All Obituaries

Glennis Geraldine Cole Cregger, age 72 of Pulaski, died Monday, June 21, 2021 at her residence.  She was born on January 6, 1949 in Pulaski, and was the daughter of the late Catherine Madgeline Cole and Oakley Harold Cole.  She was a member of the Pulaski Church of God.  In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by:  a daughter; Sarah Jill Cregger:  brothers; Harold (Buddy) Cole, Ronnie Cole, and Gary Cole:  sister; Elizabeth Spence. She worked in...

Timothy Ray "Tim" Cooney, 63, departed this life peacefully in his sleep at his home in Dublin, Virginia on Thursday, June 3, 2021. Tim was born in San Diego, Calif., on August 5, 1957, to Maria and Thomas Cooney. As the son of a career Navy veteran, Tim lived many places but came to Blacksburg to attend Virginia Tech. He was a proud Hokie and a member of the Marching Virginians playing tuba. Tim stayed in Blacksburg and completed his master's degree at VT eventually working...

Dorothy Robinson Davidson went home to be with her lord and savior on Monday May 31, 2021.  Dorothy was 90 years old.  She was predeceased by her Husband, Lewis Earl Davidson of Pulaski and her son Roger Lewis Davidson of Deerfield Beach, Florida . She is survived by her son, Allen Davidson , grandson Brad Davidson , Grandaughter Emily Davidson Smith, and 4 great grandchildren, Max Davidson, Jake Davidson, Isaac Smith and Eden Smith . She was a faithful Lutheran, Tennesse fan,...

Donnie Sue Millirons Phipps, age 70 of Little Creek Community of Pulaski County, died Monday, May 31, 2021 at Carilion New River Valley Medical Center.  She was born on November 3, 1950 in Bland County, and was the daughter of the late Rosie Millirons and Walter Vance Millirons.  She was a member of the Millirons United Methodist Church in Little Creek.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers:  Mason Vance Millirons and Thomas Millirons,...

  Helen Elizabeth Swain, age 98 of Fort Myers, FL, formerly of Pulaski County, VA, died Sunday, March 14, 2021.  She was born on October 23, 1922 in Montgomery County, VA and was the daughter of the late Virgie Sowers Swain and Roy McKinley Swain, Sr.   Helen retired from Martins Pharmacy in Pulaski, and held other service positions during her life in Pulaski, VA.  She was a member of the Pulaski Presbyterian Church in America.  Helen maintained an active...

Susan Marie Farris Vaughn of Newbern, 62, born May 17, 1959 went home to be with her Lord and Savior on May 18, 2021 at her home. She graduated from Pulaski County High School, Class of 1977. Susan was the daughter of Kent V. Farris and Annis F. Farris of Newbern, who preceded her in death. She is survived by her husband and best friend of 44 years, Mark T. Vaughn; son, Christopher Vaughn (Angie) of Rustburg, VA., and daughter Ami V. Young of Dublin.  Also surviving are her...

Barbara (Bobbie Sue) Runions Stowers, age 55 of Pulaski, died Wednesday, May 12, 2021 at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital.  She was born in Titusville, Florida on February 5, 1966 and was the daughter of the late Bessie Rosalie Spratt Runions, and Ronald Ray Runions.  Bobbie Sue, was a Certified Nurses Assistant for many years in the home health services.  She was a loving daughter, sister, wife, mother and grandmother.  Her love for people was accompanied by a big...

Helen L. Simpson (Cheverton) passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 29, 2021, at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital.  Born on May 18, 1931, in Jacksboro, Texas, Helen was the daughter of the late John P. Simpson and E. Grace Sidebottom Simpson.  She is preceded in death by her seven siblings and the father of her children, Rev. David P. Cheverton. Helen was a woman who was small in stature but mighty in strength.  She overcame many obstacles in her life, the most notable...

Carl Ellwood Rupe, age 88 of Pulaski, died Wednesday April 28, 2021 at Radford Health and Rehabilitation Center.  He was born on March 21, 1933 in Pulaski, and was the son of the late Eunice Mae Cecil Rupe Turpin and Charlie Basil Rupe.  Ellwood was a Veteran of the United States Army, a member of Henry Clay Masonic Lodge #280 A.F. & A.M. and a member of Pythagoras Masonic Lodge #239 A.F. & A.M., and was presented with his 50 year pin.  He was a long-time employee of...

Ronald Leroy Hynson, Sr., age 76 of Radford, died Monday, April 26, 2021 at his Radford address surrounded by family.  He was born in the State of Maryland on July 27, 1944, and was the son of the late Marie Garvey Hynson and William Henry Hynson, Sr.  Ron was a U.S. Veteran having provided service to the Navy, Marines and the National Guard.  His specialty was a Machinist.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister:  Shirley Manley, his...