Rhonda Elaine Swim Johnston
Jan 2, 2024
Rhonda Elaine Swim Johnston, 56, passed away unexpectedly at her home in Pulaski on Tuesday, January 2, 2024. She was a beloved educator of Pulaski County Schools. She is survived by her daughters, Jessica and Abigail Johnston; mother, Ruth Mae Wilburn; sister, Donna Batzel (John); nephews, Adam Batzel and Ben Batzel (Kelley); best friend Sandra Hill; and many other dear...
Marcia Ruth Stump
Jan 2, 2024
Marcia Ruth Stump, 68, of Radford, passed away on Tuesday, January 2, 2024. She was preceded in death by her parents, William Darrell and Barbara Burns Stump. She is survived by her sisters and brother-in-law, Joan Rowan (Nicholaus), and Mayra Stump; brothers and sisters-in-law, William "Bill" Stump, II (Tracey), and Mark Eric Stump (Linda; 8 nephews; and many other family...
Edgar "Sonny" William Smith
Dec 30, 2023
Edgar "Sonny" William Smith, 81, of Dublin, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, December 30, 2023. Born April 10th, 1942, to the late Otto and Helen Smith of Dublin. He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, Audna Smith McCoy of Roanoke, and Evelyn Smith of Dublin. Sonny spent 60+ years driving a truck and he excelled and enjoyed...
Linda Sayers Stiner
Dec 29, 2023
The vivacious Linda Elizabeth Sayers Stiner passed away unexpectedly but peacefully on December 29, 2023 at her home in Radford, Virginia. Linda Elizabeth Sayers was born on September 4, 1941 in Galax, Virginia to Ruth Elizabeth Cornett and Maynard Hastin Sayers. The dark-haired, dark-eyed cutie had a difficult early life when her father passed away when she was only four,...
James Sidney Whited
Dec 29, 2023
James Sidney Whited, 87, passed away Friday, December 29, 2023, at his home in Radford surrounded by his family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Sidney and Hazel Whited. Survivors include his wife, Jewel Whited; daughters, Jada Burton (Chuck) and Rana Morse (Brent); grandchildren, Ty Burton (Jordan), Anna Morris (Brayden), Matthew Mays, James Morse, Tyler Morse, Clayton Morse;...
Gail Leigh Hand
Dec 29, 2023
Gail Leigh Hand, 68, passed away Friday, December 29, 2023, at her home in Dublin. She was an employee of Radford Orthopedics. Gail was preceded in death by her parents, Charles Kenneth Hand and Elizabeth "Betty" Walsh; and daughter, Rae Leigh Nester. Survivors include her daughter, Charla Michelle; grandchildren, Karleigh Jo Delph, Rebekah Leigh Richardson (Jimmy), and Jeremy Michael Dodson;...
Loretta Kinzer
Dec 27, 2023
Loretta Kinzer, 77, of Christiansburg, Virginia passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 27, 2023, in Roanoke, Virginia. Loretta was born on July 2, 1946, to Lucille and James Kinzer of Fries, Virginia. She was a caring soul who noticed the small things that made a big difference. As a child, she saved her lunch money to buy tires for an...
John Baskerville Kent
Dec 25, 2023
John Baskerville Kent Jr., 78, of Dublin died December 25,2023 at the old Kent family home Oakshade on Kent Farm Rd near Dublin, Virginia. John was born on June 6, 1945. He was the son of John Baskerville Kent Sr. and Virginia Denson Pretlow Kent who predeceased him. He was survived by a sister, Frances May Kent who died on...
Paula Jo Mizell Bright
Dec 25, 2023
Paula Jo Mizell Bright
Paula Jo grew up in Washington, NC, but as an adult she lived in Willis, VA.
The mountains were always a happy place for her. She certainly had a strong community attachment.
She was born on 9-17-59 and died on 12-25-2023. She was the daughter of Mack Daniel Mizell,...
Martha Phillips Branscom
Dec 22, 2023
Martha Phillips Branscom, 82, passed away Friday, December 22, 2023, at her home in Radford surrounded by her family. She was retired from nursing and a member of Valley Harvest Ministries. She was preceded in death by her parents, Burman and Hattie Phillips. Survivors include her husband, Hubert Casper Branscom, Jr.; daughters, Karen Campbell (Randy), and Renee Coleman (Josh); sons,...
