New River Obituaries ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- CONRAD, James Edward, 89, passed away Monday, May 7, 2001 at his home in Radford. He was a member of the Radford Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), having joined at about ten years of age. He served the church as Sunday School Superintendent from 1934-40, as an Elder and Church Treasurer for over 40 years, and as a member of the choir for over 60 years. He was a member for over 50 years, and served as Past Master of VA May Masonic Lodge #38 A.F.&A.M. He worked for the U.S. Postal Service for over 37 years. Jim graduated from Radford High School in 1930 and worked in Blue Front Grocery; he worked from 1931-33 in Jamison Grocery which later became Krogers; in 1934, he worked for Ead's Piggly Wiggly and in 1935 for John Nye Piggly Wiggly; in 1940, he began working for the U.S. Postal Service in the old building and then moved to the new building in 1941 where he continued to work for over 36 years. Survivors include his wife, Selma Godbey Conrad of Radford, whom he married on November 20, 1941; one son and daughter-in-law, Glen Edward and Mary Ann Conrad of Roanoke; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Thursday, May 10, 2001 at 2 p.m. at the Radford Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) with the Rev. Dennis Martin officiating. Interment will follow in West View Cemetery in Radford. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made to the Radford Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Mullins Funeral Home in Radford. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- KINGREA, Michael Gene, 42, of Pulaski, passed away Tuesday, May 8, 2001. Arrangements by Bower Funeral Chapel, Pulaski. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- MARSH, June Forbes, 72, of Blacksburg, died Monday, May 7, 2001, in a local Salem Hospital. She was born in Beckley, W.Va., on September 12, 1928 to the late Jabez and Lula Fowler Montgomery. She was a graduate of the Concord College (class of 1948), Athens, W.Va., she continued her education at Marshall University and Harvard University extension. She was a longtime resident of Charleston, W.Va., where she taught for many years. A resident of Blacksburg since 1994, she was active in the American Association of University Women. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Charles L. Forbes in 1985. Mrs. Marsh was a devoted wife and mother. She is survived by her husband, Edwin C. Marsh, Sr. of Blacksburg; her daughter and son-in-law, Martha Forbes Marsh an Edwin C. "Chip" Marsh, Jr. of Leveland, Texas; a niece, Rebecca Kenfield of Florida; a nephew, Wayne Morrison of West Virginia. Mrs. Marsh's requested that no funeral services be held. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be made to Office of Development, Concord College, Box 83, P.O. Box 1000, Athens, W.Va. 24712. Arrangements by McCoy Funeral Home, Blacksburg. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- MILLS, Mary L., 92, of Blacksburg, died Tuesday, May 8, 2001. Arrangements by Penn's Funeral Home, Pulaski. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- MORRISON, Margaret Lucille Wolfe, 82, of Pulaski, died Tuesday May 8, 2001. Graveside funeral services will be held Thursday at 11 a.m. at Highland Memory Gardens in Dublin. Visiting 6 until 8 p.m. Wednesday at Thomas M. Seagle & Sons Funeral Home. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- MORTON, Thelma Jane, 55, of Pembroke, departed this life Monday morning, May 7, 2001 in Carilion Giles Memorial Hospital in Pearisburg after a short illness. Born in Giles County on August 18, 1945 she was a daughter of the late Ray and Geneva Bishop Williams. Thelma was a faithful member of First Baptist Church in Pembroke and joyously active in the Christian Jubilee Choir and was employed at the Celanese Celco Plant in Narrows. She was preceded in death by a son, Thomas L. Trussell and a brother, Raymond Lee Williams. She leaves to cherish her memory her husband, Al Morton of Radford; two sons and daughters-in-law, Torrey Michael and Bonita Trussell of Montgomery Co., William Thomas and Tanya Redd of Pembroke; a daughter and son-in-law, Teresa and Floyd Hoston of Pembroke; five brothers and sisters-in-law, Melvin and Neal Williams of Pearisburg, Ervin Williams of Blacksburg, Michael and Kathryn Williams of Pembroke, Larry Williams of Pembroke, Danny and Melissa Williams of Pembroke; her step mother, Mary Williams of Pembroke; her mother and father-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. James I. Morton of Radford; nine grandchildren; five very special sisters-in-law, Jean Parks, Charlotte Montgomery, Mary Brooks, Edith Allen, Elizabeth Peoples, Madeline Howard, Brenda Redd; and special "Mom," Lucy Redd. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday at 2 p.m. in First Baptist Church in Pembroke on Chapman St. with her pastor, the Rev. James Cooper and the Rev. Ronald Dyer officiating. Burial will follow in Birchlawn Burial Park in Pearisburg. The family will receive friends at the church Wednesday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. Kendall Funeral Home in Pembroke is in charge of arrangements. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- MUSSELMAN, Irving Ellis, 81, of Radford, passed away Monday, May 7, 2001 at the New River Valley Medical Center. He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church and a retired master mechanic at Clover Creamery with 44 years service. Survivors include his wife, Virgie Ethel Musselman of Radford; three daughters, Jackie Armbrister of Radford, Charlotte Blankenship of Sarasota, Fla., and Bonnie Stone of Ogden, Utah; one son, Irving Musselman, Jr. of Sulfolk, Va.; one sister, Margaret Wilson of Dublin; ten grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Thursday, May 10, 2001 at 11 a.m. at the Calvary Baptist Church with the Rev. O.D. Morgan and the Rev. Van Nelson officiating. Interment will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Christiansburg. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Mullins Funeral Home in Radford. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- PRICE, Gladys, 86, of Christiansburg, died Tuesday, May 8, 2001. The family will receive friends Thursday, May 10, 2001 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Horne Funeral Home. The funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, May 11, 2001 in the Horne Funeral Chapel with Dr. Glenn Griffin officiating. Burial will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens. The family requests in lieu of flowers that contributions be made to Carilion Hospice of Roanoke, 1917 Franklin Rd., Roanoke, Va. 24014 or Christiansburg Rescue Squad, Box 176, Christiansburg, Va. 24068. Arrangements by Horne Funeral Service, Christiansburg. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- SNEAD, Mary Dudley, 88, of Radford, passed away Tuesday, May 8, 2001. Arrangements by Mullins Funeral Home & Crematory in Radford. Local content copyright © 2000 The Roanoke Times

