Obituaries

Shelby Jean Havens

Shelby Jean Havens

Mar 26, 2023

Marion, Va.

Shelby Jean Havens age 85, passed away Sunday, March 26, 2023 at Mountain Laurel Rehab & Nursing, Rural Retreat, Va.

She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Bessie Dalton; brothers, Dee Dalton and Don Dalton; and sister, Carol Wymer.

Jean is survived by three daughters, Beverly Ann Forbis, Connie Harden and husband, Ricky and Shirley...

Carol Anderson Musser

Carol Anderson Musser

Mar 26, 2023

Rural Retreat, Va.

 

Carol Anderson Musser age 80, passed away Sunday, March 26, 2023 at her home.

 

Carol was a loving wife, mom, granny, sister, and friend. She worked hand in hand with her husband, Mike to found Musser Lumber Company in Rural Retreat. Carol absolutely adored her family. She loved the Lord and was a faithful member...

Edith Farris

Edith Farris

Mar 22, 2023

Marion, Va. / Belmont, Miss.

 

Edith Farris age 90, passed away Wednesday, March 22, 2023 in Belmont, Miss.

 

Edith was just an amazing human being. She was a loving wife, mom, grandma, sister and friend. Edith was a selfless lady who loved the Lord and made sure all of His children were fed – well fed; rolls, cakes,...

Dan V. Vaught

Dan V. Vaught

Mar 20, 2023

Atkins, Va.

Dan V. Vaught age 93, passed away Monday, March 20, 2023 at Bristol Regional Medical Center, Bristol, Tenn.

Dan was a loving husband to his wife Elouise for 60 plus years. He retired after years as a carpenter, dairy farmer and horse trader. He loved Western riding horses and was a charter member and first vice-president of The...

Roxanna Lynn Griffey Greer

Roxanna Lynn Griffey Greer

Mar 20, 2023

Saltville, Va.

 

Roxanna Lynn Griffey Greer age 46, passed away Monday, March 20, 2023 at Johnston Memorial Hospital, Abingdon, Va.

 

She was preceded in death by her mother, Sheri Robbins; sister, Tiffany Fields; grandparents, William and Nina Griffey, Wiley Robbins, Eleanor and Bill Hurst.

 

Roxanna is survived by her parents, Clarence and Barbara Griffey of Saltville,...

Maria Espinoza

Maria Espinoza

Mar 18, 2023

Marion, Va.

 

Maria Torres Espinoza age 60, passed away Saturday, March 18, 2023 at Gray Ridge Village, Marion, Va.

 

Maria was a beautiful loving woman with an infectious smile and laugh. She impacted many lives and her loved ones have peace in knowing she is walking those glorious streets of gold. She is dearly missed by all...

Lura Mae Powell

Lura Mae Powell

Mar 16, 2023

Marion, Va.

 

Lura “Mae” Powell age 74, passed away Thursday, March 16, 2023 at her home.

 

Mae was a loving wife, mom, and mamaw – especially if your name was Phillip. She absolutely adored her grandbabies. She was a caring lady who loved spending time talking to her friends on the phone – everyday – catching up...

Robert Daniel Lindamood

Robert Daniel Lindamood

Mar 14, 2023

Marion, Va. / Cookeville, Tenn.

 

Robert Daniel Lindamood age 85, passed away Tuesday, March 14, 2023 at the Cookeville Regional Medical Center, Cookeville, Tenn.

 

Robert was a wonderful, generous, and loving dad, brother, husband, grandad, and friend to many. He enjoyed genealogy and reaching out to family. He was a sharp shooter and paratrooper in the U.S....

Christine M. Sykes Helton

Christine M. Sykes Helton

Mar 13, 2023

Abingdon, Va.

Christine M. Sykes Helton age 81, passed away Monday, March 13, 2023 at Johnston Memorial Hospital, Abingdon, Va.  

Christine was a fighter up until the very end, due to the love for her family which kept her going. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister. She loved to go constantly, especially to yard sales and...

Anne Cary Wynne Young Graybeal

Anne Cary Wynne Young Graybeal

Mar 13, 2023

MARION, Va.

 

Anne Cary Wynne Young Graybeal, entered into her eternal home, Monday, March 13, 2023 in Chattanooga, Tenn.

 

Anne was born August 12, 1931 in Lexington, Va. She grew up on college campuses where her father taught chemistry, first at the Virginia Military Institute, and later at Emory & Henry College. She was baptized and confirmed in...

