Penny Marie Dudley
Mar 16, 2022
Penny Marie Dudley, 70, of Christiansburg, passed away at her home on Wednesday, March 16, 2022. She is preceded in death by her parents, Ralph and Mary Quesenberry; husband, Rodger Dale Dudley; brothers, Tim Quesenberry and Jack Quesenberry; sister, JoAnn Saunders; and her beloved canine companion, Diesel. Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Jeanette and Michael Lawson; grandchildren, Brittany Blevins,...
Naomi Faye Adkins Fisher
Mar 15, 2022
Naomi Faye Adkins Fisher, 76, took the hand of Jesus and stepped into her heavenly home on Tuesday, March15, 2022. She was a 1963 graduate of Dublin High School, retired from Inland Motors and a member of Walton Pentecostal Holiness Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Harry and Iva Adkins; brothers, Marvin and Roger Adkins; and sisters,...
Juanita Pearl Kincaid Gilmore
Mar 9, 2022
Juanita Pearl Kincaid Gilmore, 96, of Radford, died Wednesday, March 9, 2022, at Commonwealth Senior Living in Radford, Va. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alva Wesley "Pete" Gilmore. Juanita was born in Covington, Va., to the late Gaye Louise Ross Kincaid and Buster Kincaid, and was the oldest of eight children. Her family moved to the Belmont...
Charles "Fuzzy" William Akers
Mar 5, 2022
Charles "Fuzzy" William Akers, 83, of Dublin, passed away Saturday, March 5, 2022. He was a truck driver for over 50 years. He was preceded in death by his parents, Orville and Mabel Akers; daughter, Susie Quesenberry; brother, Dockie Akers; and sister, Carolyn Akers. Survivors include his daughter and son-in-law, Kim and J. D. Owens; son, Eddie and Stephanie Akers;...
Sheila Ann Dunbar
Mar 4, 2022
Sheila Norris Dunbar, 62, of Pulaski, passed away at home on Friday, March 4, 2022. She was born October 9, 1959 in New Jersey. She was a beloved mother, sister, wife and mother-in-law. She was the daughter of Charles and Arlene Norris. Sheila was a 1977 graduate of Clear Fork High School. She worked for many years at Radford Belle...
Pauline Moore Duncan
Mar 2, 2022
Pauline Moore Duncan, 93, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 2, 2022. She was a dedicated member of New Hope Church of God and friend to Pastor T. Michael Bond. Pauline was preceded in death by her parents, Norman and Eugenia Moore; her beloved husband, Hobert Duncan; son, Ralph Duncan; sons-in-law, Leon and Jerry; four brothers; and four sisters. She...
Edward "Dobie" Eugene Shelor
Feb 28, 2022
Edward Eugene "Dobie" Shelor, 82, of Draper, passed away Monday, February 28, 2022. He was a member of Trinity Baptist Church in Pulaski. He retired from Volvo Trucks after 23 years of service and was a meatcutter at Garters Food Center and Food Fair. Dobie loved restoring, rebuilding and then selling old cars and from that love of cars, he...
Martin "Marty" Jay Hawks
Feb 28, 2022
Martin "Marty" Jay Hawks, 52, of United Arab Emirates, formerly of Phoenix, Ariz. and Dublin, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, February 28, 2022. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Posie and Mary Hawks, Albert and Mary Long, and Andrew Coleman. Marty was born August 27, 1969. He graduated from Pulaski County High School and participated in sports activities....
Janet Altizer Shelton
Feb 26, 2022
Janet Altizer Shelton, 87, of Hiwassee, passed away Saturday, February 26, 2022. She was a member of Snowville Baptist Church and retired from Atmos Energy. She was preceded in death by her parents, Shirley and Ocie Altizer; husband, Cecil Clinton Shelton; son, Cecil Clinton Shelton, Jr.; grandson, Justin Smith; son-in-law, Chipper Phillips; and brother, Don Altizer. Survivors include her daughters,...
Nancy Ellen Duffus
Feb 26, 2022
Nancy Ellen Duffus (ne Rooney), 76, transitioned peacefully on February 26, 2022 surrounded by her three children in Radford, VA. Born in Bronx, NY, September 21, 1945, she was preceded in death by her parents Lawrence James Rooney and Mary Agnes (ne Carque) of West Saugerties, New York. Survivors include her children, Colin Duffus (Elizabeth) of Port Jervis, NY, Katie...