Posted on: Pulaski Co. Va Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Va/Pulaski/10345 Surname: White, McNew ------------------------- Teresa, I just read your posting on Roots Web on the White Family in Pulaski County, VA. I have a John White who was born in Tenn. (Washington Cty.) who had at least 3 sons- Robert Earl, Johnny Ray and Robert Larry. I believe John was born abt. 1916/1917 and may have had a brother Ben. John either lived in Pulaski Cty. or visited relatives there at one time. He may have also been married to Fronia McNew at one time. I have hit a dead end on this White family and would appreciate any info you may have. Ann

Posted on: Pulaski Co. Va Obituaries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Va/PulaskiObits/10147 Surname: seagle ------------------------- i am sorry for your loss--i saw your posting and thought that u might be a cousin.my grndmthr was minnie bell seagle donaldson frm arnd buncombe co nc--her prnts samuel asbury seagle had 5 brthrs-george,john,jack,lee,marion and 4 sisters martha,mary,barbara and sarah.is your george a member of this seagle brnch?their father was also george seagle and mother martha rogers--wld apprcte any infor if this matches any of your records--tks for info.nancy

I have a McCracken line out of Washington co Va. Please contact me direct if you are interested in exchanging information Elizabeth

New River Obituaries ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- BROWN, Hattie Mae Safewright, 85, of Pulaski, and formerly of Allisonia, Va., died Monday, May 7, 2001. Funeral 2 p.m. Thursday at Bower Funeral Chapel, Pulaski. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- CHAMBERLAINE, Nannie Helen Tolbert, 94, of Radford, passed away Sunday, May 6, 2001 at Heritage Hall Nursing Home. She was a member of Gethsemane Baptist Church. Survivors include a daughter, Nancy Tolbert Buckland of Radford; two grandchildren, Linda Frost of Bedford, Daniel Buckland of Christiansburg; four great-grandchildren, Heather Buckland, Courtney Buckland, Peyton Buckland, and Afton Buckland; a great-great-granddaughter, Haley Michelle Carter. Graveside services will be held Wednesday, May 9, 2001 at 11 a.m. at the Highland Cemetery in Pulaski County with the Rev. Herman Sarver officiating. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Mullins Funeral Home in Radford. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- CONRAD, James Edward, 89, of Radford, passed away Monday, May 7, 2001. Arrangements by Mullins Funeral Home & Crematory in Radford. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- CRAWFORD, Stanley Richard, (Gull), 73, of Christiansburg, died Sunday, May 6, 2001. The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Horne Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Jim Bayne officiating. The family requests in lieu of flowers that memorial contributions be made to the Christiansburg Rescue Squad, Box 176, Christiansburg, Va. 24068. Arrangements by Horne Funeral Service, Christiansburg. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- DEAN, Elizabeth Barta Sizemore, 89, of Blacksburg, beloved mother of Michael Sizemore and Janice Sizemore Zenner passed away Sunday, May 6, 2001. She was best known in this area as Mrs. Sizemore who taught fourth grade and seventh grade English at Christiansburg Elementary School from the late 1940s until the early 1960s. She encourage hundreds of young people to love the written word, to appreciate poetry and literature, and to have fun in life. Always quick to laugh, "Liz" was a fun-loving friend and popular teacher. She continued teaching high school English and special education in Lake City, Fla. and Holly Hill, Fla. She retired in 1979, having taught in public schools for forty-three years. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Emmett Roy "Chic" Sizemore in 1971, her granddaughter, Jacqueline Darcy Sizemore, her grandson, Michael Louis Sizemore, brothers, Louie and Joe Barta, sisters, Julia Barta Trapaso, Ethel Barta Paskovics, and Mary Barta Bagley. Mrs. Sizemore remarried in 1979 to the late Mr. Charles Wesley Dean, who passed away in 1988. Mrs. Dean is survived by her son, Michael Sizemore of Floyd; daughter and cherished son-in-law, Janice and Paul Zenner of Blacksburg; brother, Andy Barta of Boca Raton, Fla.; special friend, Jenny Jervis; many nieces and nephews; and many friends. A memorial service will be held in Daytona Beach, Florida at a later time. Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd is in charge of the arrangements. In lieu of flowers, the family hopes that anyone who remembers this fine lady will plant an apple tree in her memory then sit under it and read a book. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- MORTON, Thelma Williams, 55, of Pembroke, died Monday, May 7, 2001. Arrangements by Kendall Funeral Home in Pembroke. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- MUSSELMAN, Irving Ellis, 81, of Radford, died Monday, May 7, 2001. Arrangements by Mullins Funeral Home & Crematory in Radford. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- STILWELL, Virginia Susan, 79, of 5816 Alum Spring Road, Pulaski, and formerly of Allisonia, Va., died Sunday night, May 6, 2001 in the Pulaski Community Hospital. She was born in Carroll County on April 29, 1922, and was the daughter of the late Preston Marshall and Margaret Marshall Marshall. She was also preceded in death by a son, Maynard Edward Taylor. She was a member of the Bethel Brethren in Christ Church, Sylvatus, and she was a retired seamstress having worked for Quality Mills, Hillsville and Sweat Orr, Pulaski. She is survived by her husband, Woodie Stilwell of Pulaski; sons and daughters-in-law, Sheldon and Christine Taylor of Pulaski, Conley and Susie Taylor of Bedford County; two step children, Bonnie Black of Mechanicsburg, Pa., Darrell Stilwell of Allisonia, Va.; brother, Willie Marshall of Dugspur, Va.; several grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. from the Stevens Funeral Chapel with Dr. James DeBoe and the Rev. Darlene Marshall officiating. Burial will follow in Highland Memory Gardens, Dublin. Visiting will be Tuesday evening at Stevens Funeral Home where the family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Arrangements by Stevens Funeral Home, Inc., Pulaski. http://www.roanoke.com/roatimes/obits.html ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- Local content copyright © 2000 The Roanoke Times

