Obituaries
J.C. (Jessie Carl) Testerman
Aug 21, 2022
MARION, Va.
J.C. (Jessie Carl) Testerman, age 85, passed away Sunday, August 21, 2022 at Valley Health Care Center, Chilhowie, Va.
J.C. loved his country, and was proud of his service in the U.S. Army. He loved his family dearly. J.C. loved to hunt deer and look for them, he enjoyed fishing and as a true man’s man…loved...
Mary K. Simpson Esper
Aug 20, 2022
MARION, Va.
Mary K. (Simpson) Esper
Mary K. Esper, age 73, left this earth to join her loving husband, James A. Esper, Saturday, August 20, 2022. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert E. and Virginia D. (Ginny) Simpson. Mary is survived by her sister, Nan Neese and husband, Everett; She was cherished by her niece and...
Kathryn Blevins Kelly Bowen
Aug 19, 2022
MARION, Va.
Kathryn Blevins Kelly Bowen, age 64, passed away in the early morning of Friday, August 2022 at the Heather Knoll Nursing Home in Tallmadge, Ohio.
What can I say about our mother? She was born and raised in Smyth County, Va. Kathy was a God fearing and loving Christian who taught us right from wrong. She...
Kenneth Wayne Burkett
Aug 16, 2022
MARION, Va.
Kenneth Wayne Burkett, age 80, passed away Tuesday, August 16, 2022 at his home.
Wayne was a loving family man who enjoyed spending time with his friends and family; especially his grandson, Cody. He loved watching the races and football. Wayne will be missed by all who knew and loved him.
He was preceded in...
Dale Edward Bowman
Aug 16, 2022
MARION, Va.
Dale Edward Bowman, age 62, passed away Tuesday, August 16, 2022.
Dale was a fun loving jokester who loved his family – especially the ones who called him Papaw Homes, because he was their “Homie”. Dale was married to Jennie for 25 years; he loved his kids and was known as the grill master in his younger...
Annabella Juliet Coley
Aug 15, 2022
MARION, Va.
Annabella Juliet Coley, age 19, began her greatest adventure on Monday, August 15, 2022 when she departed this life for the hereafter.
“Bella” as she was affectionately known by friends and family was born on December 02, 2002 in Marion, Virginia. She was a stunning, fearless, and independent individual who loved visiting new places. She was gifted with...
James Edward Bridges
Aug 11, 2022
ATKINS, Va.
James Edward Bridges, age 88, passed away Thursday, August 11, 2022 at his home.
Ed had it all together, he loved the Lord, his family, and his country. Ed was a long-time member of Cedar Bluff Baptist Church in Atkins, proud Army Veteran of the Korean War, and a loving husband, dad, and papaw. He drove...
Vergie Marie Weaver Sutter
Aug 10, 2022
Marion, Va. & Rockwall, Tx.
Vergie Marie Weaver Sutter, age 99, entered eternal rest Wednesday, August 10, 2022 at her daughter’s home in Rockwall, Texas.
She was born March 15, 1923 in Meadowview, Virginia to the late Walter P. and Cora Brooks Weaver. Marie (as she wanted to be called) married Eddie Grant Sutter on September 27, 1947. After the...
Henry Dixon, Jr.
Aug 9, 2022
CHILHOWIE, Va. & BRISTOL, Va.
Henry Dixon, Jr., age 43, passed away Tuesday, August 9, 2022.
Henry was a loving son, blessed brother, excellent father, and magnificent friend to so many. He loved sports – especially the memories of football, wrestling and track during his time at Chilhowie High School, where he graduated in 1997. Henry was a...
Missie Sexton
Aug 7, 2022
CHILHOWIE, Va.
Margaret Melissa “Missie” Sexton, age 57, passed away Sunday, August 7, 2022 at Johnston Memorial Hospital, Abingdon, Va.
Missie was all heart – she loved being a mom to her boys, a daddy’s girl, and although she and Doug were married 32 years, she did love Doug – he wasn’t in the Top 5, but he...
