Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014
LORA JANE HASH
CHRISTIANSBURG - Lora Jane Hash, 43, of Christiansburg, Virginia, departed this life on Saturday, June 14, 2003, at Carilion New River Valley Medical Center. She was death by her parents, Ruben Hash, Sr., Eula Hash Gaither; Stepfather, Raymond Gaither Sr., other siblings. She was a 1979 graduate of Pulaski County High School. She graduated from Radford University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology and minors in Psychology and Social Work. She completed her internship through the Pulaski County Office on Youth, during which time she was voted Who's Who Among America's Young Women. She was employed by the Growing Tree Daycare as a supervisor and preschool teacher. She was a member of Christian Growth Center Church where she served on the praise and worship team and was involved in children's ministry. She leaves to cherish her memory and carry on her legacy, two sons, Andrae S. Hash and Tazmond M. Hash of Christiansburg, VA; two sisters, Minister Valinda Hash-Peoples of Pulaski, VA; Charlene (Anthony) Hale of Jonesboro, GA; seven brothers Rev. Gary (Colette) Hash, Harold (Bonnie) Hash of Pulaski, VA; Bert Hash Sr., Aberdeen, MD; Rev. Alton (Faith) Hash of Pickerington, OH; Rev. Howard (Debbie) Hash of Tulsa, OK; Pastor Robert Jones of Houston, TX; Raymond GaitherJr., Tulsa, OK; a special friend, Teresa Woodyard of Christiansburg, VA and a host of relatives and friends. A celebration service will be held on Thursday, June 19, 2003, at 2 p.m., at Christian Growth Center Church, 1850 Electric Way, Christiansburg, VA. The family will receive friends at the church on Wednesday, June 18, 2003, from 7-8:30 p.m. born. We both said we loved and missed each other, I told him to be careful, and that was the last I spoke to him”. In addition to his wife and their expected son, Micheal is survived by his parents, Russell Dooley and Ann Davis and a brother, Jacob Ward of Pulaski, his father and mother-in-law, Bill and Jean Garard of Murrysville, brother-in-law, Bill Garard, Jr. Funeral arrangements by Maurice L. Knee, LTD and will be announced when complete.
MARY LEE TOLBERT SINK
PULASKI - Mary Lee Tolbert Sink, 94 of Pulaski and formerly of White Gate born Jan. 26, 1909 in Pulaski County the daughter of the late Ribble and Elizabeth Tolbert. Also preceded in Cemetery, White Gate. Visiting will be at the funeral home Tuesday after 1 p.m. and the family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m.
WILLIAM GATEWOOD “BILL” COULSON, JR.
MAX MEADOWS - William Gatewood “Bill” Coulson, Jr., age 63, of Danner Road, Max Meadows, Born Sept. 11, 1939 in Wythe County, son of the late William G., Sr. and Ollie Gertrude Fowler Coulson. He was a driller, having worked for E. J. Longyear, V.P.I. and Daniels Construction and served in the United States Navy. He is survived by, one daughter, Tammy Arnold of Max Meadows; two sons, Barry “Stew” Coulson, Max Meadows, Jeff “Fred” Coulson, Ivanhoe; five grandchildren; one great-grandchild; four sisters, Gay Coulson, Kathryn Coulson, both of Pulaski, Lillian Thomas, Max Meadows, Donna Coulson, Houston, Texas; one brother, Sidney “Bub” Coulson, Dublin; several nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be private. The family will receive friends at the Reese Funeral Home from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday or at the home of his daughter, Tammy Arnold at any time. Reese Funeral Home, Austinville, is in charge of the arrangements.
BERNEICE BALLARD RODEHEAVER
NAPLES, FLA.- BerNeice Ballard Rodeheaver, 94, of Naples, Florida, born in Lindside, WV to the late Edgar S. and Adda F. Ballard. She was predeceased in Cemetery in Bluefield, W. Va.
ROBERT CARL AKERS, SR.
PULASKI - Robert Carl Akers, Sr. age 66 of Pulaski death by his parents, Earl and Reba Caldwell Akers, and a son, Brian Keith Akers. Survivors include his wife, Anna S. Akers of Pulaski, two daughters, Donna Meredith of Pulaski, and Kathy Taylor of Blacksburg; a son, Robert C. Akers, Jr. of Pulaski; a grandson; a great-granddaughter; a brother, Ernest Caldwell of Roanoke; and a sister, Mary Sue McDaniel of Dublin. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, June 18, 2003 at 2:00 p.m. at the Fairlawn Church of God with the Rev. Joe Strazzire officiating. died Friday night, June 13, 2003 in the Wythe County Community Hospital. She was death by her husband, Carl Whitaker, two sisters, Beulah King and Elva Runyon and by two brothers, John D. King and Bill King. She was member of the First Christian Church, Pulaski. Surviving are: her daughter and son-in-law, Sandra and Jim Palmer, Wytheville; sister, Mrs. Melvin (Mildred) Warden, Pulaski; three nieces and one nephew.Cemetery, Pulaski County. Visiting will be Monday evening from the funeral home where the family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Arrangements by Stevens Funeral Home, Pulaski.