Posted on: Pulaski Co. Va Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Va/Pulaski/10344 Surname: ------------------------- Have tried to e-mail you concerning Thomas & Rebecca McCracken. I believe this Thomas in my grandfather.

New River Obituaries ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- BRADBERRY, Sarah Spangler, 79, passed away, Saturday, May 5, 2001 at her home in Radford. She was a member of Fairlawn Baptist Church and retired from Hercules. She was preceded in death by her husband, Virgil Clyde Bradberry. Survivors include a son and his fianceZ, Wayne Bradberry and Valarie Rickey of Radford; a daughter, Donna Sue Bradberry of Radford; a granddaughter, Kendra Elizabeth Bradberry; and a brother, Earl Edward Spangler of Dunbar, W.Va. Funeral services will be Tuesday, May 8, 2001 at 11 a.m. at the Mullins Funeral Home in Radford with Pastor Danny Collins officiating. Interment will follow in Sunrise Burial Park in Radford. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at the Mullins Funeral Home in Radford. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- BROWN, Elizabeth Cardwell, 81, of Blacksburg, a retired teacher, died in Blacksburg on Friday, May 4, 2001 after a long illness. The family suggests that, in lieu of flowers, contributions be made in her memory to the Blacksburg Presbyterian Church, P. O. Box 144, Blacksburg, Va. 24063. A memorial service will be held on Monday, May 7, 2001 at 2 p.m. at the Blacksburg Presbyterian Church with a reception to follow in the Fellowship Hall. Arrangements by McCoy Funeral Home, Blacksburg. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- CHAMBERLAINE, Nannie Helen Tolbert, 94, of Radford, passed away Sunday, May 6, 2001. Arrangements by Mullins Funeral Home and Crematory, Bedford. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- CRAWFORD, Stanley Richard, (Gull), 73, of Christiansburg, died Sunday, May 6, 2001. Mr. Crawford retired from Hercules after 39 years of service. He was a WW II veteran serving in the Navy. He was preceded in death by his son, Terry Wayne Crawford. Mr. Crawford was a devoted husband and loving father. He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Lois J. Crawford; son and daughter-in-law, Danny and Ann Crawford; daughters and sons-in-law, Carolyn and Ken Shepherd, Dee Dee and Wayland Overstreet. Mr. Crawford is also survived by 11 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Friends may call anytime after 2 p.m. on Monday, May 7, 2001, at Horne Funeral Home where the family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Monday evening. The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday in the Horne Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Jim Bayne officiating. The family request in lieu of flowers that memorial contributions be made to the Christiansburg Rescue Squad, Box 176, Christiansburg, VA 24068. Arrangements by Horne Funeral Service, Christiansburg. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- EDDIE, Hattie E., 97, formerly of Pulaski, died Wednesday, May 2, 2001, in Riverdale, Georgia. Funeral service will be 2 p.m. on Tuesday at the Randolph Ave. United Methodist Church, Pulaski. Penn's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- http://www.roanoke.com/roatimes/obits.html Local content copyright © 2000 The Roanoke Times

