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Radford Today
By the People, for the People
Robert 'Bob' Lee Donley, Longtime Dublin Barber, Dies at 78
Donley was a member of Blue Ridge Church and a well-known figure in the Dublin community.
Apr. 6, 2026 at 4:38pm
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The passing of longtime Dublin barber Robert 'Bob' Lee Donley marks the end of an era for this close-knit Virginia community.Radford TodayRobert 'Bob' Lee Donley, a 78-year-old resident of Dublin, Virginia, passed away on April 5, 2026 at his home. Donley was a longtime barber in the Dublin community and a member of the Blue Ridge Church. He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, and is survived by his wife of 30 years, siblings, nieces and nephews, brothers-in-law, and bonus children and grandchildren.
Why it matters
Donley's passing marks the end of an era for the Dublin community, as he was a well-known and respected figure who had been a barber in the town for many years. His death highlights the importance of small-town community figures and the impact they can have on the lives of those around them.
The details
According to the obituary, Donley was 78 years old at the time of his passing. He was a member of the Blue Ridge Church and was a longtime barber in the Dublin community. Donley was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Trevy and Edith Christine Ross Donley, as well as his sister, Peggy Donley Smith. He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Teresa Lyons-Donley, as well as his siblings, Jo Ann (Wayne) Cecil, Kim (Dale) Hancock, and Trevy (Lora) Donley. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews, brothers-in-law, and bonus children and grandchildren.
- Robert 'Bob' Lee Donley was born on May 6, 1947.
- Donley passed away on April 5, 2026 at his home in Dublin, Virginia.
The players
Robert 'Bob' Lee Donley
A 78-year-old resident of Dublin, Virginia who was a longtime barber in the community and a member of the Blue Ridge Church.
Teresa Lyons-Donley
Donley's wife of 30 years.
Blue Ridge Church
The church that Donley was a member of in Dublin, Virginia.
The takeaway
Donley's passing marks the end of an era for the tight-knit Dublin community, where he was a beloved and respected figure for his decades of service as a local barber. His death highlights the important role that community leaders and small business owners can play in shaping the character and identity of a town.
