Obituaries
Ruth Surber Sharitz
Apr 20, 2022
MARION, Va.
Ruth Surber Sharitz, age 84, passed away Wednesday, April 20, 2022 at Francis Marion Manor.
Ruth was born April 1, 1938 to the late Leon and Blanche Surber. She adored her family and loved her friends. She held several jobs in her community – Dairy Land, City Drug, Twin Oaks and Exxon. Ruth enjoyed her time...
Phillip Ramon Garza, Sr.
Apr 19, 2022
MARION, Va.
Phillip Ramon Garza, Sr., age 80, formerly of Marion, Va., passed away Tuesday, April 19, 2022 at Advent Health, Land O’ Lakes, Fla.
He was preceded in death by his father, Pedro Garza; mother, Frances Davis; sister, Josephine McNeil; brothers, Harold Garza and Gary Sexton; and aunt, Josephine Garza.
Phillip is survived by his son,...
Mary Zedd
Apr 19, 2022
MARION, Va.
Mary Elizabeth Warren Zedd, age 79, passed away Tuesday, April 19, 2022 at her home.
Mary was a great mom and granny. She was a natural caregiver and worked as a Registered Nurse at Southwest Virginia Mental Health Institute for over 20 years.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Chalmas Edward and Virginia...
Bettie Jene Clark
Apr 19, 2022
HOUSTON - Bettie Jene Clark, 91, Houston, Tx., passed into her eternal home on April 19, 2022.
Bettie was born in Three Sands, Oklahoma on August 8, 1930. She is preceded in death by her parents William Ridgeway and Elnora Carson, and husband Garlen E. Clark.
She was married to Garlen E. Clark for 50 yrs. on April 8, 1949.
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Harriett G. Cooper
Apr 18, 2022
BLACKSBURG, Va.
Harriett G. Cooper, age 94, passed away Monday, April 18, 2022 at Lewis Gale Montgomery Hospital, Blacksburg, Va.
Survivors and arrangements will be announced soon.
Care for Harriett's family has been entrusted to Seaver-Brown Funeral Service & Crematory, 237 East Main Street, Marion, Va. 24354.
Helen Richardson
Apr 18, 2022
Marion, Va.
Helen Hill Richardson, age 84, passed away at her home Monday, April 18, 2022.
She was born September 19, 1937 to Earl and Nell Hill on the campus of Emory & Henry College where her parents lived and worked. She was a 1955 graduate of Glade Spring High School and a 1958 graduate of Roanoke...
Enrico Donnarumma
Apr 16, 2022
Enrico Donnarumma, passed away Saturday, April 16, 2022 at LewisGale Montgomery Hosptial, Blacksburg, Va.
A full obituary will available soon.
Care for Enrico's family has been entrusted to Seaver-Brown Funeral Service & Crematory, 237 East Main Street, Marion, Va. 24354.
Niko Lee Crosby
Apr 15, 2022
MARION, Va.
Niko Lee Crosby, age 8, gained his angel wings, Friday, April 15, 2022.
Niko was an awesome 8-year-old who loved his mom, dad, brothers and all his friends. Niko loved school, playing soccer and working on cars just like his dad. He always had a smile for anybody. There will never be another Niko.
He...
Jewel B. Armstrong
Apr 14, 2022
MARION, Va.
Jewel B. Armstrong, age 88, passed away Thursday, April 14, 2022 at Francis Marion Manor, Marion, Va. Jewel was born December 19, 1933 in Marion, Va. She graduated from Marion High School in 1952 and married the love of her life Bob, in 1953. She was a member of Stone Memorial Presbyterian Church and worked for Lincoln Industries...
Carolyn Kay Gilbert
Apr 13, 2022
Castlewood, Va.
Carolyn Kay Gilbert, age 72, passed away Wednesday, April 13, 2022 at Ballad Health Hospice House, Bristol, Tenn.
