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Mary Ruth Owens Cox
Feb 15, 2019
Mary Ruth Owens Cox, age 79 of Snowville passed away Friday, February 15, 2019 at the New River Valley Medical Center.
Born June 17, 1939 in Snowville, she was the daughter of the late Avery James Owens and Beulah Mae Boothe Owens.
Mary Ruth was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother who devoted her life...
Sandra "Sandy" Kay Orey White
Feb 9, 2019
Sandra Kay Orey White, age 70 of Pulaski went to be with her Lord Saturday, February 9, 2019 and is now in her heavenly home.Born May 5, 1948 in Giles County, she was the daughter of the late John Shuler Orey and Flossie May Patton Orey.In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Harry "Joe"...
Gertrude Alexander Holston
Feb 8, 2019
Gertrude Alexander Holston, age 90 of Dublin passed away Friday, February 8, 2019 at the Lewis-Gale Hospital, Pulaski. Born October 11, 1928 in Sylvatus she was the daughter of the late Charles Ingram Alexander & Minnie Hanks Alexander. Her husband, Robert Eugene Holston, Sr., sons; Robert Holston, Jr., Larry Steven Holston and Michael Wayne Holston also preceded her in death.She...
Rod Milton Kegley
Feb 7, 2019
Rod Milton Kegley of Pulaski, Virginia passed away the beginning of February. He was an avid fisherman with many stories to tell,most of which would end in laughter all around. Like a true fisherman, he may have been guilty of exaggerating a time or two; but there is one story no one can deny. In 2012, while fishing Claytor Lake...
Captain Phillip (Phil) Carlyle Tickle
Feb 5, 2019
Phillip Carlyle Tickle, age 70 of Pulaski passed away Tuesday, February 5, 2019 at the Lewis-Gale Hospital-Pulaski.Born July 21, 1948 in Radford, he was the son of the late Charles Ballard Tickle, Sr. & Stella Mae Webb Tickle.His father & mother-in-law; Walter & Ruby Horton, brothers; James "Jimmy" Webb Tickle, Charles B. "Bugs" Tickleand wife, Jean H. Tickle and sister-in-law;...
Betty Jean Akers Linkous
Feb 3, 2019
Betty Jean Akers Linkous, age 86 of Pulaski passed away Sunday, February 3, 2019 at the Culpeper Health Care Center – Culpeper, Virginia.Born December 1, 1932 in Christiansburg she was the daughter of the late William Blaine Akers & Carlene Clark Akers.Her husband, Harry Jackson Linkous, son; Tim Linkous and daughter Donna Linkous Felton also preceded her in death.She is...
Harvey Edward "Bud" Charlton
Feb 1, 2019
Harvey Edward "Bud" Charlton, age 80 of Pulaski passed away Friday, February 1, 2019 at his home.Born June 26, 1938 in Pulaski, he was the son of the late Frank Leo Charlton & Lillie Mae Ratcliff Charlton. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Mary Madeline Chinault and sons; David Charlton, Shannon Charlton and Harvey Charlton, Jr.He was...
Constance "Connie" Ann Byrd Bishop
Feb 1, 2019
Constance (Connie) Ann Byrd BishopBorn September 19, 1946, in Pulaski, Virginia, and passed away peacefully at home on February 1, 2019.Constance was the daughter of the late Everett and Annie Byrd. She leaves behind her devoted and loving husband of 55 years Billy Bishop.She was predeceased by her parents, her mother and father-in law Alice and Burman Bishop, and sisters...
Lonnie Robert Prim
Jan 27, 2019
Lonnie Robert Prim, age 61 of Allisonia passed away Sunday, January 27, 2019 at the Lewis-Gale Medical Center, Salem.Born September 5, 1957 in Bluefield, WV he was the son of the late James Beauford Prim & Margaret Ann Safewright Prim. His brothers – Lewis Thomas, Arthur Buford, John, Jr., Timothy Dean Prim, sister – Della Mae Prim and granddaughter Alyya...
Cleo Goad Smith
Jan 27, 2019
Cleo Goad Smith, age 94 a lifelong resident of Pulaski passed away Sunday, January 27, 2019 at Carrington Place (Rural Retreat).Born May 15, 1924 in Carroll County she was the daughter of the late Ballard Early Goad & Hattie Ethel Barnett Goad. Her husband, James Matthew Smith; sons – James Edward Smith, Jr. Elwood Smith and several brothers and sisters...
