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Larry Mathew Dalton

Larry Mathew Dalton

Nov 24, 2019

Larry Mathew Dalton, age 74 of Pulaski passed away Sunday, November 24, 2019 at the Lewis-Gale Medical Center, Salem.Born July 2, 1945 in Pulaski County he was the son of the late William Mathew Dalton & Gladys Marshall Dalton. His brothers, Ray and Jackie Dalton also preceded him in death. Larry retired from Volvo Trucks with 28 years of service.He...

Peggy Anne Ramsey Holt

Peggy Anne Ramsey Holt

Nov 24, 2019

Peggy Anne Ramsey Holt, age 81 of Pulaski passed away Sunday, November 24, 2019 at the Pulaski Health & Rehab Center.Born July 5, 1938 in Bland County she was the daughter of the late Claude H. Ramsey & Bethel Lenore Miller Jarrell. Her sisters, Carol and Joyce also preceded her in death.She is survived by herChildrenPeggy Gayle (Steve) Swenson –...

Earl Herbert Bowman, Jr.

Earl Herbert Bowman, Jr.

Nov 18, 2019

Earl Herbert Bowman, age 68 of Dublin passed away Monday, November 18, 2019 at this home.Born February 13, 1951 in Tazewell, Virginia he was the son of the late Earl Herbert Bowman & Margaret Jane Jones Bowman.Earl was a United States Army veteran.He is survived by his ChildrenJonathan Bowman – RoanokeSara (Eric) Peters – PulaskiGrandchildrenTwins – Amanda and Belle BowmanJasmine...

Ronald Sanford Hathaway

Ronald Sanford Hathaway

Nov 16, 2019

Ronald Sanford Hathaway , age 82 of Radford passed away Saturday, November 16, 2019 at his home. Born August 1, 1937 in Fall River, Massachusetts he was the son of the late Sanford S. Hathaway & Edith Hopkinson Hathaway. His brother, Roger Hathaway also preceded him in death. Ronald was a retired Deputy for the...

Sharon Booth Dabney

Sharon Booth Dabney

Nov 14, 2019

On Thursday November 14, 2019, Sharon (Booth) Dabney, a loving wife, a doting mother of 2, a sister, a grandmother, a great family member to many and an amazing friend to all, slipped away from this earth into the arms of her heavenly father at the age of 62.Sharon was born on January 24, 1957 in Radford, Va to William...

Robert "Bobby" Lee Easter

Robert "Bobby" Lee Easter

Nov 11, 2019

Robert Lee "Bobby" Easter, age 50 of Pulaski passed away Monday, November 11, 2019. Born June 10, 1969 he was the son of Carl Lee Easter and the late Carolyn Ann Spangler Ratcliffe. His maternal grandparents, Marvin C. & Margaret Spangler also preceded him in death.He is survived by his SonRobert Justice Easter - DublinFather & StepmotherCarl Lee & Ann...

Arnold "Buddy" Max Welch

Arnold "Buddy" Max Welch

Nov 5, 2019

Arnold Max "Buddy" Welch, age 80 of Pulaski was born into life eternal Tuesday morning November 5, 2019 at his home. Born December 30, 1938 in Bristol, VA he was the son of the late Arnold Harris Welch & Sarah Elizabeth Kennedy Welch. His brother, J.C. Welch, twin sister, Nancy Johnston and sister, Linda Muncy also preceded him in death.Buddy...

Sherrie Lynn Hopkins Kirby

Sherrie Lynn Hopkins Kirby

Oct 31, 2019

Sherrie Lynn Hopkins Kirby, age 62 of Pulaski passed away Thursday, October 31, 2019 at the Lewis-Gale Hospital, Pulaski.Born April 27, 1957 in Pulaski she was the daughter of the late Earnest Lee Hopkins & Billie Rae Warburton Hopkins. Her sister, Deborah "Kathy" Lephew also preceded her in death.She is survived by herHusbandRobin Roy Kirby – PulaskiSisterSandra (Louis) Davidson –...

Alice Faye Rupe Lane

Alice Faye Rupe Lane

Oct 29, 2019

Alice Faye Rupe Lane, age 78 of Pulaski passed away Tuesday, October 29, 2019 at her home. Born November 15, 1940 in Pulaski she was the daughter of the late James & Callie Taylor Rupe. Her son, Samuel Lane, brothers, Dallas Rupe, Dan Rupe and sisters, Bonnie Rupe, Carmen Rupe, Mary Rupe and Ester Rupe also preceded her in death.She...

Clarence Lee Holston

Clarence Lee Holston

Oct 25, 2019

Clarence Lee Holston, age 47 of Pulaski passed away Friday, October 25, 2019 at his home.Born December 20, 1971 in Pulaski, he is the son of Sherill Neil Holston, Sr. and Alvertie Atkins Holston.He was preceded in death by his grandparents, John Brookman and Cora Mae Brookman.He is survived by His ParentsSherill Neil Holston, Sr. & Alvertie Atkins Holston -...