New River Obituaries ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- BROWN, Elizabeth Cardwell, 81, of Blacksburg, a retired teacher, died in Blacksburg on Friday, May 4, 2001 after a long illness. Mrs. Brown was born in Richmond the daughter of William H. and Dorothy F. Cardwell. She was educated at the Collegiate School, Hollins College and graduated from Westhampton College at the University of Richmond. She had also done graduate work at Virginia Tech. Mrs. Brown taught biology and physical education in high schools located in Richmond and in Marion. She also taught biology at Marion Junior College. In Blacksburg, she taught the sixth grade at the Gilbert Linkous Elementary School for twelve years. An avid athlete in her youth, Mrs. Brown coached womens high school basketball and, at the junior college level, womens field hockey. She was an active member of Blacksburg Presbyterian Church where she served as Deacon and was one of the first women to serve as an Elder. She was a member of various committees of the Montgomery Presbytery and the Synod of Virginia. She was also an active member of the P.E.O.. Mrs. Brown was predeceased by her sisters, Virginia Cardwell Eldridge of Acton, Mass. and Dorothy Cardwell Besenfelder of Richmond. Survivors include her husband, T. Cartmel Brown of Blacksburg; two sons, Thomas C. Brown, Jr. of Alexandria and William C. Brown of Hopkinton, N.H.; and four grandchildren. The family suggests that, in lieu of flowers, contributions be made in her memory to the Blacksburg Presbyterian Church, P. O. Box 144, Blacksburg, Va. 24063. A memorial service will be held on Monday, May 7, 2001 at 2 p.m. at the Blacksburg Presbyterian Church with a reception to follow in the Fellowship Hall. Arrangements by McCoy Funeral Home, Blacksburg. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- CRIST, Mary Elizabeth, (Penny), 54, of Elliston, was welcomed joyfully in heaven, following a heroic battle with cancer. Family members and friends were with Penny as the angles escorted her youthful, carefree spirit into the loving embrace of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Her smiles, ready wit, and incredibly warm hugs will be missed but never forgotten by all who came to know and love her. Penny is preceded in death by her father, Eugene Russell Crist and an infant son, Gabriel Wellborn. Penny leaves behind a fiancee, Claude "Lefty" Meade; a son, Broadus Wellborn; a daughter, Tonya Calhoun; a mother, Marie Scott; sisters, Doris Guinn and husband, Richard, Becky Austin and husband, Rod, and Janet Mayo; grandchildren, Corey, Kristen, and Loren; various nieces and nephews, as well as a host of relatives and friends. Penny was an enthusiastic member of Christian Life Fellowship and a source of encouragement to many. Funeral services will be held on Monday, May 7, 2001 at 11 a.m. at the John M. Oakey & Son Salem Funeral Home with Pastor Debbie Hutton officiating. Interment will follow at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends on Sunday, May 6, 2001 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home. Arrangements by John M. Oakey & Son Salem Funeral Home. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- http://www.roanoke.com/roatimes/obits.html Local content copyright © 2000 The Roanoke Times

I am looking for family information on the family of John Marshall Kertner of the Pulaski County, Va. area...My aunt was married to him for a short while and had at least 1 child named Petee...we think--Lots of family history to share--hope to hear from someone soon---Bobby -n-North Carolina ===== " In the twinkling of an eye he could return"

