The Roanoke Times New River Obituaries Sat Jan 6, 2001 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- ALBERT, James Lewis, 62, of Dublin, passed away Friday, January 5, 2001. Arrangements by Mullins Funeral Home & Crematory in Radford. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- COAKE, Arnold Ivory, 79, of Pulaski, died Friday, January 5, 2001. Funeral 11 a.m. Monday at the Community Christian Church in Newbern. Visitation Sunday from 7 to 9 p.m. at the church. Reese Funeral Home in Austinville is in charge of the arrangements. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- EASTERLIN, Oaka Price, 90, of Pembroke, died Friday evening, January 5, 2001, in a Greensboro, N.C. nursing home. Born on January 10, 1910, she was a daughter of the late Martha Ellen Denton Price (Ella) and Winford Bracket Price (W.B.) of Pembroke. Oaka was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Pembroke, a sister in The Order of the Eastern Star and has served as Worthy Matron of Norview Chapter No. 131 in Norfolk and had been active in the United Methodist Women. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harry L. Easterlin (Happy) and a sister, Evelyn P. Pack with whom she made her home for the last twenty years. Surviving are two nieces and their husbands, Jane and Donald Knibb of Greensboro, N.C., Oaka and Richard Wortman of Burlington, N.C.; and several great-nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at 8 p.m. Sunday evening in Hanes-Lineberry Funeral Home in Greensboro with the Rev. Eddie Kendall officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home for one hour before the services. Burial will follow on Monday at 1 p.m. at Rosewood Memorial Park in Virginia Beach. In lieu of flowers the family requests that memorial gifts be made to the First United Methodist Church in Pembroke. Kendall Funeral Home in Pembroke is in charge of the arrangements. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- FOX, Kurt Wilson, 50, of Radford, passed away Monday, January 1, 2001. He was born January 10, 1950. A memorial service will be held at the First Baptist Church, 3rd & Downey Streets, Radford, Va., at 4 p.m. Sunday, January 7, 2001. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- GRAYBEAL, Gladys Virginia Cregger, 89, of Manor Care in Plantation, Florida, formerly of Christiansburg and Statesville, N.C., died on Monday, January 1, 2001. The family will receive friends on Saturday, January 6, 2001 from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. at the McCoy Funeral Home, Blacksburg, Va. A graveside service will follow at 11 a.m. at the Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg. Arrangements by McCoy Funeral Home, Blacksburg. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- KINGREA, Delilah Hosey, 52, of Elliston, was called home Friday, January 5, 2001, to be with her Lord and her loving husband who preceded her in death after 30 years of devoted marriage. She is survived by her mother, Flossie Hosey of Christiansburg; sons and daughter-in-law, Richard W. Kingrea of Elliston, Joseph L. and Danica Kingrea of Roanoke; four grandchildren, Sabrina N. Thomas, Joseph L. Kingrea, Jr., Jonathan S. Kingrea, Jacob M. Kingrea, all of Roanoke; four brothers; and several nieces and nephews. She will be missed and loved forever. The family will receive friends from 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday evening at Seneca Baptist Church in Elliston. The funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, January 8, 2001, at the church with the Rev. Virgil McHone officiating. Burial will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens next to her husband. Arrangements by Horne Funeral Service in Christiansburg. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- KIRK, Lucille Hall, 82, of Christiansburg, passed away Wednesday, January 3, 2001. The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. today from the Christiansburg Pentecostal Holiness Church with Rev. Richard Kingrea, Rev. Mike Reynolds and Rev. Kenneth Kingrea officiating. Mrs. Kirk will be interred beside her husband in Roselawn Memorial Gardens. The family requests, in lieu of flowers, that contributions be made to Christiansburg Pentecostal Holiness Church "Building Fund" Box 578, Christiansburg, Va. 24068 or to the Christiansburg Rescue Squad, Box 176, Christiansburg, Va. 24068. Arrangements by Horne Funeral Service. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- MATTOX, Mary Garner, 57, of Pulaski, passed away Friday, January 5, 2001. Arrangements by Bower Funeral Chapel, Pulaski. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- MERIX, Minnie Louise, 75, of Blacksburg, passed away on Friday, January 5, 2001, at Montgomery Regional Hospital. She was born on February 4, 1925, in Giles County, Va. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Edd Lindsey; her mother and father, Joe and Callie Sadler; two sisters, Becky and Hazel; and her second husband, Coyie Merix. She is survived by one daughter, Cheryl Jean; four special grandchildren, Brandon, Coyie, Keila and Cara; five sisters and brothers-in-law, Ilene Stewart of Emporia, Kan., Anna Lee Dresser of Staffordsville, Bertie Mae and Lawrence Collins, Mary Jane and Bobby Martin of Christiansburg, June and Johnny Cox of Blacksburg; several nieces and nephews; and a host of church and family friends. Funeral services will be conducted on Monday, January 8, 2001, at 11 a.m. in the McCoy Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow in Westview Cemetery, Blacksburg. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday evening at the McCoy Funeral Home, Blacksburg. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- MURPHY, Dr. William Francis, (Bill), 51, of Blacksburg, died unexpectedly Thursday, January 4, 2001. He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Marcia Miller Murphy; also sons, Geoffrey Scott and Benjamin Todd; mother, Jean Murphy; sisters, Eileen Ramus and Ann Kostell; and brothers, Paul, Mark and Gerald. He was preceded in death by his father, William F. Murphy. He was employed by Virginia Tech for 25 years. He earned his B.S. at Baldwin Wallace College, Ohio and his M.S. and Ph.D. at Virginia Tech. The family will receive friends Sunday, January 7, 2001, at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Harding Avenue, Blacksburg from 7:30 to 9 p.m. A Memorial Mass will be on Monday, January 8, 2001, at St. Mary's Catholic Church at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Trout Unlimited or a charity of your choice. