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Delma Cochran Obituary

CPL. Delma Meehan Cochran, 39, of Pulaski, Va., passed away on Sunday, October 4, 2009. She was a member in the VA Army Reserves #424 Transportation Division. She is survived by her husband, Michael Cochran, of Pulaski; four sons, Patrick and Michael McDonough, both of Georgia, and Christopher McDonough and Jake Woolwine, both of Franklin County; mother and stepfather, Jennifer and Tony Merritt, of Oxford, England; father, Thomas William Meehan, of England; and two sisters, Julie Meehan, of Reading, England, and Susie Pearson of Queensland, Australia. A graveside service will be held 11 a.m. on Friday, October 9, 2009, at the Hickman Cemetery in Radford. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. on Thursday evening, October 8, 2009, at the Mullins Funeral Home in Radford. The Cochran family is in the care of Mullins Funeral Home & Crematory in Radford, Va., 540-639-2456. www.mullinsfuneralhome.com.

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Published by Roanoke Times from Oct. 6 to Oct. 7, 2009.

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Timothy Sweet

October 7, 2009

I am so very sorry for your loss,she was a very special lady,and will be greatly missed.I allways appreciated her kindness.


Timothy Sweet

Jerrell Walker

October 7, 2009

Mike, I'm so sorry. If there is anything I can do let me know.

October 6, 2009

I want to send my heartfelt condolences to the entire family of Delma. I served with her at the Galax unit for a number of years.May God richly bless and keep you during this difficult time,

MSG Allen Hash

Debbie Felty

October 6, 2009

Michael my prayers and thoughts are with you and your family right now. If there is anyting that we can do for you all please let us know.
Debbie Felty

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