New River Obituaries ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- FORD, Gillett Garner Jr., 40, of Blacksburg, entered eternal life on Tuesday, April 3, 2001. Memorial service 7 p.m. on Wednesday at Christian Grove Center Church, Christiansburg. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Christian Grove Center Church for the Nehemiah Project, P.O. Box 2312, Christiansburg, Va. 24073. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- HYPES, Ira Nelson, 57, of 403 Rocky Sink Road, Newport, died suddenly Saturday afternoon, April 7, 2001 having just enjoyed a round of golf with his friends at Castle Rock Golf Course in Pembroke. Born on October 15, 1943 at Newport, Va. he was the son of Kathleen Furrow Hypes of Newport and the late Ira Spencer Hypes. Nelson was a purchasing agent for CMT Sporting Goods where he had been employed for over 30 years. He was preceded in death by a sister, Eleanor Ballengee. He is survived by his wife, Janice Porterfield Hypes; a son, Jimmy Hypes of Newport; his mother, Kathleen Furrow Hypes; his brother-in-law, Chuck Ballengee of Blacksburg; and a special niece, Annette Ballengee of Morehead City, N.C. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday at 11 a.m. in the Kendall Funeral Home at 605 Snidow Street in Pembroke with the Rev. James Belcher and the Rev. Eddie Kendall officiating. Burial will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens at Christiansburg. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Monday evening from 6 to 9 p.m. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- PHILLIPS, Opie Jane, 84, of Christiansburg, passed away Saturday, April 7, 2001 at Montgomery Regional Hospital. She was a member of Valley View Primitive Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ertie F. Phillips; a son, Rollie Clarence Phillips; a great-granddaughter, Melanie Lynn Jones; her father and mother, Perry and Arizona Phillips; two brothers, Clyde and Lawrence Phillips. She is survived by two daughters and son-in-law, Sylvia P. and Alva McPeak of Woolwine, Margaret P. Hamilton of Salem; one brother and wife, Oden M. and Diane Phillips of Hampton; three sisters, Lillie P. Lester of Vinton, Carrie P. Lester of Roanoke, Goldie L. Phillips of Louisville, Ky.; one daughter-in-law, Jo Ann Phillips of Riner; seven grandchildren; and ten great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd with Elder Raymond Goad officiating. Burial will be in Jacksonville Cemetery, Floyd. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Monday at the Maberry Funeral Home. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- WHITE, Terry M., 41, of Radford, passed away Friday, April 6, 2001. Arrangements by Mullins Funeral Home in Radford. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- WOMACK, Alvin, (Leroy), 60, of Christiansburg, died Saturday, April 7, 2001. Leroy was employed by the Town of Christiansburg. He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Dorothy Womack; two brothers, Ed and Clyde Womack; one sister, Gladys Roberts. He is survived by his wife, Inna Virginia Womack; sons and daughter-in-law, Carl Womack, Lloyd and Barbara Womack; seven grandchildren, Brandy, Randall, Jennifer, Ashley, Codie, Joshua, and Kassidy Womack; one great-grandchild, Jimmi Lee Rose, all of Shawsville. He is also survived by one brother and sister-in-law, Dale and Diane Womack of Blacksburg; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Mary and Leroy McDaniel of Shawsville, Shirley and Jerry Thompson of Riner; several nieces, nephews, and many special, special friends. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, April 9, 2001 at Horne Funeral Home. The funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, April 10, 2001 in the Horne Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Buck Yopp officiating. Burial will follow in Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg. Arrangements are being handled by Horne Funeral Service. 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/10325 Surname: Beverly ------------------------- Hi Lorna, I have no knowledge of a Frank, but that doesn't rule out the possibility. Do you have any information on his parents? I would love to hear more. TYSM, Jai Hale

