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Chad Frank Van Patten

Chad Frank Van Patten

May 25, 2021

Chad Frank Van Patten was born January 29, 1964 and passed away in his sleep on May 25, 2021. As a young man, Chad served on the USS Kinkaid Navy Destroyer where his height was listed as 6 ft 4 ½ inches so he wouldn't exceed the limit. He became very good at ducking. When he came back to...

Connie Renea Cox Smith

Connie Renea Cox Smith

May 25, 2021

Connie Renea Cox Smith, age 55 of Dublin passed away at her home with family Tuesday, May 25, 2021. Born April 16, 1966 in Radford, Virginia she was the daughter of Estle Jethero Cox, Jr. & Elaine Quesenberry Cox.

She is survived by her

Husband – Robert...

Brenda Kemp Quesenberry

Brenda Kemp Quesenberry

May 24, 2021

Brenda Kemp Quesenberry , age 76 of Hiwassee was born to the late Toney Kemp Burton and raised by the late Elbert L. & Lillian Kemp Trail. She was also preceded in death by her sons, Randall E. Quesenberry, who she dearly loved with her whole heart and his twin Tracy J. Quesenberry, who died...

Evelyn Ruth Moore Wooten

Evelyn Ruth Moore Wooten

May 23, 2021

Evelyn Ruth Moore Wooten , age 93 of Dublin passed away peacefully Sunday, May 23, 2021. Born April 18, 1928 in Draper, Virginia she was the daughter of the late William Harrison Moore & Mae Windle Moore. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Paul Wooten, Sr., sons, David Wooten, Jeff Wooten and...

Jerry Cleveland Taylor

Jerry Cleveland Taylor

May 20, 2021

Jerry Cleveland Taylor , age 69 of Pulaski passed away Thursday, May 20, 2021 at the Pulaski Health Care Center.

Born November 11, 1951 in Pulaski, he was the son of the late James Franklin Taylor and Helen Louise Abell Taylor. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his brother,...

Brenda Darlene Martin Jarrells

Brenda Darlene Martin Jarrells

May 18, 2021

Brenda Darlene Martin Jarrells , age 71 of Hiwassee passed away Tuesday May 18, 2021 at her home. Born March 7, 1950 in Wythe County, she was the daughter of the late Edgar John Martin and Estella Underwood Martin. She was also preceded in death by two sons, an infant son, James and John Edgar "Joe" Edwards,...

Andrew Nelson Matney

Andrew Nelson Matney

May 15, 2021

Andrew Nelson Matney , age 85 of Dublin passed away Saturday, May 15, 2021 at his home. Born November 26, 1935 in West Virginia, he was the son of the late Ritter Matney and Audrey White Matney. He was also preceded in death by his first wife, Sylvia Warholm Matney. He was retired from Volvo with 20...

John Walter Coughlin

John Walter Coughlin

May 13, 2021

John Walter Coughlin , age 63 of Draper passed away Thursday, May 13, 2021. Born October 25, 1957 in Oak Park, Illinois he was the son of Shirlee Wagner Markham and the late John Thomas Coughlin. He was also preceded in death by his stepfather, Wayne A. Markham.

He worked with Volvo Trucks in Dublin,...

John "Roger" Wright

John "Roger" Wright

May 12, 2021

Pulaski, Virginia

John "Roger" Wright age 71, passed away Wednesday, May 12, 2021 at home. Born November 16, 1949 in Pulaski, Virginia to the late William and Maeokwa Edmonds Wright. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Tom Wright, sister, Patsy Hildack and nephew, Adam Wright.

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Jerry Parker Capps

Jerry Parker Capps

May 12, 2021

Jerry Parker Capps , age 73 of Pulaski passed away Wednesday morning May 12, 2021 at the Lewis-Gale Hospital-Pulaski. Born October 16, 1947 in Louisville, Kentucky he was the son of the late Virgil Paul Capps & Eloise Meredith Capps. His grandson, Kevin Gibson also preceded him in death. Jerry was a veteran of the...

