Obituaries
John Kirby
Apr 9, 2008
MARION, VIRGINIA: JOHN D. KIRBY, age 61, died Wednesday, April 9, 2008 at his home in Marion, Virginia. He was a graduate of Marion Senior High School and Virginia Tech. He spent 23 years in the U.S. Army and retired as a Major. Among many awards, he received the Legion of Merit and a National Service Defense Medal with a...
Murley Combs
Apr 8, 2008
MANASSAS, VIRGINIA: MURLEY COMBS, age 89, died Tuesday, April 08, 2008 at Manassas Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center in Manassas, Virginia. He is survived by his wife, Sarah Combs of Manassas, Virginia; several nieces and nephews also survive, including a special great-nephew, Tony Musser of Manassas, Virginia. Funeral Services will be held Friday, April 11, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. at...
Della Rowe
Apr 3, 2008
CHILHOWIE, VIRGINIA: DELLA F. JONES ROWE, age 94, widow of George Rowe, died Thursday, April 3, 2008 at Valley Health Care Center. She was born November 14, 1913, the daughter of the late William "Bill" and Lydia D. Jones, and was a native of Grayson County, Virginia. Della professed a hope in Christ back in the 1930's, was baptized and...
Margaret Horne
Apr 3, 2008
SUGAR GROVE, VIRGINIA: MARGARET ELLEN TESTERMAN HORNE went to her eternal home Thursday, April 3, 2008 to rest with Jesus and her family who have gone before. She was born February 3, 1919 to Charlie and Mae Testerman in Comers Rock, Virginia. She is survived by her husband, Howard of almost 68 years. They were married June 8, 1940 in...
Stephen Brooks
Apr 2, 2008
MARION, VIRGINIA: STEPHEN KEITH "STEVIE" BROOKS, age 30, died Wednesday, April 2, 2008 at Bristol Regional Medical Center in Bristol, Tennessee from injuries received in a logging accident. Stevie was an avid outdoorsman, who loved life, his family and his friends. He is survived by his parents, Steve and Janet Brooks of Marion, Virginia; one sister, Christina Brooks and fiancé,...
Violet Russell
Mar 31, 2008
ROANOKE, VIRGINIA: VIOLET LEEDY RUSSELL, age 83, passed away Monday, March 31st, 2008 at Roanoke United Methodist Home, Roanoke, Virginia. She is survived by her husband, Harold Ted Russell, daughter, Leah Russell and grandson, John Spadaro all of Roanoke, Virginia; daughter, Lisa Burns and husband, David, and grandson, Russell all of Cary, North Carolina; one brother, William J. Leedy and...
Carolyn Peterson
Mar 31, 2008
MARION, VIRGINIA: CAROLYN MCNEIL PETERSON, age 58, died Monday, March 31st, 2008 at her home in Marion, Virginia. She is survived by her husband, Bradley Peterson of Marion, Virginia; three daughters and one-son-law, Heather Brown and husband, Edward of Speedwell, Virginia, Desiree Davis and Michelle Davis both of Marion, Virginia; two sons, Rusty Fuller and Michael Davis both of Marion,...
Rylyn Price
Mar 31, 2008
MARION, VIRGINIA: RYLYN SKYLAR PRICE, infant son of Michelle Lang and Ray Price II, died Monday, March 31, 2008 at Johnson City Medical Center in Johnson City, Tennessee. Besides his parents he is survived by maternal grandmother, Kimberly Wyatt of Marion, Virginia: paternal grandparents, Ray and Cheryl Price of Rural Retreat, Virginia: great-grandmother, Louise Testerman of Chilhowie, Virginia: great-grandfather, Raleigh...
Joe Steger
Mar 27, 2008
MARION, VIRGINIA: JOE STEGER, age 71, died Thursday, March 27, 2008 at Bristol Regional Medical Center. He is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Sara and Steve Jolliffe of Marion, Virginia; one granddaughter, Kelly Charapich of Marion, Virginia also survives. Graveside services were held Thursday, March 27, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. at Thomas Cemetery, Marion, Virginia. Expressions of sympathy may...
Grace Blevins
Mar 27, 2008
GRACE MAE BLEVINS age 88, died Thursday, March 27, 2008 in R.J. Reynolds Hospital, Stuart, Virginia. She is survived by two daughters, Mary Ann Jackson and Erma Thompson both of Front Royal, Virginia; five sons, Lee Blevins of Martinsburg, West Virginia, James Blevins of Martinsville, Virginia, Howard Blevins and Leonard Blevins both of Atkins, Virginia, and Roger Blevins of Saltville,...
