Obituaries
William Echols
Feb 2, 2010
William Gordon "Speck" Echols, Jr.-Noted Architect Dead at 87 Marion, VA-William Gordon "Speck" Echols died Tuesday, February 2, 2010 after a prolonged illness. Speck graduated from Chilhowie High School, Bluefield College and Virginia Tech, receiving his degree in Architectural Engineering. He served in the United States Navy during World War II in the Office of Research & Invention where he...
Lois King
Feb 1, 2010
MARION, VIRGINA: LOIS VIRGINIA WOODS KING, age 80, passed away February 1, 2010. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Robert King; her parents, Wade and Louise Woods; a granddaughter, Aimeé Michelle Fisher and a grandson, Mikal Wayne Deel. Mrs. King is survived by three children, Tonda King Barrett, John Eric Wade King, and Tanja King Scaggs; ten...
Stella Kirk
Feb 1, 2010
MARION, VIRGINIA: STELLA MAE BILLINGS KIRK, age 92 died peacefully at her home Monday, February 01, 2010, surrounded by her family. Stella was the oldest active member of Valley View Baptist Church and attended until her health gave way. She was a friend to all and her home was always open to everyone. She loved the Lord and is now...
Elsie Welch
Jan 28, 2010
MARION, VIRGINIA: ELSIE WELCH age 80, died Thursday, January 28, 2010 at Smyth County Community Hospital in Marion, Virginia. She was preceded in death by her daughter Phyllis Ann; her loving husband of 54 years, Bill Welch; and two sisters, Clara Welch and Gladys Wolfe. Elsie is survived by three daughters, Wilma Remsburg and husband Augustus of Jefferson, Maryland; Patricia...
Ethel Leonard
Jan 25, 2010
ETHEL MARIE KEYES LEONARD age 87, passed away Monday, January 25, 2010 at Valley Health Care Center in Chilhowie, Virginia. Mrs. Leonard was a member of Grace United Methodist Church where she sang in the choir. She was born March 22nd , 1922, in Sugar Grove, Virginia, and was preceded in death by her husband, Richard William Leonard, "the Tom's...
Robert Carnahan
Jan 23, 2010
ROANOKE, VIRGINIA: ROBERT VAN CARNAHAN, age 83 of Roanoke, Virginia, passed away Saturday, January 23, 2010 at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. A native of Denver, Colorado, Bob was a 60 year member of the Masonic Lodge there and part of the Scottish Rite Consistory. An avid musician and accomplished trombonist, Bob enjoyed many performing experiences, including...
Betty Nelson
Jan 20, 2010
MARION, VIRGINIA: BETTY HASH NELSON age 61, died Wednesday, January 20, 2010, at Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon, Virginia. She was born February 15, 1948 to the late J. Carl and Jocie Cress Hash. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Richard C. Nelson, and her brother Bobby Joe Hash. Betty is survived by two sons,...
Carl Stamper
Jan 16, 2010
MARION, VIRGINIA: Carl Jeffery "Jeff" Stamper, age 46, died Saturday, January 16, 2010 at his home in Marion, Virginia. He loved being outdoors and especially enjoying a ride through the mountains. Jeff was devoted to his family, wife and children. His kindness was extended to everyone and he truly "never met a stranger". Fellow workers gave him the nickname "Smiley"...
Jenny Lauridsen
Jan 15, 2010
Jenny R. Lauridsen, Marion, VA Jenny Rogera Lauridsen, age 107, died peacefully in her sleep on Friday, January 15, 2010 at Francis Marion Manor Nursing Home. Born in Louisiana, she grew up and lived the first portion of her life in Chicago, Illinois. She has lived in Marion since 1950 and in her own home until December 2009. She had...
Eula Shupe
Jan 14, 2010
SUGAR GROVE, VIRGINIA: EULA HARLESS SHUPE, age 95, widow of Grover L. Shupe, died Thursday, January 14, 2010 at Valley Health Care Center in Chilhowie, Virginia. She is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Jesse and Barbara Shupe of Norton, Virginia; two sisters, Della Mae Warren of Sugar Grove, Virginia, and Mary Darcy Harless of Troutdale, Virginia; one brother, William...
