Graveside rites will be conducted by Virginia May Lodge.
SW Times
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Friday, March 28, 2003
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West End Cemetery
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SMITH
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Roy
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P.
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SMITH, Roy P., 83, of Wytheville, Va., passed away Friday, March 28, 2003. He was born in Pulaski, son of the late Luther and Annie White Smith. He was a retired U.S. Navy Veteran of World War II and also retired from United Air Lines. Mr. Smith was preceded in death by his first wife, Martha Smith; two sisters, Alma Jane Smith, Nellie Sacks; three brothers, Robert Guy Smith, David Lee Smith and Ernest Wade Smith. He is survived by his wife, Jane Lundy Smith; one son and his wife, Steve and Chris Smith, Atlanta, Ga.; two step sons and wives, Roy Jefferson and Terry Headley, Stafford, Va., James Wade and Michelle Headley, Giles County, Va.; two sisters, Betty Scholl, Arizona, Marcella Mize, Beckley, W.Va.; three brothers, Clyde Smith, Joppa, Md., Martin Smith, Beckley, W.Va., Jimmy Smith, Bland, Va. Six grandchildren also survive. A graveside service will be held Monday, March 31, 2003 at 11 a.m. in the West End Cemetery with the Rev. Robert "Bob" Billingsley officiating. Graveside military rites conducted by American Legion Post #9. The family will receive friends at the Barnett Funeral Home from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday. The family suggests that those who prefer may make memorial donations to Hospice of Southwest Va., 600 W. Ridge Rd., Wytheville, Va. 24382. Barnett Funeral Home, Wytheville, Va. is in charge of arrangements.
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NRV Biz
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Thursday, March 04, 1999
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SMITH
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Hugh
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B.
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Sunday, January 28, 1917
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Hugh B. Smith, 82, died Tuesday in a Las Vegas hospital.
He was born Jan. 28, 1917, in Pulaski, Va. An Army veteran of World War II, he was a painter for a textile mill and a seven-year resident of Henderson.
He is survived by his sons, Cecil of Las Vegas and Gary of Eden, S.C.; five grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
Graveside services will be at 9:30 a.m. today in Southern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery. Nevada Funeral Service-Nevada Cremation or Burial Society handled arrangements.
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Las Vegas Review Journal
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Saturday, December 29, 2001
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West End Cemetery
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SMITH
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John
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Paul
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JOHN PAUL SMITH, age 48, of Max Meadows, Virginia, died Saturday, December 29, 2001 from injuries received in an automobile accident. He was born in Radford, Virginia, the son of the late Gordon and Ruth Luckado Smith and was preceded in death by three brothers, Arthur, Lonnie and James Smith. He is survived by: his wife - Wanda C. Smith of the home; two sons and daughters-in-law - Stephen and Selena Hillenberg of Max Meadows, VA and Paul and Nola Hillenberg of Barren Springs, VA; one granddaughter - Alyssa Hillenberg; two brothers and sister-in-law - Frank "Sonny" and Nancy Smith of Radford, VA and Buddy Joe Smith of Christiansburg, VA; his mother-in-law - Inapha Scott of Max Meadows, VA; several nieces and nephews also survive.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, January 1, 2001 at 11:00 a.m. at the Barnett Funeral Chapel with the Rev. James and Connie Black and L.D. Thompson officiating. Interment will follow in the West End Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the Barnett Funeral Home from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Monday or at the residence at any time. Barnett Funeral Home in Wytheville, Virginia is in charge of the arrangements.
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Barnett Funeral Home
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Friday, May 02, 2003
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Westview Cemetery
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SMITH
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Jettie
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Monday, April 12, 1920
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Jettie Small Smith, 84, of Winston-Salem, died May 2 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home after a lengthy illness. She was born April 12, 1920, in Clarksburg, W. Va., to Edward and Cecillia Boswell Small. She was a member of Gospel Light Baptist Church of Walkertown. She was a loving mother and grandmother and a friend to all with whom she came into contact. She was preceded in death by her husband, Millard F. Smith Sr.; three children, Mearl Emmanuel, Doris and Millard F. Smith Jr.; and three grandchildren, Mearl, Mickie, and Belcher.
Surviving are four daughters, Hazel Oliver and husband Clay of Clemmons, Clara “PePie” McCrary and husband Lynn of Lexington, June Smith of Winston-Salem and Kay Doyle and husband Mike of Kernersville; two sons, Edward Smith and wife Phyllis of Mocksville and Liger Boswell and wife Stephanie of Winston-Salem; five stepchildren, Harold, Ester, Jewell, Peggy and Frances; 22 grandchildren, Fonce, Clay, Jettie, Marty, Hazel, April, Jessica, Melissa, Olivia, Millard, Bees, Heath, Frank, Whitey, Isaac, Anthony, Lynnie, Doris, Katie, Jessica, Jamie and Zack; 25 great-grandchildren; a sister, Mary Stanley of W. Va.; a daughter-in-law, Pattie Smith of Pinnacle; a special grandson, Erik Sink; and a host of special friends who thought of her as a second mother.
