Obituaries

Jennifer McMillan

Jennifer McMillan

Jan 17, 2025

Lebanon, Va.

Jennifer McMillan age 67, passed away Friday, January 17, 2025 at her home in Lebanon, Va. 

 A full obituary will be available soon. 

To share memories of Jennifer McMillan, please visit www.seaverbrown.com. Care for Jennifer has been entrusted to Fraziers’ Seaver-Brown Funeral Service & Crematory, 237 East Main Street, Marion VA 24354. 

Thomas "Tom" Earl Burdette

Thomas "Tom" Earl Burdette

Jan 17, 2025

Kingston, TN.

Thomas “Tom” Earl Burdette, age 78, passed away peacefully at his home in Kingston, Tennessee on January 17, 2025, reunited with his beloved wife whom he had deeply missed

 Tom was a wonderful husband, father, uncle, and adored all his grandchildren and great grandchildren beyond measure. He was born on June 27, 1946, in Norton, Virginia. He received a bachelor’s...

Ida Cullop

Ida Cullop

Jan 16, 2025

Mocksville, NC.

“Well done, good and faithful servant.” 

Ida T. Cullop age 91, was gathered by the angels and called home to her eternal rest on Thursday, January 16, 2025, in Mocksville, North Carolina. Surrounded by love, she peacefully left this world, free from pain and with a holy, restored body in the presence of the Lord. 

Ida was born on March 26,...

Herman Doyle

Herman Doyle

Jan 15, 2025

Rural Retreat, Va. 

Herman Doyle, age 79, left this world to be with his Lord, Wednesday, January 15, 2025 surrounded by his family at Wythe County Community Hospital in Wytheville, Va.

Herman was an extremely gifted and talented baseball pitcher and during his junior year in high school, he was drafted to play for Cleveland Indians in 1964. Herman also played for...

Danny L. Kilby

Danny L. Kilby

Jan 11, 2025

Glade Spring, Va.

Danny L. Kilby, age 77, passed away January 11, 2025 at his home. 

Danny was dedicated to 38 plus years in operation management of various factories to include Virginia House Furniture, American of Martinsville and lastly, Sure-Wood Forest Products and was proud of his work. Danny was also quality control manager at Coffman Stairs. In his spare time, he...

Carolyn Surber Choate

Carolyn Surber Choate

Jan 8, 2025

Sugar Grove, Va.

Carolyn Surber Choate age 77, passed away Wednesday, January 08, 2025 at Smyth County Community Hospital, Marion, Va.

Carolyn was a true servant with a love for God, family and her community. Married to the love of her life and a true partner, Carol and Jesse made the lives of everyone around them better. From their time with the...

Betty Anderson

Betty Anderson

Jan 3, 2025

Marion, Va. 

Betty Ann Kennedy Anderson age 84, closed her eyes here on earth and opened them in Heaven on Friday, January 03, 2025. 

Betty was short, feisty, independent, stubborn and we loved that about her! She basically raised herself in her younger years, so she just knew how to do things and make them work. She also was a tell it...

Linda Parks Russell

Linda Parks Russell

Jan 2, 2025

Sugar Grove, Va. 

Linda Parks Russell age 73, passed away Thursday, January 02, 2025 surrounded by her loved ones. 

Linda was a strong willed, independent woman who didn’t let her illness control her life. Prior to her illness, she worked at Brunswick, was a Lady Auxiliary Member at the Smyth County Moose Lodge #1004 where she made numerous friendships, and loved to...

Joseph "Joe" David Bales

Joseph "Joe" David Bales

Dec 31, 2024

Joseph “Joe” David Bales, born on December 8, 1963, in Marion, Virginia, passed away on December 31, 2024, in Danville, Kentucky. Known for his warm smile and knack for making people laugh, Joe lived a life full of love, curiosity, and hard work that left an indelible mark on everyone who had the privilege of knowing him.

Joe was the son...

Tim Rabara

Tim Rabara

Dec 29, 2024

Rural Retreat, Virginia

Tim Rabara age 58, passed away Sunday, December 29, 2024.

 Tim was a distinguished Master Carpenter known for his unparalleled skills in crafting wood floors. He dedicated much of his professional life to perfecting his craft before taking an early retirement due to health reasons. His loved ones often referred to him as "Superman," a testament to his selfless...

