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Mildred Hash Dishon

Mildred Hash Dishon

Nov 2, 2008

Mildred Louise Hash Dishon, age 84 of Dublin passed away peacefully Sunday, November 2, 2008 at her home. Born February 29, 1924 in Bluefield, WV she was the daughter of the late Vinson & Eula Bailey Hash. Her brother; Masten Hash, grandson; John and great grandson; Luke also preceded her in death. She is survived by Her Loving Husband- Donald...

Nellie Bayse Neese

Nellie Bayse Neese

Oct 21, 2008

Nellie Mae Bayse Neese, age 93 formerly of 209 Pine Street, Pulaski passed away Tuesday, October 21, 2008 at Berkshire Health and Rehab Center, in Vinton, Va. Born November 14, 1914 in Pulaski County, she was the daughter of the late George Thomas Bayse and Grace Byrd Bayse. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her...

Gertrude D. Holiday Boothe

Gertrude D. Holiday Boothe

Oct 20, 2008

Gertrude D. Holliday Boothe, age 88 of Dallas Freeman Road, Hiwassee (Snowville Community) passed away Monday, October 20, 2008 at the New River Medical Center. Born March 18, 1920 in Pulaski County, she was the daughter of the late Posey Grayson Holliday and Bessie Goad Holliday. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of...

Florence Ellen Larue Poe

Florence Ellen Larue Poe

Oct 13, 2008

Florence Ellen LaRue Poe, age 85 of Dublin and formerly Pulaski went to be with the Lord on Monday, October 13, 2008. Born January 31, 1923 in Pulaski, she was the daughter of the late Reverend Walter LaRue and Eller Adams LaRue. Four sisters and two brothers also preceded her in death. She was retired from the former Dublin Garment...

Randall Lee Roberts

Randall Lee Roberts

Oct 5, 2008

Randall Lee Roberts, age 46 of Allisonia went to be with Jesus Sunday, October 5, 2008 at his home. Born May 17, 1962 in Pulaski he was the son of Archie & Janet Louise Duncan Roberts. His brother; Michael Roberts and grandparents; Billy Roberts and Cornell Duncan preceded him in death. He is survived by His wife- Tammy Gregory Roberts...

Radie Geneva Kessinger Linkous

Radie Geneva Kessinger Linkous

Oct 5, 2008

Radie Geneva Kessinger Linkous, age 86 of Dublin passed away Sunday, October 5, 2008 at her home. Born July 28, 1922 in Giles County, she was the daughter of the late Thomas Kessinger and Lena Cruise Kessinger. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by four brothers, two sisters and a daughter-in-law, Connie Linkous. Surviving- Her husband...

William Herbert Grubb

William Herbert Grubb

Oct 5, 2008

Date of Death: October 5, 2008 William Herbert Grubb, age 89 of Pulaski passed away Sunday – October 5, 2008 at the Pulaski Community Hospital. Born May 3, 1919 in Grant, Virginia he was the son of the late William Isom & Birdie Ross Grubb. His wife; Naomi Mitchell Grubb and a number brothers & sisters also preceded him in...

Douglas Lee Johnston, Sr.

Douglas Lee Johnston, Sr.

Oct 4, 2008

Douglas Lee Johnston, Sr. age 63 of Pulaski passed away Saturday, October 4, 2008 at Montgomery Regional Hospital, Blacksburg. Born April 10, 1945 in Radford, he was the son of the later Robert Jesse Johnston and Melinda Ruth Cecil Johnston. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one Grandson, Andrew Goad. Mr. Johnston was a member...

Irene "Granny" Kirby Melvin

Irene "Granny" Kirby Melvin

Oct 3, 2008

Irene "Granny" Kirby Melvin, age 94 – Dublin. The angels came and took our dear mother, grandmother, sister and friend home Friday, October 3, 2008 at her home. Born October 14, 1913 in Bland County she was the daughter of the late Charles & Louise Farley Kirby. Her husband; Harvey Andrew Melvin, sons; Wallace Melvin and Donald Melvin, three infant...

Sarah Elizabeth Carter Huddleston

Sarah Elizabeth Carter Huddleston

Sep 13, 2008

Sarah Elizabeth Carter Huddleston, age 98 of Dublin passed away Saturday, September 13, 2008 at Lewis Gale Medical Center, Salem. She was born February 24, 1910 in Bedford, Virginia, the first daughter of eight children born to the late Mortimor Alexander Carter and Ella Burnett Carter. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Frank...

