Obituary Archive
Shirley Davis Medley (09-02-2010)
Shirley Davis Medley, age 75 of Dublin died Monday Aug. 30, 2010 at her residence. She was born July 2, 1935 in Bluefield, W.Va., and was the daughter of the late Lucille Nunn Davis and Lloyd Garland Davis. She was a Methodist by faith, having attended from time to time the Newbern United Methodist Church, and was retired from Woolworths and Woolco, and later served in the Pulaski County High School Cafeteria for 6 years. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Diana Parker, and a sister, Dorothy Sue Fox, and a step-mother, Stella Ellen Davis. She is survived by her husband Bennett Richard Medley of Dublin; two daughters Sandra Louise Sutphin of Christiansburg, and Teresa Stella Shelburne of Shawsville; two sons Richard Garland Medley of Goochland, William “Bill” Edward Medley and his wife Dee of Dublin; two brothers William “Bill” Lloyd Davis of LaPlata, Md., and Edward “Eddie” Davis and his wife Linda of Bluefield, W.Va. Also survived by eight grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, two step-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews, and a special friend, Joe Sartin of Cambria. Funeral services will be held Thursday Sept. 2, 2010 at 11 a.m. at Seagle Funeral Home with the Rev. Kathy Newton officiating. Interment will follow in Sunrise Burial Park in Radford. The family will receive friends Wednesday evening from 6 until 8 p.m. at the funeral home. The family would like to thank Dr. Kelly, Carilion Home Health and Hospice, and David Allen for their kind and devoted service. Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.seaglefuneralhome.com Arrangements by Thomas M. Seagle & Sons, Pulaski.
John L. Munsey (09-02-2010)
John L. Munsey, 79, of Dublin, passed away Monday, Aug. 30, 2010 at Pulaski Community Hospital. He was a U. S. Air Force and U. S. Army Veteran. He was preceded in death by his parents, Roscoe and Daisy Munsey, brothers James Henry, Robert Hudson, Roger Lee, Charles W. and his twin brother Harvey, and sister Mamie Crews. Survivors include his wife Brenda Hensley Munsey of Dublin; two children Eddy Munsey of Little Creek and Georgia Kaufman of South Dakota; two stepchildren Roy Thompson Jr. of Dublin and Crystal Underwood of Pilot; four grandchildren Libby Kaufman, Christopher Thompson, Ashley Thomas and Brandon Underwood; three great-grandchildren; and brothers and sisters Raymond Munsey of Boise, Idaho, Ralph Munsey, Ann Parsell, Gladys Harris, and Martha Cole, all of Pearisburg, Benny Munsey of Mt. Hope, W.Va., Maye Belle Midkiff of Staffordsville, and Wilma Midkiff of Bristol. Funeral services will be held Thursday, Sept. 2, 2010 at 11 a.m. at the Fairlawn Church of God with Rev. Terry Bowden officiating. Interment will follow in the Munsey Family Cemetery in Pearisburg . The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. The Munsey family is in the care of Mullins Funeral Home & Crematory in Radford. www.mullinsfuneralhome.com
Virginia Flanagan Cecil (09-02-2010)
Virginia Flanagan Cecil, age 94 of Dublin, died Monday Aug. 30, 2010 at Carrington Place of Wytheville. She was born October 11, 1915 in Wythe County, and was the daughter of the late Nannie Beasley Flanagan and C. Perry Flanagan. She was a member of the Dublin United Methodist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband William Lee Cecil; and a sister Ruby Roseberry; four brothers Bernie Flanagan, Garfield Flanagan, Clayton Flanagan and Rudolph (Bud) Flanagan.
She is survived by one daughter Brenda Agee and her husband Jackie of Bland; two sisters Alma Myers and her husband Carl Rudolph of Pulaski and Ina McGrady of Hillsville; a sister-in-law Joy Flanagan of Woodlawn; two grandchildren Jessica Craig and her husband Kevin of Waxhaw, N.C. and Cody Agee of Bland; and many beloved nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Thursday Sept. 2, 2010 at 7 p.m. at Seagle Funeral Home with the Rev. Bill Rowland and the Rev. Tim McGrady (nephew) officiating. Interment will be Friday at 10 a.m. in the Dublin Town Cemetery. The family will receive friends Thursday evening at the funeral home from 6 until 7 p.m. service time and at other times at the home of Carl Rudolph and Alma Myers, 617 Sixth Street, N.W. Pulaski.
