Thomas James Gravley, Jr., age 91, of Fayetteville, NC, died Saturday, July 8, 2023, at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center. Thomas was born July 14, 1931, in Pulaski, VA, to the late Thomas James Gravley, Sr and Lara Gertrude Henley. He retired from the US Army. Thomas is survived by […]
Model Policies Ensure the Privacy, Dignity, and Respect for All Students and Parents in Virginia’s Public Schools RICHMOND, VA – Governor Glenn Youngkin issued the following statement on the Virginia Department of Education’s release of the updated Model Policies Ensuring Privacy, Dignity, and Respect for All Students and Parents in […]
SALEM – As of 1 p.m., the right lane closure on northbound Interstate 81 in Roanoke County near Salem at mile marker 137 has been removed. In addition, the ramps onto northbound I-81 at exits 118, 132 and 137 also are reopening. The lane had been closed since 6 p.m. […]
Barry Eugene Davison, age 63 of Pulaski, passed away peacefully at his home. He was born on October 27, 1959. There will be no services. Online condolences may be posted by visiting www.seaglefuneralhome.com Arrangements by Seagle Funeral Home, Pulaski. 540-980-1700
Rickey Eugene Dalton, age 65 of Pulaski, died Saturday, July 15, 2023 at his residence. Rickey was born on May 23, 1958 in Pulaski, and was the son of Stella Marie Gregory Dalton, and the late Richard Lawrence Dalton. He is survived by his wife; Marilyn “Pudden” Marie Hardin Dalton […]
By Holly Cain NASCAR Wire Service LOUDON, N.H. – Martin Truex Jr. had led more than 900 laps at New Hampshire Motor Speedway without claiming any victory hardware in 29 previous starts at the 1.058-mile oval. However, the driver of the No. 19 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota left absolutely no […]
Jeremy Dawson Linkous, 44, of Pulaski, passed away on July 5, 2023. He is preceded in death by his father, Danny Linkous. Left to cherish his memory are his mother and stepfather: Pamela Cook Crowder & Jerry Crowder; a son, Jacob Linkous; grandmother, Frances Cook; uncle, Gary Cook (Sharon); Great-Aunt […]
Walter Glenn Kennedy, age 78 of Dublin passed away Wednesday, July 12, 2023 at his home. Born August 29, 1944 he was the son of the late Jesse Estel Kennedy, Sr. & Ruby Ellen McFarland Kennedy. He was also preceded in death by his wife of 52 years, Phyllis Ann Kennedy, […]
Jerry Rae Northrop, age 76 of Barren Springs, died Thursday, July 13, 2023, at his residence. He was born January 4, 1947, in Sidney, NY, and is the son of the late Jennie Beecher Northrop, and the late Floyd Northrop. Jerry was a proud Marine, and later became a Chef. […]
Edward L. Akers, age 88 of Newbern, VA, died Saturday, July 15, 2023 at Harmony Assisted Living of Roanoke, VA. He was born on March 27, 1935, and was the son of the late Elsie L. Prillaman Akers and the late Robert Edward Akers. After graduating from high school, he […]
Photos by WILLIAM PAINE/The Patriot Racers Ready – In anticipation of the upcoming SRX event, Pulaski County Administrator Jonathan Sweet prepares to match driving skills with two veteran race car drivers at the Pulaski County Motorsports Park. From left: Mike Looney, Jonathan Sweet and Kyle Barnes. Motoring towards SRX race day […]