Lois Jane Conklin Antonucci
Aug 5, 2022
SUGAR GROVE, Va.
Lois Jane Conklin Antonucci, age 79, passed suddenly Friday, August 5, 2022.
Born on April 29, 1943 - daughter of the late Elwood and Elizabeth (Crouter) Conklin and living in Suffern, NY the majority of her life, Lois retired to Sugar Grove, Va. in 2010 from Avon Products where she was a longtime dedicated employee....
Maurice W. Fletcher
Aug 3, 2022
MARION, Va.
Maurice W. Fletcher, age 69, passed away Wednesday, August 3, 2022.
All services will be private.
Care for the Maurice W. Fletcher family has been entrusted to Seaver-Brown Funeral Service & Crematory, 237 East Main Street, Marion, Va. 24354.
Nancy Umberger Stanulis
Aug 1, 2022
MARION, Va. / KNOXVILLE, Tenn.
Nancy Umberger Stanulis, age 86 passed away Monday, August 1, 2022.
Nancy was born in Wythe County, Virginia to the late Ernest Byron and Maude Rickey Umberger. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Donald Stanulis and her sister Susan Umberger Wade. She attended Mary Washington College and completed her training...
Brian S. McElraft
Jul 23, 2022
Abingdon, Va. & Imperial, Mo.
Brian S. McElraft, age 45 passed away Saturday, July 23, 2022 at Johnston Memorial Hospital, Abingdon, Va.
Brian was born June 3, 1977 in Marion, Va. to the late Toby and Sarah McElraft. After graduating from Marion Senior High School, he attended Radford University earning his Bachelor’s degree in Political Science and Computer...
Janice Everhart Whisman
Jul 5, 2022
Marion, Va
Janice Everhart Whisman, age 71, passed away on Tuesday, July 05, 2022 at Johnston Memorial Hospital, Abingdon, Va.
Janice was a loving wife, mom, mamaw, and friend. Her last several years were filled with sickness, but before she was an active mom, boy scout leader, started the Hoops Club at Marion Senior High School, concessions worker, baseball mom...
Curtis Lee Trivitt
Jul 5, 2022
Chilhowie, Va.
Curtis Lee Trivitt, age 67, passed away on Tuesday, July 05, 2022 at Valley Heath Care Center, Chilhowie, Va.
Curtis was a loving dad, papaw, brother and friend. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army. Curtis loved driving his truck, working and being outdoors. He was a true family man who would do anything...
Lenora Aker Pennington
Jul 5, 2022
Marion, Va.
Lenora Aker Pennington, age 104, the widow of Lillard Carl Pennington, passed away on Tuesday, July 05, 2022 at Valley Health Care Center, Chilhowie, Va.
Lenora was born on July 21, 1917 in Smyth County, Virginia to the late Bowen and Mattie Hester Aker. She was a member of the Marion Baptist Church since 1931...
Anne Boyd Wolfenden
Jul 4, 2022
Marion Va.
Anne Boyd Wolfenden, age 86, passed away on Monday, July 4, 2022 at Francis Marion Manor.
Anne Boyd was born on July 8, 1935 to Bob and Stella Wolfenden. She graduated from Marion High School in 1953 and later graduated from Radford College with a business degree. Anne taught school in Wythe County for six...
Donald Leon Bales
Jul 2, 2022
ATKINS, Va.
Donald Leon Bales, age 84, passed away Saturday, July 2, 2022 at Johnston Memorial Hospital, Abingdon, Va.
Don was the self-proclaimed mayor of L.A. – Lower Atkins. He had a way of letting you know how much he liked you, or didn’t. He served his country working in defense at Brunswick and was very proud of...
Mark A. Spence
Jul 2, 2022
MARION, Va.
Mark A. Spence, age 54, passed away Saturday, July 2, 2022 at Smyth County Community Hospital.
Mark enjoyed fishing, playing guitar, and working on his home. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him.
He is survived by his wife, Rita Spence; daughters, Cassandra Wall, Tiffany Spence, Penny Spence, Vanessa Harris...
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