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Jack Edward Atkinson,Jr.

Jack Edward Atkinson,Jr.

Nov 5, 2015

Jack Edward Atkinson,Jr., age 73 of Dublin passed away Thursday, November 5, 2015 at Lewis Gale Hospital,Pulaski. Services were private by request. Arrangments were handled by Bower Funeral Home,Pulaski

Doris Davis Goodman

Doris Davis Goodman

Nov 5, 2015

Doris Davis Goodman (Stubby), age 67 of Dublin, a devoted wife, mother and beloved Grammy passed away Thursday, November 5, 2015. She was born May 22, 1948 and was preceded in death by her husband, Ellis Melvin Goodman; parents, John A. Davis, Sr. and Virginia Alma Davis; brothers, Roy M. Davis and John A. Davis, Jr. and sister, Janice Lee...

Loretta Ann Hall Akers

Loretta Ann Hall Akers

Oct 29, 2015

Loretta Ann Hall Akers, age 71 of Pulaski passed away Thursday, October 29, 2015. Born May 27, 1944 in Pulaski she was the daughter of the late James Daniel & Anna Wagner Hall. Her brothers, Robert L. Hall and Ralph H. Hall also preceded her in death. Left to cherish her memory - Husband of 56 years- Douglas Eugene Akers...

Troy Hubert Dalton,Sr.

Troy Hubert Dalton,Sr.

Oct 23, 2015

Troy Hubert Dalton, Sr., age 75 of Radford passed away Friday, October 23, 2015 at his home surrounded by his family. Born January 8, 1940 in Carroll County, he was the son of the late Troy Sherman Dalton and Loudie Mae Quesenberry Dalton. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He was retired from the Pulaski County School System...

Richard Jackson Mcguire

Richard Jackson Mcguire

Oct 21, 2015

Richard Jackson McGuire, age 88 of Pulaski passed away Wednesday, October 21, 2015. Born June 20, 1927 in Pulaski, he was the son of the late Foy McGuire and Alma Draper McGuire. His sister, Maxine Corley also preceded him in death. Mr. McGuire was retired from RAAP with over 37 years of service. He was a veteran of the United...

Iris Faye Freeman Dean

Iris Faye Freeman Dean

Oct 16, 2015

Iris Brenda Faye Dean, age 61 of Bland and formerly Pulaski passed away Friday, October 16, 2015 at Heritage Hall, Rich Creek. Born March 26, 1954 in Pulaski she was the daughter of the late Ernest Carl & Helen Linville Freeman. Her brother, Douglas "Carlyle" Freeman, nieces, Teresa Duncan, Stephanie Charlene Yonce, nephews, DeWayne Freeman, Christopher Dale Yonce and brother-in-law,...

Clayton Eugene Jones, Sr.

Clayton Eugene Jones, Sr.

Oct 14, 2015

Clayton Eugene Jones, Sr., age 74 of Pulaski passed away Wednesday, October 14, 2015 at the Lewis-Gale Hospital, Pulaski. Born August 4, 1941 in Pulaski he was the son of the late Glendon Lee & Edna Ramsey Jones. His first wife, Lelia Ann Jones; five brothers, Everett E. Jones, Franklin D. Jones; Robert L. Jones, Kenneth D. Jones and Benny...

Michael "Disco" Leslie Smith

Michael "Disco" Leslie Smith

Oct 10, 2015

Michael Leslie "Disco" Smith, Age 66 of Dublin passed away Saturday, October 10, 2015 at his home. Born March 16, 1949 in Montgomery County, he was the son of the late James Fred Smith and Marie Chafin Smith. A step daughter, Michelle DeCosta also preceded him in death. He was retired from RAAP with over 35 years of service. He...

Ethel Brookman Chinault

Ethel Brookman Chinault

Oct 7, 2015

Ethel Brookman Chinault, age 73 of Dublin passed away Wednesday, October 07, 2015. Born September 3, 1942 in Pulaski County she was the daughter of the late Bevely Kent & Alva Lester Brookman. Her sister, Diane Risgaard also preceded her in death. She is survived by her Children-Carol Chinault (Michael) Reese – Roanoke, & Robert Rodgers (Robbie) Chinault, Jr. –...

Dennis Ray Whittaker

Dennis Ray Whittaker

Oct 6, 2015

Dennis Ray Whittaker, age 57 of Dublin passed away Tuesday, October 6, 2015 in the Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Born August 4, 1958 in Radford, he was the son of Jannette Ferrell Whittaker and the late Roby Lee Whittaker. His wife, Ellen Whittaker also preceded him in death. He was a veteran of the United States Army. Surviving are his Mother...