Judith Ann Roudebush Burnett

Judith Ann Roudebush Burnett

Oct 22, 2019

Judith Ann Roudebush Burnett, age 81 of Max Meadows,VA & formerly Knoxville,TN. passed away Tuesday evening, October 22, 2019 at the Roanoke Memorial Hospital.Born July 13, 1938 in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania she was the daughter of the late Joseph Clarence Roudebush, II (Buzz) and Ola Mae Humphrey Roudebush.Her husband, Dr. Charles Curtis Burnett, Jr. also preceded her in death.She is...

Exel Eugene Simpkins, Sr.

Exel Eugene Simpkins, Sr.

Oct 16, 2019

Exel Eugene Simpkins, Sr. age 76 of Pulaski passed away Wednesday, October 16, 2019 Lewis Gale-Pulaski Hospital.Born February 19, 1943 in Pulaski he was the son of the late Arlie "Toad" William Simpkins and Janie Melinda SmithSimpkins. His son, Scott Allen Simpkins, grandson, Landon Lee Hill, sisters, Eula Mae Meredith, Ethel Gaye Husseyand brothers, Frankie Lee Simpkins, Arlie Kendall Simpkins,...

Okie Mae Tibbs Martin

Okie Mae Tibbs Martin

Oct 16, 2019

Okie Mae Tibbs Martin, age 88 of Pulaski passed away Wednesday, October 16, 2019 at the Lewis-Gale Medical Center, Salem. Born May 18, 1931 in Bluefield, VA she was the daughter of the late Lee & Effie Funk Tibbs. Her husband, Fred Martin and several brothers and sisters preceded her in death.She is survived by herDaughterSharon Martin & Matt Sayers...

John Daniel Turner

John Daniel Turner

Oct 14, 2019

John Daniel Turner, age 86 of Traveler's Rest, South Carolina and formerly of Pulaski Countypassed away Monday, October 14, 2019 in Greenville, SC. Born July 22, 1933 in Dublin, Virginiahe was the son of the late Bud & Gertrude Dalton Turner. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Wilma Holston Turner of 57 years and 7 months, a...

Dorothy Ann Simpson Thornton

Dorothy Ann Simpson Thornton

Oct 11, 2019

Dorothy Ann Simpson Thornton, age 78 of Dublin passed away Friday, October 11, 2019 at her home.Born July 17, 1941 in Pulaski, she is the daughter of the late Paul C. Simpson, Sr. and Cecil Ida Roope Simpson. Her brother, Paul C. Simpson, Jr., sister-in-law, Dot Simpson and brothers-in-law, Lester Boyd and DonnieLeonard also preceded her in death.She is survived...

Delores "Momma D" Ann Dalton

Delores "Momma D" Ann Dalton

Oct 11, 2019

Delores Ann Dalton "Momma D" age 72 of Dublin passed away Friday, October 11, 2019 at her home with her loyal companion, "Shorty" by her side. Born April 27, 1947 in Alpoca, W.V, she was the daughter of the late William Turner and Odella Griffith Turner and she was also preceded in death by a brother, Roger Turner and nephew,...

Lois Kay Cullop

Lois Kay Cullop

Oct 3, 2019

Lois Kay Cullop , of Dublin, Virginia gained her angel wings on October 3, 2019 after a life of inspiring people here on Earth.  Kay's life was spent with a continual smile and a contagious laugh that brought joy to those around her.  Always the social butterfly, she enjoyed being surrounded by her family and friends, going...

Jessica Lynn Link

Jessica Lynn Link

Oct 2, 2019

Jessica Lynn Crouch Link, age 58 of Pulaski passed away late Wednesday evening October 2, 2019 at her home. Born March 28, 1961 in Portsmouth, Ohio she was the daughter of the late Jesse James Crouch & Lena Ruth Shifflett Crouch.She is survived by herSonBradley Travis Link & wife, Missie Graham-Link of PulaskiBrotherEdward Arnold Crouch – DublinSisterEllen Crouch- Hullender &...

Don Lewis Fariss, Sr.

Don Lewis Fariss, Sr.

Oct 1, 2019

Don Lewis Fariss Sr., age 83, died in his home on the creek in Allisonia, VA of Parkinson's disease on October 1, 2019.  He was born on November 14, 1935, the son of Alven Pierce Fariss and Hetty Jo Lindsey Fariss.Don retired from Klopman Mills in Altavista, VA after 30 years with Burlington Industries.  He then moved back hometo the...

Darnell Combs

Darnell Combs

Sep 29, 2019

Darnell Combs, age 55 of Pulaski passed away Sunday, September 29, 2019 at his home.Born November 5, 1963 in Pulaski he was the son of the late Elmer Lee Combs & Alma Jean Viars Combs. His brother, Randy Lee Combs and a very special cousins, James and William Combs also preceded him in death.He is survived by his SisterAlma Combs...

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