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Esther Marie Smith O'Dell

Esther Marie Smith O'Dell

May 8, 2019

Esther Marie Smith O'Dell, age 75 of Dublin passed away Wednesday, May 8, 2019 at the Lewis-Gale Hospital, Salem.Born January 14, 1944 in Pulaski County she was the daughter of the late Millard Filmore Smith & Pierce Elizabeth Smith.Many brothers and sisters also preceded her in death.She is survived by herChildrenTina (Mark) Booth – FairlawnSherry Lynn O'Dell Johnson – Dobson,...

Joseph "Joe" Elbert Miller

Joseph "Joe" Elbert Miller

May 6, 2019

Joseph "Joe" Elbert Miller, age 60 of Draper passed away Monday, May 6, 2019 at his home. Born June 11, 1958 inWilmington, Delaware he was the son of the late Elbert Francis Miller & Mary Louise Ennis Miller. Joe graduated from Cape Henlopen High School in Lewes, Delaware, he then attended Sterling Institute in Vermont.He was a member of the...

Nora Strouth Stanberry

Nora Strouth Stanberry

May 5, 2019

Nora Strouth Stanberry, age 93 of Dublin passed away Sunday, May 5, 2019 at her home. Born September 3, 1925 in Saltville, Virginiashe was the daughter of the late Henry Strouth and Lummie Cahill Strouth. She was also preceded in death by her husband, James Clifford Stanberry; brother, Joe Strouth; and sisters, Lucille Powell and Nettie Cornwell. She was a...

Kathy Sue Branscome Lawson

Kathy Sue Branscome Lawson

Apr 22, 2019

Kathy Sue Branscome Lawson, age 58 of Pulaski passed away Monday, April 22, 2019 at her home.Born July 25, 1960 in Pulaski County she was the daughter of the late Buford Glen Branscome & Mary AlleneChrisley Branscome. Her brother, James Glen Branscome and sister, Darleen Damron also preceded her in death.She is survived by herSistersJoyce (Isaac) Lyons – PulaskiMary Jo...

Joseph Stafford Rowsey

Joseph Stafford Rowsey

Apr 21, 2019

Joseph Stafford Rowsey, age 68 of Dublin passed away Sunday, April 21, 2019 at the PulaskiHealth & Rehab Facility. Born October 26, 1950 in Lexington, VA he was the son of the late Curtis Lee & Bessie Pauline Rowsey. His brother, Michael Lee Rowsey also preceded him in death.Joseph was a veteran of the United States Army.He is survived by...

Randy Lee Combs

Randy Lee Combs

Apr 17, 2019

Randy Lee Combs, age 59 of Pulaski passed away Wednesday, April 17, 2019 at the Radford Health & Rehab Center.Born November 13, 1959 in Pulaski he was the son of the late Elmer Lee Combs & Alma Jean Viars Combs.A very special cousin, James Combs also preceded him in death.He is survived by hisSisterAlma Combs Melton – PulaskiBrotherDarnell Combs –...

Okie Faye Eads Wright

Okie Faye Eads Wright

Apr 15, 2019

Okie Faye Eads Wright, age 82 of Pulaski passed away Monday, April 15, 2019 at her home. Born April 24, 1936 in Pulaskishe was the daughter of the late Flemin Harrison Eads & Relia Ann Wiggins Eads. Her sons, Michael Wright, Marion "John" Wright and brother, Charles Saylor also preceded her in death.She is survived by herChildrenLois HassonGeneva Holt –...

Tony Lee Cress

Tony Lee Cress

Apr 13, 2019

Tony Lee Cress, age 62 of Pulaski passed away Saturday, April 13, 2019 at his home.

Born November 6, 1957 in Pulaski, he was the son of the late Claude Allen Cress and Martha Daniel Vaughn Cress.He is also preceded by a brother, Lahue Allen Cress.

He is survived by

Daughter -...

Thomas Lloyd Frazier

Thomas Lloyd Frazier

Apr 12, 2019

Thomas Lloyd Frazier, age 71 of Draper passed away Friday, April 12, 2019

at Lewis Gale Hospital, Montgomery, Blacksburg.

Thomas was born on February 20, 1948 in Pulaski County. He was preceded in death by his parents,

Lloyd Hebron Frazier and Helen Lefler Frazier; his daughter, Kimberly Fawn Frazier and one brother, Garry...

Margaret Louise Cook

Margaret Louise Cook

Apr 8, 2019

Margaret Louise Cook, age 79 of Pulaski passed away Monday, April 8, 2019. Born May 9, 1940 in Pulaskishe was the daughter of the late Joseph Greeley Edwards & Mary Surratt Edwards. Her husband, Richard Lee Cook, Sr., daughter, Teresa Lynn Cross, sister, Susie Gallimore and brothers, Joe Edwards and Arless Edwards also preceded her in death.She is survived by...