New River Obituaries ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- BELL, Edna Pauline Brewer, 68, of Pulaski, died Friday, April 6, 2001. Memorial service 8 p.m. Monday at Stevens Funeral Chapel, Pulaski. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- BRUMFIELD, Reuben Jacob Jr., (Junior), 67, of Christiansburg, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 5, 2001. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Sunday, April 8, at the Horne Funeral Chapel conducted by the Rev. Robert Lee Smith with burial to follow in Sunset Cemetery. Those preferring to make memorials are asked to please consider the Pentecostal Holiness Church, 600 Warren and Center Streets, Blacksburg, Va. 24060. Arrangements by Horne Funeral Service, Christiansburg. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- HOWELL, Bessie Alley, 101, of Floyd, passed away Friday, April 6, 2001 at Meadow Brook Nursing Home in Shawsville. She was a devoted member of Pleasant Valley Church of the Brethren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Gilbert Howell and a brother, Charlie Alley. Graveside services will be 2 p.m. Sunday at Duncans Chapel Cemetery with the Rev. Roy Turpin officiating. Friends may call at the Maberry Funeral Home Sunday until 1 p.m. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- HYPES, Nelson, 57, of Newport, died Saturday, April 7, 2001. Funeral 11 a.m. Tuesday in the Kendall Funeral Home at Pembroke. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- REED, Michael D., 57, of Rich Creek, died Friday, April 6, 2001 at his home following a short illness. Born December 27, 1943 at Glen Lyn, Va., he was the son of Edra L. Hare Reed of Rich Creek and the late Hugh E. Reed. Michael was a former employee of the Radford Arsenal, Radford. In addition to his mother, he is survived by two brothers, Tony L. Reed of Princeton, W.Va. and Stewart R. Reed of Blacksburg; and two sisters, Nedra Reed Atwood and Susan E. Reed, both of Rich Creek. Graveside services will be 1 p.m. Monday, April 9, 2001 at the Peterstown Cemetery with Faron Franklin officiating. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday, April 8, 2001 at the Broyles-Shrewsbury Funeral Home in Peterstown, W.Va. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- SHANK, Evelyn Light, 97, the widow of Tonsa Shank, died Friday, April 6, 2001, at the home of a grandson in Simpsons. She was born October 18, 1903, in Simpsons, Floyd County, a daughter of Brownlow and Ardella Prillaman Light. Her father was a teacher in the early public schools in Locust Grove District and later postmaster at Simpsons. In 1923, she married Tonsa Shank, whose home was a few miles from Simpsons. The couple lived in Columbus, Ohio, Roanoke, and Simpsons before settling in 1948 at Mr. Shank's homeplace. She was preceded in death by her husband in 1978 and by brothers Binford, Julian, and Harris Light; sister, Corinne Light McNeil; and grandson, Larry M. Kesler. Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Sadie L. and Charles Benn, Alexandria; son and daughter-in-law, David and Phyllis Whitlock Shank, Arlington and Check; sister, Christine Vest, Simpsons; brother, Ralph E. Light, Rochester, N.Y.; four grandchildren, Rodney L. Kesler, Simpsons, Eric I. Shank, Arlington, Jennifer E. Monma, Honolulu, Hawaii, and John T. Shank, Scottsdale, Ariz.; and four great-grandchildren, Matthew Kesler, Tanya Kesler, James Shank, and Daichi Monma. Graveside services will be at Sherwood Memorial Park, Salem, on Monday, April 9, 2001 at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Lane Spiegener officiating. The family will receive friends on Saturday and Sunday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Wood Funeral Home, Floyd. Arrangements by Wood Funeral Home, Floyd. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- WEBB, Irene Jones, 84, of Pearisburg, died Saturday, April 7, 2001 in Blacksburg, Va. after a long illness. Born in Siluria, Ala. on July 8, 1916 she was a daughter of the late Milton and Lula Lee Jones. She was a beloved mother and homemaker and had worked as a bookkeeper for Farm Bureau Insurance Co. She was a member of the Pearisburg Presbyterian Church and was preceded in death by her husband, John E. Webb. Surviving are her son and daughter-in-law, George Edward and Pam Webb of Abingdon; two daughters and sons-in-law, Nancy and Curtis Shields of Blacksburg, Ella and the Rev. Walter Alvis Martin of Dublin, Ga.; two grandchildren, Charles Martin and "Doug" Walter Martin. Funeral services will be conducted Monday, April 9, 2001 at 11 a.m. in the Pearisburg Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Morton White officiating. Burial will follow at 2 p.m. in Evergreen Burial Park in Roanoke. The family will receive friends at the Kendall Funeral Home at 605 Snidow St. in Pembroke Sunday evening from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers the family suggests that contributions be made to the Pearisburg Presbyterian Church at 114 Easley St. in Pearisburg. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- WOMACK, Alvin, 60, of Christiansburg, died Saturday, April 7, 2001. Horne Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----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/10324 Surname: Sheffey, Buford, Calloway, Saunders, Brooks, Taliaferro, Fairfax ------------------------- I am looking for information on Ann Fairfax. She married Craig Sheffey in 1882 in Pulaski County. Her parents were listed as Lewis and Bettie Fairfax. Any info provided would be appreciated. Thanks