Larry "Buzz" Darnelle Rollins
Dec 21, 2023
On Thursday, December 21, 2023, Larry Darnelle Rollins (aka "Buzz"), age 67 of Radford, Va., transitioned to his final resting place. Larry was born May 9, 1956, in Radford, Va. to Bobby "Pannie" Nelson Rollins and Archie Rollins Jr. Larry attended Radford High School, where he played football, and assisted the Bobcats in winning the State AAA Championships. During this...
Barbara Gallagher Jannuzi
Dec 20, 2023
Barbara Jannuzi passed away on December 20th, 2023, at the age of 88 after a brief illness. Devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, she inspired those around her with her passion for justice, her courage, and her optimism even in the face of daunting challenges. Born in Passaic, New Jersey on June 5, 1935, Barbara was the daughter of pastor and...
Peggy Mae Dobbins
Dec 18, 2023
Peggy Mae Dobbins, 83, of Dublin, passed away Monday, December 18, 2023. She was a member of Fairlawn Church of God and was retired from Krogers after 35 years. Peggy was preceded in death by her parents, Richard and Annie Mae McGhinnis; husband, Billy Ray Dobbins; and son, Brian Dobbins. Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Daren and Rhonda Dobbins...
Allan Wayne Gregory
Dec 14, 2023
Allan Wayne Gregory, 67, passed away Thursday, December 14, 2023, at his home in Pulaski. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Ellen Gregory; brothers, Richard Garland and James Alvis Gregory; sisters, Patricia Dawn Gregory and Kennetha Diane Gregory Melton; and infant twins, Alan, Jr. and Bryan. Survivors include his daughter, Stacy Nichole Gregory; brother, Carl Gregory;...
Dolly May Dehart Deyerle
Dec 12, 2023
Dolly May DeHart Deyerle, 97, of Radford, passed into the arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday, December 12, 2023. She was a faithful wife, loving mother, and much loved "Granny". Dolly was born on April 30, 1926, in Radford. She never resided more than 10 miles from her birthplace. She graduated from Bluefield College where she...
Eveard Dalton Smith, Jr.
Dec 12, 2023
Eveard Dalton Smith, Jr., 69, of Pulaski, passed away December 12, 2023. Services will be private. The Smith family is in the care of Mullins Funeral Home & Crematory in Radford.
Jesse "Butch" Lee White, Iii
Dec 12, 2023
Jesse Lee White, III (Butch/Coach), beloved husband of Catherine Cox, passed away on Tuesday, December 12, 2023, with his wife and son, Eric White, at his bedside. Even with exceptional medical care after heart surgery, there was no progress in his medical condition. Butch taught math for 37 years at Pulaski County High School and also taught math for years...
Kelsey Woodson Duncan
Dec 11, 2023
Kelsey Woodson Duncan, 65, of Pulaski, passed away on Monday, December 11, 2023. He was a straightforward man who had a deep love for music. Kelsey was especially known for his precision Banjo picking, teaching many others including his son. He loved watching wildlife from his window, and most importantly, his family. Kelsey would give you the shirt off his...
Tony Dwayne Shrewsberry
Dec 10, 2023
Tony Dwayne Shrewsberry, 59, went to be with the lord Sunday, December 10th, 2023, at his home in West End, Radford. He was a standing member of Bro. Dale Akers church Peak Creek Ministries in Pulaski, Va. Tony was preceded in death by his father, Robert Shrewsberry; stepfather, Keith "Marty" Martin; and brother, Stephen Shrewsberry. His survivors include his wife,...
Eunice Mae Marshall
Dec 9, 2023
Mrs. Eunice Mae Marshall, 86, of Radford, Virginia went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, December 9, 2023. Eunice was born October 19, 1937, to the late Amos Alexander ODell and Minnie Annie ODell in Hiwassee, Virginia. Eunice was a faithful and godly wife, mother, and grandmother who most cherished the special times spent with her...