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- MUSSELMAN, Ercell Hess Martin, 87, of Christiansburg, left peacefully to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 4, 2001. Born October 15, 1913, the daughter of the late James and Maude McGuire Martin, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Dot Musselman. She is survived by children, Mary Hawley, Bonnie and James Spaulding, Linda Gillespie, Brenda and Harrison Quesenberry, Wayne and Phyllis Musselman, Donnie and Kitty Musselman, all of Christiansburg, Teddy and Connie Musselman of Radford; step children, Marvin Musselman and Agnes Shepherd; 22 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Monday, January 8, 2001, at the Horne Funeral Chapel conducted by the Rev. Jerry Shepherd and the Rev. Mike Bond with burial to follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 1 to 3 and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the Horne Funeral Services, Inc. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- NELSON, Harold Clifford, 81, of Pulaski, died Thursday, January 4, 2001. Funeral services Sunday at 2 p.m. at Thomas M. Seagle & Sons Funeral Home, Pulaski. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- PENN, Maria Lewis, 92, formerly of Pulaski, departed this life on Thursday, January 4, 2001, at the Birdmont Nursing Home, Wytheville, after a long illness. Funeral arrangements are pending at Penn's Funeral Home. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- PRICE, Anna Mae, 95, of Blacksburg, died Thursday, January 4, 2001 at Kroontje Health Care Center. She was born in Montgomery County, Va. on September 7, 1905 to the late Frank A. and Ida V. Hale Slusser. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Guy Lewis Price, a son, Jack P. Price, and a grandson, Christopher Glen Price. She was a lifelong member of the Slussers Chapel Church of God and helped start the Mt. Tabor Nursery School. She is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, Gene and Carolyn Price of Daleville, Glen and Barbara Price of Blacksburg; a daughter-in-law, Janice Price and special friend, Tom Lafon of New Castle; six grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; two stepgreat-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; and special friends at Slussers Chapel Church of God. Funeral services will be conducted on Sunday, January 7, 2001 at 2 p.m. in the McCoy Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Richard Gilbert officiating. Interment will follow in Westview Cemetery, Blacksburg. Flowers will be appreciated or memorial contributions may be made to the Slussers Chapel Church of God, 1543 Mt. Tabor Road, Blacksburg, Va. 24060 or the Blacksburg Rescue Squad, 200 Progress Street, Blacksburg, Va. 24060. Friends may call anytime after 12 noon on Saturday and the family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday evening at the McCoy Funeral Home, Blacksburg. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- SAYERS, Jerry Wayne, 50, of 2741 Old Baltimore Road, Draper, died early Thursday morning, January 4, 2001 at his home. He was born in Pulaski on January 27, 1950 and was the son of the late Catherine Meredith Sayers. He attended the Draper's Valley Presbyterian Church. He was a graduate of Pulaski High School, Class of 1968. He attended Wytheville Community College and VCU in Richmond. Surviving are his wife, Martha Kelley Sayers, Draper; father, Garland Lee Sayers, Draper; stepsisters and spouses, Jean and Mel Anderson, Dublin, Barbara and Bruce Hayes, Richmond; stepbrother and spouse, Roger and Nancy Altizer, Pulaski; several nieces and nephews; several great-nieces and nephews; aunts, uncles and cousins. Funeral service will be held Monday at 2 p.m. from Draper's Valley Presbyterian Church with Dr. Cortez Cooper officiating. Burial will follow in the Huddle Cemetery, Draper. Visiting will be Sunday evening from Stevens Funeral Home where the family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family wishes that memorials be made to the Jubal Early Camp #1691, Sons of Confederate Veterans, P.O. Box 1714, Hillsville, Va. 24343. Arrangements by Stevens Funeral Home, Pulaski, Virginia. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- SCOTT, Virginia O'Conner, 77, of Dublin, died Thursday, January 4, 2001, at her home. She was the widow of Vincent C. Scott. Surviving are a daughter and son-in-law, Lennie Scott and Ric Anderton of Dublin; two sisters, Mary Sartain of Covington, Flora Broughman of Covington; brother, Paul O'Conner of Covington. A graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Evergreen Burial Park, Roanoke, with the Rev. Joe Naviello officiating. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Carilion New River Valley Hospice, 707 Randolph St., Suite 251, Radford, Va. 24141. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, January 6, 2001, at the DeVilbiss Funeral Home, Radford. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- SHELOR, Inez B., 49, of Dublin, passed away Friday, January 5, 2001. Arrangements by Mullins Funeral Home & Crematory in Radford. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- SHOMAKER, William Thomas, 73, of 1205 Floyd Lane, Pulaski, died Friday January 5, 2001 in the Lewis-Gale Medical Center in Salem. Born September 30, 1927 in Russell Co., Va., and was the son of the late Frank T. Shomaker and Fern Towe Shomaker. He was a W.W. II veteran having served in the U.S. Navy. He was a retired self- employed contractor for over 29 years and prior to that he was an employee to G.E. in Waynesboro and Salem for ten years. He was a member of the First Christian Church, a charter member of the Pulaski County Life Saving Crew, a member of the Pulaski Elks Club, a member of the American Legion Post #7, a member of the Korean War Association, and a member of the former Civitan Club in Pulaski. He is preceded in death by a sister, Virginia S. Cox. He is survived by his wife, Ellen "Ann" Stafford Shomaker; one daughter and son-in-law, Debbie and Sandy Holston of Hickory, N.C.; two brothers, Neuel Kirkland Shomaker of Pulaski, and Edwin Baker Shomaker of Dublin; five sisters, Mrs. Clyde "Carolyn" Hanks of Pulaski, Mrs. Harry "Florence" Nester of Draper, Mrs. Bill "Frankie" Yopp of Shawsville, Mrs. Jack "Shirley" Via of Pulaski, and Mrs. Bill "Peggy" Ratliff of Clarksville, Tenn.; two granddaughters, Lauren Ann Holston and Lindsey Noel Holston, both of Hickory, N.C.; one brother-in-law, Charles Stafford of Pulaski; many nieces and nephews; and a special nephew, James F. Cox of High Point, N.C. Many special friends and neighbors also survive. Funeral services will be held Monday at 11 a.m. at the First Christian Church with the Rev. Robert E. Wallace officiating. Interment will follow in Oakwood Cemetery. Visiting will be anytime Sunday after 5 p.m. at Thomas M. Seagle & Sons Funeral Home where the family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- WALL, Thelma Conley, 89, of Narrows, died Friday, January 5, 2001. Funeral arrangements by Riffe's Funeral Service, Narrows.