Funeral services were held at Hayworth-Miller Silas Creek Chapel with Rev. Bobby Roberson and Rev. Darrell Cox officiating. Burial was at Westview Cemetery in Radford, Va.
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Clemmons Currier
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Saturday, August 12, 2000
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Mountain View Cemetery in Rural Retreat
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SNAPP
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Eleanor
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Virginia
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PHILLIPPE
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Friday, December 20, 1907
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SNAPP, Eleanor Virginia Phillippe, of Roanoke, formerly of Pearisburg and Rural Retreat, died Saturday, August 12, 2000. Born December 20, 1907 in Rural Retreat, Va., daughter of the late Larson Greever Phillippe and Emma Etter Phillippe. She married Leo P. Snapp June 20, 1939. She is survived by a brother, Fred L. Phillippe and wife Aileen of Martinsville; a nephew, Fred L. Phillippe, II and wife, Angela of Hardy; niece, Diane Cumberworth and husband, Jerry of Santa Anna, Calif; and great-niece, Jamie Lea Cumberworth of Santa Anna, Calif. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leo P. Snapp and brother, Hugh Keller Phillippe. A graduate of Rural Retreat High School, Marion College and Radford College, Eleanor taught school in North Carolina, Wythe County, Va. and retired from the Giles County School System after 40 years of service. She was a member of the Redeemer Lutheran Church in Pearisburg, Va. and was a resident of the Brandon Oaks Retirement Center in Roanoke for seven years. A graveside service will be held 11a.m. Tuesday, August 15, 2000 in Mountain View Cemetery in Rural Retreat. A memorial service will be held in the Chapel at Brandon Oaks Retirement Center, 3804 Brandon Ave, S.W. Friday, August 18, 2000 at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Robert Ward and the Rev. Diane Jackson officiating. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. Monday at Oakey's South Chapel.
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Roanoke Times
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Tuesday, October 09, 2001
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Highland Memory Gardens
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SNUFFER
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Lucille
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SNUFFER, Lucille Page, 69, of Parrott, died Tuesday, October 9, 2001 in Carilion New River Valley Medical Center. She was preceded in death by two sisters, Darcas Gonzales and Virginia Birchfield. Surviving are three sons and daughters-in-law, Gary and Kitty Page and George and Pat Page, Parrott and Robert and Melanie Page, Jonesborough, Tenn.; two daughters and sons-in-law, Florence and John Whittaker and Virginia and Ray Wilburn, both of Parrott; three sisters and brothers-in-law, Barbara Abriel, Detroit, Michigan, Mary and Junior Lee, Grundy, and Annie and Sewell Mackins, Chicago, Ill.; three brothers and sisters-in-law, Buddy Boswell, Detroit, Michigan, Lige Boswell, Winston-Salem, N.C., and Tommy and Marie Hall, Chicago, Ill.; 18 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; and her very special dog "Runt" also survive. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday, October 12, 2001 at the Parrott Church of God with Rev. Eddie Dalton officiating. Entombment will follow in Highland Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. Thursday, October 11, 2001 at the Parrott Church of God. DeVilbiss Funeral Home, Radford, is handling arrangements.
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Roanoke Times
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Sunday, June 22, 2003
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Oakwood
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SORRELL
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Evelyn
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MINNICK
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Sunday, October 20, 1912
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Evelyn Minnick Sorrell, 90, of Crozet, Va., and formerly of Pulaski, died Sunday June 22, 2003, at her Crozet residence. Born October 20, 1912 in Rockingham County, Va., she was the daughter of the late George L. and Sallie Tussing Minnick. She was a member of the Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church in Pulaski. As a former resident of Pulaski for over fifty years, Mrs. Sorrell devoted her life to caring for her family and later to the children of other families in the area. She led an exemplary life and all who knew her were blessed by her generous and loving nature. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, the late Eugene Glasgow Sorrell, who was a mechanic in Pulaski County for the Virginia Department of Transportation. She was also preceded in death by three sisters; Mary Miller, Ruth Fox, and Gertrude Sowers, and three brothers; Paul R. Minnick, Ralph Minnick, and Carl Minnick. She is survived by one daughter, Evelyn Sorrell Hall of Crozet, Va.; two sons, Eugene G. Sorrell, Jr. of Ft. Myers, Fla. and Paul M. Sorrell of Chesterfield, Va.; three sisters, Margaret M. Lawson of Jacksonville, Fla., Catherine M. Weeks of Floyd, and Anna M. Sowers of Front Royal, Va.; a brother, Miley Minnick of Ennis, Texas; as well as six grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Mrs. Sorrell was cremated and her graveside memorial service will be held Tuesday July 22, 2003 at 12 noon in Oakwood Cemetery in Pulaski, Va. The family will receive friends on Tuesday July 22, 2003 from 9:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. at Thomas M. Seagle & Sons Funeral Home in Pulaski. In lieu of flowers expressions of sympathy may be made in the form of donations to the Hospice of the Piedmont 1490 Pantops Mountain Place Charlottesville, Va. 22911. Online condolences may be made to the family at seaglefuneralhome@psknet.com Arrangements by Thomas M. Seagle & Sons Funeral Home, Pulaski, Va.
