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John Andrew Bongard

John Andrew Bongard

Aug 7, 2008

John Andrew Bongard, age 76 of Draper passed away Thursday, August 7, 2008 at his home. Born October 22, 1931 in Elgin, Ill., he was the son of the late Mathias Bongard and Hildur Holm Bongard. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in his by his wife, Janice Weber Bongard in 2003. He was a veteran of the...

Juanita Kidd Taylor

Juanita Kidd Taylor

Jul 25, 2008

Juanita "Faye" Kidd Taylor, age 82 of Pulaski passed away Friday, July 25, 2008 in the Pulaski Community Hospital. Born October 31, 1925 in Pulaski, she was the daughter of the late John Robert Kidd and Bessie Juanita Gunn Kidd. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Carl Dillon Taylor and a son, Carl...

Georgia Shinault Turner Saul

Georgia Shinault Turner Saul

Jul 25, 2008

Georgia S. Turner Saul, age 92 of Pulaski passed away Friday, July 25, 2008. Born March 27, 1916 in Pulaski County, she was the daughter of the late William Roy Shinault and Margaret Ann Anderson Shinault. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husbands, Richard "Dick" Turner and Dennis Saul; one daughter, Mildred Ellis; and...

Charles Junior Marshall

Charles Junior Marshall

Jul 25, 2008

Charles Junior Marshall, age 85 of the Newbern Community, passed away Friday, July 25, 2008 at his home. Born April 18, 1923 in Thorpe, West Virginia, he was the son of the late Jacob Lewis Cast Marshall and Elsie Collins Marshall. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Irene Hurst Marshall; brother, Stanley Winford...

John Jackson Brammer, Sr.

John Jackson Brammer, Sr.

Jul 21, 2008

John Jackson Brammer, Sr. age 70 of Pulaski passed away Monday, July 21, 2008 at Pulaski Community Hospital. Born March 13, 1938 in Christiansburg, he was the son of the late John Lindsey Brammer and Alma Arlene Bowers Brammer. He was employed by Virginia Wilbert Vault in Pulaski for a number of years. Surviving: Wife- Myrtle Ann Pauley Brammer -...

Duane Wilson Benefield

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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,...

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