A longtime resident of Southwest Virginia passed away on Friday, May 8, 2026, at age 73. Beverly Sue Swecker Dicker lived in Barren Springs, where she had deep roots in Pulaski County. She was born on June 7, 1952, to Thomas Swecker and Dondee Stoots Swecker, both of whom preceded her in death.
Her husband, Clifford Dicker, and her brother, Doug Swecker, also died before her. She is survived by two daughters: Rhonda LaRue, who lives in Barren Springs with her husband Darrell Arnold, and Jennifer, who resides in Dublin with her husband Mohamed Lamei. Beverly also leaves behind her small dog, Scrappy.
Beverly spent most of her life in the same region where she was raised. She graduated from local schools and built a household centered on family and routine. Those who knew her describe a woman who avoided the spotlight but offered steady support to relatives and neighbors. She found satisfaction in simple, everyday activities and rarely traveled far from home.
She had five grandchildren: Samantha Clark, Zachary Clark, Gabriel and Camella Clark, Jason and Mackenzie Hinkley, and Alison Hinkley. Family members say she maintained close relationships with each of them, attending school events when possible and remembering birthdays and holidays. Her home was often a gathering place for meals and conversations.
A funeral service has been scheduled for noon on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at Reese Funeral Home. Visitation will begin one hour earlier, at 11 a.m. Burial will follow at Bethany Community Church Cemetery. The family has requested that, instead of flowers, donations be sent to the Wythe County Sheriff’s Department or the Barren Springs Fire Department. No cause of death has been publicly released.
Beverly’s passing has brought sorrow to her family and to the Barren Springs community. She is remembered as someone who offered genuine care without seeking recognition. Her daughters have expressed gratitude for the support they have received from neighbors and friends. The funeral home is handling arrangements, and the family will receive visitors during the visitation hour. Her memory will continue through the generations she helped raise.
