Obituaries

Mar 7, 2025

Kenneth, Michael (Mike) Tolbert 68, passed away peacefully at his home on March 7, 2025. Mike was born in Pulaski, Virginia to his parents Kenneth Garland and Norma Jacqueline Tolbert who both preceded him in death.

Mike is survived by his one loving and devoted brother William Todd Tolbert, and Mike's fiancé Debra (Debi) Rhodes...

Mar 7, 2025

Susan Thornton Anderson , age 68 of Radford passed away Friday, March 7, 2025 at her home. Born June 4, 1956 in Pulaski, she was the daughter of the late Charles Clinton Thornton, SR. & Jourleen Sheppard Thornton. She was also preceded in death by her husband Michael Kent Anderson (2024) and brother, Charlie "Chuck" Thornton, Jr....

Mar 4, 2025

Jerry Wayne Thornton , age 79 of Dublin passed away Tuesday evening March 4, 2025 at his home surrounded by his family and loved ones. Born April 21, 1945 in Pulaski, he was the son of the late Ernest Harvey Thornton & Ethel Raye Meredith Thornton. He was also preceded in death by eight brothers and sisters....

Mar 3, 2025

Mary Frances Gordon Stanley , age 91 of Dublin, moved to her heavenly home on March 3, 2025. She was born June 5, 1933 in Giles County.

She attended Princeton High School where she was a marching band majorette and lettered in basketball. Frances graduated second in her class from Eggleston High School. She married...

Mar 3, 2025

Michael Robert Reilly , age 67 of Pulaski, passed away Monday, March 3, 2025 at the Lewis Gale Medical Center in Salem, Virginia. Born January 5, 1958 in Islip, New York, he was the son of the late Bernard & Virginia Bracht Reilly. He was also preceded in death by his brothers Raymond and Charles Reilly.

Feb 28, 2025

Peggy Ann Jenkins Jones , age 88, beloved mother, grandmother, sister and friend went to be with Jesus on Friday, February 28, 2025.  The oldest of three children, Peggy was born on July 1, 1936 to Otha "Ray" and Beatrice Martin Jenkins.  Peggy lived her entire life as a member of the Mt. Olivet Community in Pulaski,...

Feb 27, 2025

Rev. Fredric (Fred) W. Villinger passed away on February 27, 2025 in Pulaski, VA, at the age of 85. Born September 5, 1939 in Fairmont, WV, Fred attended Fairmont High School and was a proud alumni of West Virginia University (WVU.) Through the United Methodist Church's Wesley Foundation, Fred became involved in campus ministry and community building...

Feb 26, 2025

Ronald Wayne Lawson , age 69 of Draper passed away Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at his home in Draper. Born January 9, 1956 in Pulaski, he was the son of the late Fred Edward Lawson and Cora Lee Bishop Lawson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his late wife, Brenda Lawson, and...

Feb 24, 2025

Harry Rodney Hayes , age 78 of Dublin passed away Monday, February 24, 2025 at the Montgomery Regional Hospital. Born July 6, 1946 in Pulaski County, he was the son of the late Charles Lee Hayes & Lula Mae Hayes. He was also preceded in death by his wife Betty McGuyer Hayes; sisters & brothers-in-law Marie (David)...

Feb 24, 2025

Bonnie Sue Harvey , age 71 of Dublin, passed away Monday, February 24, 2025 at Heritage Hall, Blacksburg. Born December 26, 1953 in Lansing, North Carolina to the late Paul & Delsie Johnson. She was also preceded in death by her husband Donald Ray Harvey (2/2/2025), son Leslie Kast, brother Danny Johnson and sister Sandra Johnson.

Feb 22, 2025

Alvin Douglas Novell , age 72 of Salem and formerly of Pulaski passed away Saturday, February 22, 2025 at his home. Born March 26, 1952 in Pulaski, he was the son of the late John Robert Novell & Rhoda Ilice York Novell. He was also preceded in death by his brother Charles Robert Novell.

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