REV. ARTHUR LEE WESLEY
RADFORD - Rev. Arthur Lee Wesley age 59 of Radford, departed this life on June 12, 2003 at the Roanoke Community Hospital after a long illness. He was Interment will be at Pinehurst died Friday morning, June 13, 2003 at his home. He was death by two brothers, Bruce McMillan and Clyde “Wink” McMillan and by a father-in-law, James Turpin. Surviving are: his wife, Betty McMillan, Pulaski; mother, Retta Jones McMillan, Pulaski; sister and brother-in-law, Dr. Barbara and Bill Chrisley, Dublin; brothers and sisters-in-law, Denver and Bettie McMillan, Pulaski, Norman and Sue McMillan, Lexington, Ky.; mother-in-law, Cora Lee Turpin, Pulaski; two dogs, Scotter and Squirt; several nieces and nephews.Cemetery, Pulaski County. Visitation was held Sunday evening from the funeral home where the family received friends from 6 until 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers the family wishes that memorials be made to the Pulaski County Humane Society. Arrangements by Stevens Funeral Home, Pulaski.
JEAN ELLEN (MISS JEAN) JONES
DUBLIN - Jean Ellen Jones, age 69, of Newbern, death by her mother, Violet Gaye Bourne and her husband, Charles Jones Sr. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Charles, Jr. and Carman Jones of Radford; two grandchildren, George Harman of Radford, and Justin Harman of Floyd; three brothers-in-law and spouse, Kenneth and Mary Jones of Norcross, GA, Vince Pampley of Pulaski, and Thomas Jones of Maryland; one sister-in-law and spouse, Vivian and David Coltrane of Irmo, SC.; three aunts, Helen Bourne, Lettie Bourne, and Laura Mae Melvin, all of Tazewell; an uncle and an aunt, Henry and Carrie Bourne of Tazewell; surrogate sister, Darlene Covey of Pulaski; and a faithful companion, Scruffy. Cryptside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, June 16, 2003 at Highland Memory Gardens in Dublin with Rev. Johnny Howlett officiating. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to either the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 102454, Atlanta, GA, or Memorial Christian Church, P.O. Box 98, Draper, VA 24324, or Carilion New River Valley Hospice, 707 Randolph Suite 251, Radford, VA 24141 The family will receive friends Sunday from 5 to 7 p.m. at Mullins Funeral Home in Radford.
RUBYE TAYLOR CREECH
PLAINFIELD, Ind. - Rubye Taylor Creech, Plainfield, born in Austinville, Va. August 23, 1935, the daughter of the late Hurley and Gertrude Porter Taylor. In 1954 she graduated with honors from Radford University at the age of 18. Through the years she was a cherished mother, homemaker, and dear friend to many. Ms. Creech was employed as an educator, a division manager for a cosmetics firm, and a sales manager. She was awarded the Leasing Manager of the Year award from the Indiana Apartment Association. She retired as a leasing manager from Gene B. Glick Co. in 1999. Survivors include, two daughters, Lisa Smith of Falmouth, Maine, and Lin DiRenzo of Vineland, N. J; two grandchildren; two sisters, Audrey Taylor Register of Memphis, Tenn. and Peggy Taylor Hubble of Pulaski. Memorial services will be held at the Plainfield Christian Church on Monday June 16 at 2:30 p.m. The family will receive friends in the garden at her home following the service from 4-8 p.m.; 1620 Beech Circle Dr., Plainfield, Ind. A graveside service will be held at the Bethany Methodist Church passed away Friday, June 13, 2003, at Carilion New River Medical Center. She was preceded in died Friday June 13, 2003 in Pulaski Community Hospital. death by two brothers, James Randal “Randy” Allison and Keith Emmuel Allison; one sister, Cindy Elizabeth Allison; and grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. J.E. Windle of Draper, Va. and Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Wayne Allison from Wythe Co. He is survived by his mother, Margaret Windle Allison of Draper; one brother, Alan Ricardo “Ricky” Allison of Draper; a sister, Ms Alice A. Hensley of Dublin; a longtime companion, Beatrice Jane Quesenberry of Pulaski; a son and daughter, Travis Wayne and August Jane of Pulaski; also survived by several nieces and nephews along with a very good friend and cousin, Gary Akers of Pulaski. Funeral services will be held Monday June 16, 2003 at 4 p.m. at the Drapers Valley Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Ken Pearce, the Rev. Randal Lawrence, and the Rev. George Freeman officiating. cemetery. The family will receive friends from 3 until 5 p.m. Sunday at Thomas M. Seagle & Sons Funeral Home. Friends are also welcome to visit with the family at anytime at the family residence 932 Mashburn Avenue, Pulaski. Arrangements by Thomas M. Seagle & Sons Funeral Home, Pulaski.
