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Robert "Robbie" Vance Quesenberry

Robert "Robbie" Vance Quesenberry

Dec 29, 2016

Robert Vance "Robbie" Quesenberry, age 46 of Dublin passed away Thursday, December 29, 2016 at his home. Born April 26, 1970, he is the son of Robert Sanford "Sandy" Quesenberry and the late Mary Margaret Smith Quesenberry. Surviving – Father- Robert Sanford "Sandy" Quesenberry – Dublin Sister- Lea Quesenberry & Jerred Eller – Draper Niece- Camielle Eller Nephew Logan Eller...

Violet Mabry Rakes

Violet Mabry Rakes

Dec 29, 2016

Our precious mother, Violet Mabry Rakes went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 29, 2016. Born April 5, 1924 in Pulaski County, she was the daughter of the late Franklin Tate Mabry and Nellie Wheeling Mabry . Growing up in a family of twelve during the depression, she had many hardships as well as many blessings during...

Alma Gertrude Stanley Stump

Alma Gertrude Stanley Stump

Dec 29, 2016

Date of Death- Thursday, December 29, 2016 Alma Gertrude Stanley Stump, age 94 of Giles County passed away Thursday, December 29, 2016 at Highland Ridge Nursing Home, Dublin. Born January 29, 1922 in Giles Co., she was the daughter of the late John Albert Stanley and Ethel Banie Morris Stanley. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Lacy...

Shirley Elizabeth Miller

Shirley Elizabeth Miller

Dec 28, 2016

Shirley Elizabeth Miller ,age 52 of Allisonia passed away Wednesday, December 28, 2016 at Lewis Gale Hospital, Pulaski. Born October 22, 1964 in Pulaski County, she is the daughter of Olivia Mattox Miller and the late French H. Miller. She was also preceded in death by her son, Ralphie Miller; Sister, Lillian Miller, and grandparents, Ralph and Mary Miller. She...

Mildred "Rita" Orita Newman

Mildred "Rita" Orita Newman

Dec 28, 2016

Mildred Orita "Rita" Newman, age 88 of Pulaski passed away Wednesday, December 28, 2016 at the Pulaski Health Care Center. Born November 8, 1928 in Pulaski she was the daughter of the late William Leb Covey & Nora Lee Songer Covey. Her husband, Claude Ellis Newman, daughter, Kathy Hope Newman, sisters, Joyce Ann Covey Chinault, Ruby Aileen Covey Hurst and...

Virginia "Betty" Cook Miller Boyd

Virginia "Betty" Cook Miller Boyd

Dec 27, 2016

Virginia "Betty" Cook Miller Boyd, age 87 of Dublin passed away Tuesday, December 27, 2016 at her home surrounded by loved ones. Born March 27, 1929 in Russell County, VA she was the daughter of the late Geoff & Bessie May Wilson Cook. Her husbands, Beecher Miller, Byron Boyd, one Daughter, JoAnne Martin; brothers, Ed Cook, Ellis Cook, Baxter Cook...

Frank Weddle

Frank Weddle

Dec 25, 2016

Frank Weddle, age 84 of Draper passed away Sunday, December 25, 2016 at the home of his step-daughter, Judy Thompson in Draper. Born May 19, 1932 in Radford, he was the son of the late Cephas Garfield Weddle and Martha Jarells Weddle. His wife, Brenda Carol Weddle also preceded him in death in 2011. He was retired from RAAP with...

Claude Ellis Newman

Claude Ellis Newman

Dec 18, 2016

Claude Ellis Newman, age 88 of Pulaski passed away Sunday, December 18, 2016 at the Pulaski HealthCare Center. Born September 11, 1928 in Virginia he was the son of the late James Rosewell Newman & Effie Trail Newman. His daughter, Kathy Hope Newman, brother Irvin Reed Newman and sister, Minnie Rinker also preceded him in death. Claude was a Veteran...

Peggy Lee Graham Covey

Peggy Lee Graham Covey

Dec 18, 2016

Peggy Lee Covey, age 61 of Pulaski passed away Sunday, December 18, 2016 at her home. Born March 20, 1955 in Pulaski County she was the daughter of the late Andrew Grayson Graham & Mable Gallimore Graham. Her brother, Jerry Graham also preceded her in death. She is survived by her Husband - William Marvin Covey – Pulaski, Children -...

Margaret Marie Jarrells

Margaret Marie Jarrells

Dec 17, 2016

Psalms 116:15 "Precious is the sight of the Lord is the death of His Saints." How do you say goodbye to someone who has inspired, loved you and been such a precious part of your life – all of your life? You don't …… You live life-fully trusting the Lord as your Savior, just as she desired and prayed for...

Bobby Eugene Burton, Jr.

Bobby Eugene Burton, Jr.