Posted on: Pulaski Co. Va Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Va/Pulaski/10323 Surname: Sheffey, Buford, Calloway, Saunders, Brooks, Taliaferro, Fairfax ------------------------- Craig's birth year was 1947-1849

Posted on: Pulaski Co. Va Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Va/Pulaski/10322 Surname: Sheffey, Buford, Calloway, Saunders, Brooks, Taliaferro, Fairfax ------------------------- I am looking for information on Craig Sheffey b. 1829-31 in Pulaski Co., VA. He was married 3x to Amanda (aka Mandy), Ann Fairfax, and Emmizette Lawrence. I am seeking, specifically for Craig's marriage to Amanda. My guess is she was widowed when she married him because as listed on the 1880 census for Pulaski Co, he was 30 and she was 50 and she had a child 21. I have not found Craig prior to the 1880 census. Craig's parents would have been James (or John) and Hannah as listed on his marriage certificates. Please help.

Posted on: Pulaski Co. Va Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Va/Pulaski/10321 Surname: beverly ------------------------- I think your Betty Beverly of Pulaski county might be a sister or cousin of Frank Beverly, who was born 1920-23?

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New River Obituaries ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- BRUMFIELD, Reuben Jacob Jr., (Junior), 67, of Christiansburg, Va., went to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 5, 2001. He was born April 24, 1933, the son of the late Reuben Jacob, Sr. and Louvenie Craighead Brumfield of Montgomery County. Five brothers, Steven, Morris, Trigg, Carl and Harvey, as well as two sisters, Callie and Roxie, also preceded him in death. He was a well-known farmer all his life in Christiansburg and was a member of the Blacksburg Pentecostal Holiness Church. He is survived by his wife, Margaret Gillespie May Brumfield; one stepson and his wife, Troy Allen May and wife, Devenia, Beckley, W.Va.; one stepdaughter, Crystal Whited, Big Sandy, W.Va.; two stepgrandchildren, David and Kimberly May, Beckley, W.Va.; a brother, George Brumfield and wife, Lois, Richmond, Va.; two sisters, Minnie Hall, Salem, Va., Maude Eblin, Lynchburg, Va.; four sisters-in-law, Irene Brumfield, Christiansburg, Va., Norma Jean Brumfield, Mineral, Va., Shirley Hall and Carol Arrant, Big Sandy, W.Va.; one brother-in-law, Robert Gillespie and wife, Jeannie, Imlay City, Mich.; a host of nieces and nephews as well as many friends. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Sunday, April 8, 2001, at the Horne Funeral Chapel conducted by Rev. Robert Lee Smith with burial to follow in Sunset Cemetery. Those preferring to make memorials are asked to please consider the Pentecostal Holiness Church, 600 Warren and Center Streets, Blacksburg, Va. 24060. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Saturday at the Horne Funeral Service, Christiansburg. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- LEMLEY, Kathleen Jane Weakley, 74, of Christiansburg, passed away Thursday, April 5, 2001 at Roanoke Memorial Hospital after an extended stay due to a head trauma from a fall. Her father and mother, Wesley R. and Irene L. Weakley, a special aunt, Letha Larrick, and a precious grandchild, Melanie Lemley preceded her in death. She is survived by a sister, Arlene Slaughter of Winchester, Va.; a son, John (Jake) Lemley of Jacksonville, N.C.; a daughter, Barbara (Bobbie) Williams and her husband, Edward Lee Williams (a very special son-in-law) of Christiansburg; a special granddaughter, Michelle Lemley and special grandson, Michael Lemley, both of Maysville, N.C. Also two nieces and husband, nephew and his wife; and a grand-niece; and two very special high school and lifelong friends, Gilda Lemley and Hazel Mason of Winchester. She also leaves behind her beloved white cat, Miss Kitty. She was a wonderful mother to her two children and beloved son-in-law, and she deeply loved her grandchildren and Miss Kitty. Visitation for family and friends will be held at Horne Funeral Service in Christiansburg, Va. on Saturday, April 7, 2001 from 2 until 4 and 6 until 8 p.m. She will then be taken to Jones Funeral Home, Winchester, Va. for visitation to be held 6 until 8 p.m. Sunday evening for family and friends there. Services will be conducted inside the mausoleum at Shenandoah Memorial Park, Winchester, at 10 a.m. Monday, April 9, 2001, with Rev. John J. Kelchner officiating. In lieu of flowers, Kathleen requested memorials be made to the American Heart Association. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- SADLER, Nellie Sue Merrix, (Tootsie), 65, of Pearisburg, passed away Thursday night, April 5, 2001. Funeral services will be conducted Sunday, April 8, 2001, 2 p.m. at the Givens Funeral Home, Pearisburg. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- SHANK, Evelyn Light, 97, the widow of Tonsa Shank, died Friday, April 6, 2001, at the home of a grandson in Simpsons. She was born October 18, 1903, in Simpsons, Floyd County, a daughter of Brownlow and Ardella Prillaman Light. Her father was a teacher in the early public schools in Locust Grove District and later postmaster at Simpsons. In 1923, she married Tonsa Shank, whose home was a few miles from Simpsons. The couple lived in Columbus, Ohio, Roanoke, and Simpsons before settling in 1948 at Mr. Shank's homeplace. She was preceded in death by her husband in 1978 and by brothers Binford, Julian, and Harris Light; sister, Corinne Light McNeil; and grandson, Larry M. Kesler. Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Sadie L. and Charles Benn, Alexandria; son and daughter-in-law, David and Phyllis Whitlock Shank, Arlington and Check; sister, Christine Vest, Simpsons; brother, Ralph E. Light, Rochester, N.Y.; four grandchildren, Rodney L. Kesler, Simpsons, Eric I. Shank, Arlington, Jennifer E. Monma, Honolulu, Hawaii, and John T. Shank, Scottsdale, Ariz.; and four great-grandchildren, Matthew Kesler, Tanya Kesler, James Shank, and Daichi Monma. Graveside services will be at Sherwood Memorial Park, Salem, on Monday, April 9, 2001 at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Lane Spiegener officiating. The family will receive friends on Saturday and Sunday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Wood Funeral Home, Floyd. Arrangements by Wood Funeral Home, Floyd. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- THOMPSON, Lottie Elizabeth, 85, of Christiansburg, passed away Thursday, April 5, 2001 at Montgomery Regional Hospital. A graveside memorial service will be 1 p.m. Saturday, April 7, 2001, in Sunset Cemetery conducted by Rev. Richard H. Horne. There will be no visitation. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 2024, Christiansburg, Va. 24068. Arrangements are being handled by Horne Funeral Service, Christiansburg.

