Obituaries

Fannie Rebecca Reedy Greer

Fannie Rebecca Reedy Greer

Apr 28, 2025

Sugar Grove, Virginia.

Fannie Rebecca Reedy Greer age 81, passed away peacefully Monday, April 28, 2025 at Select Specialty Hospital in Bristol, Tennessee.

A full biography will be available soon.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Claude and Jenny Reedy; 6 siblings, Carol (Doc) Odum, Ralph (Evelyn) Reedy, Edna (Charles) Reedy, John (Helen) Reedy, Robert Earl Reedy, Ruby Ore; sister-in-law, Ruth...

Delores Diane Leonard

Delores Diane Leonard

Apr 24, 2025

Atkins, Va.

Delores Diane Leonard, age 68, passed away Thursday, April 24, 2025 at her home.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Alvin and Pettie Leonard; sister, Peggy Lynn Owens.

Delores is survived by her daughters, Rebecca Lynn Woods of Kingsport, TN, Kelly Dawn Woods and Michelle Leigh Weaver, both of Marion, Va.; sisters, Melinda Sheets and husband, Garnet of Crockett,...

Molly Lucille Byrd

Molly Lucille Byrd

Apr 23, 2025

Chilhowie, Va.

Molly Lucille Byrd, age 87, passed away peacefully Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at Valley Health Care Center in Chilhowie, Va.

Molly was a loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother, aunt and friend. She was her husband’s right hand at Grissom Motor Parts as well as NAPA and he was hers while they cared for children at their home daycare. She was...

Alicia Shatley

Alicia Shatley

Apr 18, 2025

Marion, Va.

Alicia Shatley, age 31, passed away Friday, April 18, 2025 at Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon, Va.

She was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Buddy and Eula Heath; paternal grandparents, Dean and Evelyn Shatley; uncle, Buddy Heath.

Alicia is survived by her parents, Billy Dean and Cynthia Shatley; brother, Billy Gene Shatley (Kailey Cregger); fiancé, Robbie Henley; special friend, Tonya...

James Alden "Jamie" Nunley

James Alden "Jamie" Nunley

Apr 14, 2025

Marion, Virginia

James Alden “Jamie” Nunley, Jr. age 43, was called home Monday, April 14, 2025.

Jamie was an all around good father, son, fiancé, brother, uncle and friend. He was rough around the edges but had a big heart and short fuse (which only lasted five minutes). He is well respected by everyone especially those he loved that he called “darlin.”...

Victor Thomas

Victor Thomas

Apr 13, 2025

Marion, Virginia.

Victor Thomas age 32, passed away Sunday, April 13, 2025 at his home in Marion, Va.

Victor was a loving son and father that lived a full life. He was always active and on the go. He enjoyed the outdoors including fishing, hunting and working on mowers. He was his mother’s rock that never rolled. There was never a dull...

Ronna Lane Olinger Casey

Ronna Lane Olinger Casey

Apr 11, 2025

Saltville, Virginia

Ronna Lane Olinger Casey joined her beloved husband in Heaven on Friday, April 11, 2025.

Ronna, Onnie to her family, loved her family, her dogs, her home, and her church.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Douglas Terence Casey; parents, Graham and Nannie Olinger; several brothers and sisters.

Ronna is survived by her daughter, Tera Casey; son, Torey Casey, all...

Thelma Hutchins

Thelma Hutchins

Apr 7, 2025

FOREVER FALCON

Bridgeport, WV.

Thelma Hutchins, former Director of Library Services at Fairmont State University’s Ruth Ann Musick Library, passed away on Monday, April 7, at United Hospital Center after an extended illness.

Thelma earned a Master’s degree in Theology from the University of North Carolina, and later a Master’s in Library Science from Florida State University. Her career as an Academic Librarian...

Teresa Surber

Teresa Surber

Apr 5, 2025

Chilhowie, Virginia

Teresa McNew Surber age 68, passed away Saturday, April 5, 2025 at her home.

Teresa Surber was born and raised on Smokey Row in Saltville, a 1975 graduate of R.B. Worthy High School; she spent her entire adult life with her family in Chilhowie. Teresa held many different jobs and titles but was most well known for her time as...

Jonathan David Crowder

Jonathan David Crowder

Apr 2, 2025

Courtesy Obituary

Raleigh, North Carolina

Jonathan D. Crowder, son of Otis Dunkley Crowder and Gracie Marie Rowland Crowder, passed away peacefully at his home in Raleigh, NC, surrounded by his family after a long battle with cancer.

A memorial service will be held in Raleigh at a later date.

