Obituaries

Ralph "Pichuli" Placencia, Jr.

Nov 7, 2021

Atkins, Va.

Ralph “Pichuli” Placencia Jr. , age 87, passed away Sunday, November 7, 2021 at his home surrounded by loved ones.

Ralph, or better known to many as “Pichuli” was an extraordinary man. He was a loving husband, dad, grandpa, and friend. Ralph was loved by everyone and loved to be driving on the road. Mr. Placencia loved his country and...

Judith "Judy" Ann Samuels Coulthard

Nov 7, 2021

Saltville Va.

Judith “Judy” Samuels Coulthard, age 81, passed away Sunday, November 7, 2021 at her home surrounded by family. 

Judith was a loving wife to Jim for 61 years, nurturing mom, nana, and friend to everybody. She was a graduate of Big Creek High School where she played trombone with the band and graduated from Little French Beauty Academy. For 45...

Elizabeth "Betty" Bane Tate

Nov 6, 2021

MARION, Va.

Elizabeth “Betty” Bane Tate, age 93, passed away Saturday, November 6, 2021.

Betty graduated from Marion Senior High School in 1944 and Mary Washington College in 1947. She was a 5th generation member of Ebenezer Lutheran Church and a charter member of the Royal Oak Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution. She enjoyed reading,...

Sophia Hoskins

Nov 5, 2021

NEW BRITAIN, Conn. / MARION, Va.

Sophia M. Hoskins, age 88, passed away Friday, November 5, 2021 at her home.

All survivors and arrangements are private.

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

Pastor Janet Farrow Grissett

Nov 4, 2021

MARION, Va.

Janet Farrow Grissett, age 58, entered into eternal rest Thursday, November 4, 2021 at Smyth County Community Hospital, Marion, Va.

Janet was an Elder in the United Methodist church and was the pastor of Grace and Greenwood United Methodist Churches in Marion. In addition to her love of ministry, Janet loved animals, always sharing her home with rescued dogs. Janet...

Wavie Virginia Morris Colley

Nov 3, 2021

MARION, Va.

Wavie Virginia Morris Colley, age 88, passed away Wednesday, November 3, 2021 at Valley Health Care Center, Chilhowie, Va.

Wavie was a loving wife to Fred for 65 years. She loved her home and working in her flowers. Wavie loved her family and friends and will be missed.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Fred Emerson Colley; parents, Ralph...

Dana Susan "Susie" Tuell

Nov 2, 2021

BRISTOL, Va.

Dana Susan “Susie” Tuell, age 54, passed away Tuesday, November 2, 2021 at Bristol Regional Medical Center, Bristol, Tenn.

Susie was something else! She was a loving wife, mom, “nah-nah” to her grandsons, sister and friend. Susie was always there for you, no matter what she had going on. You could go to her with anything and there was never...

Jodi Selene Driskell

Oct 30, 2021

MARION, Va. / KINGSPORT, Tenn.

Jodi Driskell, age 54, took her last breath, Saturday, October 30th, 2021, surrounded by close family, after a long, courageous battle with cancer.

Jodi Selene Driskell was an adored wife, mother, daughter, sister, and friend. She met her husband, Frank Driskell, while attending high school in Fort Myers, Fla. Then she followed her dreams to attend Emory...

Guy P. Eastridge

Oct 30, 2021

MARION, Va.

Guy P.  Eastridge, age 88, passed away Saturday, October 30, 2021 in Abingdon Health and Rehab, Abingdon Virginia.

Guy is preceded in death by his parents, Fowler P. Eastridge and Mary Ruth Eastridge; his loving wife of over 50 years, Elizabeth V. Eastridge; sister and brother-in-law, Christine and Hershal DeBord; sister, Ula Coe; brother, Gene Eastridge; brother-in-law, J.W. Holmes; sisters-in-law,...

Garrett Ryan Davis Powell

Oct 27, 2021

MARION, Va.

Garrett Ryan Davis Powell, age 24, passed away Wednesday, October 27, 2021 at his home.

Garrett was full of life and since a young age fought hard to live each day with Type 1 diabetes and all that went with it. He was crazy about his three children and loved his family dearly. Although he was very stubborn, he always...

