Obituary Archive
Melva Mae Wade (02-08-2010)
Melva Mae Wade, age 77 of Pulaski passed away Thursday, February 4, 2010 at her home.
Arrangements by Bower Funeral Home, Pulaski.
Virginia Hazel Branham (02-08-2010)
VIRGINIA HAZEL BRANHAM, 81 of Pulaski went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 3, 2010 from her home. She was born August 7, 1928 in Bland County, VA the daughter of the late Charlie William and Lillie Ellen Dalton Stanley. She was also preceded in death by her husband, George Washington Branham,
six brothers and three sisters.
She is survived by one son, Allen Branham and wife Lou Ann of Pulaski, one daughter, Reba Branham, Pembroke; one grandson, Cecil Dunford, Ohio; two step-grandsons, James Brown, Salem; Joseph Brown, Harrisburg; Special Cousin, Charlie Stephens, Pulaski.
Funeral services will be Monday at 2:00 P.M. at A. Vest & Sons Funeral Home, White Gate with the Rev. Todd Triplett officiating. Burial in the Shiloh Cemetery, Hollybrook. The visitation will be Monday at the funeral home from 12:00 noon until service time.
Ruby Wright Robertson (02-08-2010)
Ruby Wright Robertson, 77, of Pulaski, went to be with her Lord Wednesday, February 3, 2010 at the Pulaski Community Hospital.
The Funeral Services HAVE BEEN CHANGED and will be held Monday, Feb. 8, 2010 at 11 a.m. from the Thornspring United Methodist Church with the Rev. Steve McMurray officiating.
Arrangements by Stevens Funeral Home, Pulaski.
Melva Mae Smith Wade (02-08-2010)
Melva Mae Smith Wade, age 77 of Pulaski passed away Thursday, February 4, 2010 at her home.
Born May 22, 1932 in Pulaski she was the daughter of the late William Thurman Smith, Sr. & Lelia Bain Smith. Her husband; Riner Burtis Wade, Sr., three sisters and two brothers also preceded her in death.
She was a retired dietary supervisor at the Pulaski Community Hospital with 22 years of service. She was a member of the Max Creek Baptist Church.
Surviving Children: Riner Burtis Wade, Jr. & wife, Patsy-Pulaski; Patsy Blevins & husband, Richard-Pulaski; Linda Gail Lawson-Snowville; Donna D. Hall-Pulaski; Kathy Hight-Dublin; Phillip D. & Lisa R. Wade-Pulaski; 14 Grandchildren & Great Grandchildren; Sister Daphna Edwards-Delton; Brothers Neville Smith-Pulaski; Bobby Smith-Miss.; and Very Special Pet Muffin Baby.
Funeral services will be held 2:00 pm Monday at the Max Creek Baptist Church, Pulaski with Pastor Mike Coleman & Ersel Alderman officiating. Interment will follow at the Hufford Cemetery (Mt. Olivet Road) The family will receive friends from 1:00 pm until service time Monday at the church. To send the family your online condolences, visit www.bowerfuneralhome.com.
Bower Funeral Home, Pulaski is handling the arrangements for the family.
Frankie Darlene Hoback (02-05-2010)
Frankie Darlene Hoback, age 62 of Pulaski, loving mother and sister, left this earth to greet our Heavenly Father Tuesday February 2, 2010. She was born March 17, 1947 in Pulaski, and was the daughter of the late Agnes Bell Manuel Hoback and Frank Repass Hoback. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Duard E. Hoback. She is survived by a son, John Marshall Lytton and his wife Buffy of Waldorf, Maryland; a daughter, Virginia Louise Mikula and her husband Eric of Virginia Beach; two sisters, Barbara Ann Nester of Pulaski, and Wanda Louise Maxwell and her husband Edward of Pulaski. She is also survived by three grandchildren, Leila D. Mueller, Erika L. Mueller, and Bobby F. Lytton. She also leaves behind many loving nieces and nephews. She faithfully served women through Jewish Women International for 25 years. She volunteered with the Center for Abused Persons in Waldorf, MD, where she resided for 40 years. She loved the Lord with all her heart, and attended Brush Arbor Assembly of God in Pulaski. A memorial service to celebrate Frankie's life will be held Saturday February 6, 2010 at 3:00 p.m. at Brush Arbor, with the Rev. Carson Linkous officiating. Interment will be private. The family will receive friends briefly following the service at the church. In lieu of flowers, the surviving family members request donations to be made to the Center for Abused Persons 2670 Crain Highway, Ste 203, Waldorf, MD 20601.
Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.seaglefuneralhome.com Cremation arrangements by Seagle Funeral Home, Pulaski.
Ruby Wright Robertson (02-05-2010)
Ruby Wright Robertson, 77, of Pulaski, went to be with her Lord Wednesday, February 3, 2010 at the Pulaski Community Hospital. Born in Pulaski County December 29, 1932 she was the daughter of the late Dave and Vennie Burton Wright. She was also preceded in death by a much loved grandson, Kelly Dalton and a brother Harvey Wright. Surviving are her husband David J. Robertson,
Daughters Patty and Dennis Dalton, Judy Turner and Debbie and Mike Ratcliff; Son Randy and Kathy Warden; Sisters Willie LaRue, Bonnie Gregory and Wanda Foutz; Brothers Bud, Clarence and David Wright; Grandchildren Mark and Sherry Dalton, Lisa Kemp and Tom; Brad Ratcliff and Kristie, Matthew Dalton; Great-Grandchildren: Tosh and Brian Dalton, Kayden Ratcliff; Special Friend Joy Taylor.
Funeral services will be held Friday, February 5, 2010 at 11 am from the Thornspring United Methodist Church with the Rev. Steve McMurray officiating. Burial will follow in the Church cemetery. The Family will receive friends and family Thursday evening from 6-8 pm at the Church.
In lieu of flowers the family wishes memorials be sent to the Thornspring Church Building Fund at 5670 Thornspring Church Road, Dublin, Va. 24084. Arrangements by Stevens Funeral Home, Pulaski.
Clyde Brown Thompson (02-04-2010)
Clyde Brown Thompson, 83, of Pulaski, VA passed away on Sunday, January 31, 2010 in the Pulaski Health and Rehab Center. Clyde was preceded in death by his wife Nancy Cook Thompson, mother Cleo Thompson, sister Margaret Thompson, brothers-in-law Charlie Lawson, Friel Haga and brother-in-law and sister-in-law Clarence and Elizabeth Cook. He was a veteran of the United States Navy and served during WWII. He was a retired employee of Coleman Furniture and Pulaski Furniture. Surviving are: Son - Mark Thompson; Daughter - Kathy Thompson, Pulaski; Grandsons & Spouses - "Brandon" & Shellie Thompson, Roanoke, "Justin" & Roxanne Thompson, Pulaski; Special "Kitty" - Skeeter; Special "Bird" - Joey; Brother - Ertle Thompson; Sisters - Ella Haga, Pulaski; Mary Lawson, Pulaski; Brother-In-Law & Sister-In-Law - George & Frances Cook, Chester, VA; and many nieces and nephews.
The family would especially like to thank their "Family" at Pulaski Health and Rehab for all their care, love, support and kindness.
The funeral service will be held Tuesday, February 2, 2010 at 7:00 PM from Stevens Funeral Chapel with Rev. Wilfred Overton officiating. Visitation will be Tuesday evening at Stevens Funeral Home where the family will receive friends from 6:00 until the service hour. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to the Pulaski County Humane Society, P.O. Box 1046, Dublin, VA 24084 or to your local animal shelter.
Arrangements by Stevens Funeral Home, Inc., Pulaski, VA.