New River Obituaries ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- ALMARODE, Bradley Smith, 33, of Pulaski, passed away Thursday, May 3, 2001. Funeral service, 2 p.m. Sunday, Stevens Funeral Chapel, Pulaski, Va. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- BROWN, Elizabeth Cardwell, 81, of Blacksburg, a retired teacher, died in Blacksburg on Friday, May 4, 2001 after a long illness. Mrs. Brown was born in Richmond, the daughter of William H. and Dorothy F. Cardwell. She was educated at the Collegiate School, Hollins College and graduated from Westhampton College at the University of Richmond. She had also done graduate work at Virginia Tech. Mrs. Brown taught biology and physical education in high schools located in Richmond and in Marion. She also taught biology at Marion Junior College. In Blacksburg, she taught the sixth grade at the Gilbert Linkous Elementary School for twelve years. An avid athlete in her youth, Mrs. Brown coached womens high school basketball, and at the junior college level, womens field hockey. She was an active member of Blacksburg Presbyterian Church where she served as a Deacon and was one of the first women to serve as an Elder. She was a member of various committees of the Montgomery Presbytery and the Synod of Virginia. She was also an active member of the P.E.O. Mrs. Brown was predeceased by her sisters, Virginia Cardwell Eldridge of Acton, Massachusetts and Dorothy Cardwell Besenfelder of Richmond. Survivors include her husband, T. Cartmel Brown of Blacksburg; two sons, Thomas C. Brown, Jr. of Alexandria and William C. Brown of Hopkinton, New Hampshire; and four grandchildren. The family suggests that in lieu of flowers, contributions be made in her memory to the Blacksburg Presbyterian Church, P.O. Box 144, Blacksburg, Va. 24063. A memorial service will be held on Monday, May 7, 2001 at 2 p.m. at the Blacksburg Presbyterian Church with a reception to follow in the Fellowship Hall. Arrangements by McCoy Funeral Home, Blacksburg. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- CRIST, (Penny) Mary Elizabeth, 54, of Elliston, died Friday, May 4, 2001. Arrangements by John M. Oakey & Son Salem Funeral Home. 389-5441 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- SHELBURNE, Mary Sawyers, 75, of Radford, passed away Friday, May 4, 2001, in Carilion New River Medical Center after a long illness resulting from a brain tumor. She was a graduate of Radford Community Hospital School of Nursing, class of 1947, and worked there as a Registered Nurse for 38 years. After retirement, she worked with her husband on the family farm. Actually, Mary never retired from nursing as she continued to administer family and friends. Surviving is her husband of 53 years, Harvey D. Shelburne; three children, Carolyn J. Shelburne, Charlotte E. Shelburne, and H. Daniel (Dan) Shelburne, Jr., all of Radford; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Claude and Helen Sawyers of Christiansburg, James and Joyce Sawyers of Pound, Va.; two sisters and their husbands, Stella and Lester Nelson of Canton, Ohio and Edith and Joseph DeMarco of Baltimore, Md.; and a large extended family. Funeral services will be 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, May 6, 2001, at the Grove United Methodist Church. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. on Saturday at DeVilbiss Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Highland Memory Gardens, Dublin. Memorial contributions may be made to the Radford High School Foundation, P.O. Box 2823, Radford, Virginia 24143-2823 to provide a nursing scholarship in memory of Mary S. Shelburne. The family wishes to extend a special thanks to Dr. Michael Conatser, the Rev. Warren Stewart, Margaret Shively, Debbie Danieley, and the nurses and staff of the Surgical Care Unit at Carilion New River Medical Center. A special thanks is also extended to the caregivers and other family, friends, and neighbors for their love and concern. DeVilbiss Funeral Home is handling arrangements. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- Local content copyright © 2000 The Roanoke Times

New River Obituaries ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- BAILEY, Lois Wilson, 58, of Glen Lyn, died Tuesday, May 1, 2001. Funeral services, 1 p.m. Friday, May 4, 2001 at Riffe's Funeral Chapel, Narrows. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- ENGLISH, Pearlie M., 90, of Draper, passed away Wednesday, May 2, 2001. Funeral service, 11 a.m. Saturday, Stevens Funeral Chapel, Pulaski, Va. Local content copyright © 2000 The Roanoke Times

http://www.roanoke.com/roatimes/obits.html New River Obituaries ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- JAMES, Ryburn Vance, 89, of Radford, died Monday, April 30, 2001 in Kroontje Health Care Center, Blacksburg. He was preceded in death by his parents, Florence and Oto James; a brother, Hubert James; and two nephews, George (Jesse) James and Gene James. Surviving are his wife, Ruth Sayers James, Radford; two stepsons and their wives, Maynard H. and Sharon Sayers, Dublin, and Dennis and Anne Sayers, Radford; a stepdaughter and her husband, Linda and Bill Stiner, Lubbock, Texas; a niece, Helen Groseclose, Bristol; and two nephews, Ford James, Rural Retreat and Vernon James, Bristol; seven grandchildren, Shannon Shappell and husband, Michael, Robert Bruce, Jr., and wife, Gretchen, Sean Sayers and wife Jennifer, Carla Sayers, Joel Sayers, Kate Sayers and Morgan Sayers; along with two great-grandchildren, Sean Patrick Sayers and Abigail Sayers. Mr. James was a retired employee of Hercules, Inc. and a veteran of World War II, having served in the 445th Bombardment Group with the U.S. Air Force and flying thirty-five missions over Germany. He retired with 20 years service in the U.S. Air Force 9209th Recovery Air Force Squadron and was a life-time member of the V.F.W. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, May 3, 2001 at the Fairlawn United Methodist Church with Rev. Joe Taylor officiating. Interment will follow at 1 p.m. at the Groseclose Chapel Cemetery, Wythe County. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Fairlawn United Methodist Church. DeVilbiss Funeral Home is handling arrangements . The family wishes to thank the caregivers at the Kroontje Health Care Center and other friends and neighbors for their love and concern. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- WYATT, William Thomas, (Bill), 72, of Radford, passed away peacefully Tuesday, May 1, 2001 at his home. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and was retired from Douthat State Park Concessions. He was preceded in death by his father, J. Clifford Wyatt. Surviving are his wife, Eleanor B. Wyatt of Radford; son, William T. Wyatt; daughter, Bethel W. Lichtenstein; a daughter and son-in-law, Jaime and Brad Stump; his mother, Kathleen Wyatt of Radford; a brother and sister-in-law, Jon and Mary Wyatt of Radford; grandchildren, Brittany Lichtenstein and Caitlin, Alex, Bryce, and Kennedy Stump, along with a special cousin, Bette Wyatt Atkins of Roanoke. A graveside service will be at 3 p.m. Thursday, May 3, 2001 at Highland Memorial Gardens with Pastor Danny Collins officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or to a favorite charity. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, May 2, 2001 at the DeVilbiss Funeral Home. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- Local content copyright © 2000 The Roanoke Times