New River Obituaries ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- AGNEW, Willie and Frederick, mother and son. A memorial service will be held Friday, April 6, 2001 at 11 a.m. at Jacksonville Cemetery, Floyd. Arrangements by Gardner Funeral Home. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- BRUMFIELD, Reuben Jacob Jr., 67, of Christiansburg, passed away Thursday, April 5, 2001. Arrangements by Horne Funeral Service. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- CROY, David F., 56, of McCoy, died Wednesday, April 4, 2001 at Heritage Hall Health Care Center. Funeral services will be conducted Friday, April 6, 2001 at 11 a.m. in the Centennial Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), McCoy, with Rev. Gordon Lee officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends immediately following the committal in the Centennial Christian Church Fellowship Hall. There will be no visitation at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Centennial Christian Church Cemetery Fund, P.O. Box 427, McCoy, Va. 24111. Arrangements by McCoy Funeral Home, Blacksburg. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- FORD, Gillett Garner Jr., of Blacksburg, entered eternal life on Tuesday, April 3, 2001. He was a native of Newport News, but had resided in Blacksburg for the last 19 years. He was a 1979 graduate of Warwick High School. He received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Marketing Education in 1984 from Virginia Polytechnical Institution in Blacksburg. He played football and ran track at Va. Tech. He grew up in Ivy Baptist Church. After moving to Blacksburg, he became a member of Christian Growth Center Church. He leaves to cherish his memory, his wife of 18 years, Wanda L. Ford; a daughter, Juanita J. Ford; a son, Justin G. Ford; father, Gillett G. Ford, Sr.; sisters, Edna Romans, Joyce Brown, Robin Brown-Miller, Renae Brown; grandmother, Dorothy Faison; father and mother-in-law, Willie M. Smith and Alvilda A. Smith; three brothers-in-law, Ronnie Smith, Andre Smith, Willie A. Smith; sister-in-law, Patricia Hicks; a host of aunts; uncles; nieces; and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 7, 2001 at Ivy Baptist Church 50 Maple Avenue, Newport news, Va. 23607. Burial will be in Hampton Memorial Gardens. A memorial service will be in Blacksburg at a later date. Arrangements by Cooke Bros. Funeral Chapel, 1607-27th Street, Newport News, Va. 23607. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- HILTON, Paul Steward, 74, of Craig County, Newport, died at his work Thursday, April 5, 2001. Born on April 7, 1926 at Kimballton, he was a son of the late Lon and Lama Tawney Hilton. Paul was a veteran of the U.S. Army in WW II, had worked at the National Gypsum Co. and was a well known area auctioneer. Surviving are his wife Louise Williams Hilton; a daughter and son-in-law, Patricia and Lance Hutton of New Castle; a granddaughter, Stephanie Smith; and three great-granddaughters, Bree-ann, Brittany, and Nevaeh; a brother, James C. Hilton of Anchorage, Alaska; and a sister, Mona Hilton of Ripplemead. The family will meet at the Kendall Funeral Home at 605 Snidow Street in Pembroke Sunday at 3 p.m. to greet friends and with them to remember Paul and share their love. Burial will follow in the Level Green Church Cemetery in Craig County. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorial gifts be made to the Newport Volunteer Rescue Squad. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- MELTON, Thomas Franklin, 45, of Riner, formerly of Pulaski, died Wednesday, April 4, 2001. Funeral, Saturday 2 p.m., Thomas M. Seagle & Sons Funeral Home. Visiting Friday 6 to 8 p.m. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- THOMPSON, Lottie Elizabeth, 85, of Christiansburg, passed away Thursday, April 5, 2001 at Montgomery Regional Hospital. A member of the Cambria Baptist Church, she was also a retired employee of Roses Department Store with over 25 years of service. She is survived by a daughter, Barbara Helms, Annapolis, Maryland; a granddaughter, Debra Helms Engler, Arnold, Md.; a grandson, James Curtis Helms, Jr., Littleton, Colo.; sisters, Ocie Altizer, Christiansburg, Helen Webb, Salem; two brothers, John Spence, Barnwell, S.C., Lawrence Spence, Beldere, S. C.; and also four great-grandchildren. A graveside memorial service will be held 1 p.m. Saturday, April 7, 2001 in Sunset Cemetery, conducted by the Rev. Richard H. Horne. There will be no visitation. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be made to the American Cancer Society, P. O. Box 2024, Christiansburg, Va. 24068. Arrangements are being handled by Horne Funeral Service, Christiansburg. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- WILSON, Virgie Stella, 94, of Radford, went to her heavenly home on Thursday, April 5, 2001 at Pulaski Community Hospital. She was a member of West Radford Church of God since 1933 and retired from Burlington Industries with 30 years service. She was preceded in death by her parents, Andrew and Millie Wilson, one sister, Zella W. Estes, and four brothers, James, Thomas, Burt and Delmar Wilson. Survivors include a brother, William Wilson of Meadowview; special caregivers, a nephew and his wife, Edward and Katherine Estes of Radford; and 34 nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be held Saturday, April 7, 2001 at 1 p.m. at the Wideners Valley Cemetery in Lodi, Va. with Rev. Warren Wilson, Rev. James Walker and Rev. Wayne Poston officiating. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Friday at the Mullins Funeral Home in Radford.

