Obituaries

Nov 16, 2023

Mildred L. "Millie" Edmonds Lawson , age 86 of Christiansburg and formerly of Lawson Hills Farm (Draper, VA) retired schoolteacher and mother passed away Thursday, November 16, 2023 at the NRV Medical Center. Born March 25, 1937 in Pulaski County, she was the daughter of the late Hubert & Edith Lawson Edmonds. She was also preceded in...

Nov 14, 2023

Marie JoAnn Blankenship Basham , age 86 of Dublin went to be with her heavenly father on November 14, 2023. She was born October 1, 1937 in Radford to the late James and Hilda Blankenship, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Vern Basham; and son-in-law, Paul Muncy, Sr.

Marie is...

Nov 9, 2023

Aaron "Jay" Jefferson Peake, Jr. , age 87 of Pulaski passed away Thursday, November 9, 2023 at the Radford Health and Rehabilitation Center. Born April 30, 1936 in Wythe County he was the son of the late Aaron Jefferson Peake, Sr. & Fannie Moore Mills. He was also preceded in death by his son, Matthew Dane Peak,...

Nov 7, 2023

Janette "Jan" Quesenberry Akers , age 90 of Pulaski passed away Tuesday, November 7, 2023 at her home. Born February 10, 1933 in Pulaski she was the daughter of the late John Issacc Quesenberry & Ada Porterfield Quesenberry. She was also preceded in death by her grandson, Matthew Cameron Akers; siblings, James S. Quesenberry, Pearl Q. Hughes,...

Nov 5, 2023

Floyd Issac DeHart , age 73 of Draper passed away Sunday, November 5, 2023 at his home. Born May 31, 1950 in Pulaski County he was the son of the late Peter & Bessie Duncan DeHart. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Rebecca Ann Slate DeHart and sister, Helen Dalton.

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Nov 4, 2023

Betty Louise (Gallimore) Stanely , age 76 of Pulaski, passed away Saturday, November 4, 2023. Born March 28, 1947 in Pulaski, she was the daughter of the late Earry William Gallimore and Ruby Allison Horton. She was also preceded in death by her husband, George William Stanley, brother, Earry William Gallimore, Jr., and sisters Margaret Bond and...

Nov 3, 2023

Sherill Neil Holston , 59, of Westerville, Ohio entered his eternal home on November 3, 2023 after a sudden and tragic event.

His life is an exemplification of faith, dedication, and unwavering love. Sherill has been married to the love of his life (Angela) for 35 years and loved being a family man and dad...

Nov 1, 2023

JoAnne Montgomery Gravely , age 57 of Pulaski passed away peacefully on Wednesday evening, November 1, 2023 after a gradual decline in health. She was surrounded and supported by her loving family, caregiver Sherry and special Aunt, Tammy and stepfather, Steve during the last days of her life. Born November 12, 1965 in Radford, she was the...

Nov 1, 2023

Shirley Jean Kemp , age 76 of Pulaski passed away Wednesday, November 1, 2023 at the Lewis-Gale Hospital, Pulaski. Born January 15, 1947 in Princeton, West Virginia she was the daughter of the late Cletus & Meredith Pettrey Poole. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Wade Poole; son, Charles Calvin (Charlie) Poole and brother-in-law,...

Oct 25, 2023

Henry "June" Jackson Horton , age 67 of  Chester,Virginia passed away Wednesday, October 25, 2023 at the Bon Secours St. Francis Medical Center in Midlothian, Virginia. Born April 22, 1956 in Tennessee, he was the son of the late Henry Jackson Horton, Sr. & Eunice Burton. He was also preceded in death by his daughter, Desiree (DeeDee)...

Oct 25, 2023

Douglas Wayne "Doug" Shockley , age 52 of Pulaski passed away Wednesday, October 25, 2023 at the Lewis-Gale Hospital, Pulaski. Born October 13, 1971 at the Old Pulaski Hospital, he was the son of the late Steve Douglas Shockley and Betty Lou Bullins Johnson.

Doug is survived by his

Daughter...