Obituaries

Anne Thomas "Annie" Bell

Anne Thomas "Annie" Bell

Dec 23, 2024

Chilhowie, Virginia

 Anne Thomas “Annie” Bell age 89 passed away Monday, December 23, 2024. 

 A full obituary will be available soon.

To share memories of Anne Thomas “Annie” Bell please visit www.seaverbrown.com. Care for Annie has been entrusted to Fraziers’ Seaver-Brown Funeral Service & Crematory, 237 East Main Street, Marion VA 24354.

 

Charles Edward Cullop

Charles Edward Cullop

Dec 21, 2024

Marion, Virginia 

Charles Edward “Charlie” Cullop age 61 passed away Saturday, December 21, 2024 at his home. 

 Charlie worked for Merillat and Utility Trailer. There was never a dull a moment with Charlie around. He was the life of the party and could make you laugh at anything. He hated reading books, but was highly intelligent when it came to History and...

Robert D. Denham

Robert D. Denham

Dec 14, 2024

Emory, Virginia

 Robert D. Denham age 86 died peacefully in his sleep, Saturday, December 14, 2024. 

 He was surrounded by family during his finally days.

 Robert is survived by his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchild.

 A celebration of Robert’s life will be held at a later date. 

 In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Whatcom Hospice Foundation, Lockbox #1097 – Gift Processing,...

Cathy Yvonne Anders

Cathy Yvonne Anders

Dec 11, 2024

Marion, Virginia

 Cathy Yvonne Anders age 67, passed away Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at Smyth County Community Hospital, Marion, Va.

 Cathy was preceded in death by her parents, James Clifton Sexton and Mary Hazel Sexton; sister, Wanda Zill.

 Cathy is survived by her daughter, Latasha Mullins (Jared) of Wytheville, Va.; sisters, Vicki Tagarelli of Freeport, Fla., Michelle Lemly (Ed) of Bristol, Tenn.; grandchildren,...

Reba Catron Bridges

Reba Catron Bridges

Dec 11, 2024

Atkins, Virginia

 Reba Catron Bridges age 90, passed away Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at Valley Health Care Center, Chilhowie, Va.

 She was preceded in death by her husband of 69 years, Ed Bridges; parents, Charles Catron Sr. and Verna Cedella Cornett Catron; sisters, Frances Funk, Pauline Bush, Virginia Mason; brothers, James Catron and Clarence “Scrap Iron” Catron.

 Reba is survived by two sons,...

Nancy Gregory

Nancy Gregory

Dec 9, 2024

Meadowview, Virginia

 Nancy Gregory age 89, passed away Monday, December 9, 2024 at her home. 

 She was preceded in death by her parents, Andy and Lucy McAllister; son, Doug Gregory. 

 Nancy is survived by her daughters, Mary Thomas and Michelle Moore, both of Meadowview, Va.; son, Kenneth “Buddy” Gregory (Betty) of Glade Spring, Va.; brother, Don McAllister of Johnson City, Tenn.; five grandchildren;...

Elizabeth Thomas

Elizabeth Thomas

Dec 8, 2024

Marion, Va 

Elizabeth Thomas age 80, passed away Sunday, December 8, 2024 at Valley Healthcare Center, Chilhowie, Va. 

Elizabeth was born in Black Hawk, SD. She was a devoted wife, a wonderful Mother, and a “Mom-Mom.” Elizabeth was a woman who lived life fully and loved wholeheartedly. She had an unmatched passion for bringing people together. She knew the magic of creating...

Robert Brian Tibbs

Robert Brian Tibbs

Dec 8, 2024

Atkins, Virginia

Robert Brian Tibbs, age 40, passed away Sunday, December 8, 2024 at Forsyth Medical Center, Winston-Salem, N.C. after a strong fought battle with Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma. 

 Brian graduated from Marion Senior High School in 2002 and worked at Virginia’s State theatre, The Barter Theatre in Abingdon while attending Virginia Highlands Community College eventually transferring to Longwood University in Farmville, Va. graduating...

Alexander Gene Francis

Alexander Gene Francis

Dec 5, 2024

Marion, Virginia / Charleston, South Carolina

Alexander Gene Francis, age 32, ‘Alex’, passed away Thursday, December 5th, at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston after a hard-fought battle with a sudden illness. 

Alex grew up in Marion, Virginia where he thrived with his OC group. He excelled in academics, participated in many sports, and formed many life-long friendships. Alex attended...

Theresa Baylor

Theresa Baylor

Dec 4, 2024

Marion, Virginia

Theresa Patterson Baylor age 59 passed away Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at Mountain Laurel Nursing & Rehab, Rural Retreat, Va.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Steve Baylor; & parents, Walter & Theresa Patterson.

