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Obituary for Violet Ann Walls Surratt
Violet Ann Walls Surratt, age 91 of Pulaski, passed away Tuesday, August 22, 2023 at the Highland Ridge Center in Dublin. She was born May 15, 1932 in Fries, Virginia to the late Louis Walls and Mary Etta Draughn. In 2011 her beloved husband of 61 years, Chester Darrell “Chet” […]
Obituary for Patricia Marie Quinn Dishon
Patricia Marie Quinn Dishon was born August 17, 1941 to the late John F. Quinn, Sr. and Ruth Marie Novack Quinn in Baltimore, Maryland. She passed away on Tuesday, August 22, 2023 at Lexington Health Care. She leaves to cherish her memory three sons: N. Lonnie (Lori) Dishon, Jr., Roy […]
Obituary for Thomas Edward Tabor, III
Thomas Edward Tabor, III, 97, of Hillsville, passed away on Monday, August 21, 2023 at his home. Mr. Tabor was born in Pulaski, Virginia to the late Thomas E. Tabor, Jr. and Blanche Miller Tabor. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his step-mother, Charlotte […]
Obituary for Rev. Joseph Buford (J.B.) Shelton
IN LOVING MEMORY OF REV. JOSEPH (J.B) BUFORD SHELTON 1945-2023 Rev. Joseph Buford (J.B.) Shelton, 77, of Hiwassee Virginia, peacefully passed away on July 15, 2023. Rev. Joseph (J.B.) was born in his family home in Hiwassee, VA on November 18, 1945 to Rev. J.E. and Lummie Shelton of Hiwassee, […]
Report: All Fatz Cafe locations close after bankruptcy filing
The Greeneville Sun newspaper in Greenville, Tenn. is reporting on its website that all Fatz Café locations – including the one in Dublin – have been closed. The newspaper reports that Fatz had filed for bankruptcy prior to the closing. According to the Fatz website, there are 18 locations in […]
Celebration of Life for Shirley Taylor (Card) planned
Please join us in remembering and celebrating the life of Shirley Taylor (Card) on August 26, 2023 from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. at New Life Church of the Nazarene, 45 Jefferson Avenue South, Pulaski, VA 24301.
NRCC’s Angie Covey honored with statewide leadership award
From the left, VFCCE Chair Ben Davenport, NRCC Educational Foundation Executive Director Angie Covey, VFCCE Executive Director Jennifer Gentry, and VCCS Chancellor David Doré. From NRCC Angie Covey, executive director of the New River Community College Educational Foundation and Pulaski County resident, was recently honored for her extraordinary leadership […]
Ticket purchase information for Friday’s football opener in Northside
Tickets will be sold at the gate and can be purchased ahead of time on Ticket Spicket. Here is a link to the game on Ticket Spicket: https://events.ticketspicket.com/agency/793d9abb-53e4-4deb-b719-e8fd3321a29d/events/a30038b0-d4a4-49f2-acae-9742381eba68 Tickets are $7. At the main entrance, there will be two lines to buy tickets with cash, an online ticket check – […]
Obituary for Doris Lee Pratt Surface
Doris Lee Pratt Surface, age 95 of Pulaski, died Saturday, August 19, 2023, at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. She was born in Ceredo, West Virginia on September 18, 1927, and was the daughter of the late Ruby Workman Pratt and the late Victor Lewis Pratt. She was a member of […]
Virginia Tech psychologist offers tips for parents and schools to help address bullying
Pexels via Virginia Tech From Virginia Tech The start of a new school year can be exciting, but for some students it comes with fear and anxiety – especially for those who are victims of bullying. According to Virginia Tech psychologist Rosanna Breaux, about 1 in 4 children experience bullying […]
Go Cougars!
Go Cougars! from the Dublin Lions Club.