyon, 81, of 221 South Washington Avenue, died
early Saturday morning in the Pulaski hospital. He had been in
declining health for several years.
A master mechanic, the Pulaskian was last employed at the Hercules
Powder Company. He was born in Wythe County July 26, 1881.
Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Kitty Leache Runyon, Pulaski; one
son, Walter Runyon, Covington; 1 step daughter, Mrs. Ruth Boothe,
Colony, Va., and 3 grandchildren.
A funeral service will be held at 3 pm from the Stevens Funeral
Home Sunday conducted by the Rev. William T. DuBose. Burial will
follow in Oakwood Cemetery. The body will remain at Stevens Funeral
Home. |
July 20, 1963 |
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RUNYON |
Sarah |
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1923 |
|
RUPE |
Beatrice |
|
LESTER |
DRAPER * Beatrice Lester "Bea"
Rupe, 79, of Draper, died Thursday, Nov. 27, 2003 in the Lewis-Gale
Medical Center, Salem. She was born in Virginia on April 21,
1924 and was the daughter of the late Simon P. Lester and Nannie
Hufford Lester. She was also preceded in death by her husband,
James Cecil Rupe and by two brothers and two sisters.
Surviving are: several nieces and nephews. A graveside service
will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. from the Highland Memory Gardens,
Dublin with Rev. Earnest Chinault officiating. The family will
receive friends after the service at the cemetery. In lieu of
flowers the family wishes that memorials be made to the Draper
United Methodist Church, Greenbrier Road, Draper, Va. 24324.
Arrangements by Stevens Funeral Home, Pulaski. |
Nov. 27, 2003 |
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RUPE |
Hensel |
Oakley |
|
Sunday July 21, 1968
Hensel Oakley Rupe, 62, of Columbia Drive, died Friday night
in Pulaski General Hospital.
He was born April 30, 1906 in Pulaski County and was the son
of the late Sara Margaret and Boston Nathaniel Rupe.
Surviving are four sisters, Miss Stella Rupe, Miss Ida Rupe,
Miss Callie Rupe, Pulaski, and Mrs. Irvin Swain, Salem; one brother,
Curtis M. Rupe, Pulaski.
The funeral is being held today at 2:30 pm at the Dora Highway
Baptist Church conducted by the Rev. Edgar O’Dell. Interment
will be in Thornspring Cemetery.
The body will remain at Strickler’s until one hour before
the service. |
July 19, 1968 |
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RUPE |
Joan |
|
MILLER |
Joan Miller Rupe, age 58 of 520 Bunts Street,
Pulaski passed away Saturday, Oct. 4, 2003 at her home. Born
Mar. 23, 1945 in Wiekle, W. Va. she was the daughter of the late
Rosser Howard Miller and Nellie Blanche Miller. Three brothers
also preceded her in death. She was retired from Pulaski Furniture
with 20 years of service.
Surviving are: her husband, Richard Wayne Rupe, Pulaski; son,
John W. Miller and wife, Crystal P. Miller, Pulaski; daughter,
Tammy Miller, Pulaski; step-son, Brian Wayne Rupe, Snowville;
grandchildren, Brittney M. Farlow, John D. Miller, Nellie Sue
Miller; step-grandchildren, Chelsea Rupe, Bradley Rupe, Brison
Rupe, Vanessa Branscome.
A memorial service will be held at 6 p.m. Tuesday evening at
the Bower Funeral Chapel, Pulaski with the Rev. Johnny Howlett
officiating. The family will receive friends following the service
at the Bower Funeral Chapel, 1631 Bobwhite Blvd., Pulaski. Bower
Funeral Chapel, Pulaski is handling the arrangements. |
Oct. 4, 2003 |
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RUPE |
Nellie |
|
BENTLEY |
Tuesday December 19, 1972
Mrs. Nellie Bentley Rupe, 83, of 205 Birch St., died late Tuesday
night in Pulaski General Hospital.
Born in Pulaski County, the daughter of the late Mathew Terry
Bentley and Idal Johnson Bentley.
She is survived by three sons, Peyton Rupe, Earl Rupe Jr., both
of Pulaski, Terry Rupe, Roanoke; one daughter, Mrs. W.H. Morris,
Pulaski; three brothers, John Bentley, Albert Bentley, Temp Bentley,
all of Pulaski; three sisters, Mrs. S.C. Rupe Sr., and Miss Lucille
Bentley, both of Pulaski, and Mrs. W.M. Byrd, Elyria, Ohio; also
5 grandchildren.
The funeral will be held at 11 am Thursday from Thomas M. Seagle
and Sons Funeral Home with the Rev. Graham B. Sowers officiating.
Burial will follow in Thornspring Cemetery. |
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RUPE |
Samuel |
Crockett |
|
Monday April 24, 1961
Samuel Crockett (Sonny) Rupe, 41, of Draper, died early Sunday
morning in the Pulaski Hospital.
Born in Pulaski county, April 21, 1920, the son of the late Stuart
Crockett Rupe, he is survived by his wife, Mildred Kesling Rupe,
Draper; one daughter, Betty Ann Rupe, Draper; his mother, Mrs.
