Obituaries

Rev. E.C. "Kip" Worrell, Jr.

Jan 16, 2025

Rev. E.C. "Kip" Worrell, Jr. , age 69, passed away on January 16, 2025 surrounded by his loving family.

He was born on March 24, 1955 in Pulaski, Virginia. Kip worked at Volvo Trucks for 25 years and was a licensed minister with the International Pentecostal Holiness Church.

He and his family moved...

Jean Mecke Vaughan

Jan 13, 2025

Jean (Mecke) Vaughan , beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend entered heaven and the presence of her God and Savior, Jesus Christ, at 91 years old on January 13, 2025. She was surrounded by friends and family at her bedside. Although she was diagnosed with stage IV cancer 15 ½ years ago, God preserved her life and...

Dorothy Irene Fisher

Jan 9, 2025

Dorothy Irene Fisher , age 92 of Pulaski passed away Thursday, January 9, 2025 at the Pulaski Health and Rehabilitation Center. Born January 15, 1932 in War, West Virginia, she was the daughter of the late James Hampton Terry & Lula Elizabeth Williams Terry. She was also preceded in death by her husbands Roy Oliver, Gilbert Fisher...

Kimberly Ann Walters Kelly

Jan 4, 2025

Kimberly Ann Walters Kelly , age 66 of Dublin passed away Saturday, January 4, 2025 at her home.Born October 23, 1958 in Alexandria, Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Albert Newton Walters & Evelyn Montgomery Walters.

She was also preceded in death by her brother Albert "Al" Newton Walters, Jr.

She...

Randolph "Randy" Kelly Brooks

Jan 4, 2025

Randolph Kelly "Randy" Brooks , age 62 of Pulaski (Newbern Community) passed away Saturday, January 4, 2025 at the Select Specialty Hospital, Greensboro, North Carolina.

Born May 3, 1962 in Miami, Florida, he was the son of the late Charlie William Brooks and Irene Emma Webb Brooks. He was also preceded in death by two...

Melissa Sue Richards

Dec 31, 2024

Melissa Sue Richards , age 54 of Pulaski passed away Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at the Lewis-Gale Medical Center in Salem, Virginia. Born January 6, 1970 in Pulaski, she was the daughter of the late Charles Lee Richards, Jr. & Kathleen Anne Bogardus Richards. She was also preceded in death by her sister Angela Richards.

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Christopher Roland Selby

Dec 26, 2024

Christopher Roland Selby , age 59, of Elliston, VA passed away December 26th 2024.  He was the son of the late Walter M. Selby, Jr. and Barbara L. Nester.

Chris is survived by his life partner, Jeanine Dunlevy, daughter, Bridget Allen, sisters Ami, Melodye and Samantha. Brother Jason. Numerous other relatives, countless friends and loved...

David Harmon Lilly,Vmd

Dec 25, 2024

David Harmon Lilly, VMD – Dr. Lilly, age 79, of Dublin, VA, passed away Christmas day in Roanoke, VA. Born April 21, 1945, in Radford, VA, he was the son of the late Judson Harmon Lilly and Andora Anderson Lilly. He is preceded in death by his wife Gloria Ann Hicks Lilly.

Owner of Pulaski...

Clark Gable Burnette (Updated Service)

Dec 24, 2024

Clark Gable Burnette entered a peaceful rest on December 24, 2024 at the Highland Ridge Rehab Center in Dublin.   Mr. Burnette, a resident of Wytheville, Virginia for nearly 20 years, was born on August 6, 1936 to Ida Clark and Luther Martin Burnette, and was raised in Bluefield, West Virginia.

He attended Bluefield State College...

Lonnie Pierce Kemp

Dec 21, 2024

Lonnie Pierce Kemp , age 78 of Pulaski passed away Saturday, December 21, 2024 at the Lewis-Gale Hospital, Pulaski. Born January 14, 1946 in Allisonia, Virginia he was the son of the late Glen & Virginia Mae Moore Kemp. Lonnie was also preceded in death by his wife Shirley Jean Kemp, brother Shirley Ray Kemp and special...

Rebecca "Becky" Bruce Hannabass

Dec 21, 2024

Rebecca "Becky" Bruce Hannabass , age 72, a life- long resident of Dublin passed away Saturday, December 21, 2024, at Highland Ridge Nursing Home, Dublin.

Born July 8, 1952 in Pulaski, she was  preceded in death by her parents, Everett Ralph Bruce and Frances Sue Nuckols Bruce; husband, Edward "Jay" Jackson Hannabass, Jr.; son, Chad...

Mary Lee Draper Quesenberry Henderson

Dec 20, 2024

Mary Lee Draper Quesenberry Henderson, age 86, of Dublin passed away December 20, 2024.

Born 11/25/1938 In Pulaski, Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Earnest U. Draper and Barbara Ellen Adams Draper. She was also preceded in death by her husband, James C. Henderson, daughters, Debra Gale Funkhouser, Susan Hardy, Janet Hardy, and Juanita Yost;...

Luther Harmon Buckner

Dec 14, 2024

Luther Harmon Buckner , age 83 of Dublin passed away Saturday, December 14, 2024 at his home. Born September 29, 1941 in Pulaski County, he was the son of the late James Harmon Buckner & Vera Mae Smith Buckner. He was also preceded in death by his brothers and sisters Homer Moore, Colleen Thomas, Edna...

Jerry William Warden

Dec 12, 2024

Jerry William Warden , age 58 of Pulaski passed away Thursday, December 12, 2024, at Lewis Gale Hospital, Pulaski. Born May 8, 1966, in Pulaski, he was the son of the late Stanley Monroe Warden and Dorothy Rena Owens Warden.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by Brothers, Larry, Bill, and...

Gordon W. Cox

Dec 11, 2024

Gordon W Cox , of Pulaski, Virginia born March 9, 1951, joined his parents, Howard and Louise Cox ,5 brothers, Windel (Jean) Cox, Ray (Patricia) Cox, Gerry, Mac and Victor Cox and 2 sisters Betty (Bob) Dowan and Patricia (Bobby) Garrett on December 11, 2024 in their heavenly home.

He was an avid lover of...

Gary Domenic Palladini

Dec 9, 2024

Gary Domenic Palladini , born Dec. 1st, 1962, died Dec. 9th, 2024 peacefully at his home in Dublin, VA. Anyone who knew Gary knew that he was one of a kind. He lived life one day at a time, and walked to the beat of his own drum. He was never afraid to face any challenge head...

Connie Yvette Southern Gray

Dec 6, 2024

Connie Yvette Southern Gray , age 67 of Pulaski passed away Friday, December 6, 2024 at her home. Born February 24, 1957, she was the daughter of the late Walter & Betty Ruth Worley Southern. She was also preceded in death by her brother Walter "Keith" Southern.

Connie is survived by her

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