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Alice L. Smith
Feb 7, 2013
Alice L. Huff Smith, age 88 of Fries, Virginia and formerly of Pulaski passed away Thursday-February 7, 2013 at the Twin County Hospital-Galax. Born December 20, 1924 in Gilliam, West Virginia she was the daughter of the late Robert Sheffie Huff & Lyda Rebecca Martin Huff.She was also preceded in death by her husband,Herman Woodson Smith. She was a supervisor...
Hilda Via Yonce
Feb 7, 2013
Hilda Jean Via Yonce, age 75 of Pulaski passed away Thursday-February 7, 2013 at the Lewis-Gale Hospital-Pulaski. Born February 7, 1938 in Pulaski, she was the daughter of the late William Lee Via, Sr. & Maxie Hill Via Stoots. Her brother; Darryl Via, grandchildren; Stephanie & Chris Yonce, brother-in-law; Simon Covey and sister-in-law; Viola Davis also preceded her in death....
Etta Faye Burton
Feb 5, 2013
Etta Faye Burton, age 51 of Pulaski passed away Tuesday, February 5, 2013 at her home. Born March 1, 1961 in Pulaski, she was the daughter of the late Charlie Aces Burton and Dorothy Farmer Burton. Surviving – Son- Walter Edward Burton-Pulaski, Daughter- Patricia Marie Burton-Pulaski. Four Grandchildren- Sister- Betty Burton -Pulaski, Brothers- Joe Burton, Eddie Burton and David Burton-all...
Rosie Ellen Duncan Taylor
Feb 4, 2013
Rosie Ellen Duncan Taylor, age 85 of Dublin passed away Monday, February 04, 2013 at the Skyline Nursing Center in Floyd. Born July 19, 1927 in Dublin, Virginia she was the daughter of the late Jessie Duncan & Virgie Long Duncan Peters. Her husband; James Roy Taylor, 3 brothers and 5 sisters also preceded her in death. She is survived...
Rochelle Weaver Dickenson
Feb 2, 2013
Rochelle Weaver Dickenson, age 74 of Pulaski passed away Saturday, February 2, 2013. Born June 18, 1938 in Tazewell County, Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Virgil Roby Weaver and Ruby Helen Weaver. Her husband, William R."Bill" Dickenson and one brother, Steven Weaver also preceded her in death. Surviving Children- Randy Dickenson and wife, Regina-Pulaski Dee Sloe and...
Nancy Sue Bowman "Maw Maw" Edwards
Jan 30, 2013
Nancy Sue Bowman "Maw Maw" Edwards, age 64 of Pulaski passed away Wednesday, January 30, 2013 in the Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Born July 26, 1948 in Pulaski County - Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Stuart Conduff Bowman and Lillian Gertrude Snavley Bowman. Her Husband; Arless Henry Edwards, Sr. and one granddaughter; Brittany Dean preceded her in death....
Alta Elizabeth Stilwell Sullivan
Jan 29, 2013
Alta Elizabeth Stilwell Sullivan, age 94 of Pulaski passed away Tuesday, January 29, 2013 at Highland Ridge Nursing Center, Dublin. Born September 14, 1918 in Carroll County, she was the daughter of the late Ballard Preston Stilwell and Ida Elizabeth Thompson Stilwell. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husbands, Tracy Howard Semones and John...
Nora Jo Mccourt Shortt
Jan 23, 2013
Nora Jo McCourt Shortt, age 51 of Dublin passed away Wednesday, January 23, 2013 . Born September 14, 1961 in Youngstown, Ohio she was the daughter of Georgia Wright McCourt of Dublin and the late Christopher Paul McCourt Her brother; Paul "Tootie" Cole also preceded her in death. She is survived by her Husband- Ronald "Ron" Eugene Shortt – Dublin....
Kenneth Wayne Carrico
Jan 22, 2013
Kenneth Wayne Carrico, age 66 of Pulaski passed away Tuesday, January 22, 2013. Born August 22, 1946 in Wise County, Virginia, he was the son of the late Herbert Kelly Carrico and Lucille Tickle Carrico. He was a past employee of the former Magnox, Inc., Pulaski with over 20 years of service. Surviving- Wife- Ruby Petrey Carrico-Pulaski Daughters- Cindy Carrico-Dublin,...
Elizabeth Wimbrow Shockley
Jan 18, 2013
Elizabeth Wimbrow Shockley, age 95 of Pulaski and formerly of Salisbury, Maryland departed this life and was taken to her heavenly home, Friday, January 18, 2013. Born April 8, 1917 in Parksley, Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Paul Godfrey Wimbrow and Elizabeth Dennis Wimbrow. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Everett Thomas Shockley; two...