She was born in Grundy, Va., the daughter of the late George & Pauline Whited Presley.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Shirley Perez.
Kay is survived by sons, Ronnie Gilbert II and...
Lois Bane Testerman
Apr 11, 2022
MARION, Va.
Lois Bane Testerman, age 89, was called home to her long awaited family reunion in heaven, Monday, April 11, 2022.
She was born in Parrot, Va. January 7, 1933 to the late John and Virginia Bane. Lois was a strong Christian woman and loved her Lord with all heart. She lived a wonderful and happy life...
James "Jim" Mabe
Apr 10, 2022
SMYTH COUNTY, Va.
James “Jim” Mabe passed away on April 10, 2022, at the age of 66, in Abingdon, Virginia. Jim left this world with his wife, daughters and brothers-in-law by his side, after a courageous battle with cancer.Born April 30, 1955, Jim was a graduate of Fort Chiswell High School, class of 1973. He worked in radio for...
Kelley Rae Prince
Apr 9, 2022
MARION, Va.
Kelley Rae Prince, age 46, passed away Saturday, April 9, 2022 at her home.
Kelley was a young mother of three who raised, loved, and cared for her kids sacrificing her own childhood to do so. She was strong and fierce and always had her children's backs even when they were in the wrong. She...
Sadie Boyd Repass
Apr 8, 2022
ATKINS, Va.
Sadie Boyd Repass, age 105, passed away Friday, April 8, 2022 at Carrington Place of Wytheville.
Sadie and her husband owned and operated The Wayside Nursery & Landscaping business for several years. She enjoyed quilting and crocheting for nursing homes.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 68 years, Everette Palmer Repass;...
William A. Mullins
Apr 4, 2022
Speedwell, Va.
William A. Mullins, age 70 passed away Monday, April 4, 2022 at his home.
Mr. Mullins was a long-haul truck driver and was preceded in death by his wife, Goldean Blackwell Mullins.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, April 16, 2022 at 2 p.m. at the Speedwell Pentecostal Holiness Church, 7522 Grayson Turnpike, Speedwell, VA 24374.
Care for...
Bro. Garry Thompson
Apr 4, 2022
MARION, Va.
Garry Thompson, age 69 - It is with a very heavy heart that we submit to the Sovereign Will of God in the transition from earth to glory of Elder Garry Thompson, affectionately known as “Bro. Garry" on April 4, 2022.
Bro. Garry was one of a kind. He had a heart of gold and never...
Walter C. Wingler
Apr 4, 2022
WHITETOP, Va.
Walter C. Wingler, age 86, passed away Monday, April 4, 2022 at his home in Whitetop, Va.
Walter was a hard worker who loved his family. He was a great dad and a loving papaw. He was married to the love of his life Shirley for 65 years. He and his family helped many a family enjoy Christmas...
Carl Epley, Jr.
Apr 2, 2022
Carl L. Epley, Jr., age 88 passed away Saturday, April 2, 2022 at the Warm Hearth Kroontje Health Care Center, Blacksburg, Va.
Carl was a Veteran of the U.S. Navy and held a Masters Degree as an Electrical Engineer. He was a retired professor of Virginia Tech.
Care for Carl's family has been entrusted to Seaver-Brown Funeral Service & Crematory,...
James Edward Spangler
Apr 1, 2022
Abingdon Va.
James Edward Spangler, age 58, passed away Friday, April 1, 2022.
James was a good brother and friend to anybody. He loved to fish and really enjoyed being a part of his nephew Jake's life. James was a wonderful caretaker and will be missed by all who knew and loved him.
He was...
Anita Murray Dixon
Mar 28, 2022
Anita Murray Dixon, 70, of Marion, VA, peacefully left this world surrounded by her family at sunrise on March 28, 2022, at Hospice of the Piedmont in Charlottesville, VA.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Frances Murray; her sister, Dianne Murray; and her father, Kelly Murray; all of Marion, VA.
She is survived by her son, Jacob Murray;...