All Obituaries

Nona Dickerson Sarver, age 68 of the New River Community of Pulaski County, died Tuesday, September 20, 2022 at her residence, following a short illness.  Nona was born on October 14, 1953 in Pulaski County, and was the daughter of the late Margaret Collins Dickerson and the late Arvin Dickerson.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister:  Patricia Joyce Dickerson, and a sister-in-law, Linda Dickerson. Nona is survived by her loving husband of 50...

Nancy Poff Albert, age 69 of Parrott, died Saturday morning, September 17, 2022 at Carlion Giles Community Hospital.  She was born in Radford on May 17, 1953, and was the daughter of the late Angie Ratcliffe Poff and the late Joseph Poff. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Judy Easter.    After working at Kmart for many years, she retired from Carilion, and was a member of Belspring United Methodist Church.  Nancy was a loving member of...

James Robert (J.R.) Brewer, 88, of Pulaski, Va., went to be with the Lord on September 14, 2022. His final days were spent surrounded by his family and friends that J.R. had touched in some way throughout his life. He was born November 16, 1933, in Carroll County, and was the son of the late Raymond Ellis Brewer and Hallie Elizabeth Brewer. J.R. Brewer was a loyal member of the First United Methodist Church where he served on many boards and was an avid supporter and former leader of the...

Archie Walter Kemp, age 92 of Pulaski, passed away Saturday morning, September 10, 2022 at Pulaski Health and Rehabilitation Center.  He was born on May 31, 1930, and was the son of the late Ollie Moore Kemp and the late Walter Victor Kemp.  He was a retired production supervisor for Hooker Furniture Corporation, and a member of the Newbern Christian Church.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beautiful wife of 54 years,  Ruth Marshall...

Brother John Lucian Aker, of the Draper Community, entered into glory with his Lord on Sunday morning, August 28, 2022 at his home with his dear wife Janet at his side. He was preceded in death by his parents, John Bramlett Aker and Mary Elizabeth Bralley Aker. Brothers James Lacey Aker, Roy Bramlett Aker, Julian Milton Aker, Randolph Mitchell Aker, Sister-in-law Louise Groseclose Aker and a brother-in-law Edward Thomas Buckhout. He is survived by his wife Janet and his special fur baby,...

  Randall Creed Sumner, age 75, of Pulaski, VA, went to His Heavenly Home, August 14, 2022.  He was preceded in death by his parents A. C. Sumner and Alene Sumner, and Grover and Bonnie Boothe. Randy retired as Facility Manager for Pyrotechnics by Grucci in Radford VA.  Previously, he worked at Radford Army Ammunition Plant as a Safety Manager. He was a very devoted husband and father, and had a love of Virginia Tech football, hunting, fishing, and all things outdoors. He had...

RAYMOND (CRUNCH) RANDALL RICE, JR. On Friday, August 12, 2022, Raymond Randall Rice, Jr., age 71, of Pulaski, VA died peacefully at his cabin with family at his bedside.  Born on July 19, 1951, in Radford, VA, he was the only son of the late Raymond R. Rice, and Virginia Wallner Rice of Pulaski.  He was also preceded in death by his sister, Martha Rice-Shelton and his brother-in-law, Allen Mott. A 1969 graduate of Pulaski High School, he also studied history in...

LeeAnn Amber Haun (formerly LeeAnn Anderson) departed from this world on June 22, 2022, in Roanoke, Virginia. She leaves behind numerous family members and friends to cherish her memory. She is survived by her father John Haun, his wife Rosemary, and their son Christopher, of Tazewell; her sisters, Crystal Haun and Tabitha Justice; her brother J.T. Haun; and two beloved daughters, Hailey Anderson and Jordan Anderson, whom she missed deeply and thought of often. She was preceded in death by...

Guy Marcus Bishop, Jr., age 84 of Pulaski, died early Saturday morning, July 23, 2022 at Pulaski Health and Rehabilitation Center.  He was born on May 10, 1938, and was the son of the late Helen Louise Slaughter Bishop and the late Guy Marcus Bishop, Sr.  Guy, was a veteran having served in the United States Army, and was a Certified Public Accountant.  He graduated from Virginia Tech in 1967, receiving First Honors in the School of Business.  He was an avid hunter,...

William Rex Jones, age 81 of Dublin, died Friday morning, July 22, 2022 at his residence.  He was born on May 24, 1941, and was the son of the late Rosa Lena Brewer Jones and the late Jonn Ralph Jones.  Mr. Jones was an expert sewing machine mechanic for many years.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Brenda Kaye Thompson Jones:  a brother, Danny R. Jones:  a sister; Mary Lee Collins.  He is survived by his two daughters; Renee...