Obituaries
Celia Edna Cornett Leonard Stevenson
Jan 9, 2022
ATKINS, Va.
Celia Edna Cornett Leonard Stevenson, age 90, died peacefully at her home Sunday, January 9, 2022.
Born June 14, 1931 to Rena Belle Farmer and Richard Ed Cornett in the Flatridge area of Grayson County. She grew up in Flatridge and at the age of 11 started working after school at a store in Flatridge. People would be waiting on...
Jimmie Glenn Hash
Jan 8, 2022
Marion, Va. Jimmie "Jim" Glenn Hash, age 90, passed away Saturday, January 8, 2022 at Smyth County Community Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Jim loved his family. He was married to Faye for 64 years and loved his boys and was crazy about the ones who called him Papaw. Jim loved to camp every weekend he could, fish, and...
Albert Walker Keen
Jan 7, 2022
MARION, Va. Albert Walker Keen, age 86, passed away Friday, January 7, 2022 at his home. Walker was a good man who was easy going, hardworking and kind. For about 60 years he was the owner of Keen’s Plumbing and Heating. Walker took care of many people in his community. He believed a day without work was not worth living....
Henrietta Parsons Dunford
Jan 6, 2022
MARION, Va.
Henrietta Parsons Dunford, age 73, passed away Thursday, January 6, 2022 at Bristol Regional Medical Center, Bristol, Tenn.
Henrietta was a simple lady who absolutely loved her son, Dale. She was a smiling face to everyone who would pull up to the window at the Bank of Marion - joined at the hip with Dorothy Weddle. Henrietta was a caretaker...
Shirley Lee Richardson Shephard
Jan 6, 2022
Previously postponed due to illness - Memorial Services have now been set.
Marion, Va. / Worthington, W.Va. / Grayson County, Va.
Shirley Lee Richardson Shephard, age 85, passed away Thursday, January 6, 2022.
She was born November 28, 1936 in Marion, Va. the daughter of Lance and Callie Ann Richardson. Shirley owned The Downtown Café restaurant in...
Alice ANNE Gilbert
Jan 2, 2022
GLADE SPRING, Va. Alice Anne Gilbert, age 87, passed away Sunday, January 2, 2022 at her home. Anne was born to the late George and Hazel Kilby Griffith in Grayson County, Va. In 2008, she married the love of her life, Dewey G. McThenia. Anne was an ardent supporter of traditional old-time music. She was a judge for several years...
Edna Joyce Hall
Jan 1, 2022
Chilhowie, Va. Edna Joyce Hall, age 89, passed away Saturday, January 1, 2022 at Carrington Place of Rural Retreat. Joyce was a loving Wife, Mom and Mamaw. She cared for her family, friends and the many patients she looked after during her time as an aide for Southwest Virginia Mental Health Institute. Joyce loved her cat and dog; and she...
Betty "Louise" Kathaleen Greer Testerman
Dec 31, 2021
Chilhowie Va.
Betty “Louise” Kathaleen Greer Testerman, age 82, was reunited with her Lord on Friday, December 31, 2021.
Betty was a unique woman like no other who loved life. Her biggest blessing was her family. She loved her children and grandchildren unconditionally, but especially her Lord. She was a friend to everyone. Betty loved visiting with others, hiking, camping,...
Donald Michael "Mike" Shupe
Dec 24, 2021
Ceres Va. Donald Michael “Mike” Shupe, age 59, was called home on Friday, December 24, 2021. Mike was married to the love of his life, Dora, for 38 loving years. Together, they lived in a house that not only did they get married in and raise their two boys, but countless memories that are undoubtedly cherished. He enjoyed simple pleasures...
Diane Marie Gilbert
Dec 22, 2021
Rural Retreat Va. Diane Marie Gilbert, age 48, passed away Wednesday, December 22, 2021, at her home. Diane was a loving mom to her son, Jonathan. She enjoyed watching movies, taking walks, and helping Jonathan clean his room. Her motto was live, laugh, and love. Her son was her world and she loved him very much. Diane will be missed...