Judy Sharon Reed Mcadams
Jan 16, 2013
Judy Sharon Reed McAdams, age 66 of Pulaski passed away Wednesday, January 16, 2013 at the Lewis-Gale Hospital-Pulaski. Born October 6, 1946 in Giles County she was the daughter of the late Ira Reed, Sr. & Alsie Meadows Reed. Her son; Donald Wayne Reed and brother; Ira Reed, Jr. also preceded her in death. She is survived by her Husband-...
Arnold Wilson Nipper,Sr.
Jan 15, 2013
Arnold Wilson Nipper, Sr., age 71 of Wytheville and formerly Pulaski passed away Tuesday, January 15, 2013 in the Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Born June 26, 1941 in Winding Gulf, West Virginia he was the son of the late George David Nipper, Sr. and Sylvia Carr Nipper. He was also preceded in death by one brother, George David Nipper, Jr. Surviving...
Reba Akers Bratton
Jan 7, 2013
Reba Alice Akers Bratton, age 86 of Pulaski passed away Monday, January 7, 2013 as the result of a vehicle accident. Born August 23, 1926 in Indian Valley (Floyd Co), she was the daughter of the late Garnet Akers and Audie Mae Taylor Akers. Her daughter, Lois Stephens, a granddaughter, Lisa Craig and son-in-law, Danny Riggs also preceded her in...
Patricia Carol Farley Sheets
Jan 2, 2013
Patricia Carol Farley Sheets, age 71 of Pulaski passed away Wednesday, January 2, 2013 at the Pulaski Health & Rehab Center. Born October 13, 1941 in Princeton, WV she was the daughter of the late Levi Vermillion & Marguerite Claytor Farley. One brother; Donald Ray Farley and sister; Norma Jean Quesenberry also preceded her in death. She was a member...
Hester Marie Turner Midkiff
Jan 2, 2013
Hester Marie Turner Midkiff, age 87 of Pulaski passed away, Wednesday, January 2, 2013 in the Lewis Gale Hospital, Pulaski. Born March 2, 1925 in Pulaski, she was the daughter of the late Lillian Jason Turner and Mollie Jane Hundley Turner. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Jessie Lee Midkiff, Jr.; infant son, Roy Lee Midkiff; Sisters,...
Inis Branscome Chrisley Farris
Dec 31, 2012
Inis Gladys Branscome Chrisley Farris, age 87 of Dublin passed away Monday, December 31, 2012 in the Highland Ridge Health and Rehab Center, Dublin. Born April 13, 1925 in Carroll County, she was the daughter of the late John Robert Branscome and Bertha Likens Branscome. She was also preceded in death by her husbands, William Cook Chrisley and Joseph Farris;...
Curtis Owen Muncy
Dec 31, 2012
God Looked around His garden and He found an empty place. He then looked down upon this earth and saw your tired face. He put His arms around you and lifted you to rest. God's garden must be beautiful, He always takes the best. He knew how you were suffering. He knew you were in pain. He knew that you...
Alfred Eugene Snavley
Dec 30, 2012
Alfred Eugene Snavley, age 79 Dublin passed away Sunday-December 30, 2012 at the Heritage Hall Nursing Facility in Christiansburg, VA. Born April 11, 1933 in Wythe County he was the son of the late Robert Lee Snavley, SR. & Lillian Quesenberry Snavley. Brothers; George Snavley, Benjamin Snavley, Thomas Graham Snavley, sisters; Ellen Shinault, Daisy Lane, Elizabeth Grubb and Agnes Scott...
Ruth Coffey Lawson
Dec 29, 2012
Ruth Coffey Lawson, age 82 of Pulaski passed away Saturday, December 29, 2012 at her home. Born November 11, 1930 in Wythe County, she was the daughter of the late Hill Coffey and Mollie Dean Coffey. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Robert Cecil Lawson; Sister, Ollie Warden, and brothers, Clyde, Glen, Edmond and Johnny Coffey. She...
Billie Ann Holliday Dalton
Dec 25, 2012
Billie Ann Holliday Dalton, age 82 of Hudson, North Carolina and formerly of Pulaski passed away Tuesday, December 25, 2012 in Hudson, NC. Born July 3, 1930 in Pulaski, she was the daughter of the late Claude Raymond Holliday & Lillian Gertrude Midkiff Holliday. Her husband; Robert (Bob) Walker Dalton, daughter; Judie Dalton Lyons, grandson; Jason Bradley Arehart and brother;...
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