Obituaries
Donald Eugene Lowman
Jul 12, 2023
Sugar Grove, Va.
Donald Eugene Lowman age 70, passed away Wednesday, July 12, 2023.
Don was a talented mechanic who could fix anything – and people brought everything to him. He was a faithful employee of Royal Mouldings (DG Mouldings) for over 40 years. Don loved his Lord and was a lifetime faithful member of Valley View Baptist...
Ronald Michael Musser
Jul 10, 2023
Rural Retreat, Va.
Ronald Michael Musser age 80, passed away Monday, July 10, 2023 at his home in Rural Retreat, Virginia.
Mike was a loving husband, dad, grandad, brother, and friend. He founded Musser Lumber Company in 1968 and his contribution to the community has extended many decades. He enjoyed farming and spending time with his family. Mike...
Mary Frances "Penny" Mercer
Jul 6, 2023
Marion, Va.Mary Frances “Penny” Mercer strolled into her Heavenly home late Thursday evening, July 6, 2023, surrounded by family and friends, who loved her dearly. Penny was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother “nan." She loved her family and friends and enjoyed her career with Atkins Tax Service until she retired to care for her grandchildren. Penny loved the Lord,...
Emma Jean Gilley
Jul 2, 2023
Galax, Va.Emma Jean Gilley age 59, passed away July 02, 2023 at her home.Emma Jean was a wonderful daughter with a kind heart. She would do anything to help those in need and loved her two cats. Her loving way will be missed. She was preceded in death by her mother, Joanne Myers; and brother, Timothy Wayne Gilley. Emma Jean...
Emmett Vynston Richardson, Jr.
Jun 29, 2023
Marion, Va.
Emmett Vynston Richardson Jr., affectionately known as Pops, passed away on June 29, 2023, at the age of 89 in Newton, NC.
Emmett was born on June 10, 1934. Emmett was a highly respected, small-town physician who dedicated his life to serving his community. He had a deep love and dedication to his family, and sports served...
Joanne Hubble Barton
Jun 26, 2023
Newnan, GA.
Joanne Hubble Barton age 89, passed away on Monday, June 26, 2023, at Sacred Journey Hospice in Newnan, GA.
Joanne was born in Smyth County to the late Ray and Hettie Victoria Blankenbeckler Hubble. She was a resident of Sugar Grove, Virginia, for the majority of her life before moving closer to family in Newnan, GA. Joanne...
Mary Lou Olinger
Jun 22, 2023
Marion, Va.Mary Lou Olinger age 94, widow of John H. Olinger, joined her loved ones in Heaven, Thursday, June 22, 2023 at Francis Marion Manor, Marion, Va.Mary Lou was an exceptional and charismatic lady who was very loving and caring to all whether they had two legs or four. A true people person, she found her passion as...
Tommy Goss
Jun 22, 2023
Cedar Bluff, Va.
Tommy Goss age 73, passed away Thursday, June 22, 2023.
Tommy lived in Tazewell County his entire life. He was an avid reader, reading over a thousand books in his life and watching numerous movies. He worked as a painter, brilliant wood worker, and silversmith.
He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Betty Goss;...
Mary Ruth "Tootsie" Smith Coe
Jun 21, 2023
Abingdon, Va.Mary Ruth “Tootsie” Smith Coe, passed away peacefully Wednesday, June 21, 2023.
Ruth was born in Washington County, VA and grew up in Smyth County, VA. She graduated from Marion Senior High School and began working at Greer Studio. She married Franklin E. Coe and moved to Roanoke, VA and began her career in education at Mountain View...
Roy Russell McNeil
Jun 20, 2023
Marion, Va.
Roy Russell McNeil age 90, passed away Tuesday, June 20, 2023 at Smyth County Community Hospital, Marion, Va.
Roy was born on September 27, 1932 to the late Oscar and Maude McNeil in Ashe County, North Carolina. He graduated from Marion High school in 1951, and entered active service in the Navy in 1952. After proudly serving his...