Joseph Calvin Burton

Joseph Calvin Burton

May 8, 2021

Joseph Calvin Burton passed away on Saturday, May 8,2021 at the age of 71, at the New River Valley Medical Center. His battle with serious medical issues in recent years showed his courage in facing life challenges with a smile. Despite the pain, Joe came out a hero and stayed strong until the end. The simplest pleasures...

Merry Lee Stoots

Merry Lee Stoots

May 3, 2021

Merry Lee Stoots , age 88 of Pulaski passed away Monday, May 3, 2021 at the Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Born June 1, 1932 in Foster Falls she was the daughter of the late Marion Vivian Shockley & Hallie Oneida Sutphin Shockley. She was also preceded in death by her brothers, Melvin Shockley, Fielding Shockley, Sherman...

Elizabeth Ann Redd Peoples

Elizabeth Ann Redd Peoples

May 2, 2021

Elizabeth Ann Redd Peoples , age 76 of Pulaski passed away Sunday, May 2, 2021 at the Pulaski Health and Rehabilitation Center, Pulaski. Born September 25, 1944 in Allisonia she was the daughter of the late James Richard "Bud" Redd and Lucy Jane Butler Redd. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Oliva...

William Joseph Mccroskey, Jr.

William Joseph Mccroskey, Jr.

May 1, 2021

William Joseph "Billy" McCroskey, Jr. , age 44 of Hiwassee passed away Saturday, May 1, 2021 at the Forsythe County Medical Center, Winston Salem. Born September 14, 1976 in Radford he was the son of William Joseph "Joe" McCroskey, Sr. and the late Vicky Darlene Mooney.

He is survived by his

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Jerry Daniel Taylor

Jerry Daniel Taylor

Apr 26, 2021

Jerry Daniel Taylor , age 77 of Draper passed away Monday, April 26, 2021 at the Lewis-Gale Hospital-Pulaski. Born March 10, 1944 in Draper he was the son of the late William Lacy Taylor and Alma Rigney Taylor. His three brothers, George, Glenn and Bobby Taylor also preceded him in death.

Jerry worked...

Richard "Big Rick" Vivian Landreth

Richard "Big Rick" Vivian Landreth

Apr 24, 2021

Richard Vivian Landreth "Big Rick" age 64 of Pulaski passed away Saturday, April 24, 2021 at Lewis Gale Hospital, Pulaski. Born March 16, 1957 in  Radford, he was the son of Christine Grimes Miller and the late Vivian Elwood Landreth. He was also preceded in death by a daughter, Christy Landreth Pampley.

He is...

Julian Barkley Burress, Jr.

Julian Barkley Burress, Jr.

Apr 21, 2021

Julian Barkley "Skip" Burress, Jr. age 77 of Pulaski passed away Wednesday, April 21, 2021 at Pulaski Health and Rehab Center. Born June 22, 1943 in Virginia, he was the son of the late Julian Barkley Burress and Helen French Burress.

He is survived by his

Children ...

Charles "Chuck" Luther Martin

Charles "Chuck" Luther Martin

Apr 19, 2021

Charles Luther "Chuck" Martin , age 80 of Fairlawn and formerly Draper passed away Monday, April 19, 2021 at the Lewis-Gale Hospital-Pulaski. Born June 26, 1940 in West Virginia he was the son of the late Theodore Martin and Nellie Mae McMahan Martin. He was also preceded in death by his son, Timmy Martin, sisters,...

Ronnie Dean Smythers

Ronnie Dean Smythers

Apr 18, 2021

Ronnie Dean Smythers , age 52 of Allisonia passed away Sunday, April 18, 2021 at his home. Born April 9, 1969 in Radford he was the son of Curtis Wendall Smythers and Glenda Rochell Page Smythers. His daughter, Megan Danielle Smythers also preceded him in death.

He is survived by his ...

Everston Luther Gallimore

Everston Luther Gallimore

Apr 14, 2021

Everston Luther Gallimore , age 79 Pulaski, Virginia passed away Wednesday, April 14, 2021 in Pulaski Health Care Center.  Born in Pulaski County, he was the son of the late Luther Gallimore and Ollie Thornton Gallimore.  He was also preceded in death by sons, Roger Gallimore and Junior Gallimore; sisters, Stella (Robert) Surratt, Ruby Stoots,...

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