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SW Times
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Monday, January 15, 1973
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Oakwood Cemetery
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SOUTHERN
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Valeria
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GRANTHAM
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Thursday, September 26, 1878
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SOURCE: SW TIMES January 16, 1973
A retired merchant and realtor for many years, Mrs. Valeria Grantham SOUTHERN, 94, of 37 8th St., N.W. died Monday afternoon in Pulaski General Hospital.
Born in Pulaski County Sept. 26, 1878, she was the daughter of the late James William GRANTHAM and Lucinda WASSUM GRANTHAM and she was preceded in death by her husband, Floyd Allen SOUTHERN. Mrs. SOUTHERN was a merchant in Pulaski for about 20 years and operated a Ladies ready-to-wear and Millinery Shop and after retiring she entered the realestate business. She was an active member of the First United Methodist Church, the Pulaski Woman's Club and the Pulaski Garden Club. Surviving are one son, Turus F. SOUTHERN and one daughter, Mrs. Leta G. GILMER, both of, Pulaski. Also, two granddaughters and six great grandchildren. The funeral will be held at 3 p.m. Wednesday from Thomas M. Seagle & Sons Funeral Home with Dr. Robert H. Duncan officiating. Burial will follow in Oakwood Cemetery.
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SW Times
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Saturday, May 31, 2003
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Oakwood Cemetery
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SPANGLER
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Clara
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Lillian
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Saturday, May 15, 1920
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Clara Lillian Spangler, 83, of Pulaski died Saturday morning May 31, 2003 at Pulaski Health and Rehabilitation Center. Born May 15, 1920 in Pulaski, she was the daughter of the late Flora Epperly Spangler and Peter Willis Spangler. She was a retired inspector at Jefferson Mills with 36 years of service. She is survived by a sister Lenora “Nonie” Russell of Norfolk, Va., and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Monday at 2 p.m.. at Thomas M. Seagle & Sons Funeral Home with Bruce Shaw and Stephen Jayne officiating. Interment will follow in Oakwood Cemetery. Visiting will be Monday from 1 p.m. until service time at the funeral home. Flowers will be accepted, but for those who wish to make memorial contributions they may do so to the Pulaski Daily Bread P.O. Box 824 Pulaski, Va. 24301. Arrangements by Thomas M. Seagle & Sons Funeral Home, Pulaski.
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SW Times
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Saturday, January 06, 2001
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Pleasant Valley Cemetery
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SPENCE
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Roy
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Elder
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Saturday, November 23, 1918
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SPENCE, Roy Elder, 82, of Floyd, left this world peacefully to be with the
Lord, his creator, on Saturday, January 6, 2001. He died at the Brian
Center, Fincastle, Va., in the presence of his wife and family. Born
November 23, 1918, he was a member of Laurel Hill Church of Christ, Radford,
Va. He was retired from the Hercules Company of Radford after 32 years
service. He enjoyed handcrafting violins, mandolins and banjos and
encouraged everyone to learn to play the instruments. He gave each child and
grandchild and several special family members an instrument. He was a loving
husband of 58 years to his surviving wife, Hasaba Criner Spence. Also
surviving are a daughter and son-in-law, Beatrice and Ken Thompson,
Troutville; son, Wayne Spence, Christiansburg; brother, Fray Spence, Willis;
sisters, Loma Martin, Willis, Flora Pugh, Roanoke, Dot Spence, Havre de
Grace, Md.; grandchildren and spouses, Cheryl and Jeff Lunsford, Troutville,
Lisa and David Bess, Roanoke, Ricky and Mendy Spence, Floyd, Donnie Spence,
Stuart; great-grandchildren, Erin and Ryan Lunsford, Brandon Spencer, Brooke
Bess, Jared and Abigail Spence, Spencer Bess, who was named in honor of his
great-grandfather. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Maberry
Funeral Home Chapel, with C. E. Mannon and the Rev. Roy Turpin officiating.