Posted on: Pulaski Co. Va Obituaries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Va/PulaskiObits/10146 Surname: king ------------------------- We have member in our family gen. with surname of king If you have any information please let me know

I have info on Covey's as my great grandmother was Tabitha Lucretia Covey, daughter of Elijah Kemper Covey. Can you be more specific as to who you are looking for. Thanks. Karen Zemerick

New River Obituaries ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- AUSTIN, Lucille, 100, of Radford, passed away Tuesday, May 1, 2001 in Carilion New River Medical Center. She was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Albert "Bunk" Austin and two daughters, Iris Austin and Lottie Marasco. Lucille was a charter member of the Grove United Methodist Church. Surviving are four daughters, Ernestine Miller, Sylvia Wright, Jolene Cox, Radford, and Elizabeth Minor of Winchester; one son, William "Bunk" Austin, Radford; one nephew of Eau Claire, Wis., along with 12 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, May 3, 2001 at the Grove United Methodist Church with the Rev. Warren Stewart officiating. Interment will follow in Westview Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, May 2, 2001 at the Grove United Methodist Church. DeVilbiss Funeral Home is handling arrangements. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- JAMES, Ryburn Vance, 89, of Radford, died Monday, April 30, 2001 in a Blacksburg retirement center. He was a veteran of World War II and a retired employee of Hercules Inc. Surviving are his wife, Ruth Sayers James, Radford; two stepsons and their wives, Maynard H. and Sharon Sayers, Dublin, and Dennis and Anne Sayers, Radford; a stepdaughter and her husband, Linda and Bill Stiner, Lubbock, Texas; a niece, Helen Groseclose, Bristol; and two nephews, Ford James, Rural Retreat and Vernon James, Bristol; seven grandchildren, Shannon Shappell and husband, Michael, Robert Bruce, Jr. and wife, Gretchen, Sean Sayers and wife, Jennifer, Carla Sayers, Joel Sayers, Kate Sayers and Morgan Sayers; along with two great-grandchildren, Sean Patrick Sayers and Abigail Sayers, also survive. Mr. James was a Bombardier with the U.S. Air Force and flew thirty-five missions over Germany. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, May 3, 2001 at the Fairlawn United Methodist Church with Rev. Joe Taylor officiating. Interment will follow at 1 p.m. at the Groseclose Chapel Cemetery, Wythe County. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Fairlawn United Methodist Church. The family will receive friends from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. Thursday at the Fairlawn United Methodist Church. DeVilbiss Funeral Home is handling arrangements. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- SCOTT, Jeffrey Lynn, 38, of Dublin, passed away Monday, April 30, 2001. Survivors include his wife, Cynthia H. Scott; one daughter, Victoria Scott of Kings Mountain, N.C.; one son, Brandon Scott of Kings Mountain, N.C.; one stepdaughter, Nicole Bratton of Dublin; mother and stepfather, Bobby and Jerry Jewell of Radford; one brother, Carmen Scott of Radford; one sister, Karen Improta of Staten Island, N.Y.; grandmother, Violet McPeak of Radford; an uncle, William McPeak of Radford; and an aunt, Mary Burleson of Radford. Funeral services will be held Thursday, May 3, 2001 at 11 a.m. at the Mullins Funeral Home in Radford with Rev. Michael Bond officiating. Interment will follow at 1:30 p.m. in the Oakvale Cemetery at Oakvale, W.Va. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Mullins Funeral Home in Radford. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- WYATT, William Thomas, (Bill), 72, of Radford, passed away peacefully Tuesday, May 1, 2001 at his home. He was a veteran of the US Army and was retired from Douthat State Park Concessions. He was preceded in death by his father, J. Clifford Wyatt. Surviving are his wife, Eleanor B. Wyatt of Radford; son, William T. Wyatt; daughter, Bethel W. Lichtenstein; a daughter and son-in-law, Jamie and Brad Stump; his mother, Kathleen Wyatt of Radford; a brother and sister-in-law, Jon and Mary Wyatt of Radford; grandchildren, Brittany Lichtenstein and Caitlin, Alex, Bruce, and Kennedy Stump, along with a special cousin, Belle Wyatt Atkins of Roanoke. A graveside service will be at 3 p.m. Thursday, May 3, 2001 at Highland Memorial Gardens with Pastor Danny Collins officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or to a favorite charity. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, May 2, 2001 at the DeVilbiss Funeral Home. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- Local content copyright © 2000 The Roanoke Times

I need help on the family of William Hawley and Sarah Gibson Hawley. Both were alive in the 1850 census. I'am trying to establish the names of all their children born in Pulaski between 1809 1839. Lova

