Duane Wilson Benefield
Jul 21, 2008
Duane Wilson Benefield, age 44 of Dublin passed away Monday, July 21, 2008 at Montgomery Regional Hospital. Born August 4, 1963 in Columbus, Georgia, he is the son of Marcella L. Bradley Benefield and the late Jack Ellis Benefield. He was the manager at the Rent-A- Center in Christiansburg. He was a veteran of the United States Navy. Surviving: His...
Johnnie "Bo" Wayne Bratton
Jul 20, 2008
Johnnie "Bo" Wayne Bratton, age 47 of Pulaski passed away Sunday, July 20, 2008 at the Pulaski Community Hospital. Born September 22, 1960 in Wytheville he was the son of Bonnie Bratton Simpkins and the late Willard Simpkins. Bo was a former employee with Pulaski Furniture Company, Dublin with 25 years of service. He was a "friend" to everyone. Surviving-...
Bobby Lee Mcdaniel, Sr.
Jul 17, 2008
Bobby Lee McDaniel, Sr., age 68 of Draper, VA passed away Thursday morning July 17, 2008 at the New River Valley Medical Center. Born December 29, 1939 in Radford he was the son of the late Joseph McDaniel & Melita Christine Dobbins McDaniel. He was a veteran of the United States Navy. Surviving- Wife- Virginia Darlene McDaniel – Draper, Children-...
David Lee Taylor
Jul 16, 2008
David Lee Taylor, age 79 of Hiwassee passed away Wednesday evening July 16, 2008 at the New River Valley Medical Center. Born February 1, 1929 in Pulaski he was the son of the late Otha Lee Taylor & Myrtle Emeline Bowman Taylor. His wife; Marjorie Elouise Newbern Taylor also preceded him in death. He was a member of the Hiwassee...
Rosetta "Rose" Florence French
Jul 15, 2008
Rosetta "Rose" Florence O'Dell French, age 69 of Hiwassee Road (Snowville Community) passed away Tuesday, July 15, 2008 at her home. Born March 10, 1939 in Hiwassee she was the daughter of Annie Cole O'Dell and the late Lonnie B. O'Dell. She was retired from Radford University with over 15 years of service. She is survived by her: Husband Larry...
Edna Laura Kirkner
Jul 13, 2008
Edna Laura Kirkner, age 83 of Delton Road, Draper passed away Sunday, July 13, 2008 in the Pulaski Community Hospital. Born August 19, 1924 in Delton, she was the daughter of the late Edgar K. Kirkner and Alma Sue Kirkner. She was retired from the Pulaski County School Board with over 28 years of service. She attended the Memorial Christian...
James Thomas Odham
Jul 3, 2008
James Thomas "Tommy" Odham, age 46 of Pulaski died Thursday, July 3, 2008. Born March 20, 1962 in Arlington, Virginia he was the son of the late James Andrew Odham and Freda Collins Odham. He was also preceded in my a brother, Larry Wayne Odham. He was a auto body mechanic by trade. Surviving: Sister- Ronda Sue Odham- N.C., Several...
Rev. Jerry Clisby Gregory, Sr.
Jun 30, 2008
Rev. Jerry Clisby Gregory, Sr., age 66 was lifted by Angels and carried into the waiting loving arms of his Savior Jesus Christ whom Jerry had served all his life. Born June 14, 1942 in Pulaski he was the son of the late Everett Asa & Carmen Quesenberry Gregory. His sister; Stella Ercell Gregory also preceded him in death. He...
Bessie Andrews Weaver
Jun 23, 2008
Bessie Andrews Weaver, age 95 of Dublin went to be with her Lord and Savior Monday, June 23, 2008 at the New River Valley Medical Center. Born April 22, 1913 in Mebane, West Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Richard Andrews and Hattie Nickolson Andrews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband...
Dona A. Lane
Jun 16, 2008
Dona W. Lane, age 69 of Wilderness Road, Newbern passed away Monday, June 16, 2008 at the Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Born December 15, 1938 in Hollybrook, VA. She was the daughter of the late Jesse H. Wright & Bertha Ann Ramsey Wright. Surviving- Husband- Garland Lane – Newbern, Daughters & Sons-in-law- Rhonda Lane Roop & husband, Don – Pulaski, Amy...
