Obituaries
Charles Kirby
May 30, 2010
MARION, VIRGINIA: CHARLES MONROE KIRBY, age 79, died Sunday, May 30, 2010 at his home in Marion, Virginia. Mr. Kirby was a native of Smyth County and lived here all his life. He was a very active member of Marion Baptist Church and was retired from Brunswick Corporation after 35 years of service. He is survived by his wife of...
Ethel Burkett
May 28, 2010
RURAL RETREAT, VIRGINIA: ETHEL HICKS BURKETT, age 89, widow of Reverend Clarence Gordon Burkett, passed away Friday, May 28, 2010 at Francis Marion Manor in Marion, Virginia. Mrs. Burkett was a member of Cedar Bluff Baptist Church. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law Gordon and Phyllis Burkett of Atkins, Virginia; two grandchildren, Kimberly Burkett of Atkins, Virginia and...
Florence Price
May 25, 2010
MARION, VIRGINIA: FLORENCE WALKER PRICE, 84 years old went to be with the Lord on May 25, 2010. She was a loving wife and mother. She was also a long standing member of Grosses Creek Baptist Church. She will be greatly missed by her children, grandchildren, and entire family. She was preceded in death by her parents, John Franklin and...
Alice Parks
May 20, 2010
SUGAR GROVE, VIRGINIA: ALICE "GIN" PARKS, age 68, died Thursday, May 20, 2010 at her home in Sugar Grove, Virginia. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas John Parks; brother, Marvin "Cheat" Sheets; sister, Martha "Sis" Morrell. She is survived by two daughters, Opal Graham and husband, Jerry of Atkins, Virginia and Linda "Tootle" Russell of Marion, Virginia;...
Charles Dunford
May 19, 2010
MARION, VIRGINIA: CHARLES ANDREW DUNFORD, SR., age 64, died suddenly at Smyth County Community Hospital on May 19, 2010 after a long battle with heart disease. He was a lifetime resident of Marion, Virginia and a member of the Grace United Methodist Church, VFW and DAV. Charles retired from Mt. Rogers Community Service Board. He was a loving and devoted...
Ruth Musser
May 19, 2010
ATKINS, VIRGINIA: RUTH SNIDER MUSSER, age 98, widow of Lewis C. Musser, died Wednesday, May 19, 2010 in Schertz, Texas. She is survived by her nephew, Dave and his wife, Gail Snider of Universal City, Texas; her sister-in-law, Pauline Snider and nephew, Paul of Atkins, Virginia, as well as numerous other nieces, nephews, and cousins. Graveside Services will be held...
Ralph Schwartz
May 18, 2010
MARION, VIRGINIA: JACK SCHWARTZ, age 85, died Tuesday, May 18, 2010 in Francis Marion Manor, Marion Virginia. Jack was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Marion, Virginia. He was an avid sports lover and a member of the Smyth County Hall of Fame. He was preceded in death by his wife, Virginia Ruth Norman Schwartz; son Ronald...
Darryl Murray
May 14, 2010
MARION, VIRGINIA: DARRYL PRESTON MURRAY, age 48, died Friday, May 14, 2010 in Martinsville, Virginia. Mr. Murray worked for Yokohama Tire in Salem, Virginia for over twelve years. He was preceded in death by his father, John Murray; brother, Kenny Murray; sister, Debbie Murray Owens; nephew, Jamie Owens. He is survived by two daughters, Ashley Nicole Murray of San Antonio,...
Howard Parks
May 12, 2010
ATKINS, VIRGINIA: HOWARD HENDERSON PARKS, age 77, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 12, 2010 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Grayson County, June 27, 1932. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Sena Parks, Wytheville and a brother, Ralph Parks of Dublin, Virginia. Howard and Doris operated...
Charles West
Apr 24, 2010
CHARLES BRUCE WEST, age 83, died Saturday, April 24, 2010 in Smyth County Community Hospital. He had been a devoted member of the Royal Oak Presbyterian Church since 1978. He was a member of the Kiwanis Club, Marion VFW Post # 4667 and a veteran of World War II. Mr. West was an avid gardener, having won numerous blue ribbons...