John Patrick Collins
Dec 21, 2021
WEYMOUTH, Mass. John Patrick Collins, age 65, passed away unexpectedly, Tuesday, December 21, 2021 at the Salem VA Medical Center. The son of the late John F. and Elinor J. Knight Collins, Pat was a U.S. Army Veteran who was very hard working and had strong ethics. Pat loved the simple things in life, like playing cards and cribbage; and...
Luther Lee Norman
Dec 21, 2021
Marion Va. Luther Lee Norman, age 80, passed away Tuesday, December 21, 2021. He was welcomed home by his wife, Opal Norman; his parents; James and Mary Norman; and several brothers, sisters, and loving family members. He is survived by his brothers; Benny Norman and wife Karen, Roger Norman and wife Mary, and Jerry Norman; sisters, Rosena Harris and Janet...
Bobby David Martin
Dec 20, 2021
Tallahassee, FL Bobby David Martin, age 65, passed away Monday, December 20, 2021. Bobby could do just about anything, especially in the field of plumbing. He loved the Lord and is with him today and that gives his family wonderful comfort. He is preceded in death by his father, James Monroe Martin. Bobby is survived by his daughter, Maria Martin...
James A. Van Antwerp
Dec 17, 2021
CROCKETT, Va. James A. Van Antwerp, age 79, passed away Friday, December 17, 2021 at Lewis-Gale Medical Center, Salem, Va. James was a loving husband to Ivy for 58 years, loving dad and grandpa to his grandchildren. As a Design Consultant and Engineer, he owned and operated his own company, JAVATEC Inc. for 50 years, and it still operates today...
Katherine Louise Evans Doane
Dec 13, 2021
CERES, Va.
Katherine Louise Evans Doane, age 76, passed away peacefully Monday, December 13, 2021 at her home after a long illness.
Katherine “Lou” was born on her dad’s farm in Rich Valley, Va. She moved to Maryland where she met her former husband, Harry Doane. Together they had two sons, Richard and Danny. Katherine moved to Arizona where she became a...
Sharon Kay Millet Johnson
Dec 13, 2021
SALTVILLE, Va.
Sharon Kay Millet Johnson, age 64 passed away Monday, December 13, 2021 at Johnston Memorial Hospital, Abingdon, Va.
There will be no public services.
Care for Sharon’s family has been entrusted to Seaver-Brown Funeral Service & Crematory, 237 East Main Street, Marion, Va. 24354.
Leland Otto Stevens
Dec 10, 2021
ROANOKE, Va.
Leland Otto Stevens, age 77, passed away Friday, December 10, 2021.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Nelson and Arizona Stevens; sisters and brothers, Hazel, Loren, Marjorie, Ginger, Leta, Clarence and Vaughn.
Leland is survived by his children, Leeann S. Fowler, Michael Stevens, Tony Stevens, and Matthew Stevens; special friend, Danielle; sister, Martha Vernon; three grandchildren; several nieces and...
Robert E. Fonda, Sr.
Dec 5, 2021
SUGAR GROVE, Va.
Robert E. "Bob" Fonda, Sr., age 73, passed away Sunday, December 5, 2021 at his home.
Bob loved his family. He moved to Smyth County in 1998 and opened Bob's Garage. He had a wonderful business helping his friends and many in the community. His helpful nature and friendly way will be missed.
He was preceded in death by his...
Madeline Rose Dombroski Revis
Dec 4, 2021
WYTHEVILLE, Va.
Madeline Rose Dombroski Revis, age 86, passed away Saturday, December 4, 2021 at Carrington Place of Wytheville.
Madeline was a loving wife to her late husband Jack Revis for 23 years. She retired from the textile industry and later went on to be a caregiver. Madeline often visited with neighbors and would help them when she could. She enjoyed shopping...
David Samuel Bullins
Dec 2, 2021
GRUNDY, Va.
David Samuel Bullins, age 57, passed away Thursday, December 2, 2021 at Buchanan General Hospital, Grundy, Va.
David is survived by his children, Tammy Brown and husband, Michael, and Christopher Bullins and wife, Miranda, all of Grundy, Va.; five grandchildren; and his love, Kathy – all of whom were at his bedside when he passed. David is also survived by...
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