Jeffery Brown Hall

Jeffery Brown Hall

Sep 8, 2008

Jeffery "Frog" Brown Hall, age 47 of Floyd Lane, Pulaski passed away Monday, September 8, 2008 at Pulaski Community Hospital. Born December 25, 1960 in Pulaski, he was the son of Jeff Brown Hall and the late Mary Colleen (Clark) Hall. His maternal grandparents; John Harless & Velma Irene Clark and paternal grandparents; Franklin & Malinda Hall also preceded him...

Anna Bell Stoots Rogers

Anna Bell Stoots Rogers

Sep 7, 2008

Anna Bell Stoots Rogers, age 87 of Pulaski passed away Sunday, September 7, 2008 at the Pulaski Community Hospital. Born October 14, 1920 in Pulaski, she was the daughter of the late James Monroe Stoots and Rachel Williams Stoots. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Giles Madison "Pete" Rogers, one brother, Moro...

Oliva "Ollie" William Peoples, Sr.

Oliva "Ollie" William Peoples, Sr.

Sep 7, 2008

Oliva "Ollie" William Peoples, Sr. age 76 of Pulaski passed away Sunday, September 7, 2008 at the Montgomery Regional Hospital. Born August 9, 1932 in Pulaski County, he was the son of the late Joseph Larkin Peoples and Signora Hill Peoples. He is also preceded in death by three brothers; Garnett Peoples, Ralph Peoples and George Peoples. He was a...

William "Bill" H. Bentley

William "Bill" H. Bentley

Aug 29, 2008

William "Bill" H. Bentley, age 73 of 5763 Ridgewood Place, Pulaski passed away Friday, August 29, 2008 at his home. Born March 6, 1935 in Pulaski he was the son of the late James & Cleo Bentley. Four sisters and two brothers also preceded him in death. He was a former employee of Pulaski Furniture from 1955 retiring from Ethan...

Cecil L. Evans

Cecil L. Evans

Aug 28, 2008

Cecil L. Evans, age 69 of 6021 Ruebush Road, Dublin passed away Thursday, August 28, 2008 at the Wake Forest University Baptist Hospital (Winston-Salem, NC). Born March 4, 1939 in Bedford County, PA he was the son of the late Calvin & Hazel Evans. One brother-in-law; Richard Leonard also preceded him in death. A former plant manager for Lane Metal...

Bessie Flinchum Thornton Sutphin

Bessie Flinchum Thornton Sutphin

Aug 24, 2008

Bessie Flinchum Thornton Sutphin, age 82 of Pulaski passed away Sunday, August 24, 2008 at her home. Born April 23, 1926 in Pulaski County, she was the daughter of the late James Flinchum and Gracie Elmer East Flinchum. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband of 54 years, Roy Edward Thornton; Sisters, Lucy...

Junior Edward Dalton

Junior Edward Dalton

Aug 23, 2008

Junior Edward Dalton, age 75 of Pulaski passed away Saturday, August 23, 2008 at the Pulaski Community Hospital. Born November 29, 2008 in Pulaski County, he was the son of the late Jethro Dalton and Ollie Stoots Dalton Winesett. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Coble L. Dalton and sister, Almeta Dalton Hagee. He was a veteran...

Bobbie T. Thornton

Bobbie T. Thornton

Aug 18, 2008

Bobbie Trinkle Thornton, age 74 of Pulaski passed away, Monday, August 18, 2008 at the New River Valley Medical Center. Born May 24, 1934 in Pulaski he was the son of the late Andrew Douglas "Doug" & Martha Agnes Phillips Thornton. One son; Fred E. Davis, Sr. also preceded him in death. He was a veteran of the United States...

James Ray Shelton

James Ray Shelton

Aug 17, 2008

James Ray Shelton, age 88 of Pulaski passed away Sunday, August 17, 2008 at the Wythe Community Hospital. Born November 14, 1919 in Snowville, he was the son of the late James Jethro Shelton & Ora Nebraska Hollinsworth. His wife; Lattie Bell Simpkins Shelton, brother; Johnny Willard Shelton and two sisters; Opal Mae Simpkins and Shirley Jean Higgs also preceded...

Houston Preston Smith

Houston Preston Smith

Aug 12, 2008

Houston Preston Smith, age 81 of Pulaski passed away Tuesday, August 12, 2008 at the Pulaski Community Hospital. Born December 27, 1926 in Franklin County he was the son of the late William Harvey & Zada Ray Smith. One daughter; Linda Gay Sutherland also preceded him in death. He was retired from Lynchburg Foundry with 36 years of service. He...

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