Marilyn Cross
Apr 19, 2010
MARION, VIRGINIA: MARILYN SUE CROSS, age 59, died April 19, 2010 at her home in Marion, Virginia. She was born in Wheeling, WV on September 4, 1950 to the late James Oliver and Dorothy Irene Barton. She was preceded in death by her brother, John Barton and first husband, Robert Lee Williams. She is survived by her daughter, Bobbie Putman...
Bobby Moore
Apr 13, 2010
MARION, VIRGINIA: BOBBY JACK MOORE, JR., infant son of Bobby Jack Moore and Brittany Ann Pafford died April 13, 2010 at Smyth County Community Hospital. Besides his parents, he is survived by three brothers, Dalton Smith of Marion, Virginia, Charley Moore and Caiden Moore of Unicoi, Tennessee; grandparents, Roy Moore of Atkins, Virginia, Polly Pruitt of Marion, Virginia, Sandra Pafford...
John Woods
Apr 11, 2010
JOHN HENRY WOODS, age 65, died Sunday, April 11, 2010 in Marion, Virginia. He was born April 11, 1945 to the late Effie and Wes Woods. John was a wonderful father, grandfather, brother and friend. He loved his family, friends and dog, Toby with all of his heart. He loved hunting and fishing and will be missed by all. He...
Jewel Wagoner
Apr 11, 2010
JEWEL SMITH WAGONER, age 68, passed away Sunday April 11, 2010 at her home in Marion, Virginia. She was born December 31, 1941 in Smyth County, Virginia to the late Joe and Evelyn Simms Smith. Jewel loved her family and was a wonderful wife of 50 years to her husband Jimmy. Her granddaughter Emily and son Carlton were the light...
Joseph Haywood
Apr 10, 2010
JOSEPH LEE HAYWOOD, age 36, died Saturday, April 10, 2010 in Marion, Virginia. Joe was a "free spirit" who was very friendly and had a big heart. He is survived by his mother and step-father, Kate and Karl Kalber of Marion, Virginia; his father, Wayne Haywood of Camp, Virginia; two brothers, Jon Haywood and Alex Williams both of Marion, Virginia;...
Richard Catron
Apr 9, 2010
RICHARD DAVID "DICK" CATRON, age 65, passed away Friday, April 9, 2010 at his home in Dublin, Virginia. Dick served in the United States Air Force and was a lifetime member of the VFW Post 4667. After graduating from Emory & Henry College and receiving a master's degree, he was employed and retired from the Virginia Probation System where he...
Randy Parks
Apr 9, 2010
RANDY GENE PARKS, age 58, died Friday, April 9, 2010 at his home. He was employed by Virginia House Furniture for over 20 years. He enjoyed a wide range of activities during his life, including riding motorcycles, hunting, dirt track and drag racing as well as visiting with friends; he always had a story to tell. He was preceded in...
Alberteen McMillan
Apr 8, 2010
MARION, VIRGINIA: ALBERTEEN McMILLAN age 84, passed away Thursday, April 8, 2010 at Francis Marion Manor in Marion, Virginia. She was born February 4, 1926 in Grayson County, Virginia. Miss McMillan graduated from Marion Senior High School and attended Marion College. She was a lifelong resident of Marion and was a member of the First United Methodist Church. She was...
Helen Scott
Apr 6, 2010
Ms. Helen (Hodie), (Nan-Nan) Scott passed away at her home on Tuesday, April 6, 2010 at the age of 88. She was born November 27, 1921 in Washington County, Virginia. She was preceded in death by her spouse Garland Scott, Sr. and her parents, Dave & Mary Moore; sister, Annie Margaret Pappajohn. She is survived by two sons, Garland, Jr....
Kernal Long
Apr 4, 2010
KERNAL LEE LONG walks with Jesus now, he died April 4, 2010 at age 75 from heart failure. He retired from Fleetwood in Auburndale, Florida in 1999. He was formerly married to Darlene Jane Schaffer for 42 years. He was preceded in death by his parents, Herman Kermit and Gladys Ruth Cornett Long. He is survived by his companion, Libby...
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