What name is abbreviated Jno? I found this on the census for one of my relatives. I thought it was Jr. but he wasn't a Jr. Angela

On Ancestry.com, under Pulaski births, there is a individual listed under Sheffey. The name is S. Mason Sheffey and this person is a girl. Her parents are Craig and Ann Sheffey. (You have to be a member to view this info). Is it possible that someone in or around Pulaski can look this up for me at the court house. I believe this is my 2g grandmother and her name was Mary Georgia or Georgia Mary but she was called Macie. The date was Jun 20, 1887. Thanks Angela

New River Obituaries ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- CROY, David F., 56, of McCoy, died Wednesday, April 4, 2001 at Heritage Hall Health Care Center. He was born in Christiansburg on March 24, 1945 to the late Jennings and Georgia Croy. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Dean Croy and a niece, Becky Croy of Christiansburg. David is survived by his sister and brother-in-law, Betty and Tom Gearheart of McCoy; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Don and Nedra Croy, and William "Tiny" and Wanda Croy, all of Blacksburg; a sister-in-law, Sue L. Croy, Alpharetta, Ga.; six nieces, Sandra, Sharon, Donita, Cindy, Carolyn, and Kathy; one nephew, Chris; and two special friends, Jimmy and Bonnie Albert of Blacksburg. The family would like to thank the staff and employees of Heritage Hall for all their kindness and good care during David's illness. Funeral services will be conducted Friday, April 6, 2001 at 11 a.m. in the Centennial Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), McCoy, with Rev. Gordon Lee officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends immediately following the committal in the Centennial Christian Church Fellowship Hall. There will be no visitation at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Centennial Christian Church Cemetery Fund, P.O. Box 427, McCoy, Va. 24111. Arrangements by McCoy Funeral Home, Blacksburg. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- DAVIS, Daniel David, 75, of Pulaski, passed away Tuesday, April 3, 2001. Funeral service, 2 p.m. Friday, at the Stevens Funeral Home Chapel, Pulaski, Va. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- DELP, Richard, (Dickie), 61, of Dublin, died Tuesday, April 3, 2001 from injuries received from an automobile accident. He is survived by his wife, Geraldine (Wanda) Defriece Delp of Dublin, Virginia; four daughters and three sons-in-law, Tammy Harris of Radford, Virginia, Diane and Curtis Snider of Parrott, Virginia, Donna and John Milstead of Draper, Virginia, and Teresa and Glenn Sutphin of Christiansburg, Va.; three sisters, Elizabeth Blevins of Marion, Virginia, Christine Stone of Lincoln, Delaware, and Edith Brown of Louisville, Kentucky; two brothers, Earl Delp of San Antonio, Texas and Johnny Lewis Delp of Hedgesville, West Virginia; seven grandchildren; five stepgrandchildren; and several nieces and nephews; a special friend, Gary Harris. Funeral services will be held Friday, April 6, 2001 at 2 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel in Marion, Virginia with Rev. Edward Dalton and Rev. Maude Cherry officiating. Burial will follow in Attoway Cemetery. The family will receive friends Thursday evening from 7 until 9 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel in Marion, Virginia. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is serving the Delp family. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- HUNGATE, Annie Laura, 87, of Floyd, passed away Tuesday, April 3, 2001. She was preceded in death by one sister, Lera Y. Perdue, and two brothers, Herman Young and Ralph Young. Surviving are her husband, Harry Hungate of Floyd; one brother and sister-in-law, Robert Jeffery and Annie Young of Roanoke; two sisters, Dollie Y. Lee of Christiansburg and Minnie Y. Sweeney of Christiansburg; one brother-in-law, James Perdue of Boones Mill; two sisters-in-law, Bulah Hopkins and Helena Young; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be Thursday at 2 p.m. at Gardner Funeral Home with Rev. Richard Thomas officiating. Interment will follow in Jacksonville Cemetery. Friends may call Wednesday from 1 until 5 p.m. Family will receive friends one hour before service time Thursday. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Floyd County Fire Department or Rescue Squad. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- LINDSEY, Benjamin Wade, (Pokey), 63, of the Little Creek Community, Dublin, died Wednesday, April 4, 2001 at his home. He was born December 25, 1937 in Springdale, Va., the son of the late George Samuel and Bessie Robertson Lindsey. He was also preceded in death by a brother, George Alva Lindsey and a sister, Marie Brown. He operated the Little Walker Chevron Station for 30 years. He was a member of the New Village Pentecostal Holiness Church, Staffordsville. He is survived by his wife, Jo Anne Croy Lindsey; two daughters and sons-in-law, Marjorie and David Martin, Dublin, Donna and Ky Dao, Dublin; three sons and daughters-in-law, John and Sharon Croy, Christiansburg, Thomas and Sarita Lindsey, Dublin, Bobby Lewis Lindsey, Dublin; four sisters, Clara Griffin, Winston-Salem, N.C., Willie Mills, Maggie, Ruby Palmer and Gladys Parcell, Salem; three brothers, Cecil Lindsey, Rich Creek, Garnett Lindsey and Kenneth Lindsey, both of Dublin; six grandchildren, Cristin Lindsey, Rena Lindsey, Lindsey Martin, Rusty Martin, Zachary Dao, Kayla Croy; and two great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Saturday at A. Vest & Sons Funeral Chapel, White Gate, with the Rev. Albert Carroll, Jr. and the Rev. John Hash officiating. Burial in the Shannon Cemetery, Poplar Hill. Visiting will be Friday after 1 p.m. at the funeral home and the family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Local content copyright © 2000 The Roanoke Times

