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Melvin Glenn Covey Sr., 82, of Snowville, died early Saturday morning, May 3, 2008 at Carilion New River Valley Medical Center. Born November 10, 1925, in Snowville, he was the son of the late Nannie Linkous Covey and Millard D. Covey. He was a retired United States Mail Carrier for the Snowville area, with 23 years of service. He was a member of the Snowville Baptist Church, a member of Snowville Masonic Lodge #159 A.F. & A.M., a charter member of the Snowville Ruritan Club with 31 years of membership, a charter member of the Pulaski County Life Saving Crew, and a veteran of World War II, having served in the United States Army. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Velma Covey Thacker; a brother-in-law, Albert Woolwine; a brother and sister-in-law, Rudolph and Eunice Luckadoo Covey; and a brother and sister-in-law, Curtis and Millicent Allman Covey. He is survived by his beloved wife of 58 years, Jean Brown Covey, of Snowville; two sons, M.G. Jr. and his wife, Joyce Warner Covey, of Pulaski, and the Rev. Terry D. Covey, and his wife, Tammy Davidson, of Ferrum; one sister, Madeline Woolwine, of Christiansburg; a brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Preston and Mary Price, of Carroll County; and a brother-in-law, James Thacker, of Jamestown, Ky. He is also survived by three grandchildren, Drew Covey, of Fishersville, Cindy Covey, of Chattanooga, Tenn. and Amy Covey, of Ferrum. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Tuesday May 6, 2008, at Thomas M. Seagle & Sons, with the Rev. Neil Wood officiating. Interment will follow in the Hall Cemetery in Snowville, where the V.F.W. Post 1184 will conduct military graveside rites and the Masonic Lodge will conduct graveside rites. Visiting will be anytime after 4 p.m. Monday, at the funeral home, where the family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.seaglefuneralhome.com. Arrangements by Thomas M. Seagle & Sons, Pulaski.
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Pre-School Openings
June 21, 2008 (1:00 am)
( General) The First Presbyterian Church Pre-school in Pulaski has begun registration for fall of 2008. They have openings in the three year old class which runs Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 9 a.m. until 12 noon. Children must be 3 by Sept. 30. The children...
2009 Missions Trips
June 22, 2008 (1:00 am)
(General) Nicaragua: January 1 — 8; England: May 21 — June 4
Contact: Pastor Renee Hidalgo (818-6267) at New Horizons Church, 1014 Tyler Avenue, Radford, VA 24141
We are excited about our upcoming missions trips in 2009! The Nicaragua trip in January will be...
HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS (COMPLETED GRADES 9–12)
June 28, 2008 (1:00 am)
(General) HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS (COMPLETED GRADES 9–12) are invited to participate in the Blacksburg United Methodist Church's high school mission trip to the Gulf Coast of Mississippi. While in Mississippi we will be doing minor house repairs, painting, and...
Church-wide 4th of July Celebration
July 06, 2008 (11:10 am)
(General) Come join the Blacksburg Baptist Church for an old fashioned picnic at Caboose Park on Sunday, July 6th following the 11:10 worship service. Food will include Pork BBQ, coleslaw, macaroni & cheese and baked beans. Drinks and paper products will also be...
YOUTH MISSION TRIPS: MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS (COMPLETED GRADES 6-8)
July 13, 2008 (1:00 am)
(General) YOUTH MISSION TRIPS: MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS (COMPLETED GRADES 6-8) are invited to join the Blacksburg United Methodist Church's middle school mission trip to the Jeremiah Project in Winchester, Va. JP is one of the best mission trip opportunities...
Membership Class
July 13, 2008 (12:30 pm)
(General) Sunday, July 13, 12:30 - 3 pm, Marion's home
Contact: Pastor Renee Hidalgo (818-6267)
Please join us if you are interested in becoming a member of New Horizons or learning more about membership. Lunch will be included. The class will be held in the home of...
Vacation Bible School
July 13, 2008 (6:30 pm)
(General) This year's theme is Power Lab, Discovering Jesus' Miraculous Power, July 13-17th from 6:30-8:30pm. First Church of God is located at 650 Canaan Road, SE Christiansburg. Call to find out about registration. 540-382-6350
Vacation Bible School
July 13, 2008 (6:30 pm)
(General) Main Street Baptist Church in Christiansburg will be holding their Vacation Bible School from July 13-17, 6:30-8:30 pm each evening. This year\'s theme is Outrigger\'s Island and there is something special for all ages! Call the church for more...
Vacation Bible School Pulaski, VA
July 13, 2008 (6:30 pm)
(General) Vacation Bible School will be held on July 13-16 at Trinity United Methodist Church in Pulaski from 6:30-8:30 PM each night. The church is located at 528 Fifth Street SE in Pulaski near Calfee Ballpark. Call Jimmy Babb at 540-980-0820 for more information...
Vacation Bible School Pulaski, VA
July 14, 2008 (6:30 pm)
(General) Vacation Bible School will be held on July 13-16 at Trinity United Methodist Church in Pulaski from 6:30-8:30 PM each night. The church is located at 528 Fifth Street SE in Pulaski near Calfee Ballpark. Call Jimmy Babb at 540-980-0820 for more information...
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