The Carroll News

Robert "Bob" Hall Cruise passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on March 9, 2021. Bob was born on March 12, 1931 in Staunton, Virginia to Guy and Stella Cruise. Bob grew up in Pulaski, Virginia and graduated from Virginia Tech in 1953 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering. He later earned an MBA from Fairleigh Dickinson University in New Jersey. He served honorably in the U.S. Army following graduation from Virginia Tech. He began his post-military career with the Pennsylvania Railroad. Bob enjoyed a 31 year career with Hercules, Incorporated serving in management positions in Radford, Va., Kenvil, N.J., Parlin, N.J., Wilmington, Del, and Salt Lake City,...

Guy H. Quesenberry, 85, died March. 4, 2021, at his home in Williamsburg, VA surrounded by his devoted family. He was a longtime resident of Newport News. "Sonny" as he was known by those who loved him was born Feb. 6, 1936, in Pulaski County to Swanson and Elizabeth. He grew up surrounded by his brothers and sister in the dazzling mountains of Southwestern VA. Sonny was an All-American football player at Radford High School. While in Christiansburg, VA, he met his lifelong mate, Dorothy Faye Correll. He was offered many football scholarships and he chose Clemson University, where he received his bachelors. After graduation, he married Dorothy and they moved to Newport News where they...

Bessie Marie Pierce (nee Quesenberry) April 4, 1923 - February 10, 2021 Bessie Pierce, 97, passed away of natural causes on February 10, 2021 at her daughter's residence in Fredericksburg, VA. Her family was blessed to be present as she passed to Heaven. She was predeceased by her parents Jerome and Jessie Quesenberry; husband Cecil Pierce; sisters Louisa Lindsey, Blanch Farley, and Hannah Harris; sons David and Raymond; and son-in-law Randolph Tate. She is survived by her brother Carlie Hoover Quesenberry; sisters-in-law Rose Jewell, and Margie Beales; daughters Marie Tate, and Nancy Brown (Bill); sons Roger (Chrissie), and Rickey; daughter-in-law Mary Jane Pierce; 12 grandchildren, 30...