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Deward Blaine Bryant

Deward Blaine Bryant

Nov 9, 2013

Deward Blaine Bryant, age 68 of Pulaski passed away Saturday, November 9,2013 at the Lewis Gale Hospital,Pulaski. Arrangements pending by Bower Funeral Home,Pulaski

Clem Donald Milstead

Clem Donald Milstead

Nov 7, 2013

Clem Donald Milstead, age 82 of Draper passed away Thursday, November 7, 2013 at his home. Born May 26, 1931 in Alexandria, Ohio, he was the son of the late John James Milstead and Mattie Price Milstead. His daughter, Cathy Milstead Love also preceded him in death. He was a long time business owner in Pulaski, to include New River...

Mark Edward Akers

Mark Edward Akers

Nov 7, 2013

Mark Edward Akers, age 44 of Wytheville passed away Thursday, November 7, 2013 at his home. Born August 18, 1969 in Radford, Virginia he was the son of Bruce Edward & Linda Martin Akers. His daughter; Sierra Dawn Akers preceded him in death. He is survived by his Son- Dakota Akers – Bastian, VA., Parents- Bruce Edward Akers & Linda...

Zula Mae Slusher

Zula Mae Slusher

Nov 4, 2013

Zula Mae Slusher, age 79 of Pulaski passed away Monday, November 4, 2013 in the Lewis Gale Hospital,-Pulaski. Born October 3, 1934 in Floyd, she is the daughter of the late Wyatt C. Slusher and Grace Burgess Slusher. She was also preceded in death by two brothers, Edward Slusher and Donald Slusher. She was a long time active member of...

Raymond Guy Fisher, Jr.

Raymond Guy Fisher, Jr.

Nov 3, 2013

Raymond Guy Fisher, Jr., age 37 of Dublin passed away Sunday, November 3, 2013. Born November 4, 1975 in Giles County,he was the son of Deborah "Debbie" Blankenship Webb and the late Raymond Guy Fisher. He was a1993 graduate of Giles County High School. He was an avid Virginia Tech fan. He loved to hunt with his family. Ray had...

Barbara Owens Wiseman

Barbara Owens Wiseman

Oct 28, 2013

Barbara Rose Owens Wiseman, age 74 formerly of Dublin passed away Monday, October 28, 2013. Born November 22, 1938 in West Virginia she was the daughter of the late Arthur & Rhoda Owens. Her Husband; Dexter Leon Wiseman, son; Eddie Wiseman and father-in-law; John Wiseman also preceded her in death. She is survived by her Son & Daughter-in-law- Teddy &...

Kevin Bradley May

Kevin Bradley May

Oct 28, 2013

Kevin Bradley May, age 48 of Draper passed away Monday, October 28, 2013. Born May 8, 1965 in Yager, West Virginia, he is the son of Vesta Pruitt May and the late Tobias May. Surviving- Mother- Vesta Pruitt May- Draper. Son and Daughter-in-law- Kasey Lee May and Jessica Bullion May-Dublin. Two Grandchildren- Scarlett May and Lucas May-Dublin. Brothers and Sisters-in-law-...

Alice Mccoy Duncan

Alice Mccoy Duncan

Oct 28, 2013

Alice Mayola McCoy Duncan, age 81 of Willis, VA passed away Monday, October 28, 2013 at her home. Born August 30, 1932 Montgomery County she was the daughter of the late Raymond Christy McCoy & Mary Etta Page McCoy. Her husband; Jackson Harding Duncan, son; Kenneth Duncan, daughters; Cletta Faye Perdue, Brenda Sue Wetzel, 4 brothers and 4 sisters also...

James Leslie Johnson

James Leslie Johnson

Oct 23, 2013

James Leslie Johnson, age 63 of Dublin passed away Wednesday, October 23, 2013 at the Lewis-Gale Hospital, Pulaski. Born July 17, 1950 in Bluefield, West Virginia he was the son of the late Paul Leslie Johnson & Delsie Styons Johnson Duncan. His sister; Sandra Jean Fisher also preceded him in death. He was a member of the Pepper's Ferry Pentecostal...

April Dawn Alderman Kemp

April Dawn Alderman Kemp

Oct 22, 2013

April Dawn Alderman Kemp, age 43 of Dublin passed away Tuesday, October 22, 2013 at the Lewis Gale Hospital, Pulaski. Born February 12, 1970 in Radford, she is the daughter of Ersell and Gloeda Alderman. She was a graduate of Pulaski County High School and obtained her Associate degree at New River Community College. She is survived by Her Husband-...

