Obituaries
Robert Allen Haydock
May 31, 2022
Lebanon, Va.
Robert Allen Haydock, age 91, a proud Marine Veteran who selflessly served in the Korean War, passed away Tuesday, May 31, 2022 at his home in Lebanon, Va.
The family will receive friends Wednesday, June 22, 2022 from 12 p.m. until 1 p.m. at Elk Garden United Methodist Church, 189 Hayters Gap Road, Rosedale, VA 24280....
Danny Parks
May 30, 2022
SUGAR GROVE, Va.
Danny Richard Parks, age 59, passed away Monday, May 30, 2022 at his home in Sugar Grove, Va.
Danny was a happy guy who loved his familiy, doing odd jobs, working on cars and being a friend to anyone who needed him. His smile and easy going way will be missed.
He was preceded...
Michelle "Bunny" May Tallent
May 30, 2022
MARION, Va. / KNOXVILLE, Tenn.
Michelle “Bunny” May Tallent, age 61, passed away Monday, May 30, 2022 at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center, Knoxville, Tenn.
Bunny was the apple of her mom and dad’s eye. She attended Marion Senior High School and went on to attend Veterinary School at the University of Tennessee. Bunny loved her time with...
Daniel Dale Wright
May 27, 2022
RURAL RETREAT, Va.
Daniel Dale Wright, age 89, passed away Friday, May 27, 2022 at Rural Retreat Care Center, Rural Retreat, Va.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 58 years, Peggy Arlene Bowers Wright; daughter, Deborah Lynn Cregger; parents, Bruce and Gladys Wright; sisters, Alese Bryant, Christine Wright, Daris Jones and Sue Lineberry; brothers, Jack,...
Joyce E. Cornette
May 26, 2022
MARION, Va.
Joyce Eblen Cornette, age 93, passed away Thursday, May 26, 2022 at Johnston Memorial Hospital, Abingdon, Va.
Joyce loved life. She loved her family and was proud of her work with the Smyth County School Board as the very organized assistant to the superintendent. Joyce was a long-standing member of the First United Methodist Church and loved...
Samuel Michael Horne, Jr.
May 24, 2022
MARION, Va.
Samuel Michael Horne, Jr., age 49, passed away Tuesday, May 24, 2022.
Michael loved cars – especially his 2006 red Corvette, and his Mustang. Michael enjoyed his work with District Three and making a positive difference in the lives of those he worked to help. He was a proud member of the U.S. Air Force and...
James Ronald "J.R." Bowman, Jr.
May 21, 2022
MARION, Va.
James Ronald “J.R.” Bowman, age 66, passed away Saturday, May 21, 2022 at his home.
J.R. loved living life – especially being with family and the ones who called him Papaw Bowman. J.R. retired after 44 years with General Dynamics as a Pattern Maker. When he wasn’t working, his favorite place was outdoors. He loved...
Albert Lewis Crawford
May 18, 2022
CHILHOWIE, Va.
Albert Lewis Crawford, age 58, passed away Wednesday, May 18, 2022 at his home.
He was born February 3, 1964 in Harford County, Md. to Robert Lee Crawford, Sr. and Mary Atwell Crawford. Mr. Lewis was a heavy equipment operator for Appalachian Aggregates.
Mr. Lewis is survived by his wife of 40 years, Cathy Widener...
Diana "D.D." Burke Brant
May 16, 2022
MARION, Va.
Diana “D.D.” Burke Brant, age 78, passed away at her home in Marion, Va. Monday, May 16, 2022.
She was born January 22, 1944 in Richmond, Va. to the late Hampden Aulick Burke and Niña Bitler Burke. “D.D.” was a very active member of Christ Episcopal Church, serving as President of Episcopal Church Women and she...
Melissa Stowers Smith
May 15, 2022
RURAL RETREAT, Va.
Melissa Stowers Smith, age 56 – Melissa, Missy, MeMe or Mama Bear, whatever you were lucky enough to call her, was born November 12, 1965 and departed from this world Sunday, May 15, 2022.