Aulcie Mae Taylor Ritter

Aulcie Mae Taylor Ritter

Oct 4, 2015

Aulcie Mae Ritter, age 80 of Dublin passed away Sunday, October 4, 2015 at the Pulaski Health & Rehab Center. Born March 17, 1935 in Bland County she was preceded in death by her parents, a son-Mickey Lane Funk , one brother, and two sisters. She is survived by her Children- Roger (Ashley) Funk – Dublin,& Velda Ellis – Ballard,...

Margaret Elizabeth O'Dell Cole

Margaret Elizabeth O'Dell Cole

Oct 2, 2015

Margaret Elizabeth O'Dell Cole, age 90 of Hiwassee passed away Friday, October 2, 2015 at the Lewis-Gale Hospital, Pulaski. Born April 15, 1925 in Snowville she was the daughter of the late Charlie Lee & Maggie Kidd O'Dell. Her husband, Franklin Lee Cole, grandsons, Jonathan Cole and Russell Duncan, six brothers and one sister also preceded her in death. She...

Joan Phillips Cox

Joan Phillips Cox

Sep 19, 2015

Joan Lee Phillips Cox, age 83 of Snowville passed away Saturday, September 19, 2015. Born December 7, 1931 in Radford she was the daughter of the late Troy & Betty Dishon Phillips. Her husband, John Clayton Cox, Sr. also preceded her in death. She was a member of Grace Fellowship Baptist Church , Max Creek. She is survived by her...

Bonnie Jean Bratton Simpkins

Bonnie Jean Bratton Simpkins

Sep 18, 2015

Bonnie Jean Bratton Simpkins, age 82 of Pulaski passed away Friday, September 18, 2015 at the Wythe County Hospital. Born June 3, 1933 in Pulaski she was the daughter of the late Hubert & Mary Gleason Bratton. Her husband, Willard Cleo Simpkins, son, "Bo" Bratton, sisters, Bertha Akers, Barbara Spainhour and brother, Frank Bratton also preceded her in death. She...

Jesse Mack Kimbler

Jesse Mack Kimbler

Sep 16, 2015

Jesse Mack Kimbler, age 63 of Dublin passed away Wednesday, September 16, 2015 at his home. Born May 21, 1952 in Hagerstown, MD he was the son of the late Homer Harvey Kimbler and Estella Long Kimbler. His wife, Ruth Ellen Dale Kimbler and infant sister, Harvey Anne Kimbler also preceded him in death. He is survived by his Daughter...

Ernest Allen Hardin

Ernest Allen Hardin

Sep 14, 2015

Ernest Allen Hardin, age 32 of Dublin passed away September 14, 2015. Born December 24, 1982 in Pulaski he was the son of Fred Allen Hardin & Kathy Kidd Gravely. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents and Aunt, Beverly McCroskey. He is survived by his Wife-Kimberly Delores Duncan Hardin – Dublin. Children-Lena Grace Hardin – Pulaski, Kinleigh...

Terry Ray Bane

Terry Ray Bane

Sep 8, 2015

Terry Ray Bane, age 55 of Parrott passed away Tuesday, September 08, 2015 at his home. Born November 22, 1959 in Radford, VA he was the son of the Joanne Ferrell Bane and the late Stanley Ray Bane. His brother, Stanley Wayne Bane and nephew, Stanley Ray Bane also preceded him in death. Terry was a veteran of the United...

Nancy Louise Simpkins Arnold

Nancy Louise Simpkins Arnold

Sep 6, 2015

Nancy Louise Simpkins Arnold, age 76 of Hiwassee passed away Sunday, September 6, 2015 at the Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Born September 22, 1938 in Pulaski County she was the daughter of the late General Pryor Simpkins & Opal Mae Shelton Simpkins. Two brothers, Early and Elgean Simpkins also preceded her in death. Nancy was active member and Sunday School Teacher...

Ruth Margaret Kimbleton Whitlock

Ruth Margaret Kimbleton Whitlock

Sep 5, 2015

Ruth Margaret Kimbleton Whitlock, age 86 of Parrott went to be with the Lord ,Saturday, September 5, 2015 at Wythe County Community Hospital, Radford. Born March 13, 1929 in Pulaski County, she was the daughter of Walter Robert Kimbleton and Lillie Mae Harkrader Kimbleton. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Freeman Early Whitlock, a son; Sherman Ray...

Eva Doyle Simpkins White O'Dell

Eva Doyle Simpkins White O'Dell

Sep 3, 2015

Eva Doyle Simpkins White O'Dell, age 82 of Hiwassee passed away Thursday, September 03, 2015 at the Highland Ridge Rehab Facility, Dublin. Born April 16, 1933 in Snowville she was the daughter of the late Charlie & Myrtle Trail White. Her husband, Roley Taswell "Tas" O'Dell, and biological parents, Lemon & Evie Simpkins also preceded her in death. She is...

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