Posted on: Pulaski Co. Va Queries Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/USA/Va/Pulaski/10342 Surname: covey ------------------------- Need info on Coveys that were in the area around 1820-50. Wes

New River Obituaries ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- CHARLTON, Richard Monroe, 82, of Narrows, died Saturday, April 28, 2001 at the home of his son and his wife, John and Judy Charlton in Jonesborough, Tenn. He was born in Princeton, W. Va. September 25, 1918 and was the son of the late Emmett and Nell Bevins Charlton. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Sarah Jane Benson. He was a retired chemical engineer with the Radford Army Ammunition Plant at Radford, after 33 years of service. He was a graduate of Roanoke College. He loved his church and was a member and Board Chairman of the First United Methodist Church in Narrows, where he taught the Men's Bible Class for 35 years. Richard spent much of his time with his family and enjoyed the outdoors and hunted with his son and friends. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Rosalie Johnson Charlton, Narrows; a son and his wife, John and Judy Charlton, Jonesborough, Tenn.; daughters, Kit C. Benson and her husband Alan of Griffin, Ga., Melissa C. Richardson and her husband, Doug of Narrows; four grandsons, Benjamin Richardson and wife, Laura, Brian Richardson and his wife, Melinda, Christopher Charlton, Calan Charlton; two granddaughters, Amanda Gay and husband, James, Carrie Benson; and three great-grandchildren, Zachary Richardson, Millie Richardson and Kellie Richardson. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, May 1, 2001 at the First United Methodist Church in Narrows, with the Rev. Wayne Monroe officiating. Burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery, Narrows. The family will receive friends at Riffe's Funeral Service, 600 Main St., Narrows, Monday from 6 to 8 p.m. The family has requested that in lieu of flowers, memorials be made to the First United Methodist Church, Narrows, Va. 24124. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- FRENCH, Joyce Burton, 49, of 406 Orchard Drive, Pearisburg, died Friday, April 27, 2001 in the Lewis-Gale Medical Center, Salem. A lifelong resident of Giles County, she was born on February 29, 1952 and was the daughter of the late Allen Mason and Martha Bruce Hale Burton. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Hampton Burton in 1960. She is survived by a son, William Allen Burton of Narrows; two daughters, Jo Ellen French of Pearisburg, Shelena Faye Burton of Pearisburg; two brothers, James M. Burton of Danville, William B. Burton of Narrows; three sisters, Elizabeth Faye Conley, Brenda B. Clark, both of Narrows, Mary Sue Carroll of Radford; two grandchildren, Alex Burton and Jacob Burton. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, May 1, 2001 at 1 p.m. in the chapel of Riffe's Funeral Service in Narrows with the Rev. Tony Robertson officiating. Burial will follow in Cedar Grove Cemetery on Wolf Creek near Narrows. The family will receive friends at Riffe's in Narrows Monday from 6 to 8 p.m. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- MILLS, John Edward Sr., 60, of Radford, passed away Saturday, April 28, 2001. He was retired from Hercules, Inc. and was an employee of Gregg Protection Service. Survivors include his wife, Betty H. Mills of Radford; five daughters, Cathy Roop of Mt. Airy, N.C., Sherry Gallimore, Debbie Eanes and Tricia Hamilton, all of Radford, Angie Mills of Elliston; four sons, John (Eddie) Mills, Jr., Ronald Mills, Christopher (Chico) Mills, all of Radford, Mike Mills of Dublin; two brothers, Willard H. Mills of Radford, Ronnie G. Mills of Dublin; one sister, Sandra M. Volk of Radford; 17 grandchildren. Graveside services will be held Tuesday, May 1, 2001 at 11 a.m. at the Rockford Cemetery in Radford with the Rev. Woodrow "Butch" Holder officiating. Interment will follow in the Rockford Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made to the Fairlawn Fire Department. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at the Mullins Funeral Home in Radford. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- PRICE, Yvonne Linkous, (Y), 64, of the Merrimac Community, Blacksburg, passed through the arms of Jesus on Sunday, April 29, 2001. She was born August 14, 1936, the daughter of the late Auther and Nina Linkous and was preceded in death by her sisters, Reba Allen and Corena Linkous, brothers, Troy Linkous, Hasel Linkous and Melvin Linkous. Survivors include her daughters, Sharon Karr and John, Cloressa Lovern and Jerry, Tena Price and Bob, Tammy Cantu and Rene, Sandra Bugg; sons, William Price, Jr., John Price; sister and brother-in-law, Kathleen and Bud Thomas; brother, Stanley Linkous; sisters-in-law, Janie Linkous, Veltie Linkous and Reba Linkous; grandchildren, James, Jerry, Benny, Belinda, Amanda, Miranda, Chris, Natasha, Tim, Rebecca, Randy, Billy Jr., Josh, J. C., Travis and Deseray; great-grandchildren, Heather, Erica, Jerry Jr., Breana, Merissa and Kelsey; stepgrandchildren, John IV, Christy, Melissa and Jason; stepgreatgrandchildren, Joseph, Bradley, Nathan and Katlin; god-son, Michael Price; special niece, Shelia Linkous and family; special aunt, Alice McMahan and many other nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 1, 2001 at the Merrimac Pentecostal Holiness Church, with the Rev. Jerry Sloss officiating. Interment will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday, April 30, 2001 at the Horne Funeral Service, Inc., Christiansburg, Va. This was written with all the love and respect of her family who thought she was an angel on earth and now is an angel in heaven. We will love and miss her forever. Bye, Mom. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- WILLIAMS, Luther Ervin, 87, of Shawsville, died Thursday, April 26, 2001. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Monday, April 30, 2001 at the First Church of God, Christiansburg, with the Rev. Max Nichols officiating. Burial will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park, Salem. Memorial contributions may be made to the First Church of God, 650 Canaan Rd., Christiansburg, Va. 24073 or Gentle Shepherd Hospice, 4005 Electric Rd., Roanoke, Va. 24014. Arrangements by Horne Funeral Service, Christiansburg. Local content copyright © 2000 The Roanoke Times