Paul Woodrow Haga (02-04-2010)
Paul Woodrow Haga, 63 of Little Creek Community, Dublin went to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 31, 2010 at his home. He was born June 1, 1946 at Poplar Hill, VA the son of the late Andrew Hurley and Lakie Abegail French Haga. In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by two sisters, Polly Stafford, Lila Stephens, three brothers, Bobby, Willie & Garnett Haga. He was a member of French’s Chapel Pentecostal Holiness Church. He is survived by six sisters, Ruth Brewer, Seven Hills, Ohio; Alean Myers, Cleveland, Ohio; Louise Stafford, Reidsville, N.C.; Linda Boswell, Cleveland, Ohio; Virginia Haga, Catawba, VA; Geneva Hurst, Newberry, Florida; two brothers, David Haga, Dublin; Junior Haga, Floyd.
Funeral services will be Wednesday at 2:00 P.M. at French’s Chapel Pentecostal Holiness Church with the Rev. David Wood and Rev. Dennis Haga officiating. Burial in the Appalachian Conference Pentecostal Holiness Cemetery, Dublin. The visitation will be at the church on Tuesday from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. The family is in the care of A. Vest & Sons Funeral Home, White Gate.
Esther Mae Ayers Hendrick (02-04-2010)
Esther Mae Ayers Hendrick, 86 of Pulaski died Jan. 31, 2010 at Montgomery Regional Hospital after a lengthy illness. She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Fred Ersal Hendrick of Pulaski; her sons Lansford Dawson (wife Gail) of Draper, Roger Dawson (wife Brenda) of Pulaski, and daughter Maetta Crewe (husband Trent) of Pulaski; 7 grand children; 8 great grandchildren; many nieces & nephews; special caregivers Angie Worrell, Jeanette Turner, Susan Cook, Lafon Burton, the staff of Orchard Hills, and a host of friends. Funeral services will be Thurs. 1:00 PM at Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Funeral Home in Hillsville. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Pulaski First Church of the Brethren c/o Treasurer Linda Grantham, 2012 Twin Oaks St., Pulaski, VA 24301. Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel is serving the family.
Daniel Talbert (02-04-2010)
Daniel Talbert age 83 of Pulaski, died early Monday morning February 1, 2010 at his residence. He was born April 28, 1926 in Pocahontas, and was the son of the late Alverta Nichols Talbert and George Talbert. He was a veteran of WWII having served in the U.S. Navy, and was a retired employee of Jefferson Mills with 34 years of service. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Samuel Talbert and several step-brothers and step-sisters, and his first wife, Mozelle Finn Talbert. He is survived by his wife: Delphia “Jean” Gregory Talbert of Pulaski; two sons, Daniel Talbert and his wife Teresa of Pulaski, and Ricky Talbert and his wife Rosie of Portsmouth; two daughters, Marie Talbert of Pulaski, and Nancy O'Dell and her husband Randolph of Hiwassee; three step-sons, Gregory W. Smith and his wife Ashley of Pulaski, and Robert Dale Smith and his wife Connie of Dublin who served as caregivers, and Richard K. Smith of Jarrett, VA; two step-daughters, Beverly Smith Kent and her husband Earl of Fincastle, and Sharon Hale of Norfolk. Also survived by 8 grandchildren, 10 step-grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, 3 step-great-grandchildren, and a brother-in-law, Jim Gregory of Pulaski. Funeral services will be held Thursday February 4, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. at Seagle Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Highland Memory Gardens, Dublin where the V.F.W. Post 1184 will conduct military rites. Flowers will be appreciated, but for those who wish, they may make memorial donations in his memory to the Pulaski Daily Bread, P.O. Box 824 Pulaski, VA 24301. Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.seaglefuneralhome.com Arrangements by Seagle Funeral Home, Pulaski.
Daniel Talbert (02-04-2010)
Daniel Talbert, age 83 of Pulaski, died Monday February 1, 2010 at his residence.
Funeral Services will be held Thursday February 4, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. at Seagle Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Highland Memory Gardens where the VFW Post 1184 will conduct military rites.
The family will receive friends Wednesday evening from 6 until 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Arrangements are being conducted by Seagle Funeral Home, Pulaski.