Memorial contributions may be made in her memory to the Dublin United Methodist Church P.O. Box 577 Dublin, Virginia 24084. Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.seaglefuneralhome.com Arrangements by Seagle Funeral Home, Pulaski.
Virginia Flanagan Cecil (09-01-2010)
Virginia Flanagan Cecil, 94 of Dublin, died Monday Aug. 30, 2010. Arrangements by Seagle Funeral Home, Pulaski.
Shirley Davis Medley (09-01-2010)
Shirley Davis Medley, age 75 of Dublin, died Monday Aug. 30, 2010. Arrangements by Seagle Funeral Home, Pulaski.
Nellie Coffey Umbarger (08-31-2010)
CERES – Nellie Coffey Umbarger, 91, of Ceres, died Friday, Aug. 27 at her home, surrounded by her family.
Nellie was preceded in death by her husband Elmer; son John; daughter-in-law MaryLou; granddaughter Diane and grandson Terry. Survivors include her children Donald Umbarger, Lewis and Phyllis Umbarger, James and Barbara Blankenship, Ray Umbarger, Allen and Judy Umbarger, 12 grandchildren, one step-grandchild; 17 great-grandchildren; four step-great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren and two step-great-great-grandchildren. Also, daughter-in-law Barbara Alice Umbarger.
Nellie was a woman of great faith and displayed the faith of a mustard seed throughout her life. She was a prayer warrior and diligently prayed for each member of her family daily. She embodied Christ-likeness and had a servant’s heart. No matter what was asked of her, she rose to the occasion and completed tasks with a willing and joyous heart. She leaves the legacy of her faith and the example of how to pray, show Christ-like love and live in true peace to all who knew her.
Nellie’s strong love of her children and grandchildren hold many memories as she taught them to cook, make apple-butter, bread, canning, gathering eggs and crocheting. She was never too busy to stop and listen to a story, answer a question or play a game. Nellie loved being with her family and friends and was affectionately known as “Cookie” to many.
Although Nellie’s passing will leave a void in her family, we rejoice in knowing that she is in heaven with her Lord. She has ran the race, finished the course and has heard the words, “Welcome home, my good and faithful servant,” from her Lord.
Visitation will be held Sunday, Aug. 29, 6–8 p.m. at Bethany United Methodist Church, Ceres. Services will be held Monday, Aug. 30 at 11 a.m. at Bethany United Methodist Church with Pastors Jim Linkous and Leroy Long officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.
Flowers will be appreciated, but contributions can be sent to Ceres Fire Department c/o Larry Tibbs 5808 West Blue Grass Trail, Ceres, VA 24318 or Bland Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 585 Bland, VA 24318.
Arrangements by Grubb Funeral Home, Wytheville.
Doris Burchett Jones (08-27-2010)
Doris Burchett Jones, 76, passed away Aug. 21, 2010 after a long illness. She was the daughter of the late Silas and Rosa Burchett of Pulaski. After graduating from Pulaski High School, Doris attended Sullins College and Concord College. She was very involved in her church both in Pulaski and New Bern, N.C. During her active years, she helped operate a family insurance adjustment business in New Bern, N.C. She also taught high school and owned and operated a gift shop. She is survived by one sister, Alice Sutton of Davidson, N.C.; one son, Grayson Kelly Jones of New Bern, N.C.; three grandchildren; a niece and nephew. A memorial service will be held at Cotten Funeral Home Saturday Aug. 28, 2010 at 2 p.m. in New Bern N.C. Cotten Funeral Home and Crematory in charge of arrangements. condolences can be sent to the Jones family online at www.cottenfuneralhome.com
Rebecca Eve King (08-26-2010)
WOODLAWN - Rebecca Eve King, 32 of Woodlawn, passed away on Sunday, Aug. 22, 2010 at her home. Rebecca was born in Pulaski to Randy Lee King of Woodlawn and Eva May of Buckinham, VA. In addition to her parents, she is survived by one brother Randy Lee King, Jr. of Lincoln, NE.
A memorial service will be held on Thursday, Aug. 26, 2010 at 2 p.m. at Peak Creek Mission of Prayer in Pulaski with Rev. Dale Akers officiating. A guestbook is available online by visiting www.vaughanguynnandmcgrady.com. Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel is serving the family.