Catherine Theresa Callahan
Jan 26, 2019
Catherine Theresa Callahan, age 97 of Grahams Forge, Virginia and formerly of Vineland, NJ passed away Saturday, January 26, 2019 at home.Born October 28, 1921 in Philadelphia, PA she was the daughter of the late John B. Taulane and Sarah "Sadie" E. Stein Taulane. Her husband, Albert W. Callahan and aunts, uncles also preceded her in death.Catherine loved her Lord,...
Alice Marie Hill
Jan 25, 2019
Alice Marie Hill, age 70 of Pulaski passed away Friday, January 25, 2019 at her home.Born October 20, 1948 in Wythe County, she was the daughter of the late William Jasper Dean and Belver Beatrice Dunford Dean.Her brother, Richard Dean, sisters; Carrie Riggins and Virgile Mae Mann also preceded in death.She is survived by herHusband of 52 yearsWilliam "Jack" Douglas...
Randy Shawn Draper
Jan 24, 2019
Randy Shawn Draper, age 41 of Pulaski passed away January 24, 2019 at Lewis Gale Hospital, Salem.Born September 6, 1977 in Radford he was the son of James Randy Draper and the late Bambi Lynn Horton Draper.His uncle, Wayne Draper also preceded him in death.He is survived by his WifeToni Lynn DraperChildrenKyle Draper, & Evan DraperFatherJames Randy DraperBrothersTerry Draper &...
Steven Dale Meek Ii
Jan 13, 2019
Steven Dale Meek II, age 2 of Christiansburg passed away Sunday, January 13, 2019 at the Roanoke Memorial Hospital.Born July 14, 2016 in Montgomery County he was the son of Steven Dale Meek & Kayla Nicole Thomas.He is survived by his Father & Step-MotherSteven Dale Meek & Michelle MeekMotherKayla Nicole ThomasPaternal GrandparentsJohn & Elaine DigiovanniMaternal GrandparentsRonnie ThomasC.J. & Melinda ChrisleyNumerous...
Robert Danny Ratcliffe, Sr.
Jan 13, 2019
Robert Danny Ratcliffe, Sr., age 71 of Dublin passed away Sunday, January 13, 2019 at the UVA Medical Center, Charlottesville. Born March 12, 1947 in Pulaski he was the son of the late Charlie Robert Ratcliffe & Ada Pinkard Ratcliffe. His sisters, Linda Ayers, Eva Dixon, father-in-law, Doug Williams and brother-in-law, Doug "Rabbit" Williams also preceded him in death.Robert was...
Rosetta Faye Hodge Gallimore
Jan 10, 2019
Rosetta Faye Hodge Gallimore, age 74 of Newbern passed away Thursday, January 10, 2019 at the Highland Ridge Rehab Facility, Dublin.Born July 4, 1944 in Carroll County she was the daughter of the late George Gordon Hodge & Myrtle Faye Viars Hodge.Two brothers, Kelsey and Stanley Hodge also preceded her in death.She is survived by herHusband of 53 yearsDallas Hampton...
Wayne Sanford Draper, Sr.
Jan 8, 2019
Wayne Sanford Draper, Sr., age 65 of Pulaski passed away Tuesday, January 8, 2019 at the Lewis-Gale Medical Center, Salem. Born January 3, 1954 in Pulaski he was the son of the late Roby Sanford Draper & Lona Mae Taylor Draper. His wife, Mary Louise Malone Draper and son, Wayne Sanford Draper, Jr. (Jay) also preceded him in death. He...
Gordon "Gordie" Ray Gillie
Jan 3, 2019
Gordon Ray "Gordie" Gillie, age 65 of Dublin passed away peacefully Thursday, January 3, 2019 with his family by his side.Born December 17, 1953 to the late Barbara and Kennison Gillie he was preceded in death by his brother, Billy Gillie and step-daughter, Dana Rupe.Gordon was a veteran of the United States Navy serving four years for his country.He loved...
Jeffrey Todd Hall
Jan 3, 2019
Jeffrey Todd Hall, age 48 of Pulaski passed away Thursday, January 3, 2019 at the home of his mother.Born November 8, 1970 in Radford he was the son of Roy Eugene Hall & Betty Jean Gregory Oldford.His sister, Tracie Lynn Hall and brother, Preston Eugene Hall preceded him in death.He is survived by hisMotherBetty Jean Gregory Oldford – ChristiansburgFatherRoy Eugene...
Steven Neil Snyder
Jan 3, 2019
Steven Neil Snyder passed away suddenly on January 3, 2019 at his home in Pulaski, VA. He was born in Washington, DC on March 3, 1970 and was the son of Giles Raymond Snyder and the late Connie Hale Snyder.
He was preceded in death by his mother, his paternal grandparents, Howard and Grace Snyder, his maternal...
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