Dec 16, 2016

Bobby Eugene Burton, Jr., age 41 of Pulaski passed away Friday, December 16, 2016. Born May 16, 1975 in Radford he was the son of Bobby Eugene Burton, SR. and the late Drema Crowder Burton. He is survived by his Father - Bobby Eugene Burton, SR. & fiancé Carolyn Price-Pulaski, Children - Jonathan Burton Rebecca Burton Brittany Burton, Sister -...

Sandra June "Joe" Mabe

Sandra June "Joe" Mabe

Dec 7, 2016

Sandra June "Joe" Mabe, age 63 of Pulaski went to be with the Lord Wednesday, December 7, 2016 at home. Born June 12, 1953, she was the daughter of the late Fred Lincoln Mabe & Dorothy Gravely Mabe. She was also preceded in death by a brother, William Mabe and one sister, Memphis "Sis" Mabe. She worked for Lowe's Home...

Jennifer June Goins Greer

Jennifer June Goins Greer

Dec 6, 2016

Jennifer June Goins Greer, age 46 of Fairlawn passed away Tuesday, December 6, 2016 after a lenghtly illness. She was the daughter of June Hawks Goins and the late Charles Thompson Goins. Jennifer graduated from Radford University with a B.A. degree in English. She is survived by Husband – Daniel Patrick Greer-Fairlawn, Son – Jacob Benjamin Greer-of the home, Mother...

Tammy Yvonne Prescott Johnson

Tammy Yvonne Prescott Johnson

Dec 5, 2016

Tammy Yvonne Prescott Johnson, age 53 of Pulaski passed away Monday, December 5, 2016 at her home. Born September 6, 1963 in Radford she was the daughter of James Lucas Prescott and the late Janice Lee Davis Prescott. She is survived by her Parents James Lucas "Lukie" & Lois Goodman Prescott – Dublin, Husband Donald Lee Johnson – Pulaski, Children...

Garry Wayne O Dell

Garry Wayne O Dell

Dec 5, 2016

Garry Wayne O'Dell, age 63 of Hiwassee passed away Monday, December 5, 2016 at his home. Born November 29, 1953 in Pulaski County he was the son of the late Irvin Clarence O'Dell and Phoebe Ann Dean O'Dell. Several brothers and sisters also preceded him in death. He is survived by his Sons- Kenneth O'Dell – WV., Byron O'Dell –...

Lucy Jane Butler Redd

Lucy Jane Butler Redd

Dec 5, 2016

Lucy Jane Butler Redd, age 94 of 832 4th Street, Pulaski passed away Monday, December 5, 2016 at the Lewis-Gale Hospital, Pulaski. Born May 27, 1922 in Draper, Virginia she was the daughter of the late James & Ada Shucks. Her husband, James Richard Redd, sons – Joseph and Richard (Dickie) Redd, granddaughter, Sue Lockett, grandson, Bradley Williams, great grandson,...

George Steve Oliver

George Steve Oliver

Nov 27, 2016

George Steve Oliver, age 89 of Pulaski passed away Sunday, November 27, 2016 at Highland Ridge, Dublin. Born May 4, 1927 in Pulaski, he was the son of the late Thomas Hugh Oliver and Gertrude Leona Semones Oliver. He was retired from the Dublin Police Department as a dispatcher with 17 years of service. He is survived by his Special...

Preston Eugene Hall

Preston Eugene Hall

Nov 22, 2016

Preston Eugene Hall, age 48 of Pulaski passed away Tuesday, November 22, 2016. Born December 31, 1967 in Radford he was the son of Betty Jean Gregory Oldford and Roy Eugene Hall. His sister, Tracie Lynn Hall also preceded him in death. He is survived by his Mother- Betty Jean Gregory Oldford – Christiansburg, Father- Roy Eugene "Gene" Hall –...

Roy Edgar Boyd

Roy Edgar Boyd

Nov 21, 2016

Roy Edgar Boyd, age 69 of Pulaski passed away Monday, November 21, 2016 at the Lewis-Gale Medical Center, Salem. Born November 14, 1947 in Martinsville, VA he was the son of the late Robert Elmer Boyd & Okie Blanche Boyd. His brothers, Donnie Boyd, Pete Boyd and Calvin Boyd also preceded him in death. Roy was a veteran of the...

Robert Lee "Bob" Ratcliffe

Robert Lee "Bob" Ratcliffe

Nov 20, 2016

Robert Lee Ratcliffe, Jr., age 69 of Pulaski passed away Sunday, November 20, 2016 at the Lewis-Gale Hospital-Pulaski. Born June 18, 1947 in Pulaski he was the son of the late Robert Lee Ratcliffe, SR. & Mary Jane Cook Ratcliffe. His brother, Barry Dale Ratcliffe also preceded him in death. He is survived by his Life Partner- Clarence "Bo" Boardwine...

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