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The Roanoke Times New River Obituaries Published on Friday, January 05, 2001 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- ALBERT, Shirley Gleason, 87, of Pulaski, died Wednesday, January 3, 2001. Funeral services will be held Saturday January 6, 2001 at 2 p.m. at Thomas M. Seagle & Sons Funeral Home, Pulaski. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- BANKS, Bobby Lee, 73, of Pulaski, passed away Thursday, January 4, 2001. Funeral 2 p.m. Monday at the Bower Funeral Chapel, Pulaski. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- BREEDLOVE, Virginia Newberry, 78, of Pearisburg (White Gate Community), passed away Thursday, January 4, 2001 at her home. She was born May 8, 1922 at Mechanicsburg, Va., daughter of the late Robert and Zella Burton Newberry. She is survived by her husband of 55 years, William V. "Bill" Breedlove; two sons and daughters-in-law, Richard and Connie Breedlove of Florida, Wayne and Lisha Breedlove, White Gate; three daughters and sons-in-law, Nancy and Charlie Stewart, Radford, Bobbie and Jimmie Meadows, Pearisburg, Patsy and Lane Robertson, Bear Spring; one brother, William P. "Billy" Newberry, Roanoke; five grandchildren, Ricky Breedlove, Holly Stewart, Jamie Meadows, Jason and Mandy Robertson, Dustin Harrison. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Saturday at the A. Vest & Sons Funeral Home Chapel, White Gate, with the Rev. Terri Gregory officiating. Burial in the Stinson Cemetery, White Gate. Visiting will be at the funeral home Friday after 1 p.m. and the family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- EATON, T. Scott, 38, of Radford, passed away Tuesday, January 2, 2001 after a nine year fight with AIDS. He was born December 21, 1962 in Urbana, Ill. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, George and Hazel Eaton. He is survived by his parents, John and Peggy Eaton of Montgomery County; his brother and sister-in-law, Marc and Diann Eaton; and his niece and nephew, Eliza and Neal, all of Christiansburg; his brother and sister-in-law, Kent and Becky Eaton of Huntsville, Ala. He is also survived by his maternal grandfather, John Sturdy and Grandma Olive Sturdy of Texas; his maternal grandmother, Gertrude Meyer and Grandpa Ed Meyer of Florida; and uncles and aunts, Ed and Donna Meyer of Louisiana, Jim Meyer of Illinois, Steve and Charlotte Eaton of California; great-uncles, Bill Meyer, Ernie Meyer; and great-aunt, Katherine Bodine, all of Missouri. A graduate of Christiansburg High School and five star Thespian of Troupe 3070. Scott attended the North Carolina School of Arts and VCU. Scot was a creative human being who helped with the restoration of the Byrd Theater in Richmond. After helping open Thalhimers in Valley View Mall in 1985 as visual coordinator, he moved to Charleston, S.C. as a Senior Executive for Thalhimers. He then moved to Atlanta where he designed one of a kind furniture and cabinets for Casa Garcia. Besides being a collector and expert of 50's style furniture and housewares, Scott was well known for his opinions and strong will. When he moved back to Christiansburg in 1999, he had decided to give up on therapies that made him feel bad and concentrate on his quality of life. Even though his hometown had shown its fair share of prejudices in his past, he knew that there were also people here who loved and supported him. So he came home. In his last days, he remained fiercely independent and strong minded, in his last moments he was still able to communicate his will. He made his new millennium, now he may rest in peace. Our family would like to thank all our friends and family for their support, especially Favorite Aunt Claudia and Warren Stutzman, Ruby Morris, Mary Lynn Brown, Jeff Simpkins, Dari Cupp and Cornelia King. Thank you to the dedicated people from Carilion Hospice, you have been a great comfort. The family will receive friends anytime at 567 Wisteria Drive in the Walton area of Montgomery County. A memorial service will be held on January 6, 2001 at 2 p.m. at the same address. Because flowers will grow in the spring, the family asks that donations be made to the T. Scott Eaton Scholarship Fund through the Community Foundation of the New River Valley, P.O. Box 6009, Christiansburg, Va. 24068. Mullins Funeral Home & Crematory in Radford is in charge of the arrangements. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- FOX, Kurt Wilson, 50, of Radford, passed away Monday, January 1, 2001. He was born January 10, 1950. A memorial service will be held at the First Baptist Church, 3rd & Downey Streets, Radford, Va., at 4 p.m. Sunday, January 7, 2001. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- GRAYBEAL, Gladys Virginia Cregger, 89, of Manor Care in Plantation, Florida, formerly of Christiansburg and Statesville, N.C., died on Monday, January 1, 2001. She was born on September 30, 1911 in Wytheville, Virginia to the late William Ellis and Dehlia Virginia Pool Cregger. She was preceded in death by seven older brothers and six of their spouses. She married Leon B. "Jack" Graybeal of Christiansburg in November of 1936. They had celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in 1986 and Mr. Graybeal passed away on January 27, 1987. Mr. Graybeal was in the furniture business he started with the Sam Moore Chair Company, Inc. as Vice President in Christiansburg. Gladys is survived by their four children, Kay Graybeal of Statesville, N.C., Betty Jo Graybeal Sims, Jimmy Sims and son, Dana Sims of Sandstone, Va., Charles W. Graybeal, Karen Graybeal and children, Mark and Margaret Graybeal of Oakton, Va. and Dehlia "Dee" Graybeal Bailey Jones and Randy Jones of Sunrise, Fla.; two sisters-in-law, Mrs. Sherman (Nellie) Cregger of Raleigh, N.C. and Mrs. Ralph (Inez) Roop of Richmond, Va.; and other nieces, nephews and cousins. Gladys graduated in 1932 from Radford College with a B.S. degree in Home Economics. She taught high school Home Economics in Christiansburg and supervised student teachers for Radford College. Gladys also continued to take courses toward a Master's degree from VPI. In 1956 Mr. and Mrs. Graybeal moved to Statesville, N.C. until September of 1996 when she moved to Florida. The family will receive friends on Saturday, January 6, 2001 from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. at the McCoy Funeral Home, Blacksburg, Va. A graveside service will follow at 11 a.m. at the Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg. Arrangements by McCoy Funeral Home, Blacksburg. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- HENDRICKS, Albert Wayne, (Butch), 54, of Pilot, passed away Wednesday, January 3, 2001 at Lewis-Gale Medical Center. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Friday, January 5, 2001 at the graveside in Huffville Cemetery, conducted by the Rev. Leon Alley. Arrangements are being handled by Horne Funeral Service. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- KIRK, Lucille Hall, 82, of Christiansburg, passed away Wednesday, January 3, 2001. She is preceded in death by her husband, John Arnold Kirk, brothers, Ollie A. Hall, Weldon "Bud" Hall, Wallace Hall, stepson, John Allen Kirk and stepdaughter, Joyce Kirk Ratcliff. She is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, Wayne H. and Carolyn Kirk of Christiansburg, Arnold E. and Gordina Kirk of King, N.C.; two granddaughters, Kathryn and Elizabeth Kirk of Christiansburg; daughter-in-law, Jean Kirk of Shawsville; one sister and brother-in-law, Blake Hall and Dennis Whitlock of Shawsville; and one brother and sister-in-law, Paul Joseph and Juanita Hall of Christiansburg. Friends may call anytime after noon Friday, January 5, 2001 at Horne Funeral Home where the family will receive from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday evening. The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, January 6, 2001 from the Christiansburg Pentecostal Holiness Church with Rev. Richard Kingrea, Rev. Mike Reynolds and Rev. Kenneth Kingrea officiating. Mrs. Kirk will be interred beside her husband in Roselawn Memorial Gardens. The family wishes to express their gratitude to the Gentle Shepherd Hospice, Montgomery Regional Hospital staff and to the Christiansburg Rescue Squad for the health care provided. The family requests, in lieu of flowers, that contributions be made to Christiansburg Pentecostal Holiness Church "Building Fund" Box 578, Christiansburg, Va. 24068 or to the Christiansburg Rescue Squad, Box 176, Christiansburg, Va. 24068. Arrangements by Horne Funeral Service. