Obituaries
Jamie "JJ" Suzanne Beamer
Feb 19, 2025
Marion, Virginia
In Loving Memory, Jamie “JJ” Suzanne Beamer age 69, passed away in her home Wednesday, February 19, 2025 in Marion, Va.
Jamie was born in Canada and raised in Marion, where she graduated from Marion Senior High School before attending Wytheville Community College. In her early years, she worked at Smyth County Community Hospital and Francis Marion Manor. She had...
Charlene Blevins
Feb 17, 2025
Whitetop, Virginia
Charlene R. Blevins age 85, passed away Monday, February 17, 2025 at Mountain Valley Joan & Howard Woltz Hospice House, Dobson, N.C.
Charlene was born in Smyth County, Va. to the late Silas B. Hoffman and Ruby D. Hoffman. She lived most of her life in the Whitetop – Troutdale area and a few years in New Jersey in the...
Twyleene Sturgill Sayers
Feb 17, 2025
Marion, Virginia
Twyleene Sturgill Sayers age 98, passed away Monday, February 17, 2025 at Abingdon Health & Rehab, Abingdon, Va.
Born in Smyth County, Virginia in 1926, Twyleene Sayers was the oldest member of Falling Water Baptist Church and the last of her siblings.
Preceded in death by her husband of 69 years, James W. “Joe” Sayers; and parents, Clarence Ray and Mary...
Mary Ann Preston
Feb 15, 2025
Marion, Virginia
Mary Ann Preston age 81, passed away Saturday, February 15, 2025.
She never complained or asked why. She was actually intrigued by the science behind what was killing her. On the rare occasion she admitted to feeling bad, she would quickly follow with “but that’s OK!”. She loved the Lord and trusted in Him completely. Her faith was the foundation...
Mary Lou Stinson
Feb 14, 2025
Lebanon, Virginia.
Mary Lou Stinson age 79, passed away Friday, February 14, 2025 at her home.
Mary Lou was a lifelong resident of Russell County Virginia, a Christian of non-denominational faith. She graduated from Honaker High School and attended Virginia Highlands College. She worked in the Russell County Courthouse for several years as well as the Russell County school system. She was...
Robert Harold Sawyers
Feb 13, 2025
Blacksburg, Virginia
Robert Harold Sawyers age 83 passed away Thursday, February 13, 2025 at Heritage Hall of Blacksburg.
A full obituary will be available soon.
To share memories of Robert Harold Sawyers please visit www.seaverbrown.com. Care for Robert has been entrusted to Fraziers’ Seaver-Brown Funeral Service & Crematory, 237 East Main Street, Marion VA 24354.
Catherine Marie Noe
Feb 12, 2025
Marion, Virginia
Catherine Marie Noe age 61, passed away Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at Holston Valley Medical Center, Kingsport, Tenn.
Cathy grew up in Marion, Virginia and was a 1982 graduate of Marion Senior High School. She studied journalism and theater at East Tennessee State University, and she graduated with a degree in Communications. Cathy especially loved theater, and she participated in...
Dawn Ghere
Feb 10, 2025
Troutdale, Virginia
Dawn Ghere age 52, passed away Monday, February 10, 2025 at Smyth County Community Hospital, Marion, Va.
She was preceded in death by her father, Gerald McPherson; and aunt, Vickie Heitz.
Dawn is survived by her husband of 6 years, Jeffrey Ghere; sons, Chris Schaal and TJ Schaal; mother, Paula McPherson; four sisters, Tammy McPherson, Gene McPherson, Kelly Miller and Wendy;...
Hiram H. Skaggs
Feb 7, 2025
Marion, Virginia / Urbana, Maryland
Mr. Hiram H. Skaggs Jr, 86, of Urbana, MD, was peacefully called home Friday, February 7, 2025. He was most recently being cared for in Marion, VA by his daughter, Lisa and son in law Michael.
He was a devoted servant of our Lord Jesus Christ and was a longtime member of Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church...
Roy Edward Evans
Feb 6, 2025
Courtesy Obituary
Rural Retreat, Virginia
Roy Edward Evans age 85, of Rural Retreat, passed away Thursday February 6, 2025 at the Holston Valley Medical Center, Kingsport, Tenn.
He was born in Freeman, WVA on April 3, 1939 to the late Roy Edward, Sr. and Oney Elizabeth Miles Evans. Roy was a graduate of Concord College where he was a member of the...
