All Obituaries

Fred Hensley Roope, age 94 of Pulaski, died Thursday evening, January 26, 2023 at Lewis Gale Hospital – Pulaski.  Fred was born in Salem, Virginia on March 17, 1928, and was the son of the late Bertie Hamblin Roope and the late John Campbell Roope.  He was a long-time auto mechanic at the former Pulaski Motor Company, and at the Pulaski County Bus Shop. In addition to his parents, he was preceded by brothers, James Darnell Roope, Ralph E. Roope, Emory Roope, Guy Roope, Roy...

  Cora Louise Snavely Linkous, age 74 of Christiansburg, formerly of Pulaski, died Monday, January 23, 2023 at her residence.  She was born in Pulaski on May 21, 1948, and was the daughter of the late Alma Chrisley Snavely and the late Benjamin Snavely. Cora was a graduating member of the Pulaski High School class of 1967.  After high school, she became a Certified Nursing Assistant, and worked for many years.   In addition to her loving parents, she was preceded...

  William “Willie” Lydell Jones, age 62 of Princeton, Wva, and formerly of Pulaski County, died Wednesday, January 18, 2023 in Princeton.  In greeting he would tell you he was “Blackfoot, Hatfield, coal miner’s son.  Willie had a joke for every occasion and kept everyone on their toes with his humor.  He was a talented guitar player and could play almost any string instrument, and is emebered for his performances he put on for friends and...

Rebecca Lynn Colbird, 37 of Pulaski, suddenly passed away on Jan 16, 2023. She was born in Radford on February 13, 1984.  Rebecca was preceded in death by her mother, Minnie Darlene Jones, and her father Eugene Weeks. She is survived by her children, Elijah Stephen Kolbyrn Parker (Rachel) of Pulaski VA, Darius Conner, Daidrean Conner, Isaiah Conner and Gabriel (Gabe) Conner of Pulaski Va. A brother Phillip Colbird of Pulaski. Sisters are Melissa Colbird Manns (Bradly) of Pulaski....

John Clarkson Williams (January 12, 1961 - January 9, 2023) John Williams, age 61 of Shiloh, passed away Monday, January 9, 2023 at his family’s home. Born January 12, 1961 in Indiana, he was the son of the late Bill and Vera Williams. John was a beloved son, nephew, cousin, and friend. He was a faithful member of Faith Bible Church where he brought joy to all with his hugs, handshakes and enthusiastic hymn singing – especially I’ll Fly Away. John also enjoyed bowling,...

Harry Linwood Surface 97, of Pulaski Virginia, passed away peacefully in his sleep at home  with his wife Doris by his side on January 7th, 2023.  He was born April 23rd,1925 in Pulaski, Virginia. preceding are parents Irene Dixson Surface.  James Ezra Surface, sisters - Beatrice, Mary    brothers - Hensel, Bill, Bryce and brother-in-law and life long friend - Lonnie Mel Cash. Left to cherish his memory is his loving wife Doris Pratt Surface, two daughters:...

Timothy (Tim) Lee Corvin, age 64, peacefully departed his earthly life at home on Wednesday, January 4, 2023. Preceding in death is father Luther Neal Corvin, mother Florence Aileen Corvin, and brothers, Lester and Marlon Corvin. He is survived by his devoted wife of 43 years, Patricia Corvin; daughter, Jennifer Grubb (Aaron) and grandson Blake of Clarksville, TN; Stepson, Christopher Wilson (Tracey), and Stepdaughter Christina Wilson, both of Roanoke Va.:  Sisters Patricia Caron (Jim)...

Martha Phelps Newman, age 81 of Newport Richey, FL, died Monday, January 2, 2023 in Newport Richey, FL.  She was born in Pulaski, Va on August 29, 1941, and was the daughter of the late Gertrude and George Phelps.  She retired as a transportation coordinator for a public school system.  She is the wife of Franklin P. Goff.  Graveside funeral service will be held on Saturday January 14, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. in Thornspring Cemetery.  Online condolences may be sent to...

We are saddened to announce that Wendy Blankenship Cox, age 46 of Pulaski, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, December 27, 2022.  She was a caring mother, daughter, sister,and friend.  Wendy was a graduate of the Pulaski County High School class of 1994, and had a long career in sales at Xaloy.  She was fun-loving with an enormous heart.  There were many occasions when Wendy would go without to help complete strangers.  She loved her motorcycles and driving fast...

Hazel Vernell Dalton Covey, age 94 of Pulaski, died Sunday evening, December 25, 2022 at New River Valley Medical Center.  She was born in Draper, VA on September 26, 1928, and was the daughter of the late Minnie Lee Whitt Dalton, and the late Martin Isac Dalton.  Hazel retired from the Radford Army Ammunition Plant in the materials management department.  She was a member of the Open Door Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her...