This is a courtesy announcement by Fraziers’ Seaver-Brown Funeral Service & Crematory, 237 East Main...

David Glenn Broyles

David Glenn Broyles

Apr 2, 2025

Claypool Hill, Virginia

David Glenn Broyles age 87, passed away Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at Clinch Valley Medical Center, Richlands, Va.

David was a proud U.S. Air Force Vietnam veteran, retiring after 22 years of service to his country. Once back in civilian life, David became a long haul/over road truck driver for twenty years. He lived a simple life, enjoying his...

Mary Graham

Mary Graham

Mar 28, 2025

With deep love and sadness, we announce the passing of Mary Graham, who left this world on March 28, 2025. Born on April 9, 1939, in Columbia, South Carolina, Mary lived a life filled with passion, kindness, and dedication to those she loved.

She was an extraordinary mother, friend, teacher, and human being. Mary’s talents were vast—she was an accomplished pianist...

Miles Everett Untiedt

Miles Everett Untiedt

Mar 28, 2025

Marion, Va.

Miles Everett Untiedt passed away peacefully Friday, March 28, 2025, at the age of 90.

Miles was born March 12, 1935, in Lake Park, Iowa, the son of Julius A. and Myrtle E. Untiedt. He attended the University of Iowa and worked for Boeing in Wichita, Kansas before moving to Muskegon, Michigan to join Brunswick. He transferred to the company’s...

Kenneth Ivan Saltz

Kenneth Ivan Saltz

Mar 26, 2025

Bristol, Va.

Kenneth Ivan Saltz, age 60, died Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at his home in Bristol, Va.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Elizabeth Blankenship; father, Preston Saltz and brother, Tony Saltz.

Kenneth is survived by his daughter, Kayla Saltz; mother, Helen Saltz; brother, David Saltz, all of Bristol, Va.; grandchildren, Abrianna Brown, Danika Brown, Aryan Brown, Kynleigh Brown and...

Doris Ward

Doris Ward

Mar 25, 2025

Bristol, Virginia

Doris Margaret Ward age 95 passed away peacefully in her sleep Tuesday, March 25, 2025, under the care of her loving daughter.

Doris was born in New Jersey November 8, 1929 to Howard Burr Borel and Bessie Brown Borel. In 1947 she married the love of her life and father to their 5 children, Robert George Ward, Sr. Doris received...

Barry Clay Robinson

Barry Clay Robinson

Mar 24, 2025

Rural Retreat, Virginia

Barry Clay Robinson, age 67, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 24, 2025, at Valley Health Care Center in Chilhowie, VA.

Barry was born in Roanoke, VA to the late Sterling Rupert Robinson, Jr. and Barbara Burnett Robinson of Austinville, VA. He was a 1976 graduate of Carroll County High School and earned his Bachelor of Science Degree from...

Douglas Casey

Douglas Casey

Mar 18, 2025

Saltville, Virginia

Douglas Terence Casey age 69 passed away Thursday, March 18, 2025 at Smyth County Community Hospital, Marion, Va.

Douglas was a simple man who loved his family, his dogs, reading and the Alabama Crimson Tide.

He was preceded in death by his father, Theodore Douglas; and mother, Peggy Williams.

Douglas is survived by his wife, Ronna Lane Casey; daughter, Tera Casey; son,...

Deborah Combs

Deborah Combs

Mar 14, 2025

Marion, Virginia

Deborah Ann Whitley Combs age 70, passed away Friday, March 14, 2025 at Valley Health Care Center, Chilhowie, Va. After a six year battle with different illnesses, she is healed forever.

Deborah was a big hearted woman who loved her family with every ounce of love she had. She was a wonderful wife, mother, nannie or nan to her family....

Jean Richardson Wolfe

Jean Richardson Wolfe

Mar 11, 2025

Marion, Virginia

Jean Richardson Wolfe age 94, passed away peacefully Tuesday , March 11, 2025 at Valley Nursing Home in Chilhowie, VA.

Jean was affectionately known as "The Eagle". She lived in multiple places as a United States Air Force wife. She loved the travel and moving to different places that military life provided. Although she would not fly. If it could...

Newton E. Johnson

Newton E. Johnson

Mar 8, 2025

Chilhowie, Virginia

Newton E. Johnson age 86, passed away after an extended illness Saturday, March 8, 2025 at Valley Health Care Center, Chilhowie, Virginia.

Special thanks to the staff of Caris Hospice and Valley Health Care Center for their care of Newton. 

Visitation will be held Wednesday, March 12, 2025 at 9:30 a.m. at Fraziers’ Seaver-Brown Chapel, 237 East Main Street, Marion, Va....