Hello: I do I trace an adoption that occurred after 1900 but before 1910 in Pulaski County VA? This information will answer a lot of questions. Please advise. Thanks Angela

Posted on: Pulaski Co. Va Obituaries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Va/PulaskiObits/10142 Surname: MARTIN, BREWER, TABOR, JENKINS ------------------------- Southwest Times Newspaper: Thursday, August 3, 1961 Transcribed by Pam Jones MRS. MARTHA B. MARTIN Mrs. Martha Frances BREWER MARTIN, 76, died Wednesday afternoon at her home in Mt. Olivet. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Mary TABOR and Mrs. Beatrice JENKINS, Pulaski; six sons, Edgar J. MARTIN, Draper; Dave P. MARTIN, Roy C. MARTIN, Eugene MARTIN, Barnett MARTIN and Garnett MARTIN all of Pulaski, a number of grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Funeral service will be held Friday at 3:30 p. m. from Mt Olivet Methodist Church with the Rev. Clifton Anderson officiating. Burial will be in Brewer Cemetery, Mt. Olivet. The body was removed from Strickler’s Funeral Home today at 12:30 p. m. to the residence to remain until one hour before the service.

Posted on: Pulaski Co. Va Obituaries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Va/PulaskiObits/10141 Surname: McKEE ------------------------- Southwest Times Newspaper: Thursday, May 3, 1928 Transcribed by Pam Jones Funeral Services For Dr. Wm McKEE At Florida Home Not only Eutis, but the entire surrounding section, is sorrowing this afternoon while the last sad rites are being conducted at the Presbyterian church for Dr. W. P. McKEE, beloved pioneer resident and physician, who passed to his reward Saturday, after a short illness. His remains are being laid in their last resting place in Greenwood cemetery, with the highest honors, bestowed by the Masonic order, of which he was a lifetime member. All business in the city was suspended during the hour of service. Dr. McKEE was a native of Kentucky, having been born in Mount Vernon in that state 80 years ago. He came to Florida in 1884, locating first at Pittman, and moving to Eutis in 1896, where he lived until his death, practicing his profession until illness forced him to retire a short time ago. A man of kindly, loving character, he numbered his friends by his acquaintance, and great as was his skill in healing bodily ills it was ability in bringing spiritual and mental comfort to those who were in distress. Throughout his lifetime, Dr. McKEE, was active in the religious and civic life of the community, a consistent Christian and member of the Presbyterian church, which he served as an Elder for 44 years. He was a thirty-third degree Mason, having attained the highest honors possible in that great fraternal body, in 1923. he was an honorary member of the Royal Order of Scotland, being one of about 600 who have attained that distinction, and one of the 400 honorary members of the Royal Order of Constantaine. Dr. McKEE’s death, which occurred early Saturday morning, was the result of a complete breakdown of his system, that occurred only a few weeks ago, and while not enterely unexpected, came as a shock to the entire community. Funeral services were held in the Presbyterian church at two o’clock, this afternoon, in the presence of a large throng of sorrowing friends. Many beautiful floral offerings testified to the love and esteem in which he was held. The services at the church were conducted by his pastor, Rev. S. H. Moore. Following the church services the sad procession wended (sp) its way to Greenwood cemetery, where the last rites were conducted by the Masonic lodges of the Golden Triangle, assisted by several prominent members from other sections of the state. Besides his widow, Dr. McKEE is survived by one son, William McKEE of Chicago, and a grand-daughter living in Kentucky. Two sons and a daughter preceded him to the Great Beyond. Eustis promises today to be the most talked of Masonic city in the country as the unique circumstances attending the funeral of Dr. W. P. McKEE, become nationally known. Within the memory of no local Mason can it be recalled that eight Masonic pallbearers, each of the 33rd degree attended a former 33rd degree Mason. — Eustis, Fla., "Lake Region."