J Brewer
Jan 5, 2010
J.RICHARD BREWER, 75 of Sugar Grove, VA, the Camp Community, passed away on January 5, 2010 at Francis Marion Manor, Marion, VA. He was owner of Brewer's Store in Camp and was a school bus driver for Sugar Grove School for over 46 years. He was a member of Carmi Baptist Church in Camp where he served as Sunday School...
Gary Romans
Jan 5, 2010
MARION, VIRGINIA: GARY "PETE" ROMANS, age 55, died Tuesday, January 5, 2010 in Marion, Virginia. He was preceded in death by his father, Lemual Richard Romans, Sr. and a grandson, Allan. Pete is survived by two daughters, Brandy Muncy and husband, Kevin of Chilhowie, Virginia and Mandy Romans of Sugar Grove, Virginia; three sons, Ervin Romans and Adam "Chris" Romans...
Viola Johnson
Jan 2, 2010
MARION, VIRGINIA: VIOLA MAE JOHNSON, age 80, died Saturday, January 02, 2010 in Francis Marion Manor Nursing Home. She is survived by one niece, Linda Thomas and husband, James of Chilhowie, Virginia; two great-nieces, Jennifer Ketchum and husband, Kevin of Abingdon, Virginia and Lorrie Thomas of Chilhowie, Virginia; one great-great nephew, Austin Ketchum and one great-great niece, Sydney Ketchum; sister-in-law,...
Carl Hyman
Dec 28, 2009
ABINGDON, VIRGINIA: CARL DAVID HYMAN, age 45 died Monday, December 28, 2009 in Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon, Virginia. Mr. Hyman was born September 2, 1964 in East Point, Georgia and was a 1982 graduate of Chilhowie High School in Chilhowie, Virginia. He was a hard working, well liked man who kept mostly to himself. In his later years he...
Earl Gilley
Dec 28, 2009
CHILHOWIE, VIRGINIA: EARL GILLEY, age 89, died Monday, December 28, 2009 in Johnston Memorial Hospital, Abingdon, Virginia. He was a wonderful husband and loving father. He was retired from the Virginia Department of Transportation Mr. Gilley was preceded in death by his first wife, Maria Sexton Gilley, three sons and several brothers. He is survived by his wife, Sylvia Gilley...
Ina Catron
Dec 20, 2009
MARION, VIRGINIA: INA GOODPASTURE CATRON, age 92, died Sunday, December 20, 2009 in Valley Health Care Center, Chilhowie, Virginia. Mrs. Catron retired from Southwestern Virginia Mental Health Institution after many years of service. She is preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, LeRoy Franklin Catron; parents, Robert "Bob" and Margie Comer Goodpasture; and two sisters, Mildred Goodpasture Sutter...
Joseph Eller
Dec 18, 2009
MARION, VIRGINIA: DR. JOSEPH J. ELLER, age 97, died Friday, December 18, 2009 in Autumn Care of Altavista, Virginia. Dr. Eller was a member of the Medical Society of Virginia, Smyth County Medical Society and the American Academy of Family Practice. He was a graduate of Emory & Henry College and of Emory University Medical School. He was a veteran...
Harry Walters
Dec 13, 2009
MARION, VIRGINIA: HARRY RUDOLPH WALTERS, age 69, died Sunday, December 13, 2009 in Smyth County Community Hospital. Funeral Services will be held Tuesday, December 15, 2009 at 1:30 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel. Burial will follow in Round Hill Cemetery, Marion, Virginia
Addie Brooks
Dec 11, 2009
MARION, VIRGINIA: ADDIE JACKSON BROOKS, age 90, died Friday, December, 11, 2009 in Hampton, Virginia. She was born April 27, 1919 in Spruce Pine, North Carolina. She was a member of Liberty Freewill Baptist Church and had lived most of her life in Marion, Virginia. Mrs. Brooks was an avid quilter and was most especially devoted to the care of...
Treva Haulsee
Dec 11, 2009
SUGAR GROVE, VIRGINIA: Treva Boyer Haulsee, age 96, Died Friday, December, 11, 2009, at her son's home in Chilhowie. Born October 3, 1913. She was married to the late Aubrey Ray Haulsee and lived in Sugar Grove, Virginia Mrs. Haulsee is survived by one son & daughter-in-law, James D. & Jeanne M. Haulsee of Chilhowie, Virginia; one Daughter & son-in-law,...
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