Obituaries
Melanie Stillwell
Feb 8, 2024
Salem, Va.
Melanie Stillwell age 54, passed away Thursday, February 8, 2024 at LewisGale Medical Center, Salem, Va.
Melanie was an outgoing, fun loving, dancing, mother, nana, and sister. She was family oriented and enjoyed traveling – especially when it would involve hiking, and fishing on the riverbank with her boys. Melanie worked for American National College and Church Court Daycare in...
William Jesse Choate
Jan 30, 2024
Sugar Grove, Va.
William Jesse Choate age 70, passed away Tuesday, January 30, 2024 at Mountain Laurel Rehab & Nursing, Rural Retreat, Va.
Jesse was a true servant with a love for God, family, country and his community. Married to the love of his life and a true partner, Jesse and Carol made the lives of everyone around them better. From their...
Robert Mike Canter
Jan 26, 2024
Robert Mike Canter, 94 of Naples, Florida and Marion, Virginia, and the last surviving member of his family, passed away January 26, 2024.
Mike was born in 1930, in Saltville, Virginia to Paul Clifford Canter, Sr. and Lela M. Canter. He was a member of Elizabeth United Methodist Church in Teas, Virginia and attended East Tennessee State University. He married the...
Charles Douglas Hash
Jan 22, 2024
Atkins, Va.
Charles Douglas Hash age 73, passed away Monday, January 22, 2024 at his home.
Everybody has a “Doug” story – he was a great man and he will be missed.
Doug is survived by his wife of 49 years, Vicky Atwood Hash of Atkins, Va.
Per Doug’s wishes, go see a friend or adopt a dog or cat – all services will...
Bobby Wayne Blevins
Jan 18, 2024
Austin, Texas & Marion, Virginia
Bobby Wayne Blevins passed away on the morning of January 18, 2024 in Austin TX.
He was born on January 26, 1944 to Ed and Lavonia Blevins in Marion VA a minute before his twin brother Buddy. Throughout their lives, Bobby and Buddy shared a deep bond built on love, support, and friendship. Their unwavering bond is...
Dolores Robbins
Jan 17, 2024
Marietta, GA
Dolores Robbins, age 82, of Marietta, Georgia passed away Wednesday, January 17, 2024. Born in Kosciusko, Mississippi, Mrs. Robbins moved to Marietta, GA in 2017. She worked as a Secretary at Woolworth's in Atlanta for 20 years. Afterwards, she worked as a Hairdresser at the Cobb Beauty College for 5 years. She loved flowers and crocheting, and was also deep...
Claude Allen Taylor
Jan 16, 2024
Marion, Va.
Claude Allen Taylor age 74, passed away January 16, 2024 at Bristol Regional Medical Center, Bristol, Tenn.
Claude loved his life – especially his family; he was a loving dad, brother, and friend who always enjoyed a good laugh. Claude was a proud Navy Veteran and cherished his time at the American Legion with the other Veterans. When he wasn’t...
Amanda Richardson Grubb
Jan 14, 2024
Sugar Grove, Va.
Amanda "Mandi" Richardson Grubb age 41, passed away Sunday, January 14, 2024 at Roanoke Memorial Hospital, Roanoke, Va.
Mandi enjoyed people and especially talking to them, she loved her kids, family camping trips and living on the farm, with all of the animals. According to her sister, Mandi wasn’t much of a cook, but she could really decorate a...
Casey B. Wood
Jan 14, 2024
Mouth of Wilson, Va.
Casey B. Wood age 73, passed away at his home, Sunday, January 14, 2024.
Casey was a family man – he loved traveling with his family. He was an avid outdoorsman and camper; enjoying much of that time with Nadine Rasnake. Casey was an outstanding auto mechanic. He was employed by United States Alliance for over 10 years,...
Linda Sue Richardson
Jan 13, 2024
Marion, Va.
Linda Sue Richardson age 68, passed away Saturday, January 13, 2024 at Mission Hospital, Asheville N.C.
Linda was a loving wife, mom and grandma. She loved her Lord and was a good Christian lady who adored her family. Before Linda’s illness, she was a talented pianist, avid reader, and she loved to paint – she was...