Rev. Robert Richardson Tolar, Sr.
Feb 3, 2025
Abingdon, Virginia
Rev. Robert Richardson Tolar, Sr.
Robert (Bob) met his Holy God face-to-face on Monday, February 3, 2025 (age 91) at English Meadows Assisted Living in Abingdon, VA.
Robert was born in Parkton, NC. He was a faithful son, husband, father, and grandfather. He loved his family with passion! The next love of his life was serving Holy God as a pastor...
Woody Ray McGuire
Feb 3, 2025
Marion, Virginia
Woody Ray McGuire age 66, passed away Monday, February 3, 2025 at his home.
Woody was born June 7, 1958 to the late Bert and Ruth Weaver McGuire. A man of great work ethic, Woody was always tinkering and fixing things. He had a passion for riding his Harley on the open road and was also incredibly artistic, with the...
Roy A. Tilson, Jr.
Feb 2, 2025
Seven Mile Ford, Virginia
Roy A. Tilson, Jr. age 67, went to be with the Lord Sunday, February 2, 2025 at Ballad Hospice House, Bristol, Tenn.
Roy was retired from Southwestern Virginia Mental Health Institute after 28 years of dedicated service as a CNA. He loved his Lord, and being outdoors – especially when it included fishing and hunting. Roy loved his...
Mildred Wright
Jan 31, 2025
Groseclose, Virginia / Joshua Tree, California
Mildred Wright aged 91, passed away 31 January 2025 at her daughter’s home in Joshua Tree, CA.
Mildred was born in Groseclose, VA to the late James T. Henderlite & Nannie Wingate Henderlite.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her late husband of 60 years, George W. Wright.
Mildred is survived by...
Joyce Kirk
Jan 25, 2025
Sugar Grove, Virginia
Joyce Love Kirk age 82, passed away Saturday, January 25, 2025 at Johnston Memorial Hospital, Abingdon, Va.
Joyce was a brightly lit candle in a dark world – a huge presence in a tiny package, her middle name said it all “Love.” She spread love everywhere she went, not just her love, but God’s love, leading by example by...
Paul Pedigo
Jan 24, 2025
Paul Rucker Pedigo
July 31, 1938 – January 24, 2025
Paul Rucker Pedigo, age 86 of Konnarock, Virginia, passed away January 24, 2025. He was born in Bassett, Virginia, on July 31, 1938.
Paul graduated from Columbia Union College in 1974 with a teaching degree. He served as a teacher for the Konnarock SDA Church and the Galax SDA Church, instructing multi-grade classes...
Shirley Mercer
Jan 24, 2025
Marion, Virginia
Shirley Grinstead Mercer age 88, passed away Friday, January 24, 2025 at her home.
Shirley was a wonderful mother and grandmother. She was a devout Christian and a faithful lifetime member of Falling Water Baptist Church who held the honor of being the oldest member. Shirley worked in the dietary department of Francis Marion Manor retiring as Dietary Manager. When...
Cindy Sturgill
Jan 23, 2025
Marion, Virginia
Cindy Sturgill age 68 passed away Thursday, January 23, 2025 at Smyth County Community Hospital, Marion, Va.
She was preceded in death by her children, Charles Edward Sturgill III and Christy Lynn Sturgill; parents, Lewis & Virginia McDaniel; brother, Stan McDaniel.
Cindy is survived by her husband, Charles Sturgill; son, Curtiss Sturgill; sisters, Mary Ketcher & Loretta McDaniel; brothers, David McDaniel...
Joseph "Mike" Smith
Jan 21, 2025
Troutdale, Virginia
Joseph “Mike” Smith age 73 passed away in the comfort of his home Tuesday, January 21, 2025.
Mike had a long career at Marion Correctional Treatment Facility. He enjoyed many years playing softball, riding his Harley with his buddies, attending Daytona races, and visiting various other beaches. Mike was a talented football player for Marion Senior High School & was...
Tina M. Blevins
Jan 21, 2025
Atkins, Virginia
Tina M. Blevins age 93, passed away Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at Johnston Memorial Hospital, Abingdon, Va.
Tina was born in Saltville, Va. to the late, Manley Clinton & Annie P. McBride. She was a hard worker and was employed at SouthWest Virginia Mental Health Institute for 20 years and was a great cook at Atkins Elementary School for 20...
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