Bessy Wheeling Rupe, Draper; one sister, Mrs. H.T. Gleason, Draper;
three half sisters, Mrs. Howard Shinault, Draper, Mrs. G.W. Largen,
Pulaski, and Mrs. Other Thompson of Salem; five half brothers,
Arvie S. Rupe, and Ronald Rupe, both of Pulaski, James C. Rupe,
Draper, William Rupe and Lawrence Rupe both of Roanoke.
Funeral service will be held Tuesday at 3 pm from Stevens Funeral
Home with the Rev. James Crabtree and the Rev. Ray Redd officiating.
Burial will follow in Oakwood Cemetery. The body will remain
at Stevens. |
April 23, 1961 |
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RUSH |
Virginia |
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Friday March 2, 1934
Mrs. Virginia Rush, 72, passes away at the home of her daughter,
Mrs. A. Pannell of Dublin with whom she made her home, this morning
at 8:45 o’clock from a heart attack. Mrs. Rush had been
in failing health from some time, having suffered a stroke of
paralysis about a year ago but was not confined to her bed at
the time of her death.
She is survived by the following children: two daughter, Mrs.
A. Pannell, Dublin, and Mrs. Levi Jones, Christiansburg; four
sons, Ridgeway Rush, Welch, W.Va., Arch Rush, Mohegan, W.Va.,
Henry Rush, Twin Branch, W.Va., and Franck Rush, Cambria; and
25 grandchildren.
Funeral arrangements had not been completed at noon today. |
March 2, 1934 |
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RUSSELL |
Herman |
Jackson |
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Wednesday December 26, 1962 (partial transcription)
Herman Jackson Russell, 46, Alum Spring Rd., died yesterday afternoon
in his home following a period of declining health.
He was born and reared in Asheville, N.C., March 28, 1916, the
son of Herman Garland Russell and Diova Revis Russell.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Eva Carson Russell; one daughter,
Virginia Dianne Russell, Pulaski; his parents, Asheville; three
brothers, Ralph William Russell, Asheville, Everett Roy Russell,
Morgantown, W.Va., and Sgt. John Edward Russell, Kallua, Hawaii.
Funeral will be held Thursday at 10 am from First Baptist Church
conducted by the Rev. Albert S. Hale and the Rev. Edward F. Lovill.
Burial will be in Green Hill Chapel Cemetery, Asheville.
The body will be removed from Strickler’s Funeral Home this
afternoon to the residence to remain until one hour before the
service. |
December 25, 1962 |
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RUTHERFORD |
Margaret |
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VEST |
Margaret Vest Rutherford, 88 formerly of
Radford, passed away Monday, December 1, 2003 at the Lucy Corr
Village in Chesterfield. She was a member of The Presbyterian
Church of Radford and a retired secretary with Hercules Powder
Co. She was preceded in death by her three husbands, William
C. Noblin, Edward C. Cassidy and James T. Rutherfoord. Survivors
include a daughter, Margaret Noblin Schott of Chester; a brother,
Buddy Vest of Radford; six grandchildren; two step daughters,
Bettie Rutherfoord Crosswhite and Nancy Rutherfoord Crush. Memorial
services will be held Thursday, December 4, 2003 at 11:00 a.m.
at The Presbyterian Church of Radford with Rev. Wendall Manuel
officiating. Interment will follow in the West View Cemetery
in Radford. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions
be made to The Presbyterian Church in Radford, 201 Fourth Street,
Radford, Virginia 24141. The family will receive friends from
10:00 a.m. until the time of the service on Thursday at the church.
Arrangements are being handled by Mullins Funeral Home &
Crematory in Radford. |
December 1, 2003 |
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RYAN |
Wilmer |
Augusta |
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Wilmer Augusta “Willie” Ryan,
83, of Pulaski died Wednesday June 11, 2003 at Pulaski Community
Hospital. Willie, who was also affectionately known by some of
his family as “Billy,” was born on March 29, 1920,
and was the son of the late Edna Mae Smith Ryan and Clyde Ranson
Ryan. He was a longtime member of the Model Railroad Club, Manager
and Projectionist for the Pulaski Theatre, and a member of the
Board of the Friends of the Pulaski Theatre, he was a veteran
of the United States Army having served during World War II.
He is survived by his loving wife: Ethel Kanode Ryan of Pulaski:
a brother; Roger Ryan of Raleigh, N.C. Also survived by several
nieces & nephews. Funeral services will be held Friday at
2:00 P.M. at Thomas M. Seagle & Sons Funeral Home with the
Rev. Rusty Whitener officiating. Interment will follow in Thorn
Spring Cemetery. Visiting will be anytime Thursday after 2:00
P.M. at the funeral home where the family will receive friends
from 6 until 8 P.M. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy
may be made in the form of donations to the Friends of the Pulaski
Theatre P.O. Box 230 Pulaski, Va. 24301 Arrangements by Thomas
M. Seagle & Sons Funeral Home, Pulaski. |
June 11, 2003 |
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