Imogene McGhee Copenhaver

Oct 25, 2021

RURAL RETREAT, Va.

Imogene McGhee Copenhaver, age 91, passed away Monday, October 25, 2021 at Wythe County Community Hospital.

Imogene was a strong, independent woman who was good to her core. She was born into the depression era, but was raised in the richness of family and love. She worked outside the home for several years in bookkeeping, but her most rewarding...

August G. Lageman, IV

Oct 24, 2021

DAMASCUS, Va.

August G. Lageman IV, age 78, entered into eternal rest Sunday, October 24 2021 at Johnston Memorial Hospital, Abingdon, Va.

He spent his life working as both a seeker and a spiritual healer. A little more than a decade ago, he felt he found himself and found his life’s true calling – to heal through the power of shamanistic...

Monica Caudill Roulo

Oct 21, 2021

ATKINS, Va.

Monica Caudill Roulo, age 51, passed away Thursday, October 21, 2021 at Johnston Memorial Hospital, Abingdon, Va. after a bravely fought, long, hard battle with breast cancer.

Monica loved life, her family and friends. There was a lot of life in her small frame. To say it best, Monica was a spitfire with a huge heart. She loved the Lord...

Teresa Blevins Tilson

Oct 19, 2021

SEVEN MILE FORD, Va.

Teresa Blevins Tilson, age 64, passed away Tuesday, October 19, 2021.

Teresa was a very special lady – she had a perfect way of making you feel at ease with her nurturing, and fun sense of humor. She loved to take care of everyone, including babying Roy, the love of her life for 43 years. They didn’t have...

Dorothy Louise "Dot" Peters

Oct 18, 2021

SUGAR GROVE, Va.

Dorothy Louise “Dot” Peters, age 83, passed away Monday, October 18, 2021 at Rural Retreat Care Center.

Dot was a loving wife, mom, nannie and friend. She will be remembered as a lady who always tried to do the right thing, and instilled Christian values into her children. Dot loved the Lord and was a life long member of...

Coleen Hogston Walls

Oct 17, 2021

MARION, Va.

Coleen Hogston Walls, age 71, died Sunday, October 17, 2021 after a short, but hard-fought battle with an aggressive cancer.

Coleen was a civil servant. She earned her undergraduate and graduate degrees from Virginia Tech, and was a registered dietician for more than three decades. She served as a registered dietician at the Southwest Virginia Mental Health Institute for more...

Dr. Charles E. Cook

Oct 14, 2021

MARION, Va.

Charles E. Cook, age 77, passed away Thursday, October 14, 2021 at Johnston Memorial Hospital, Abingdon, Va.

Dr. Charlie Cook moved to Marion in 1968 with a clear vision for his future and his family. He began his practice and passion of Optometry upon his arrival and spent the next 30 years helping his community. Charlie loved his work, but...

Edward Dean Davis

Oct 11, 2021

MARION, Va.

Edward Dean Davis, age 73 of Marion, passed away Monday, October 11, 2021, surrounded by family.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Mary Irene Davis; father, Edward Earl Davis; brothers Corbin Shuler and Burley Davis; special nieces Kay, Michelle, and Jane.

Mr. Davis is survived by his wife, Gaynelle Davis; his children, Rebecca Richardson and husband, Tim, Dean Allen...

Barbara "Granny" Gentry

Oct 8, 2021

CHILHOWIE, Va.

Barbara "Granny" Gentry, age 73, passed away Friday, October 8, 2021 at Johnson City Medical Center, Johnson City, Tenn. After fearlessly defeating multiple cancers, she ultimately succumbed to complications related to heart failure.

Barbara was born July 8, 1948 to the late Arthur and Lucy Sommers. She lived life fully, generously, and with great humor and wit.

In addition to her...

Shirley Wyatt Bowman

Oct 5, 2021

MARION, Va.

Shirley Wyatt Bowman age 83, passed away Tuesday, October 5, 2021 at her home.

Shirley loved her family and spending as much time with them as possible. She was crazy about her kids and especially those who called her grandmother. Shirley loved to be outside and when she worked with District 3, she took such joy in delivering meals to...