Mickey Breeding
Jan 7, 2024
Davenport, Va.
Mickey Breeding, age 65, passed away peacefully at his home in Davenport, Virginia, Sunday, January 7, 2024.
Mick was born in Grundy, Virginia, February 15, 1958 to the late Woodrow and Stella Rose Breeding. He graduated from Council High School in 1976; throughout his life he was employed as a brick and block mason. Mick's good...
Caroline T. Sawyers
Jan 7, 2024
Rural Retreat, Va.
Caroline T. Sawyers age 79, passed away at her home, Sunday, January 7, 2024.
No services are planned at this time.
To share memories of Caroline T. Sawyers, please visit www.seaverbrown.com. Care for Caroline has been entrusted to Fraziers’ Seaver-Brown Funeral Service & Crematory, 237 East Main Street, Marion, VA 24354.
Brenda Jean Thomas Eller
Jan 7, 2024
Marion, Va.
Brenda Jean Thomas Eller age 71, passed away Sunday, January 7, 2024 at Smyth County Community Hospital, Marion, Va.
It’s hard to describe Brenda with just words – she was a kind hearted, natural provider and nurturer; not for just her family, but also her friends, co-workers, nursing home residents, and all the “critters” that came...
Eugenia "Sue" Myers
Jan 6, 2024
Marion, Va.
Eugenia “Sue” Myers age 66, passed away Saturday, January 6, 2024 at Waddell Nursing and Rehab Center in Galax, Va.
Sue Myers was one of a kind, there was never any doubt about what was on her mind and she’d tell you, sometimes with a smile. Sue graduated from MSHS, attended Radford and graduated. Upon...
Willie Alberta Mitchell Hawthorne
Jan 4, 2024
Willie Alberta Mitchell Hawthorne, 95, of Marion, Virginia passed away, Thursday, January 4, 2024.As a child, Alberta lived with her grandparents, Ed and Nancy Alberta Rotenberry (in the Thomas Bridge area) whom she adored. She attended school in Sugar Grove, VA. She would later graduate from Marion High School. Alberta retired from Harwood after working 25 years as a garment...
John Fitzgerald Combs
Jan 4, 2024
Atkins, Va.
John Fitzgerald Combs age 59, passed away Thursday, January 4, 2024 at his home in Atkins, Va.
John was a good man – always smiling and ready to get in to something – usually going to Walmart with his sister, Roxann. He had a big heart and loved his family – John gave to many charities....
Vickie Mercer Dixon
Jan 4, 2024
Atkins, Va.
Vickie Mercer Dixon age 59, passed away early Thursday, January 4, 2024 at UVA Medical Center, Charlottesville, Va.
She was the owner/operator of Payless Hair Care.
Vickie was preceded in death by her parents, Everett “Beets” and Nancy Mercer; husband, Mike Dixon; and sister, Becky Blevins.
Left to cherish her memory are her...
Irma J. Roop
Jan 4, 2024
Whitetop, Va.
Irma J. Roop age 89, passed away Thursday, January 4, 2024 at Johnston Memorial Hospital, Abingdon, Va.
Irma was a loving wife, mom, g-ma and friend. Family was what kept her going – she loved it every holiday when everyone would get together. Irma had a fun loving personality – except when she needed to tell...
Jeff Eads
Jan 1, 2024
Bristol, Tenn.
Jeff Eads age 60, passed away Monday, January 1, 2024 at Johnson City Medical Center, Johnson City, Tenn.
Jeff was just good. He was a wonderful husband, dad, and papaw. Jeff loved to fish, hunt, and be with his family. He loved his Lord and would tell everyone about Him and the difference Jesus can make....
Georgia Neveda "Vada" Louthen Kirby
Dec 30, 2023
Marion, Va.
Georgia Nevada “Vada” Louthen Kirby age 97, went to be with her Lord and her heavenly family and friends, Saturday, December 30, 2023 at Mountain Laurel Rehab & Nursing, Rural Retreat, Va.; after numerous stays at Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon, Va. since early September.
Vada was a long time member of Marion Baptist Church,...
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