John "Cotton" Thomas Hagee, Jr.

John "Cotton" Thomas Hagee, Jr.

Apr 6, 2019

John Thomas "Cotton" Hagee, Jr., age 72 of Dublin passed away Saturday, April 6, 2019. Born February 24, 1947 in Pulaski he was the son of the late John Thomas Hagee, Sr. & Louise Ann Ratcliffe Hagee. His brother-in-law, Tony Alexander also preceded him in death.He was raised in the Pulaski Church of God and currently attended the Dublin Church...

Mary Alice Gardner Murphy

Mary Alice Gardner Murphy

Apr 5, 2019

Mary Alice Gardner Murphy, age 75 of Dublin passed away early Friday morning April 5, 2019 at home surrounded by husband, daughter and family members due to health issues.Born April 25, 1943 in Pulaski she was the daughter of the late Lowman & Jessie Blankenship Gardner.  Her son, Charles Wayne Tolbert and brother, Alfred Gardner also preceded her in death.She...

Bobby Allen Murphy

Bobby Allen Murphy

Apr 4, 2019

Bobby Allen Murphy, age 72 of Pulaski passed away Thursday. April 4, 2019 at his home.Born July 10, 1946 in Pulaski, he is the son of the late Raymond Archie Murphy and Laura Sheppard Murphy. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Betty Jo Stowers.Surviving are his wife of 42 yearsSue Nancy Murphy - PulaskiSisterMary Murphy Chrisley -...

Teddy Glenn Cregger

Teddy Glenn Cregger

Apr 3, 2019

Teddy Glenn Cregger, on April 3, 2019, after a lengthy illness, courageously left his family and has been united withthe love of his life, Brenda.  Teddy's Celebration of Life service will be held at Bowers Funeral Home, Pulaski, VirginiaFriday, May 31, 2019 at 7 p.m.  Friends and family will be received from 5 p.m. until service time. In lieu of...

John Earl Hayes

John Earl Hayes

Apr 1, 2019

John Earl Hayes, age 78 of Dublin passed away Monday, April 1, 2019 at the Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Born August 21, 1940 in Smyth County, he was the son of the late John Arnold Hayes & Susie Emmaline Blevins Hayes. His brother, Benny Isaac Hayes also preceded him in death.He was a veteran of the United States Air Force.He is...

Tammie Marie Delap Duncan

Tammie Marie Delap Duncan

Mar 30, 2019

Tammie Marie DeLap Duncan,"Weenie" known by her beloved grandsons, age 56 of Radford passed away Saturday, March 30, 2019 at her home. Born May 29, 1962 in Radford she was the daughter of Mary Edna DeLapand the late Robert Paul Delap.She was an employee of Radford University.She is survived by her HusbandAnthony "Tony" Duncan – RadfordSonMichael Brad Duncan & wife,...

Randall "Doodle" Eugene Quesenberry

Randall "Doodle" Eugene Quesenberry

Mar 26, 2019

Randall Eugene "Doodle" Quesenberry, age 47 of Hiwassee passed away Tuesday evening March 26, 2019 at his home. Born August 11, 1971 in Radford he was the son of Richard Webster Quesenberry & Brenda Kemp Quesenberry.He is survived by his Parents Richard Webster Quesenberry & Brenda Kemp Quesenberry – HiwasseeAuntEdith JarrellsCousinsDarrell JarrellsMargie BryantSandra BoydSpecial Friend & cousinRussell Chrisley "Spoon"Many other...

Jean Carolyn Workman Rupe

Jean Carolyn Workman Rupe

Mar 25, 2019

Jean Carolyn Workman Rupe, age 76 of Pulaski passed away Monday, March 25, 2019 at her home.Born January 16, 1943 in Oceana, West Virginia she was the daughter of the late French & Hannah Brown Workman. Her husband, Daniel David Rupe, son, David Rupe, brothers, Vincent Workman, James Gordon Workman, Jamie A. Workman, Marlon Gene Workman, and sisters, Ermal June...

James Randy Draper

James Randy Draper

Mar 20, 2019

James Randy Draper , age 60 of Pulaski passed away Wednesday, March 20, 2019 at his home. Born May 12, 1958 in Pulaski he was the son of the late Roby Sanford Draper & Lona Mae Taylor Draper. His Son, Randy Shawn Draper, brother, Wayne Sanford Draper, Sr. also preceded him in death. He is survived...

Tommy Eugene Ratcliffe

Tommy Eugene Ratcliffe

Mar 18, 2019

Tommy Eugene Ratcliffe, age 67 of Pulaski passed away early Monday morning March 18, 2019 at his home.Born January 2, 1952 in Wythe County he was the son of the late Sanders Edgar Ratcliffe & Carrie Ann Dalton Ratcliffe McGraw. His sisters, Jennie Collins, Louise Burton and brother, Ray Ratcliffe also preceded him in death.He was a veteran of the...

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