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- MUSSELMAN, Ercell Hess, 87, of Christiansburg, passed away Thursday, January 4, 2001. Arrangements by Horne Funeral Service. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- NELSON, Harold Clifford, 81, of Pulaski, died Thursday, January 4, 2001 in Pulaski Community Hospital. Born July 15, 1919 in Rainelle, W.Va., he was the son of the late Dottie Rogers Nelson and Jessie Nelson. He was a veteran of W.W. II having served in the U.S. Army and was a member of the American Legion. He was a member of Memorial Baptist Church and a retired employee of Jefferson Mills. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Howard, Harvey and Ray Nelson. He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Freida Leeson Nelson; one daughter, Mrs. Carl "Debbie" Bryant of Laurel, Md.; one brother, Gene Nelson of Rainelle, W.Va.; two sisters, Evelyn Mason of Fulton, Ohio, and Mrs. Delvin "Maxine" Clinebell of Rainelle W.Va.; two granddaughters, April Miller of Christiansburg, and Angie Miller of Radford. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. at Thomas M. Seagle & Sons Funeral Home with the Rev. Clayton Sweet officiating. Interment will follow in the Highland Memory Gardens in Dublin. Visiting will be anytime Saturday after 2 p.m. at Thomas M. Seagle & Sons Funeral Home where the family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- COVEY, Oakley L. Sr., passed away on Thursday morning, January 4, 2001. He was born in Vanwood, W.Va. on June 5, 1926 the son of the late Arlie W. and Clara P. Covey. He had lived in Pulaski County until moving to Roanoke in 1961. He volunteered into the U.S. Navy and was aboard the USS Otus during World War II. He voluntarily extended his overseas tour to allow a married man to return home to his family. He was retired from Norfolk-Southern Railway where he was a conductor in the Radford Division for 39 years. He was a true American and believed in the American way of life. He is survived by his son, Oakley L. Covey, II; a grandson, Oakley L. Covey, III of Roanoke. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, January 6, 2001 at Oakey's North Chapel with Elder Jay Harris officiating. The interment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Oakey's North Chapel. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Good Samaritan Hospice. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- MEEK, Lillian Rachel Hutton, 70, of Glade Spring, died Thursday, January 4, 2001 in Bristol Regional Medical Center. She was the widow of Roy Allen Meek, Jr. and a member of the Glade Spring Presbyterian Church at Old Glade. Survivors include three sons and daughters-in-law, Allen and Shawn Meek, Jim and Barbara Ann Meek, both of Draper, Va., Joe and Lisa Meek, Christiansburg, Va.; two daughters and sons-in-law, Susan and Rob Morgan, Wytheville, Va., Helen and Rodney Neely, Falls Church, Va.; two brothers and sister-in-law, Ed Hutton and James R. "Bill" and Cathy Hutton, both of Glade Spring, Va.; three sisters and brothers-in-law, Maggie and William Naylor, Glade Spring, Va., Bonnie and Scott Duncan, Georgia and Wayne Moore, both of Meadowview, Va.; seven grandchildren, Adam, Lauren, Conrad, Leigh Ann, Sarah and Allyson Meek, Owen Morgan. She was the daughter of the late James Edward and Helen Holloway Hutton. Mrs. Meek, a graduate of Emory and Henry College, taught in both the Washington County and Pulaski County Public Schools. Rarely have we known such a gracious and gentle person. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday in Glade Spring Presbyterian Church at Old Glade with Rev. Timothy E. Bird officiating. A second service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday in Drapers Valley Presbyterian Church with Dr. Cortez A. Cooper officiating. Burial will be in the Drapers Valley Presbyterian Church Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Glade Spring Presbyterian Church, Drapers Valley Presbyterian Church or charity of choice. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Williams Funeral Home, Chilhowie or at any time at the home of Maggie Naylor, 33277 Huckleberry Drive, Glade Spring, Va. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- Tami P. Ramsey [email protected] President, Pulaski County Genealogy Club Pulaski County VA GenWeb Coordinator & Listowner http://www.rootsweb.com/~vapulask/ Montgomery County VA GenWeb Coordinator & Listowner http://www.rootsweb.com/~vamontgo/montgomy.htm Washington County VA GenWeb Coordinator http://www.rootsweb.com/~vawashin/ Overton Co. TN GenWeb Coordinator & Listowner http://www.rootsweb.com/~tnoverto/overton.htm Fentress & Pickett Co. 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For those of you that have e-mailed me recently I need to let you know that the flu is running rampant through my house and I have five down for the count! I seem to be the only one at this point able to make it out of bed so please accept my apologies if I haven't gotten back to you...It may be a few days.....I'm trying to keep up with the daily obituaries but I'm afraid that's the best I can do. Thanks all my great "listers" for your understanding.... Tami P. Ramsey [email protected] President, Pulaski County Genealogy Club Pulaski County VA GenWeb Coordinator & Listowner http://www.rootsweb.com/~vapulask/ Montgomery County VA GenWeb Coordinator & Listowner http://www.rootsweb.com/~vamontgo/montgomy.htm Washington County VA GenWeb Coordinator http://www.rootsweb.com/~vawashin/ Overton Co. TN GenWeb Coordinator & Listowner http://www.rootsweb.com/~tnoverto/overton.htm Fentress & Pickett Co. TN GenWeb Coordinator http://www.rootsweb.com/~tnfentre/fent.htm http://www.rootsweb.com/~tnpicket/pick.htm Webmaster Wilderness Road Regional Museum http://www.rootsweb.com/~vapulask/wrrm/index.htm Webmaster for New River Historical Society Homepage http://www.rootsweb.com/~vanrhs/ RAMSEY Family Webpage http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~ramsey/ SULSER Family Webpage & Listowner http://sulser.rootsweb.com/

Posted on: Pulaski Co. Va Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Va/Pulaski/269 Surname: Hurst, O'Dell ------------------------- This is my direct line. Crockett L. Hurst b.1879 d.1940 married Lilly Ann O'Dell. Lilly and Crockett had 12 children 1 Mary Hurst married Truman O'Dell. They had 3 sons and 1 daughter. Leonard, Buddy, Elmo (froggy), Ishmeal and Rita 2 Maude Hurst 3 Ruth Hurst 4 Viola Hurst married John Claude Graham.they had 5 children, Judy, Shirley, Brenda, Melvin, and Charles Raymond 5 Virgie Hurst married William Eugene Burton. they had 6 kids, Danny, Larry, Barbara, Lorraine, Carolyn,and Laverne Kay 6 Clarence Hurst 7 Troy Hurst 8 Harmon Hurst 9 Harless Hurst married Cora Lee McPeak. 10 Jake Hurst 11 John Hurst married Madeline. they had one daughter, Sandy 12 Hugh Clint Hurst b. Nov.4,1919 d.Dec.3,1987 he married Josephine Finn b.Dec.10,1920 d.Sep.1,1990 they were married February 2nd 1941. they had 7 children. Joyce Linda Hurst married Ray Schonover, Patricia Ann Hurst married Cletis Daniel O'Dell, Jewell Golden Hurst married Bobby Ray Phillips, Hugh Clint Hurst jr married Diane McPeak, Kathy Sharon Hurst married Tommy McCelland, Rebecca jane Hurst (this is me) married Anthony Wade Roberts and Teresa Diane Hurst. Crockett L. Hurst was the son of Elder John Wesley Hurst b.Nov.8,1852 d.Jan.3,1914 and Mary O'Dell

