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James Sanders Gravely

James Sanders Gravely

Aug 1, 2015

James Sanders Gravely, age 70 of Pulaski passed away Saturday, August 1, 2015 at his home. Born March 2, 1945 in Pulaski County, he was the son of the late Thomas Sanders Gravely and Hester Eva Worrell Gravely. He was retired from Pulaski Furniture Company. Surviving- Wife of 43 years- Peggy K. Gravely-Pulaski. Children- Sandra Blevins and Brady- Hiwassee, Linda...

Roby Lee Whittaker

Roby Lee Whittaker

Jul 29, 2015

Roby Lee Whittaker, age 81 of Dublin passed away Wednesday, July 29, 2015 at his home. Born July 22, 1934 in the Whitegate Community(Bland Co.), he was the son of the late Robert Lee Whittaker and Bielia Victoria Whittaker. He was also preceded in death by two brothers and three sisters. Mr. Whittaker was a veteran of the United States...

Thomas Jackson"Tommy" Sheets

Thomas Jackson"Tommy" Sheets

Jul 27, 2015

Thomas Jackson "Tommy" Sheets, age 72 formerly of Dublin away Monday, July 27, 2015 in Hillsville, Virginia. Born September 11, 1943 in Smyth County, he was the son of the late Charlie Victor Lee Sheets and Blanche Virginia Campbell Sheets. He was also preceded in death by one brother, Billy Lee Sheets and many aunts and uncles. He is survived...

Barry Dale Ratcliffe

Barry Dale Ratcliffe

Jul 26, 2015

Barry Dale Ratcliffe, age 56 of Pulaski passed away Sunday, July 26, 2015 in the Lewis GaleHospital,Pulaski. Born October 25,1958 in Pulaski,he was the son of the late Robert Lee Ratcliffe,Sr. and Mary Jane Cook Ratcliffe. He is survived by one Brother, Bob Ratcliffe,Pulaski. Per his wishes,there will be no visitation or funeral services. Bower Funeral Home,Pulaski is handling the...

Larry Stephen "Steve" Holston

Larry Stephen "Steve" Holston

Jul 18, 2015

Larry Stephen "Steve" Holston, age 62 of Dublin passed away Saturday, July 18, 2015 at the UVA Medical Center – Charlottesville, Virginia. Born November 14, 1952 in Pulaski ,he was the son of Gertrude Alexander Holston and the late Robert Eugene Holston.His brothers, Robert E. Holston, Jr. and Michael Wayne Holston also preceded him in death. He is survived by...

Joseph Madison Rakes

Joseph Madison Rakes

Jul 16, 2015

Joseph Madison Rakes, 101, formerly of Dublin, passed away Thursday, July 16, 2015 In the Snyder Nursing Home, Salem.. Born July 5, 1914, in Patrick County, he was the son of the late George Lee Rakes and Naomi Alberta McCormick Rakes. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 70 years, Beulah Dalton Rakes;...

Curtis Lee Dalton

Curtis Lee Dalton

Jul 4, 2015

Curtis Lee Dalton, age 81 of Pulaski passed away Saturday, July 4, 2015. Born January 22, 1934 in Carroll County he was the son of the late Moody Dalton, Sr.& Myrtle Dalton. His brother; Roger Dalton and sisters; Claire Dean, Ruth Joyce also preceded him in death. He worked in production and was a heavy equipment operator at Hoover Color...

Kimberly Fawn Frazier

Kimberly Fawn Frazier

Jul 2, 2015

Kimberly Fawn Frazier, age 44 of Draper passed away Thursday, July 02, 2015 at the Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Born April 24, 1971 in Pulaski she was the daughter of Thomas Lloyd Frazier & Minerva Gaye Lyons Frazier. Her grandparents; Loyd & Helen Lefler Frazier, Raymond Early Lyons, Sr. & Sarah Lucy Nester Lyons, uncle; Garry F. Frazier, aunt; Charlotte Lyons...

Harold William Morris

Harold William Morris

Jun 15, 2015

Harold William Morris, age of 71 of Dublin passed away Monday, June 15, 2015 at his home. Born March 11, 1944 in Westminster, Maryland, he was the son of the late C.E. Lannihan "Buddy" Morris and Irene Lyons Morris. He was also preceded in death by his biological father, Harold Edwards and a brother, Gary Edwards. Harold was in the...

James Abe Burnett,Jr

James Abe Burnett,Jr

Jun 12, 2015

James Abe Burnett, age 60 of Pulaski passed away Friday, June 12, 2015 in the Lewis Gale Hospital, Pulaski. Born September 6, 1954 in Lancaster, PA., he was the son of Mary Keenan Burnett and the late James Abe Burnett. He is also preceded in death by sister, Jean Marie Loryont and Brother, John William Burnett. Surviving- Wife- Cynthia Burnett-Pulaski...