Posted on: Pulaski Co. Va Obituaries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Va/PulaskiObits/10140 Surname: McKEE ------------------------- MCKEE, William P. Surname: McKEE Southwest Times Newspaper: Friday, April 27, 1928 Transcribed by Pam Jones Dr. W. P. McKEE, father of W. C. McKEE, a former resident of Pulaski, died Sunday at his late home at Eutis, Fla., aged 80. He had been ill since early February from the infirmities of age. He had been an active member of the Presbyterian church for 50 years. Burial took place Wednesday at London, Ky., Mr. McKEE going from his Chicago home to attend. He had visited his father at frequent intervals during his final illness.

Posted on: Pulaski Co. Va Obituaries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Va/PulaskiObits/10139 Surname: CHINAULT, WILLIAMS, SPENCE, MOORE, WEBSTER, PALMER ------------------------- Southwest Times Newspaper: Friday, April 28, 1961 Transcribed by Pam Jones JAMES A. CHINAULT James Arthur CHINAULT, 79, 524 Ridge Ave., Pulaski, died last night in a Roanoke County hospital. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Nannie WILLIAMS CHINAULT; one son, Guy C. CHINAULT, Pulaski; three daughters, Mrs. L. H. SPENCE and Mrs. S. H. MOORE, Pulaski and Mrs. D. B. WEBSTER, Roanoke; a half brother, Gus PALMER, Dublin; 11 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Mary PALMER, Pulaski. Funeral service will be held Sunday 2 p. m. from Glad Tidings Tabernacle, conducted by the Rev. Harry L. Sumner. Burial will follow in Oakwood Cemetery. The body will be removed from Strickler’s Funeral Home Saturday to the residence, to remain until one hour before the service.

Posted on: Pulaski Co. Va Obituaries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Va/PulaskiObits/10138 Surname: MABE, HARRELL, NUNN, BRIM, WARDEN, AMBURN ------------------------- Southwest Times Newspaper: Tuesday, June 27, 1961 Transcribed by Pam Jones JOHN R. MABE John Robert MABE, 83, Max Meadows, died Monday afternoon in Pulaski Hospital after a brief illness. Born in Wythe County, the son of the late William Harvey MABE and Susie HARRELL MABE, he is survived by his wife, Mrs. Maude NUNN MABE; two sons, Robert Lewis MABE, Max Meadows; Benjamin Franklin MABE, Bristol, Tenn.; one brother, T. P. MABE, Wytheville; four sisters, Mrs. W. E. WARDEN, Rose BRIM and Miss Nancy MABE, all of Draper; Mrs. R. E. AMBURN, Pulaski, four grandchildren. Funeral service will be held Wednesday at 2 p. m. from the residence at Fort Chiswell, with the Rev. L. N. Kegley officiating. Burial will follow in Highland Memory Gardens, Dublin. The body will be removed from Thomas M. Seagle & Sons Funeral Home to the residence late Tuesday afternoon.

Posted on: Pulaski Co. Va Obituaries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Va/PulaskiObits/10137 Surname: MARTIN, TABOR, COLLINS ------------------------- Surname: MARTIN, TABOR, COLLINS Southwest Times Newspaper: Monday, May 22, 1961 Transcribed by Pam Jones Junior Thomas MARTIN, 35, died this morning at Pulaski Hospital. He is survived by his mother, Mrs. May MARTIN TABOR; and brother Alfred MARTIN; six half-brothers, Gilbert, Harry, Billy, Oakey, Bobby and J. C. TABOR all Pulaski; two half-sisters, Mrs. David COLLINS and Miss Velma TABOR, Pulaski. The funeral service will be held Tuesday at 3:30 p. m. from the Mt. Olivet Methodists Church. The Rev. Clifton Anderson will officiate. Burial will follow in Brewer Cemetery. The body will remain at Strickler’s Funeral home until an hour before the service.