Gary Raymond Taylor
Jun 15, 2008
GARY RAYMOND TAYLOR, age 62 left us to find peace on June 15, 2008. Beloved son of Helen F. Taylor (Pulaski) and the late Meryl R. Taylor. Loving father to Heather Binkiewicz and Sarah Taylor of Michigan, and grandfather to Shane, Chris, Nate, Rylee and Bradley. Beloved brother and friend to Sue and Keith Westbrook (Dublin); uncle and great-uncle to...
Betty Jean Cole Donithan
Jun 7, 2008
Betty Jean Cole Donithan, age 76 of 3021 Pond Lick Hollow Road, Pulaski passed away Saturday, June 7, 2008 at the Pulaski Community Hospital. Born May 25, 1932 in Pulaski, she was the daughter of the William Lawrence Cole and Blanche Kanode Cole. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Douglas Draper Donithan, Sr.; Sisters, Mary Kress, Virginia...
Oakley D. Flinchum
Jun 1, 2008
Oakley D. Flinchum, age 71 of Pulaski went to be with his Lord and Savior Sunday, June 1, 2008 at his home. Born October 5, 1936 in Pulaski County he was the son of the late Ida Mae Andrews. He was a long time employee and retiree of Volvo GM and a member of the Brush Arbor Worship Center. He...
Mary Bandy Sheppard
May 24, 2008
Mary Bandy Sheppard, age 89 of Pulaski passed away Saturday, May 24, 2008 at the Highland Ridge Nursing Home, Dublin. Born July 10, 1918 in Pulaski County, she was the daughter of the late Lawrence Radford Bandy and Gillie Hufford Bandy. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Gilbert W. Sheppard; one Sister, Myrtle Vest and two Brothers,...
David Arnold Owens
May 20, 2008
David Arnold Owens, age 70 of Dublin passed away Tuesday, May 20, 2008 at the Select Specialty Hospital, Bristol, TN. Born January 29, 1938 in Pulaski, he is the son of Virginia Mabry Owens and the late Frank Owens. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by a son, Michael Owens. Surviving: His wife- Clevell J. Owens-Dublin,...
Lena Faye Ratcliffe Douthat
May 18, 2008
Lena Faye Ratcliffe Douthat, age 87 of Pulaski, Virginia departed this life and went to be with her Lord and loved ones on Sunday, May 18, 2008 at her home. Born March 3, 1921 in Pearisburg, VA (Bluff City), she was the daughter of the late John Allen Ratcliffe & Mary Ellen Fletcher Ratcliffe. Faye was one of eight children...
Barbara Miles Rife
May 17, 2008
Barbara Miles Rife, age 66 of Snapdragon Lane-Christiansburg passed away Saturday, May 17, 2008 at the New River Valley Medical Center. Born June 18, 1941 she was the daughter of the late Frank Harrison & Dorothy M. Miles. One brother; Sonny Miles and one sister; Betty Lorton also preceded her in death. Surviving- Husband- Ronald Rife – Christiansburg, VA, Son-...
Timmy Ray Martin
May 7, 2008
Timmy Ray Martin, age 43 of Hardy and formerly of Draper passed away Wednesday, May 7, 2008 at Lewis Gale Hospital, Salem after a short battle with cancer. Born March 12, 1965 in Radford, he is the son of Charles "Chuck" Luther Martin and Norma Jean Martin. He was the owner and operator of Vision Auto Glass, Hardy Virginia for...
Chalmer Curn Nester
Apr 30, 2008
Chalmer Curn Nester, age 96 of Barren Springs, went to be with the Lord Wednesday, April 30, 2008 at Twin County Regional Hospital, Galax. Mr. Nester was born January 29, 1912 in Carroll County to the late William Zion and Ida Mae Worrell Nester. He is also preceded in death by his wife, Etta Bond Nester; a grandson, David Nester...
David Lowman Taylor, Sr.
Apr 28, 2008
David L. Taylor, Sr., age 67 of Pulaski passed away Monday, April 28, 2008 at the Pulaski Community Hospital. Born April 18, 1941 in Pulaski he was the son of the late Garnett Lowman & Frances Cole Taylor. One brother; Charles Douglas Taylor also preceded him in death. He is survived by his Wife- Linda Nelson Taylor – Pulaski, Son...
