Obituaries

William Franklin Clark

Jan 4, 2022

William Franklin Clark , age 65, unexpectedly, left this world for the fellowship of his Heavenly Savior on January 4, 2022, in Daytona Beach, FL. Bill Clark was the son of Franklin Clark and Mary Hubbard.

He was the beloved husband of Joanne Clark, a loving and engaging step-father to Toby and his spouse, Drew,...

Robert Kent Chinault, Sr.

Jan 3, 2022

Robert Kent Chinault, SR. , age 83 of Dublin passed away Monday morning January 3, 2022 at the Highland Ridge Rehabilitation Center in Dublin. Born May 13, 1938 in Dublin he was the son of the late Lawrence Roosevelt Chinault & Hattie Molissa Keister Chinault. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Lawrence...

Hazel Mae West Morris

Dec 31, 2021

Hazel Mae West "Blondie" Morris, age 81 of Allisonia passed away Friday, December 31, 2021 at Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Born February 19, 1940 in Wythe County, Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Thomas Jefferson West and Annie Carnell West. She was also preceded in death by her Husband, Robert Taylor Morris, 4 sisters, Cecil Ann, Virginia, Linda...

Robert Alan Smith

Dec 31, 2021

Auctioneer & respected businessman , Robert Alan Smith , age 45 of Dublin passed away Friday, December 31, 2021 from an unexpected heart attack. Even though a failing heart took him away from this world, his loving heart left a lasting impression on all who knew him.

Born January 17, 1976 in Fredericksburg, Virginia, he...

John Everett Bryant

Dec 25, 2021

John Everett Bryant of Pulaski, Virginia, passed away December 25, 2021, surrounded by his loving family. He was born to parents Johnnie C. and Boyde M. Bryant on October 10, 1930 in Hanes, North Carolina.  He was preceded in death by his wife of fifty-five years, Kathleen (Kay) Cable Bryant, step-granddaughter Angie Miller, mother, father, and sister. ...

Roger Lee Duncan

Dec 24, 2021

Roger Lee Duncan , age 73 of Draper went home for Christmas, Friday, December 24, 2021 at his home. Born January 22, 1948 in Pulaski, he was the son of the late Price Farley Duncan and Ethel Bandy Duncan. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by infant son; infant brother, Gary Allen...

David Hildreth Randall

Dec 22, 2021

David Hildreth Randall , age 80 of Pulaski passed away Wednesday, December 22, 2021 at his home. Born June 23, 1941 in Fairfax County, Virginia he was the son of the late Hildreth Florence Randall and Garna Alice Tiller Randall Lacey. He was also preceded in death by a son, Michael Brent Randall; grandson, Steven Michael, two...

(Updated Service Time) Ottis Clyde Martin

Dec 22, 2021

Ottis Clyde Martin, age 79 formerly of Draper passed away Wednesday evening, December 22, 2021 at the Radford Health & Rehabilitation Center. Born September 19,1942 in Wythe County, he was the son of the late Edgar Jefferson Martin & Estelle Underwood Martin.

He was also preceded in death by his wife, Nancy Elaine...

Richard Webster Quesenberry

Dec 21, 2021

Richard Webster Quesenberry , age 81 passed away Tuesday, December 21, 2021 at the Roanoke Memorial Hospital. He was born December 17, 1940 in Hiwassee, Virginia to Rosie and Kermit Quesenberry. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife of 56 years, Brenda Kemp Quesenberry, sons Randall E. Quesenberry and Tracy J. Quesenberry...

Benjamin Franklin Cartrette

Dec 18, 2021

Benjamin Franklin Cartrette , age 79 of Pulaski passed away Saturday, December 18, 2021 at the Chippenham Medical Center, Richmond. Born June 25, 1942 in Beaver Dam, North Carolina he was the son of the late Dan & Beulah Cartrette. He was also preceded in death by his beloved soul mate of 43 years, Bonnie...

Stevie "Shorty" Ray Justus

Dec 18, 2021

Stevie Ray "Shorty" Justus , age 58 of Pulaski passed away Saturday, December 18, 2021. Born November 19, 1963 in Grundy, Virginia he was the son of the late Kibby "Daniel" Justus and Pauline Stiltner Coleman.

Shorty was a tool technician at Mar-Bal Inc. where he had 11 years of service.

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Charles "Charlie" Edward Talbert

Dec 15, 2021

Charles "Charlie" Edward Talbert , age 67 of Draper passed away Wednesday evening December 15, 2021 at the Lewis-Gale Hospital-Pulaski. Born March 27, 1954 in Pulaski County he was the son of the late Neal & Cecil Mabry Talbert.

Charles retired from Fontaine Modifications and was recently driving for the Pulaski Transit System....

Gary Lynn Ison

Dec 12, 2021

Gary Lynn Ison, age 64 entered into the gates of heaven on December 12, 2021. Gary was born on December 28, 1956 in Toledo, Ohio minutes after his twin Brother Larry, who preceded him in death. Gary was a veteran of the United States Army, serving his country obtaining many honors and medals during his years of service.  He...

Basil Thomas Cox

Dec 10, 2021

Basil Thomas Cox , age 72 of Boones Mill passed away Friday, December 10, 2021 at the Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Born October 22, 1949 in Christiansburg, he was the son of the late Basil Bernard Cox & Treva Perdue Cox.

He was retired from his architectural firm after many years of service.

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Rebecca Ann Blankenship Thomas

Dec 10, 2021

Rebecca Ann Blankenship Thomas , age 62 of Dublin passed away Friday, December 10, 2021 at her home. Born March 18, 1959 in Giles County she was the daughter of the late Billy Estill Blankenship & Barbara Vaughn Blankenship. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Gary R. Thomas, brothers, Barry and Mickey...

Karen Linkous Queen Donahue

Dec 8, 2021

Karen Queen Donahue , age 58 of Dublin passed away Wednesday, December 8, 2021 at the Lewis-Gale Hospital, Pulaski. Born December 26, 1962 in Radford she was the daughter of the late Donald Linkous and Pedie Phillips. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Rebecca King.

She is survived by...