Theresa is survived by four daughters, Christine Dutcher (Adam), Catherine Campbell (Michael), Angelica Washington & Candice West (Dakota); eight grandchildren, Penelope Dutcher, Apollo Dutcher, Paisley...

Michael Kevin Davis

Michael Kevin Davis

Dec 3, 2024

Sugar Grove, Virginia

 Michael Kevin “Mike” Davis age 61 passed away Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at his home. 

 Mike was a Christian man and a member of Freedom Tabernacle Baptist Church. He was employed by General Dynamics as a Security Guard. 

 He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert & Lucy Parks Davis; brother, Robert Carson Davis.

 Mike is survived by his sister,...

Opal Perkins Johnson

Opal Perkins Johnson

Dec 2, 2024

Salem, Virginia 

Opal Perkins Johnson 98 years young passed away Monday, December 2, 2024 at Joseph C. Thomas Assisted Living, Salem, Va.

 Opal was born in Volney, Va. and she was a wonderful mother and “Nanny Opal” She was a talented seamstress and great cook. Opal was proud of her age and had a great sense of humor. She was a role...

Donna Blevins Cox

Donna Blevins Cox

Dec 2, 2024

Marion, Virginia

 Donna Blevins Cox age 51, passed away Monday December 2, 2024 at UT Medical Center, Knoxville, Tenn.

 Donna was solid gold – she was the most selfless person, always putting others first. Donna touched so many lives as a nurse – either bringing healing to their earthly body or preparing a loved one for their heavenly home. Donna loved her...

MaryAnn Martin

MaryAnn Martin

Dec 2, 2024

Chilhowie, Virginia

 MaryAnn Martin age 84 – a beautiful woman & light of God, left this earth for her Heavenly home, Monday, December 2, 2024. 

 MaryAnn Martin was an incredible woman. Born in New York in 1939 during a blizzard, thus began her passion for adventure, which continued to Texas & ultimately the mountains she loved in Southwest Virginia. It was while...

Sue W. Haydock

Sue W. Haydock

Nov 28, 2024

Lebanon, Va.

Sue W.  Haydock age 91, left this life Thursday, November 28, 2024 at Holston Valley Medical Center in Kingsport, TN joining her husband Bob who preceded her in death in 2021.

Sue taught first grade in Russell County for 36 years, retiring in 1995.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date at Elk Garden United Methodist...

Judith C. Fiebig

Judith C. Fiebig

Nov 28, 2024

Wytheville, Virginia

Judith "Judy" Carter Fiebig, 81, passed away peacefully Thursday, November 28, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of compassion, grace, and unwavering optimism.

She was a devoted mother to Wendy Martin and Matthew Fiebig, a proud and loving Nana to Manoa Wurth, and a cherished sister to Patricia Combs. Judy’s life was a testament to the power of kindness, understanding, and...

William "Dump" Greek Hanshew, Jr.

William "Dump" Greek Hanshew, Jr.

Nov 27, 2024

Atkins, Virginia

 William “Dump” Greek Hanshew, Jr. age 80, passed away Wednesday, November 27, 2024 after a brief battle with cancer.

 He was born on February 18, 1944 to the late William G. and Inez Hanshew.

 Dump is survived by his wife Linda Hall Hanshew of Atkins, Va.; two sons, Travis Hanshew and wife, Sherri of Bristol, Tenn., Jeffrey Hanshew and wife, Jessica...

Larry Gene Fitzpatrick

Larry Gene Fitzpatrick

Nov 27, 2024

Marion, Va.

 Larry Gene Fitzpatrick age 91, passed away Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at English Meadows, Manassas, Va.

 Larry had his priorities in order from the beginning -he loved the Lord and was a warm welcome for so many as Sunday School Superintendent for First United Methodist Church for many years; he loved his family and his country. He was a proud...

Edgar R. Gauvin

Edgar R. Gauvin

Nov 15, 2024

Bland, Virginia

Edgar R. Gauvin age 74, passed away Friday, November 15, 2024 in Lewisburg, West Virginia. 

In keeping with Edgar’s wishes, services will be private. 

To share memories of Edgar R. Gauvin, please visit www.seaverbrown.com. Care for Edgar has been entrusted to Fraziers’ Seaver-Brown Funeral Service, 237 East Main Street, Marion, Va. 24354.

Wanda L. Hess

Wanda L. Hess

Nov 13, 2024

Sugar Grove, Virginia

 Wanda L. Hess age 75 passed away Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at Valley Health Care Center, Chilhowie, Va.

 She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert & Georgia Lampkins; brother, Robert Lampkins (Angela); sisters, Teresa Cannon & Rosa Johnson.

 Wanda is survived by her husband of 50 years, Leslie Hess, Sr. of Sugar Grove, Va.; daughter, Stacy Hess of...

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