Melissa was simply the best mother, daughter, sister, aunt, friend, and bonus grandma that anyone could ask for. Missy graduated from...
William Albert "Billy" DeBord
May 14, 2022
SALTVILLE, Va.
William Albert “Billy” DeBord, age 70, went to be with the Lord Saturday, May 14, 2022 at his home.
He was born to the late Robert E. and Dorothy Chapman DeBord. Billy was a loving husband and a good man who was kind to everybody. He loved to joke but his favorite thing was being “grandaddy”....
William Roger Neal
May 14, 2022
SALTVILLE, Va.
William Roger Neal, age 78, passed away Saturday, May 14, 2022 at Bristol Regional Medical Center, Bristol, Tenn.
Roger was a wonderful man. He dearly loved his step-children, and would do anything for anyone. He was a proud veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps and worked as an electrician for many years.
He was preceded...
W. Paulette Farris Campbell
May 9, 2022
CHILHOWIE, Va.
W. Paulette Farris Campbell, age 70, passed away Monday, May 9, 2022 at Johnston Memorial Hospital, Abingdon, Va.
The woman could can anything! Paulette was a loving and giving woman. She never met a person she didn't like - she'd stop and talk to a STOP sign. Paulette was a family lady who absolutely loved the ones who...
Avery S. Osborne
May 8, 2022
Chilhowie Va.
Avery S. Osborne, age 68, passed away Sunday, May 8, 2022 at his home in, Chilhowie, Va.
Avery was a good person. A good dad, papaw, uncle and friend who will be missed.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Page and Helen Osborne; wife, Judy Kegley; brothers, Benjamin Osborne and Bobby Norris; sisters, Linda Owens and...
Walter E. "Bud" Fleshman
May 6, 2022
Troutdale, Va.
Walter “Bud” Fleshman, age 86, passed away Friday, May 6, 2022 at Rural Retreat Care Center.
Bud was a loving husband, dad and poppie. He lived a full life, in his work and with his family and friends. Bud’s kindness and gentle way will be missed.
He was preceded in death by his mother,...
PG Wingfield
May 3, 2022
MARION, Va.
PG Wingfield III, age 76, of Roanoke, Va., passed away Tuesday, May 3, 2022.
He was a member of the Christ Episcopal Church in Marion, Va. Mr. Wingfield taught mathematics and history at Marion Senior High School in Marion, Va., and served as an official for the Virginia High School League in Southwest Virginia for nearly 50...
Harold D. Johnson
May 1, 2022
Harold D. Johnson, age 91, passed away Sunday, May 1, 2022 at Rural Retreat Care Center.
Harold was a loving father and husband. He proudly served his country for almost 30 years, first joining the U.S. Air Force. He was stationed in France at the end of WWII, continuing his service during the Algerian Conflict. When he returned stateside he...
Darrell Wade McKinnon
Apr 30, 2022
Darrell Wade McKinnon, age 61, left this earth on Saturday, April 30, 2022 with his loving wife by his side, in Roanoke, VA.
Darrell was born on November 21, 1960 in Smyth County, VA. He was the son of the late Walter Scott McKinnon and Virginia Waive Sexton McKinnon.
Darrell lived life to its fullest and was the life of...
Dorothy Lee "Dot" Blevins
Apr 28, 2022
MARION, Va.
Dorothy Lee "Dot" Blevins, age 91, left this world on April 28th 2022 at the age of 91, at home and surrounded by her family.
Dot was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She was born in 1930 to parents Harold and Ethel Mahan in Alfonso, Virginia. She was the middle child of 7, having 3...
Harold "Rhudy" Hester
Apr 27, 2022
MARION, Va.
Harold "Rhudy" Hester, age 91, passed away Wednesday, April 27, 2022 at Valley Health Care Center, Chilhowie, Va.
Rhudy was a quiet man who never had much to say, but when he did, it was usually worth listening to. He loved watching Dr. Charles Stanley, serving his country during the Korean Conflict in the United States Army, loving...
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