Irene Martin Melvin

Irene Martin Melvin

May 31, 2015

Irene Martin Melvin, age 62 of Dublin passed away Sunday, May 31, 2015 at the Lewis-Gale Hospital, Pulaski. Born June 21, 1952 in Lee County she was the daughter of the late Lawrence Vernon Martin & Laura Victoria Dash Martin. Two sisters; Rosebud (Jake) Mustard, Wanda Hyart and brothers; J.T. Martin and Elmer Martin also preceded her in death. Irene...

Edna Covey Chrisley

Edna Covey Chrisley

May 29, 2015

Edna Christine Covey Chrisley, age 76 of Hiwassee started her vacation in Heaven on Friday May 29, 2015. She was healed in an instant and is now spending time with loved ones who arrive before her. Born September 27, 1938 in Hiwassee she was the daughter of the late James Harvey Covey and Lou O'Dell Covey. Six brothers also preceded...

Shirley Jean Russell

Shirley Jean Russell

May 19, 2015

Shirley Jean Russell, age 77 of Pulaski formerly Stafford, Virginia passed away Tuesday, May 19, 2015 in the Lewis Gale Hospital, Pulaski. Born November 20, 1937 in Staffords Springs, Conn., she was the daughter of the late John Kubacka and Olga Lasko Kubacka. Her husband, William Robert Russell also preceded her in death in 1999. She is survived by her...

Phillip Ray Burcham, Sr. Cwo Iv

Phillip Ray Burcham, Sr. Cwo Iv

May 18, 2015

Phillip Ray Burcham, Sr. CWO IV U.S. Navy Retired, age 82 of Pulaski passed away Monday – May 18, 2015 at the Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Born October 20, 1932 in Stephens City, Virginia he was the son of the late Charlie Burcham & Ethel Silva Burcham. Two sisters; Edith & (Rudy) Edwards, Gerri Monroe and brother; Lee Burcham also preceded...

Sundy Joy Warf

Sundy Joy Warf

May 17, 2015

Sundy Joy Warf, age 36 of Dublin passed away Sunday evening May 17, 2015 at the New River Valley Medical Center after a courageous battle with cancer. She won that battle in the way she lived her life and now is with her Lord and Saviour in Glory. Born February 25, 1979 in Radford she was the daughter of Robert...

Roberta Arlene Reed

Roberta Arlene Reed

May 12, 2015

Roberta Arlene Reed, age 77 of Pulaski passed away Tuesday, May 12, 2015. Born April 17, 1938 in Giles County, she was the daughter of the late Ira H. Reed, Sr. and Alsie Beatrice Meadows Reed. She is survived by her Son- Robert Wayne Reed – Pulaski, 2 Step Grandchildren- Cody & Dustin, Sisters- Romenta Burress – Dublin, Geneva Reed...

Della Elizabeth Quesenberry Bratton

Della Elizabeth Quesenberry Bratton

May 11, 2015

Della Elizabeth Quesenberry Bratton, age 90 of Pulaski passed away Monday, May 11, 2015 at the Highland Ridge Health & Rehab Center in Dublin. Born September 17, 1924 in Wythe County she was the daughter of the late John & Annie Smith Quesenberry. Her husband; George Allen Bratton, son; Steven Bratton and brothers; Tommy, Bill, Lee, Bud and Clyde Millard...

Ruth Evelyn Mcpeak Lester

Ruth Evelyn Mcpeak Lester

May 7, 2015

Ruth Evelyn McPeak Lester, age 67 of Pulaski passed away Thursday, May 7, 2015 in the UVA Medical Center, Charlottesville. Born January 11, 1948 in Pulaski, she was the daughter of Paul Jackson McPeak and Lillie Scott McPeak Tolbert. Her husband, Ronnie Dean Lester; 3 grandchildren, 1 sister, Mary McPeak Bolt ,and 1 brother; Paul Jackson McPeak, Jr. also preceded...

Dewayne Thomas Freeman

Dewayne Thomas Freeman

May 4, 2015

DeWayne Thomas Freeman, age 44 of Draper passed away Monday, May 04, 2015. Born August 10, 1970 in Pulaski he was the son of George Thomas Freeman and Debra Elaine Edwards Freeman. His grandparents; Ernest & Helen Freeman, Arnold & Norma Edwards and father-in-law; Tommy Bays, Sr. preceded him in death. He is survived by his Wife- Debbie Lynn Bays...

Rose Lee Richardson Powers

Rose Lee Richardson Powers

May 4, 2015

Rose Lee Powers, age 88 of Pulaski passed away Tuesday, May 5, 2015 at the Lewis-Gale Hospital-Pulaski. Born March 8, 1927 in Max Meadows she was the daughter of the late Sterling & Alice Richardson. Her husband; Roy Earnest Powers, Sr. daughter; Margaret Powers and son-in-law; Bill Ellis also preceded her in death. Mrs. Powers was a member of the...

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