William Cassell Horton

William Cassell Horton

Oct 17, 2013

William Cassell Horton, age 82 of Draper passed away Thursday, October 17, 2013 at the Lewis-Gale Hospital (Pulaski). Born April 30, 1931 in Pulaski he was the son of the late WBR Horton & Malissa Ruth Graham Horton. His brother; Hurley Edward Horton, sister; Mary Ruth Horton and brother-in-law; Frank Meredith Baker also preceded him in death. He is survived...

Richard Franklin Handy,Jr.

Richard Franklin Handy,Jr.

Oct 15, 2013

.Richard Franklin Handy, Jr., age 84 of Pulaski passed away Tuesday, October 15, 2013 at the Carrington Place in Wytheville. Born May 25, 1929 in Bland County he was the son of the late Richard Franklin Handy, SR. & Alma Jane Turman Handy. His son; James Marvin Handy, daughter; Linda Sue Davis, granddaughter; Ida Denise Handy, sister; Lena Mae Newman...

Donald Willard Hill

Donald Willard Hill

Oct 8, 2013

Donald Willard "Donnie" Hill, age 65 of Pulaski passed away Tuesday, October 8, 2013 at the Lewis-Gale Hospital, Pulaski. Born August 17, 1948 in Pulaski, Virginia he was the son of the late Jesse Willard & Opal Louetta Hill. His sister; Martha Raye DeHart also preceded him in death. He is survived by his Son-Ricky Hill – Dublin, Daughter-Donna Windle...

Lucy Olga Rygas Melzer

Lucy Olga Rygas Melzer

Oct 6, 2013

Lucy Olga Rygas Melzer, 90, of McPherson,KS passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 6, 2013, at The Cedars, McPherson. She was born on May 22, 1923, in Kiev, Ukraine, the daughter of Gregory and Lubow Karpenko. Lucy was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church and belonged to a Polka Club. She enjoyed music and loved her flowers. She tended to...

Hattie Taylor James

Hattie Taylor James

Sep 29, 2013

Hattie Taylor James, age 83 of Dublin passed away Sunday, September 29, 2013 at the Lewis-Gale Hospital, Pulaski. Born April 7, 1930 in Pulaski County she was the daughter of the late Eugene T. & Mary Kemp Taylor. Her husband; Robert F. James and brother; Stanley Eugene Taylor also preceded her in death. Surviving- Son- Thomas L. Marshall – Pulaski,...

Anthony Brian Trail

Anthony Brian Trail

Sep 27, 2013

Anthony Brian Trail, age 35 of Reynoldsburg, OH and formerly Pulaski passed away Friday, September 27, 2013 at his home. Born July 22, 1978 in Radford he was the son of Tony Curtis Trail and Brenda Lambert Rigney. He is survived by his Mother Brenda Lambert Rigney – Fries, VA Father Tony Curtis Trail – Pulaski Sister Holly Elizabeth Stewart...

Juanita Jean Driscoll Davis

Juanita Jean Driscoll Davis

Sep 25, 2013

Juanita Jean Driscoll Davis, age 83 of Pulaski passed away Wednesday, September 25, 2013 at her home. Born April 7, 1930 in Roanoke, she was the daughter of the late Harry Edward Driscoll and Icor Blanche Lam Driscoll. Her husband, Daniel D. Davis, and brother, Harold Driscoll, Sr.. also preceded her in death. She was a retired nurse with Highland...

Jack James Burroughs

Jack James Burroughs

Sep 23, 2013

Jack James Burroughs, age 91 of Pulaski passed away Monday, September 23, 2013 at the home of his son in King George, Virginia. Born November 2, 1921 in Bluefield, West Virginia, he was the son of the late James Blane Burroughs and Cora Ethel Kidd Burroughs. His wife, Edna Mae Gent Burroughs, and a number of sisters and brothers also...

Robert Pierce "Bob" Hanks

Robert Pierce "Bob" Hanks

Sep 21, 2013

Robert Pierce "Bob" Hanks, age 90 of Pulaski passed away Saturday, September 21, 2013 at the Pulaski Health Care Center. Born February 6, 1923 in WVA, he was the son of the late William Hanks and Sally Jane Sisk Manuel. He was also preceded in death by numerous brothers and sisters. He was a long time member of the Abundant...

Gladys Marshall Dalton

Gladys Marshall Dalton

Sep 20, 2013

Gladys Irene Marshall Dalton, age 96 of Pulaski and formerly of Hiwassee passed away Friday, September 20, 2013 at Lewis Gale Hospital, Pulaski. Born January 16, 1917 in Hiwassee, she was the daughter of the late Jacob Lewis Marshall and Elsie Marie Collins Marshall. Her husband, William Matthew Dalton, two sons; Ray O. Dalton and Jackie Lee Dalton and two...

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