Doris Martin
Mar 26, 2008
MARION, VIRGINIA: DORIS GOODMAN MARTIN, age 73, died Wednesday, March 26, 2008 in Francis Marion Manor. She was a member of the Laurel Springs United Methodist Church and a graduate of Marion College. Mrs. Martin retired from Marion Correction Treatment Center. She was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond "Popeye" Martin; her parents, Thomas and Alma Goodman; one brother,...
Maybrey Norman
Mar 25, 2008
ATKINS, VIRGINIA: MAYBREY EVELYN CRESS NORMAN, age 82, passed away Tuesday, March 25, 2008. She was born in Atkins, Virginia, the daughter of the late Charlie T. and Hallie Cress. She was also preceded in death by her husband, John "Lefty" Norman, and one brother, Charlie R. Cress. Mrs. Norman was a member of the Marion First Church of God...
Ruth Dishner
Mar 24, 2008
MARION, VIRGINIA: RUTH JANE HALL DISHNER, friend to all - enemy to none was born September 16, 1922 and went to Heaven March 24, 2008. She was a member of Park Presbyterian Chapel. She was retired from K-mart and was previously employed by W.T. Grant Company. Mrs. Dishner was preceded in death by her husband, William H. "Bill" Dishner, her...
Montie Campbell
Mar 18, 2008
MARION, VIRGINIA: MONTIE M. CAMPBELL, age 78, died Tuesday, March 18, 2008 in Smyth County Community Hospital. He is preceded in death by his wife, Chrysteen Campbell. Mr. Campbell was a good man, a super husband, a great dad, and wonderful grandfather. He graduated from the University of Tennessee, and was an avid Vols fan. He was a member of...
Emmett Presley
Mar 10, 2008
MARION, VIRGINIA: EMMETT B. PRESLEY, age 78, died Monday, March 10, 2008 at his home in Marion. He retired from General Motors after over 30 years of service. Mr. Presley was a veteran of the Korean Conflict having served in the United States Army and was also a member of Francis Marion VFW Post #4667. He was a wonderful father,...
Harry Havens
Mar 5, 2008
MARION, VIRGINIA: HARRY "RANDY" HAVENS, age 71, died Wednesday, March 5, 2008 at his home in Marion, Virginia. He was retired from Brunswick Corporation with over 35 years of service. He was preceded in death by his father and two brothers. He is survived by three daughters and two sons-in-law, Beverly Forbis, Connie and Rick Harden and Shirley and Billy...
James Thomas
Mar 4, 2008
MARION, VIRGINIA: JAMES DOUGLAS "Jim" Thomas, age 59, of Marion, Virginia and Coal City, West Virginia, died Tuesday, March 4, 2008 in Raleigh General Hospital, Beckley, West Virginia. He was born June 30, 1948 in Grant, Virginia, to Paxey "Pat" Hash Thomas and the late Raymond Louis Thomas. He was a graduate of Emory & Henry College and worked in...
Gregory Hart
Mar 1, 2008
SUGAR GROVE, VIRGINIA: GREGORY D. HART, age 39, died Saturday, March 1, 2008 at Bristol Regional Medical Center, Bristol, Tennessee. He is survived by his wife, Starla Hart of Sugar Grove, Virginia; two sisters, Anita Price and husband, Jack of Marion, Virginia and Angie Martin of Atkins, Virginia; one brother, Shawn Siler of Sugar Grove, Virginia; his aunt who raised...
Naoe Neal
Feb 22, 2008
MARION, VIRGINIA: NAOE "GRANNY" HIGASHI NEAL, age 81, died Friday, February 22, 2008 at her home. She was born in Hawaii. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, and was the glue of her family. Mrs. Neal was preceded in death by her husband, Cecil C. Neal Jr., and one granddaughter, Amanda Louise Neal. She is...
James Whisman
Feb 21, 2008
MARION, VIRGINIA: JAMES "DUDE" WHISMAN, age 82, died Thursday, February 21, 2008 in Smyth County Community Hospital. He attended Freedom Tabernacle Baptist Church. He was a veteran of World War II having served in the U.S. Navy in the South Pacific. Mr. Whisman was retired from Southwest State Hospital after 27 years and was also a long time employee of...
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