I had computer problems yesterday, i will post those obits today. New River Obituaries ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- CHARLTON, Richard Monroe, 82, of Narrows, died Saturday, April 28, 2001 at the home of his son and his wife, John and Judy Charlton in Jonesborough, Tenn. He was born in Princeton, W.Va. September 25, 1918 and was the son of the late Emmett and Nell Bevins Charlton. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Sarah Jane Benson. He was a retired chemical engineer with the Radford Army Ammunition Plant at Radford, after 33 years of service. He was a graduate of Roanoke College. He loved his church and was a member and Board Chairman of the First United Methodist Church in Narrows, where he taught the Men's Bible Class for 35 years. Richard spent much of his time with his family and enjoyed the outdoors and hunted with his son and friends. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Rosalie Johnson Charlton, Narrows; a son and his wife, John and Judy Charlton, Jonesborough, Tenn.; daughters, Kit C. Benson and her husband, Alan of Griffin, Ga., Melissa C. Richardson and her husband, Doug of Narrows; four grandsons, Benjamin Richardson and wife, Laura, Brian Richardson and his wife, Melinda, Christopher Charlton, Calan Charlton; two granddaughters, Amanda Gay and husband, James, Carrie Benson; and three great-grandchildren, Zachary Richardson, Mollie Richardson and Kellie Richardson. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, May 1, 2001 at 11 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church in Narrows, with the Rev. Wayne Monroe officiating. Burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery, Narrows. The family received friends at Riffe's Funeral Service, 600 Main St., Narrows, Monday from 6 to 8 p.m. The family has requested that in lieu of flowers, memorials be made to the First United Methodist Church, Narrows, Va. 24124. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- DICKERSON, Thomas Hassell, 72, of Floyd, passed away Sunday, April 29, 2001 at the New River Valley Medical Center. Survivors include his wife, Bonnie Thompson Dickerson of Floyd; son and daughter-in-law, James Cleophus and Esther Dickerson of Hardy; grandson, Brandon Lee Dickerson of Willis; sisters, Geneva Myers, Winnie Gaylene Quesenberry, Juanita Quesenberry of Collinsville; half brother, James McArthur Dickerson of Woodlawn. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Allen Cherry and the Rev. Elmond Thompson officiating. Burial will be in Pine View Cemetery, Dugspur. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Maberry Funeral Home. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- PRICE, Yvonne Linkous, (Y), 64, of the Merrimac Community, Blacksburg, passed thought the arms of Jesus on Sunday, April 29, 2001. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 1, 2001 at the Merrimac Pentecostal Holiness Church with the Rev. Jerry Sloss officiating. Interment will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens. Arrangements are being handled by Horne Funeral Service, Christiansburg. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- SCOTT, Jeffrey Lynn, 38, of Dublin, passed away Monday, April 30, 2001. Arrangements by Mullins Funeral Home, Radford. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- YEATTS, Helen Kelley, 84, of Floyd, passed away Sunday, April 29, 2001 in a Salem hospital. She was a member of Copper Hill Church of the Brethren. She is survived by a daughter, Lois Y. Board of Check; four sons, Albert (Buck) Yeatts of Copper Hill, Wayne Yeatts of Salem, R. Lowell Yeatts of Check, Roger E. Yeatts of Christiansburg; sister, Hazel Radford of Hagerstown, Md.; seven grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, May 2, 2001 at 2 p.m. at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren with the Rev. Doug Jones, the Rev. Frank Wimmer, and the Rev. Dale Bowman officiating. Interment will follow in Restvale Cemetery. Friends may call Tuesday after 3 p.m. at Gardner Funeral Home where the family will be from 6 to 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Floyd County Station 3 Fire and Rescue Squad. Gardner Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- Local content copyright © 2000 The Roanoke Times

Hello: I found a relative and she had 5 kids listed with her. Her first child was listed as Mulatto and all the rest Black. Is it safe to assume that the first child was not by her Black husband but instead by possibly her owner? Angela