Chester "Chet" Larue Arthur
Feb 23, 2022
settles into the snow a new fallen leaf that left behind a loving tree Former son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, veteran, lay speaker, policeman, Justice of the Peace, author/writer, missionary, home builder, business owner, and friend died surrounded by his family on February 23, 2022. Born at home on September 25, 1937 near Lairdsville, Pa. (although birth certificate dated 9.27.37)....
Rose Mary Presley
Feb 22, 2022
Rose Mary Presley, 74, of Pearisburg, passed away at Carilion New River Valley Medical Center on Tuesday, February 22, 2022. She retired from Virginia Employment Commission after 37 years of service. Rose Mary was preceded in death by her parents, Claude and Bernice Presley; a sister, Nancy Presley Watson; and a brother, Beverly Presley. Survivors include her confidant and life...
Iris Gordon Farmer
Feb 20, 2022
Iris Gordon Farmer, 97, of Dublin, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 20, 2022. She was a member of Grace Baptist Church and retired from Radford Community Hospital in housekeeping. She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Alice Gordon; husband, David Hughes Farmer; and daughters, Carolyn Sowers and Brenda Stilwell. Survivors include her daughters, Patricia Odham and...
Theodore "Ted" Richard Alberts
Feb 19, 2022
Theodore "Ted" R. Alberts, NRCC Retired Professor of Welding Technology, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 19, 2022. He was born to the late Ted and Rose Alberts on May 10, 1943, in Chicago, Illinois. His parents, and sister, Judith Mills, precede him in death, along with his nephew, Tim Mills. He is survived by his brother, Lawrence Alberts, and...
Joseph Daniel Neal
Feb 19, 2022
Joseph Daniel Neal, 79, of Fairlawn, passed away Saturday, February 19, 2022, after a long bout with bad health. He retired from Lynchburg Foundry with over 40 years of service. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Vergie Neal; and a brother, Wesley Leon Neal. Survivors include his wife of 56 years, Lynda Alderman Neal; son and...
Duffie Jean Wilson Berard
Feb 18, 2022
Duffie Jean Wilson Berard, 79, of Radford, passed away Friday, February 18, 2022. She was a former daycare teacher. She was preceded in death by her parents, Wildie and Vina Wilson; and husband, Robert Berard. Survivors include her daughters and son-in-law, Tammie Atwell and Dale Summers, and Angie Atwell and significant other, D. R. Childers; son and daughter-in-law, Samuel and...
Margaret Alice Vest Brewster
Feb 17, 2022
Margaret Alice Vest Brewster, born February 4, 1941, daughter of the late Charlie William Vest and Gladys Van Dyke Vest, passed peacefully in her home in Dublin on Thursday, February 17, 2022. Alice graduated from Big Creek High School Class of 1960 in War, West Virginia. After graduating from high school., she married the love of her life and moved...
James Clarence Hamlin
Feb 17, 2022
James Clarence Hamlin (Jim, Sug) born October 24, 1929 died February 17, 2022. He is preceded in death by his loving wife, Mary Roberta Odham Hamlin; son, Elvin Randolph Hamlin (Randy); parents, James Thomas (JT) and Bertha Mae Taylor Hamlin; brothers and sisters, Dwight, Orville, Dorothy, Warren, Rosa, Calvin, Paul and Pauline. He is survived by his daughters, J. Rebecca...
Lewis Richard Labrie, Ii
Feb 16, 2022
Lewis Richard LaBrie, II, 69, of Claytor Lake, formerly of Roanoke, passed away Wednesday, February 16, 2022 at his home. He was a veteran of the U. S. Marines, a Radford University graduate in mathematics, and retired as nitro manager from Radford Army Ammunitions Plant with more than 20 years of service. He was preceded in death by his parents,...
Carolyn Faye Mitchell Bussey
Feb 16, 2022
Carolyn Faye Mitchell Bussey, 69, of Radford, passed away Tuesday, February 16, 2022. She was a member of Pulaski Seventh Day Adventist Church. Carolyn was known to many a school crossing guard, the lady at the window serving you at Hardees, and a private caregiver. She was preceded in death by her parents, Claude and Merlie Mitchell; and her husband,...