John C. Sims

John C. Sims

Mar 13, 2023

Marion, Va.

 

John C. Sims age 59, passed away peacefully at his home Monday, March 13, 2023.

 

John was born in Marion in 1963 to the late Jack & Betty Sims. He was a graduate of Marion Senior High School & a life-long resident of Marion. He had a soft-heart for animals & often fed strays in the...

Margaret Ann Hughes Tilson

Margaret Ann Hughes Tilson

Mar 12, 2023

Chilhowie, Va.

 

Margaret Ann Hughes Tilson age 94, passed Sunday, March 12, 2023 at Johnston Memorial Hospital, Abingdon, Va.

 

Margaret Ann was a loving wife, mom, mamaw, sister, and friend. She worked hard keeping places all over the area spotless. Especially her church, Riverside Baptist, until she was 91. Margaret Ann loved her church and was faithful most...

Richard Lee Clark

Richard Lee Clark

Mar 12, 2023

ATKINS, Va.

 

Richard Lee Clark age 87, passed away Sunday, March 12, 2023 at his home.

 

Richard had his priorities in order. He was a faithful member of Cedar Bluff Baptist Church for over 70 years, serving in multiple roles of leadership. He was the treasurer of the Weekday Religious Education for over 20 years, a charter member...

Alesia Combs

Alesia Combs

Mar 12, 2023

Duffield, Va.

 

Alesia Blevins Combs age 63, passed away Sunday, March 12, 2023 at Ridgecrest Manor, Duffield, Va.

 

Alesia was a wonderful mom, grandbo, memaw and a very special sister. She loved her family, her girls and her grandchildren were her world. She worked at Harwood for 8 years as a re-labeler. Alesia enjoyed the outdoors, camping &...

Kathleen Ellen Pennington

Kathleen Ellen Pennington

Mar 8, 2023

Troutdale, Va.

 

Kathleen Ellen Pennington age 86, passed away Wednesday, March 8, 2023 at her home.

 

Kathleen was a true lady. She loved her family and helped raise her brothers and sisters, and then her Sammy Joe. Kathleen retired after 42 years as a cook and supervisor with the State Hospital. She loved her granddaughter Jasmine and was...

Charity Dell Farmer Hamm

Charity Dell Farmer Hamm

Mar 5, 2023

Grayson County, Va. / Marion, Va.

 

Charity Dell Farmer Hamm age 83, passed away Sunday, March 05, 2023.

 

Charity was born in the mountains of Grayson County, Va. to the late Avery Bynum Farmer and Rilda Alice Farmer. As a small child her family moved to Marion, Va. where her father ran a barber shop and her mother...

Ruth Stout Myers

Ruth Stout Myers

Mar 5, 2023

MARION, Va.

 

Ruth Stout Myers age 95, widow of Horace E. Myers, passed away Sunday, March 5, 2023 at Francis Marion Manor, Marion, Va.

 

Born on May 31, 1927 to the late Albert and Dora Markland Stout.  She was a active member of First United Methodist Church.

 

Ruth is survived by her daughter, Eugenia Sue Myers...

Ruth Copenhaver

Ruth Copenhaver

Mar 5, 2023

MARION, Va.

 

Ruth Ann Copenhaver age 90, passed away Sunday, March 5, 2023 at Francis Marion Manor, Marion, Va.

 

Born March 7, 1932 in Chatham Hill, Va. to the late Joseph and Nannie Vipperman, Ruth was the last of her siblings to join the family on Heaven’s streets of gold. Ruth loved the Lord. She was a good...

Monika VanRest

Monika VanRest

Mar 5, 2023

Floyd, Va.

 

Monika VanRest age 81, passed away Sunday, March 5, 2023 at Skyline Nursing & Rehab, Floyd, Va.

 

Survivors and arrangements will be announced soon.

 

Care for Monika’s family has been entrusted to Fraziers’ Seaver-Brown Funeral Service & Crematory, 237 East Main Street, Marion, Va. 24354.

Christina Patykewich Offenberg

Christina Patykewich Offenberg

Mar 5, 2023

MARION, Va.

 

Christina Patykewich Offenberg age 77, passed away Sunday, March 5, 2023 at her home surrounded by family.

 

Christina was raised in Newport, RI. She married Jerome Offenberg and the Navy sent them around the country, finally settling in the DC area. She loved to return for visits to New England, especially Newport and Maine. However,...

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