Burial will follow in Pleasant Valley Cemetery. The family will receive
friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at the Maberry Funeral Home.
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Roanoke Times
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Tuesday, November 07, 2000
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SPIERS
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John
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Benjamin
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Saturday, December 12, 1925
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SPIERS, John Benjamin Jr., 74, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 7, 2000. He was surrounded by his wife and children at the time of his death. Mr. Spiers, known to family and friends as "Bunny", was born on December 12, 1925, in Radford, Virginia, where he spent his life. He was a local attorney, civic leader, devoted husband and father, and devout member of Grace Episcopal Church in Radford, Virginia. He was an avid motorcycle enthusiast, having logged more than 400,000 miles of travel on his BMW motorcycles, both with friends and with his wife. Mr. Spiers attended Hampden-Sydney College, and earned his law degree from the University of Virginia College of Law in 1949, where he also was awarded the Order of the Coif. He served in the United States Navy during World War II and the Korean Conflict. During that time, he graduated from the Naval School of Justice, served as legal officer for the Atlantic Reserve Fleet, and taught courses on the Uniform Code of Military Justice to non-lawyers in the Atlantic Reserve Fleet. Mr. Spiers has practiced law in Radford for more than 50 years. He practiced first with his father as Spiers & Spiers. In 1961, Mr. Spiers was appointed Municipal Judge and Domestic Relations Judge for the City of Radford. He described the most important aspect of his judicial position to be that of dealing with juveniles, given the power of the court to alter one's life. He then practiced law with the Honorable Duane E. Mink in the firm of Spiers, Spiers & Mink. During the past four years, he has practiced local government law with the firm of Sands, Anderson, Marks & Miller. He was a Fellow in the American College of Trial Lawyers. In 1966, Mr. Spiers was named City Attorney by the Radford City Council. He served as City Attorney and attorney for the Radford City School Board through 1999. He continued to serve the City the remainder of his life. Mr. Spiers is survived by his wife, Josephine Hurley Spiers, one son, three daughters, and three grandchildren: John B. Spiers, Jr., Valerie Paul, and Lindsey Josephine Spiers of Guam, Sherry Spiers, Philip Spratt and Alexander Spratt of Tallahassee, Florida, Vikki Spiers Catellacci, Gianni Catellacci, and Alima Catellacci of Panuilo, Hawaii, and Joanne Spiers Moche and Spero Moche, Jr. of Floyd, Virginia. Memorial services will be held Saturday, November 11, at 11 a.m. at the Grace Episcopal Church with the Rev. Claude McCauley and Bishop Frank Vest (retired) officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made to the Grace Episcopal Church, Harvey & Fourth Streets, Radford, Va. 24141. The family will receive friends Friday from 6 until 8 p.m. at the Mullins Funeral Home in Radford. Arrangements by Mullins Funeral Home & Crematory.
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Roanoke Times
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Friday, February 14, 1975
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Oakwood Cemetery
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STAFFORD
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Sarah
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BRYANT
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SW TIMES February 14, 1975
Mrs. Sarah Bryant STAFFORD, age 71, died Wednesday night in Roanoke Memorial Hospital. She is survived by her husband, Roy Edward STAFFORD; one son Charles D, STAFFORD, Pulaski; two daughters, Mrs. William T. SHOMAKER, Pulaski; and Miss Crystal M. STAFFORD, Woodbridge, Virginia; two sisters, Mrs. Charles P. BRAWLEY, Pulaski; and Mrs. Thomas K. PRICE, High Point, North Carolina; four grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Saturday 2 p.m. from Thomas M. Seagle & sons Funeral-Home with the Rev. James E. Hankins officiating, assisted by the Rev. Howard Hawkins. Burial will follow in Oakwood Cemetery.
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SW Times
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Sunday, January 16, 2000
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Highland Memory Gardens
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STAFFORD
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Clyde
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Saturday, March 02, 1929
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STAFFORD, Clyde Jr., 70, of the Little Creek Community, Dublin, went to be
with the Lord Sunday, January 16, 2000 from his home. He was born March 2,
1929 at Trigg, Va., the son of the late Leslie Clyde Stafford, Sr. and
Lillie Kate Riddle Stafford. He was a member of French's Chapel Pentecostal
Holiness Church for 53 years and had been their song leader and was a
retired employee of the Celanese Fibers Corp. with 42 years service. He is
survived by his wife, Lena Combs Stafford; two sons and daughter-in-law,
Bill Stafford of Dublin, David and Sheila Stafford of Pearisburg; three
daughters and sons-in-law, Faye and Daniel Atkins of Cleveland, Ohio, Reba
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