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Treva Price Cullop Rogers, 86, of Pulaski, Virginia WON her battle with dementia and was reunited with family members on February 18, 2021. She was preceded in death by her parents, Fred and Dora Price, husbands, Adam Cullop, and Donald (Pete) Rogers, brothers Bruce Price and Jackie Price, sisters Blanch Price, Faye Price, and Jean […]

James Dale Oliver went be with His Lord on February 24, 2021. He was born September 6, 1933 in Glade Spring, VA and was the son of the late Roy and Stella Oliver. He was predeceased by his sister and brother-in-law, Wilma and Mahlon Wyatt. He graduated from Liberty Hall High School in 1951 and […]

Dr. Richard Dean Tester, 88, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 19, 2021 at Pennybyrn. Dean was born in Pulaski, VA on December 17, 1932 to the late Coy Nelson Tester and Verna Sisk Tester.   In addition to his parents, Dean was preceded in death by his wife, Gaynelle “Gay” Davidson Tester; sister, Clara Nell […]

Kay (Katherine) Branch McKenzie, devoted and cherished wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother whose trailblazing professional achievements, political activism and spirited commitment to causes close to her heart passed away peacefully at the age of 85 on February 22, 2012 at the home of her son, surrounded by loving family and her devoted and kind caregiver, […]

Ryland Edwin Webb 1932-2021 Born and raised in Angola, he leaves a small part of his heart in Africa. The rest of his heart belonged to Wanda Sue, his wife of 60 years. He was her Clark Gable. To see them dance together was like watching an old Hollywood movie. With unspoken choreography, they often […]

Maletta May Sifford Perdue, 91 of Pearisburg, VA departed this life February 22, 2021 in the loving care of her loving family and Good Samaritan Hospice. Born August 2, 1929, in Parrot, VA she was a daughter of the late Virginia and Floyd Sifford. Maletta was proud of her faith and a member of the […]

William (Punky, Bill) Fulcher, surrounded by his family, left this earthly life and entered into the joys of heaven on Tuesday, February 23, 2021. He was born on August 21, 1948, to the late Roy J. Fulcher and Louise Fulcher Smith. He was preceded in death by his brother, Don Fulcher; brother-in-law & sister-in-law, Jr. […]

Brian Scott Taylor, age 54 passed away in his Draper home Saturday February 20, 2021.Scott was welcomed into the world by his Mother, Janie Lucille Hancock and the late Joseph Fredrick Taylor on May 17, 1966. Scott was a dedicated, hard working employee at Volvo Trucking for over 20 years. He was a man with […]

Sadie Peters, beloved sister, aunt, and great great aunt passed away on Monday, February 15, 2021, in Sumpter County, Florida. She was a graduate of Check High School in Floyd County, Virginia. Sadie was a retired inspector for the textile industry and retired to Copper Hill. For many winters she lived in Fort Pierce, Florida […]

Helen Marie Lester Worrell, age 85 of Hiwassee, died Early Tuesday morning, February 23, 2021 at Commonwealth Assisted Living in Radford. She was born in Botetourt County on August 21, 1935, and was the daughter of the late Hattie Ethel Puckett Lester and Robert Lee Lester. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in […]

Glenn Parker Barber, Sr., 78 of Floyd, passed away on Monday, February 22, 2021. He is preceded in death by his parents, Samuel & Hazel Barber; and siblings, June Vest, Samuel Barber, Fred Barber, Ralph Barber, Anita Gardner, Wilma Reece, Dessie Broyls, and MD Barber. He enjoyed playing chess, solitaire, working crossword puzzles, and Country […]

On February 19, 2021, Floyd, Virginia resident, Mark Andrew Proctor “New Moon”, met his end at age 62. He was born May 19, 1958, to Phillip S. Proctor and Martha Brooks Proctor. Mark is survived by his two sons, Jeremiah Proctor and Zachariah Courtney, their Mother, Gwen Courtney-Christensen his grandchildren, Odin, Till, Stella, and Annikka, […]

Lillian Ellavester Hunter, 94, of Pulaski, VA died early Friday morning, February 19, 2021 at her home. She was born in Pulaski on January 25, 1927 and was the daughter of the late Perry and Cordia Parks Hunter. There will be no funeral services for Miss Hunter. Those wishing to send flowers or condolences to […]

Carolyn Dale Shepherd, 69, of Christiansburg, passed away on Friday, February 19, 2021. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ansel and Eula Mae Shepherd. Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Phillip and Logan Kessinger; grandchildren, Kat and Matt Vaughn, Stephen Brubaker III, Brandon Kessinger, Andrew Brubaker, and Keaton Kessinger; sister, Sharon Hernandez; nephew, […]

Betty Jean Walker Hinkley, 85, of Radford, passed away Saturday, February 20, 2021. She was preceded in death by her parents, Clyde Wilmer and Sarah Farris Walker; husband, John Lee Hinkley, Jr.; son, Tommy Hinkley; and all 11 siblings. Survivors include her son, David Hinkley (Belinda); 9 grandchildren; multiple great and great great grandchildren; and […]

Sharon Diane Gunter, 73, of Dublin, passed away Saturday, February 20, 2021. Per her request, no services will be held at this time. The Gunter family is in the care of Mullins Funeral Home & Crematory in Radford. www.mullinsfuneralhome.com.

Vatina Saunders Churchwell, 50, of Radford, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 20, 2021. She is survived by her husband, Leon Jose Churchwell; children, Nikita Grant Furrow and Kareem Grant; mother, Jennifer Saunders; father, Leonard (Kat) Saunders; sisters, Alveria M. Saunders, Juanita (Eric) Saunders Penn, and Marchelle (Tommy) Saunders; brother, Leonard Earl […]

Joe McDaniel, Jr., age 82, of New River died, Monday, February 22, 2021. He was born in Blacksburg, Va. on April 6, 1938 to the late Joe, Sr. and Easter McDaniel. He was preceded in death by his wife, Myrtle McDaniel, and his brothers and sisters. He is survived by his nieces and nephews. Memorial […]