Posted on: Pulaski Co. Va Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Va/Pulaski/268 Surname: Hurst, O'Dell ------------------------- This is my direct family my father was Hugh Clint Hurst sr. Crockett L. Hurst b.1879 d.1940 married Lilly Ann O'Dell. Lilly and Crockett had 12 children 1 Mary Hurst married Truman O'Dell. They had 3 sons and 1 daughter. Leonard, Buddy, Elmo (froggy), Ishmeal and Rita 2 Maude Hurst 3 Ruth Hurst 4 Viola Hurst married John Claude Graham.they had 5 children, Judy, Shirley, Brenda, Melvin, and Charles Raymond 5 Virgie Hurst married William Eugene Burton. they had 6 kids, Danny, Larry, Barbara, Lorraine, Carolyn,and Laverne Kay 6 Clarence Hurst 7 Troy Hurst 8 Harmon Hurst 9 Harless Hurst married Cora Lee McPeak. 10 Jake Hurst 11 John Hurst married Madeline. they had one daughter, Sandy 12 Hugh Clint Hurst b. Nov.4,1919 d.Dec.3,1987 he married Josephine Finn b.Dec.10,1920 d.Sep.1,1990 they were married February 2nd 1941. they had 7 children. Joyce Linda Hurst married Ray Schonover, Patricia Ann Hurst married Cletis Daniel O'Dell, Jewell Golden Hurst married Bobby Ray Phillips, Hugh Clint Hurst jr married Diane McPeak, Kathy Sharon Hurst married Tommy McCelland, Rebecca jane Hurst (this is me) married Anthony Wade Roberts and Teresa Diane Hurst. Crockett L. Hurst was the son of Elder John Wesley Hurst b.Nov.8,1852 d.Jan.3,1914 and Mary O'Dell

Paul wrote: > Hello: > > I was wondering if any one know what someone with the name Emma's real name > could be. I got marriage certificate that list the mother's name as Emma. > Can Emma be a nickname for some other name like Peggy is for Margaret? My gGrandmother (born in Montgomery Co. and lived in Pulaski) was named Emma, but her real name was Leuemma. -- Lila White

Hello: I was wondering if any one know what someone with the name Emma's real name could be. I got marriage certificate that list the mother's name as Emma. Can Emma be a nickname for some other name like Peggy is for Margaret? Paul: I found out what the initial L & E stood for on my gggrandfather's marriage certificate. I sent for the actual certificate from Pulaski CH and the information is different from the books, although I can not read the father's name clearly but it's another starting point. Angela Shop Safely Online Without a Credit Card http://www.rocketcash.com

Posted on: Pulaski Co. Va Queries Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/USA/Va/Pulaski/267 Surname: Thomas, Traylor ------------------------- Virginians & West Virginians 1607-1870 vol. 2 abstracts info from Virginia, Rebirth of the Old Dominion lists J.F.(John Frederick)b. 1872(actually was 1874 by family records)Thomas with parents LaFayette Henry Thomas (b. 1841, Campbell Co. VA) and mother Mary Traylor (not Taylor). The father of LaFayette Henry was LaFayette Thomas b. 1810 ?Campbell Co. and his father Philip. Would like more info. from Virginia book if anyone has it. The family should be in vol. 4, p. 476-479

The following message is from Cyndi Howell but this needs to be a reminder to us all...............Happy Hunting! Hello all - Happy new year! Each January we see a huge influx of newbies joining us online because Santa was generous and left a sparkling new computer under the tree. There are also many after-holidays sales which offer people the opportunity to purchase a snazzy new computer or modem. Many people get online for the first time and enthusiastically don their cyber-bikinis, hitting the surf with gusto. They are excited to be here and they are (much as we "oldbies" were) rightfully overwhelmed by all that there is to see and do. The language here is foreign to them. The technology is newer, fancier and zippier than they may have used in the past. And the way that we all participate in our giant, online genealogical society, while being very similar to offline groups, is still a bit different than they may be prepared for. In other words, it is a brave new world to them. I would like to put out a call to each of you to show these newbies that we are a friendly, welcoming and helpful group of online genealogists. To do so we all need to pitch in and show patience, understanding and kindness. We also need to put on our teaching caps and be prepared to show them the ropes. 1. Don't make assumptions. 2. Explain things in detail, include URLs and complete instructions. 3. Verify details and addresses before you send them to people. 4. Offer to help people privately via e-mail, off of the mailing lists. 5. Be prepared to explain things more than once, in more than one way. 6. Keep in mind that we were all new at one time. 7. Keep in mind that we all learn something new every day. 8. Reach out to your fellow researchers and set a good example. There are several places online to which you can point newbies in order to help them learn about this new research venue. I have tried to make these easy to locate by setting up links on my site: Internet Stuff You Need To Know http://www.CyndisList.com/internet.htm Also be sure to point them to these basic starting places online: Cyndi's List of Genealogy Sites on the Internet http://www.CyndisList.com Your genealogical research portal onto the Internet RootsWeb http://www.RootsWeb.com See the RootsWeb Help Desk: http://helpdesk.rootsweb.com/ FamilySearch Internet Genealogy Service http://www.familysearch.org/ Genealogy Resources on the Internet - Mailing Lists http://www.rootsweb.com/~jfuller/gen_mail.html Good luck and successful surfing to everyone online - both newbies and oldbies, Cyndi http://www.CyndisList.com Tami P. Ramsey [email protected] President, Pulaski County Genealogy Club Pulaski County VA GenWeb Coordinator & Listowner http://www.rootsweb.com/~vapulask/ Montgomery County VA GenWeb Coordinator & Listowner http://www.rootsweb.com/~vamontgo/montgomy.htm Washington County VA GenWeb Coordinator http://www.rootsweb.com/~vawashin/ Overton Co. TN GenWeb Coordinator & Listowner http://www.rootsweb.com/~tnoverto/overton.htm Fentress & Pickett Co. TN GenWeb Coordinator http://www.rootsweb.com/~tnfentre/fent.htm http://www.rootsweb.com/~tnpicket/pick.htm Webmaster Wilderness Road Regional Museum http://www.rootsweb.com/~vapulask/wrrm/index.htm Webmaster for New River Historical Society Homepage http://www.rootsweb.com/~vanrhs/ RAMSEY Family Webpage http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~ramsey/ SULSER Family Webpage & Listowner http://sulser.rootsweb.com/

The Roanoke Times New River Obituaries Published on Thursday, January 04, 2001 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- ACORD, Dana Louise Bursey, 57, of Christiansburg, Va., went to be with the Lord on Monday, January 1, 2001 at Montgomery Regional Hospital after a long illness. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Thursday, January 4, at the Horne Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Jerry Mann officiating. Interment will follow in the Family Cemetery. Arrangements are being handled by Horne Funeral Service, Christiansburg. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- ALBERT, Shirley Gleason, 87, of 744 Peppers Ferry Road, Pulaski, died Wednesday, January 3, 2001 in the Sunbridge Nursing Home in Dublin. Born May 12, 1913 in Pulaski, she was the daughter of the late Dora Lee Smith Gleason and Robert Emmett Gleason. She was a member of the Pulaski Presbyterian Church in America. She was preceded in death by her husband, Rudolph Milton Albert, Sr. She is survived by one son, Rudolph Milton "Mickey" Albert, Jr. of Jacksonville, Fla.; one daughter, Kaye F. Albert of Pulaski; three sisters, Jane Hall of Roanoke, Elizabeth Delorenzo of New Hyde Park, New York, and Margaret Schmitt of Stewartstown, Pa. Also survived by nine grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Saturday January 6, 2001 at 2 p.m. at Thomas M. Seagle & Sons Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Oakwood Cemetery. Visiting will be anytime Friday after 2 p.m. at Thomas M. Seagle & Sons Funeral Home where the family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made in the form of donations to the Pulaski County United Way, 246 N. Washington Ave. Pulaski, Va. 24301. Arrangements by Thomas M. Seagle & Sons Funeral Home, Pulaski. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- DEAN, Walter C. Jr., 74, of Christiansburg, passed away Monday, January 1, 2001, at New River Valley Medical Center. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Thursday, January 4, 2001, at the Horne Funeral Chapel conducted by the Rev. Mickie White, the Rev. Raymond Kelley, and the Rev. Jube Burke. Entombment will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Christiansburg Rescue Squad, Box 176, Christiansburg, Va. 24068. Arrangements are being handled by Horne Funeral Service, Christiansburg. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- DOBBINS, Martha Burton, 69, of Dublin, passed away Tuesday, January 2, 2001 at the New River Valley Medical Center in Christiansburg. She was a retired nurse from St. Albans and attended the Dublin Church of God. Survivors include her husband, Curtis Dobbins of Dublin; three sons, Paul Dobbins of Wheeling, W.Va., Michael "Peanut" Dobbins of Richmond, Va., William Hampton Dobbins of Blacksburg, Va.; three daughters, Mallie Boothe of Pulaski, Va., Rose Dobbins of Hanover, Pa., and Barbara Bishop of Dublin, Va.; eleven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Friday, January 5, 2001 at the Dublin Church of God with the Rev. Elbert Cox and Rev. Jim Walker officiating. Interment will follow in the West View Cemetery in Radford. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Thursday at the Mullins Funeral Home in Radford. Arrangements by Mullins Funeral Home & Crematory in Radford. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- EATON, T. Scott, 38, of Radford, passed away Tuesday, January 2, 2001 after a nine year fight with AIDS. He was born December 21, 1962 in Urbana, Ill. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, George and Hazel Eaton. He is survived by his parents, John and Peggy Eaton of Montgomery County; his brother and sister-in-law, Marc and Diann Eaton; and his niece and nephew, Eliza and Neal, all of Christiansburg; his brother and sister-in-law, Kent and Becky Eaton of Huntsville, Ala. He is also survived by his maternal grandfather, John Sturdy and Grandma Olive Sturdy of Texas; his maternal grandmother, Gertrude Meyer and Grandpa Ed Meyer of Florida; and uncles and aunts, Ed and Donna Meyer of Louisiana, Jim Meyer of Illinois, Steve and Charlotte Eaton of California; great-uncles, Bill Meyer, Ernie Meyer; and great-aunt, Katherine Bodine, all of Missouri. A graduate of Christiansburg High School and five star Thespian of Troupe 3070. Scott attended the North Carolina School of Arts and VCU. Scot was a creative human being who helped with the restoration of the Byrd Theater in Richmond. After helping open Thalhimers in Valley View Mall in 1985 as visual coordinator, he moved to Charleston, S.C. as a Senior Executive for Thalhimers. He then moved to Atlanta where he designed one of a kind furniture and cabinets for Casa Garcia. Besides being a collector and expert of 50's style furniture and housewares, Scott was well known for his opinions and strong will. When he moved back to Christiansburg in 1999, he had decided to give up on therapies that made him feel bad and concentrate on his quality of life. Even though his hometown had shown its fair share of prejudices in his past, he knew that there were also people here who loved and supported him. So he came home. In his last days, he remained fiercely independent and strong minded, in his last moments he was still able to communicate his will. He made his new millennium, now he may rest in peace. Our family would like to thank all our friends and family for their support, especially Favorite Aunt Claudia and Warren Stutzman, Ruby Morris, Jeff Simpkins, Dari Cupp and Cornelia King. Thank you to the dedicated people from Carilion Hospice, you have been a great comfort. The family will receive friends anytime at 567 Wisteria Drive in the Walton area of Montgomery County. A memorial service will be held on January 6, 2001 at 2 p.m. at the same address. Because flowers will grow in the spring, the family asks that donations be made to the T. Scott Eaton Scholarship Fund through the Community Foundation of the New River Valley, P.O. Box 6009, Christiansburg, Va. 24068. Mullins Funeral Home & Crematory in Radford is in charge of the arrangements. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- HENDRICKS, Albert Wayne, (Butch), 54, of Pilot, passed away Wednesday, January 3, 2001 at Lewis-Gale Medical Center. He was preceded in death by his parents, Elliott Hendricks and Marie Hendricks Rakes. Surviving are his wife of 26 years, Sandra Meadows Hendricks; a daughter and son-in-law, Doreatha and Eric Wade; two grandchildren, Jamal and Janessa Skipper. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Friday, January 5, 2001 at the graveside in Huffville Cemetery, conducted by the Rev. Leon Alley. The family will receive friends from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday evening at the Horne Funeral Service, Christiansburg. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- PEARMAN, Joan Leeson, 62, of Pulaski, died Tuesday morning, January 2, 2001. Graveside funeral services, Friday at 11 a.m. at Oakwood Cemetery in Pulaski. Arrangements by Thomas M. Seagle & Sons Funeral Home, Pulaski. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- RUSSELL, William H., III, (Bill), of Blacksburg, departed from this imperfect world on Tuesday, January 2, 2001 to begin his new life of peace and harmony. He was an office manager for Blacksburg Limousine Service, a member of Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church and a veteran of the U.S. Navy. He is survived by his parents, William H., II and Phyllis Russell of Jonesville, Virginia; one brother and sister-in-law, Michael and Kathleen Russell of Radford, Virginia; grandmother, Marguritte Lowe of Mountain City, Tennessee; several aunts, uncles, and cousins. The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m. Friday at the Arney-Mullins Funeral Home in Jonesville, Virginia. A memorial service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Wayne Rader officiating. Arney-Mullins Funeral Home of Jonesville, Virginia is in charge of arrangements. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- Tami P. Ramsey [email protected] President, Pulaski County Genealogy Club Pulaski County VA GenWeb Coordinator & Listowner http://www.rootsweb.com/~vapulask/ Montgomery County VA GenWeb Coordinator & Listowner http://www.rootsweb.com/~vamontgo/montgomy.htm Washington County VA GenWeb Coordinator http://www.rootsweb.com/~vawashin/ Overton Co. TN GenWeb Coordinator & Listowner http://www.rootsweb.com/~tnoverto/overton.htm Fentress & Pickett Co. TN GenWeb Coordinator http://www.rootsweb.com/~tnfentre/fent.htm http://www.rootsweb.com/~tnpicket/pick.htm Webmaster Wilderness Road Regional Museum http://www.rootsweb.com/~vapulask/wrrm/index.htm Webmaster for New River Historical Society Homepage http://www.rootsweb.com/~vanrhs/ RAMSEY Family Webpage http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~ramsey/ SULSER Family Webpage & Listowner http://sulser.rootsweb.com/

Hello Pulaski list, Iam just beginning to search for my wifes ancesters here is all I have right now.I hope this can help someone.And hopeing maybe someone could help me. My wifes father was.....Hugh Hurst b.Nov.4,1919 montgomery county Virginia ..d.Dec.3,1987 Pulaski,Virginia.he married Josephine Finn b.Dec.10,1920 pulaski,Virginia d. Sep.1,1990.Pulaski,Virginia. Josephines father was Curtis Finn m.Hattie Dalton Hughs father was Crockett L. Hurst b.1879 d.1940...m...Lily Ann Odell b.1882 d. 1960 Crocketts father was Elder John W. Hurst b.Nov.8,1852 d. Jan 3,1914 m. Mary Odell Thanks in advance for any Help.....Tony and Becky Roberts And thanks to Bonnie for telling us of this list.