Lisa Elaine Long Rigely
Jun 19, 2023
Marion, Va.
Lisa Elaine Long Rigely age 71, passed unexpectedly Monday, June 19, 2023.
Lisa was born September 24, 1951 to Amos and Lottie Long in Annville, Pa. After graduating from Union College with a Masters’ Degree in Elementary Education and Library Science, she was the Librarian at Marion Primary School for thirty-three years. Lisa was an active...
Timothy Wayne "Tim" Smith
Jun 17, 2023
Christiansburg, Va.Timothy Wayne “Tim” Smith age 56, passed away Saturday, June 17, 2023 Valley Health Care Center, Chilhowie, Va.Tim will always be remembered for his beautiful smile, his sense of humor, his creativity, his talent as a guitarist and his spirit and determination to survive and live life on his own terms. With deepest love and affection, he will be...
Jake Scott
Jun 15, 2023
Marion, Va.
Jake Scott, age, 93, passed away Thursday, June 15, 2023, at Smyth County Community Hospital.
Jake was a wonderful husband, brother, and friend. He graduated from Marion Senior High School in 1947 and enlisted in the Air Force serving his country for four years. Jake worked the mill all of his life and loved its...
Karen Regina Vincill
Jun 13, 2023
Abingdon, Va.
Karen Regina Vincill age 57, passed away Tuesday, June 13, 2023 at her home.
She was preceded in death by her brother, Greg Dameron; and life partner, Dawne Pullon.
Karen is survived by her daughters, Jessica Mabe, and Julia Mabe and significant other, Sam Stipes; mother, Ellen Holmes; sister, Nika Dameron; brothers, Brad, Eric, and...
Phyllis Carolyn Russell
Jun 13, 2023
Marion, Va.
Phyllis “Carolyn” Russell age 78, passed away Tuesday, June 13, 2023 at Abingdon Health & Rehab, Abingdon, Va.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, Roy C. Russell; parents, Charlie and Chessie Sheets; brother, Wayne Sheets; and an infant brother.
Carolyn is survived by her son, Greg Russell and wife, Millie;...
Doris Brannon Rosson
Jun 8, 2023
Marion, Va.
Doris Brannon Rosson age 90, passed away Thursday, June 8, 2023 at Valley Health Care Center, Chilhowie, Va.
Born in Washington County, Va. in 1933 to the late William and Mary Brannon, Doris was one of six children. She graduated high school and worked as a telephone operator for several years before opening a phone answering...
Ronald "Ron" Dee Howell
Jun 8, 2023
Marion, Va.
Ronald “Ron” Dee Howell age 73, passed away Thursday, June 8, 2023 at his home.
Ron was born in 1949, one of five children of the late Ward and Katherine Howell. He was proud Army Veteran, having served his country in the Vietnam War. If you ever went bowling in Marion, you probably met Ron working at Hurricane...
Ella Mae "Shannon" Heath
Jun 6, 2023
Springfield, TN.Ella Mae “Shannon” Heath age 76, reunited with her family and friends in Heaven Tuesday, June 06, 2023. Ella Mae was a fiery, feisty little red head who would tell you like it was. Still yet, she had a soft spot for her granddaughter and Siamese cats. In her younger years, she was an aid at Skyline Manor in...
Jean Aker Stacy
Jun 6, 2023
Marion, Va.
Jean Aker Stacy age 89, passed away peacefully at her home near Hungry Mother State Park, Tuesday, June 6, 2023.
Jean was born March 2, 1934 to Printus “Prince” and Bessie (Dishner) Aker. She was their youngest child. She attended Marion High School and graduated in 1952. While working at Raytheon in Bristol, Tennessee, she met...
Frank Dewey Harden
Jun 5, 2023
Rural Retreat, Va.Frank Dewey Harden age 48, departed from his loved ones Monday, June 05, 2023 at Johnson City Medical Center. Frank was best described as a funny, caring man who would go out of his way to be there for you. Though he was set in his ways, he never held a grudge. If there was ever an argument,...
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