Stith "Dudley" Barksdalev's obituary , Passed away on January 5, 2026 in Vinton, Virginia
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Stith "Dudley" Barksdalev

May 6, 1960 - January 5, 2026 (65 years old)

Vinton, Virginia

Stith "Dudley" Barksdalev's obituary , Passed away on January 5, 2026 in Vinton, Virginia
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May 6, 1960 - January 5, 2026 (65 years old)

Vinton, Virginia

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Stith Barksdalev Obituary

With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Stith Barksdalev (Vinton, Virginia), whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Stith left this world on January 5, 2026 at the age of 65, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Stith Barksdalev or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Stith D. Barksdale III and Elizabeth Barksdale; his grandparents, Pauline McPhail Barksdale, Stith D. Barksdale, Jr., Ida Mae Reynolds and Noel Edward Reynolds; and his brother David Edward Barksdale.

He is survived by: his wife Gina Barksdale; his sister Kathy Massie; his niece Sarah Simmons (Nathan Simmons); his stepson Joshua Doss (Jennifer Doss); his grandchildren, Kyla Coleman, Maddy King (Damien King), Eli Doss and Nicholas Davidson; his great grandchild Loretta Lynn King; and his close friends, Colin Newman, Ricky Barbour, Doug Howard, Jeff Griggs and Frank Bowers.

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January 9, 2026

Your friend, Frank Bowers sent flowers

“In loving memory of Dudley Barksdale, You will be sorely missed.”

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January 7, 2026

Nancy Ortkiese wrote a sympathy message

“Winston Salem several times to visit and both of us said that the love and care he gave to his father was remarkable. Rest in peace sweet cousin. With Love Nancy Blair Scofield Ortkiese.”

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January 7, 2026

Nancy Ortkiese wrote a sympathy message

“I am so saddened to hear of my cousin Dudley’s death. I have such fond memories of Dudley when we were children, visiting in Chase City and even have a picture of him celebrating my birthday at Tuddies pool. He was very much loved by his wonderful parents our Uncle Stith and Aunt Libby and his sister Kathy. We alll loved to hear of his travels in his truck with his beloved dachshunds. I last saw him when he was taking care of Uncle Stith right before he passed away.. Buzz and I drove from”

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Oakey's Vinton Chapel
627 Hardy Rd, Vinton, VA 24179

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627 Hardy Rd, Vinton, VA 24179

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