Posted on: Pulaski Co. Va Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Va/Pulaski/266 Surname: Chinault, Shinault, Shinall, Young, Akers, Harrell ------------------------- I am researching the Randolph Shinault family of Pulaski Co, VA in the 1850-1930 time period. I would like to exchange info with any one else researching this family. Thanks. Please email me at [email protected]

The Roanoke Times New River Obituaries Published on Wednesday, January 03, 2001 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- ACORD, Dana Louise Bursey, 57, of Christiansburg, Va., went to be with the Lord on Monday, January 1, 2001 at Montgomery Regional Hospital after a long illness. She was a member of the Sugar Grove Baptist Church. She was one of the original creators of Patrick Enterprises in Pembroke, Va. She was preceded in death by her parents, Henry S. and Una Edith Dorton Bursey of Pembroke, and a sister, Nancy Carolyn Bursey of Lewistown, Montana. Survivors include her husband, Kenneth R. Acord; five sons, H. Jefferson Acord and wife, Anita Carol, of Christiansburg, Ted A. Acord and wife, Dee Ann, of Pembroke, Tim K. Acord and wife, Carol Sue, of Floyd, Clifton K. Acord and wife, Jennifer Lynn, and Glen C. Acord and wife, Jennifer Dawn, all of Christiansburg; a twin sister, Joanne White and her husband, Gerald, of Stephens City; nine grandchildren, three nieces and eight nephews. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Thursday, January 4, at the Horne Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Jerry Mann officiating. Interment will follow in the Family Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 Wednesday evening at the Horne Funeral Service, Christiansburg. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- BISHOP, Betty Jean Lester, 64, of Christiansburg, passed away suddenly early Monday, January 1, 2001. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Wednesday, January 3RD, at the New Hope Church of God conducted by Rev. Mike Bond and Rev. Joe Cox with interment to follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to the American Diabetes Association, 2708 Hydraulic Road, Charlottesville, Va. 22901. The body has been placed in the New Hope Church of God where friends may call until service time. Arrangements are being handled by Horne Funeral Service, Christiansburg. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- BISHOP, Essie Mae Bowman, 86, of Christiansburg, died suddenly Sunday, December 31, 2000. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Wednesday, January 3RD, at the Horne Funeral Chapel conducted by Mr. Jim Bayne with burial to follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens. Arrangements are being handled by Horne Funeral Service, Christiansburg. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- COX, Robert Glenn Jr., (Chuckie), 52, of Dublin, passed away Monday, January 1, 2001. Survivors include three sisters and brothers-in-law, Patsy Whittaker of Dublin, Annie and Pat Berry of Pembroke, Shirley and John Crockett of Newbern; one brother and sister-in-law, Phillip and Betty Cox of Christiansburg; special friend, Sonya Walker of Pulaski; and several nieces, nephew, aunts and uncles. Memorial services will be held Wednesday, January 3, 2001 at 7:30 p.m. at the Mullins Funeral Home in Radford, with the Rev. Michael Bond officiating. Interment will be private. The family will receive friends from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Mullins Funeral Home in Radford. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- DEAN, Walter C. Jr., 74, of Christiansburg, passed away Monday, January 1, 2001, at New River Valley Medical Center. The son of the late Walter and Beulah Lilly Dean, he was also preceded in death by sisters, Delma Dean, Wilda Gay Pennington and a brother, Marion S. Dean. Surviving are his wife, Thelma P. Dean; children, Linda D. Adkins of Christiansburg, Martha D. Young and husband, Ronnie of Portsmouth; grandchildren, Tommy Adkins, Matthew Adkins and wife, Kim, April Butts and husband, Stormy, Ryan Bowers , all of Portsmouth, Jami Simpkins of Norfolk; great-grandchildren, Ashton Butts, Karlie Adkins; brothers and sisters, Edith Semones of Portsmouth, Everett Dean and wife, Janet of Blacksburg, Betty Stewart and husband, Jack of Virginia Beach, Bennie Dean and wife, Gena of Pulaski, Bobby Dean and wife, Glenna of Dublin; a brother-in-law, Frank Pennington of Ferrum; and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Thursday, January 4, 2001, at the Horne Funeral Chapel conducted by the Rev. Mickie White, the Rev. Raymond Kelley, and the Rev. Jube Burke. Entombment will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Christiansburg Rescue Squad, Box 176, Christiansburg, Va. 24068 or Mt. Tabor United Methodist Church. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday evening at the Horne Funeral Service, Christiansburg. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- DOBBINS, Martha Burton, 69, of Dublin, died Tuesday, January 2, 2001. Arrangements by Mullins Funeral Home & Crematory, Radford. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- EATON, T. Scott, 38, of Radford, died Tuesday, January 2, 2001. Memorial service at a later date. Arrangements by Mullins Funeral Home & Crematory. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- PEARMAN, Joan Leeson, 62, of 2390 Peppers Ferry Road, Pulaski, died Tuesday morning, January 2, 2001 in the University of Virginia Hospital. Born April 7, 1938 in Baltimore, Maryland she was the daughter of the late Ione Cunningham Leeson and Vance Gilbert Leeson. Joan was a beloved wife, parent, teacher and friend. She was a highly regarded elementary school teacher and principal where she served the children of both Claremont and Snowville Elementary Schools where she retired in 1991 after 30 years in the school system. She served on the Alumni Board for Radford University where she earned both her Bachelors and her Masters Degrees. Her passions included boating, traveling, and helping others, and was dedicated to her community serving on boards for the YMCA and the American Cancer Society. She is survived by her husband, John M. "Jack" Pearman of Pulaski; a son, John Gilbert "Gil" Pearman of Waynesboro; one sister, Ione Davis of Pulaski. Graveside funeral services will be held Friday January 5, 2001 at 11 a.m. at Oakwood Cemetery in Pulaski. Visiting will be anytime Thursday after 2 p.m. at Thomas M. Seagle & Sons Funeral Home where the family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made in the form of donations to the American Cancer Society, 9 East Church Street Roanoke, Virginia 24011. Arrangements by Thomas M. Seagle & Sons Funeral Home, Pulaski. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- DILLARD, Rubye J. Haskins, 71, of Goldsboro, N.C., born June 10, 1929, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 27, 2000. She was one of ten children born to the late Susie Clark and Alexander G. Haskins in Winterpock, Va., where she received her early education in Chesterfield County School. Rubye was valedictorian of Hickory Hill High School's Class of 1945. She earned a degree in Business Education in 1949 from Virginia State University. She is the widow of the late MSGT Hampton Alexander Dillard, Sr. of Vicker, Va. They were blessed with a family of five children. She was preceded in death by her grandson, Hampton Alexander Dillard, III. She joined Tabernacle Baptist Church at an early age and strengthened her Christian faith as a member of several churches as she traveled to various duty stations with her husband during his career. Her last church affiliation was with Antioch Missionary Baptist Church where she served in the Deaconess Ministry, the Young at Heart Ministry, the Inspirational Mass and Hymn Choirs, and as Church Secretary until prohibited by her illness. Rubye is a Past Commandress of Mizpah Court #79 of the Daughters of Isis, a Past Loyal Lady Ruler of C.A. Whithead Assembly #188, Order of the Golden Circle and a Past Matron of the Loving Hearts Chapter #574, Order of Eastern Star (PHA). Mama Dee (as often called) leaves to honor her memory four sons, Hampton A. (Eleanor) Dillard of Durham, N.C., Mi chael L. (Jeanene) Dillard of Valdosta, Ga., Keith Dillard of Radford, Gregory L. Dillard of Goldsboro, N.C.; one daughter, Lettye Dillard Clark of Goldsboro, N.C.; two brothers, George (Ruth) Haskins and Fred (Anne) Haskins of Richmond; four sisters, Annie Hansley, Mildred Owen, Elsie (Richard) Cox, Olivia (Earl) Finn of Richmond; two sisters-in-law, Shirley Dillard (Joe) Harris of Colorado, Patricia (Clifford) Dillard in Christiansburg; five granddaughters; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives and friends. A homegoing service was held on Saturday, December 30, 2000, at the Antioch Missionary Baptist Church with the Rev. James Williams, Pastor Rev. John Harrington officiating. Professional services by Rhodes Funeral Homes, Goldsboro, N.C. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- DOVE, Kenneth Calvin, 77, of 6400 Old Oak Ridge Road, Greensboro, N.C., passed away Monday, January 1, 2001 at his home. A memorial service will be held at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, January 7, 2001 at Sunset Cemetery in Christiansburg, Va. Mr. Dove was born June 28, 1923 in Montgomery County, Va. to the late Kent L. and Julie Weddle Dove. He was a member of the 82nd Airborne Division serving in W.W. II (Army). Mr. Dove attended Virginia Tech University and the Roanoke Business College. He retired from Select Sires Assoc. of Rocky Mount, Va. after 35 years of service. Mr. Dove was also a member of North Fork Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his former wife, Vada Harris Dove. Surviving are a daughter and son-in-law, Debbie and Michael Bowen of Stokesdale, N.C.; a stepson, Thomas Noah Lavelle and wife, Diane of Christiansburg, Va.; a brother, Curtis W. Dove and wife, Edie of St. Petersburg, Fla.; two grandsons, Justin D. and Matthew K. Bowen of Stokesdale, N.C.; two stepgrandsons, Thomas N. and Wesley H. Lavelle of Christiansburg, Va.; a sister-in-law, Virginia Dove of Chantilly, Va.; and many loving nieces and nephews. Memorials may be made to the Disabled Veterans Association. Brooke Funeral Home of Stokesdale is serving the Dove family. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- Tami P. Ramsey [email protected] President, Pulaski County Genealogy Club Pulaski County VA GenWeb Coordinator & Listowner http://www.rootsweb.com/~vapulask/ Montgomery County VA GenWeb Coordinator & Listowner http://www.rootsweb.com/~vamontgo/montgomy.htm Washington County VA GenWeb Coordinator http://www.rootsweb.com/~vawashin/ Overton Co. TN GenWeb Coordinator & Listowner http://www.rootsweb.com/~tnoverto/overton.htm Fentress & Pickett Co. 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I am searching for any info on William H. Ricketts. He married Emily C. Barger in Pulaski County on 9 Dec. 1875. I believe he moved to Pulaski County from Washington County, VA. If anyone has any other info on him, or on this marriage record I would love to hear from you. I believe he is a brother to my 8 foot thick brick wall, John Henry Ricketts! Many Thanks, Marlene Avery

Judy, I was looking also. And for everyone's information, it only covers up to 1900 for Pulaski Co. I went page by page for awhile then jumped ahead hoping to see marriages past 1900 , that is when I discovered that they started all over again, so there are not 6200+ marriages for Pulaski. If I remember correctly there are less than 2000. (I entered Pulaski in the search engine). Wanted to make sure I did not miss any possible spellings of names I was researching. I had found that Willis had been entered in as Willias, with the unneccessary A). So,...

This is for anyone researching the surnames of Roseberry and Hughett. There's a mistake in the data for the marriage between George Monroe Rosberry to Allie R. Hughett in Pulaski. Ancestry has it listed as G.W. Roseberry ,which is George Monroe's father. I dont know who to write the change this. Any suggestions? PS... George Monroe Roseberry and Allie R. Hughett was married 10 Mar 1891 in Pulaski County,VA by T.F. Glenn ( Pulaski Marriages 1900-1933,pg.50, Ln 17)(Morgan)

In a message dated 01/02/01 9:47:19 PM Central Standard Time, [email protected] writes: > > > Free for ten days at Ancestry.com: > > "Virginia Marriages, 1851-1929." > > To search this database, go to: > http://www.ancestry.com/search/rectype/inddbs/4498.htm > > Checked out some of our family names...interesting to note there were no > entries for Carroll Co. Va. Wonder why? >