Peggy Gardner Mullins

Peggy Gardner Mullins

Dec 25, 2024

Bristol, Virginia 

Peggy Gardner Mullins age 92 passed away Wednesday, December 25, 2024 at her home. 

 Peggy loved life, and she had hers in order. Faith, family and friends were the important things. Peggy and Raymond were high school sweet hearts, married 73 years sharing all the ups and downs of life. Her career as a teacher was the perfect way for...

Edna Alice Widener

Edna Alice Widener

Dec 24, 2024

Marion, Virginia 

Edna Alice Widener age 92, passed away Tuesday, December 24, 2024 at her home. 

Edna Widener left a legacy that her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren will strive to continue. She was smart, giving and hard working. She was a cashier at Walmart for several years, teaching by example with her genuine personality and excellent work ethic. When she wasn’t busy...

Annie Thomas Bell

Annie Thomas Bell

Dec 23, 2024

Chilhowie, Virginia 

Annie Thomas Bell age 89, went home to be with the Lord Monday, December 23, 2024 at the home of her daughter and son-in-law, Cindy and Gerald DeBusk. 

Annie was a dedicated Christian lady and a lifelong member of Cedar Bluff Baptist Church. 

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 45 years, James “Jimmy” Bell; son, James “Jamie”...

Charles Edward Cullop

Charles Edward Cullop

Dec 21, 2024

Marion, Virginia 

Charles Edward “Charlie” Cullop age 61 passed away Saturday, December 21, 2024 at his home. 

 Charlie worked for Merillat and Utility Trailer. There was never a dull a moment with Charlie around. He was the life of the party and could make you laugh at anything. He hated reading books, but was highly intelligent when it came to History and...

Robert D. Denham

Robert D. Denham

Dec 14, 2024

Emory, Virginia

 Robert D. Denham age 86 died peacefully in his sleep, Saturday, December 14, 2024. 

 He was surrounded by family during his finally days.

 Robert is survived by his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchild.

 A celebration of Robert’s life will be held at a later date. 

 In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Whatcom Hospice Foundation, Lockbox #1097 – Gift Processing,...

Cathy Yvonne Anders

Cathy Yvonne Anders

Dec 11, 2024

Marion, Virginia

 Cathy Yvonne Anders age 67, passed away Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at Smyth County Community Hospital, Marion, Va.

 Cathy was preceded in death by her parents, James Clifton Sexton and Mary Hazel Sexton; sister, Wanda Zill.

 Cathy is survived by her daughter, Latasha Mullins (Jared) of Wytheville, Va.; sisters, Vicki Tagarelli of Freeport, Fla., Michelle Lemly (Ed) of Bristol, Tenn.; grandchildren,...

Reba Catron Bridges

Reba Catron Bridges

Dec 11, 2024

Atkins, Virginia

 Reba Catron Bridges age 90, passed away Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at Valley Health Care Center, Chilhowie, Va.

 She was preceded in death by her husband of 69 years, Ed Bridges; parents, Charles Catron Sr. and Verna Cedella Cornett Catron; sisters, Frances Funk, Pauline Bush, Virginia Mason; brothers, James Catron and Clarence “Scrap Iron” Catron.

 Reba is survived by two sons,...

Nancy Gregory

Nancy Gregory

Dec 9, 2024

Meadowview, Virginia

 Nancy Gregory age 89, passed away Monday, December 9, 2024 at her home. 

 She was preceded in death by her parents, Andy and Lucy McAllister; son, Doug Gregory. 

 Nancy is survived by her daughters, Mary Thomas and Michelle Moore, both of Meadowview, Va.; son, Kenneth “Buddy” Gregory (Betty) of Glade Spring, Va.; brother, Don McAllister of Johnson City, Tenn.; five grandchildren;...

Elizabeth Thomas

Elizabeth Thomas

Dec 8, 2024

Marion, Va 

Elizabeth Thomas age 80, passed away Sunday, December 8, 2024 at Valley Healthcare Center, Chilhowie, Va. 

Elizabeth was born in Black Hawk, SD. She was a devoted wife, a wonderful Mother, and a “Mom-Mom.” Elizabeth was a woman who lived life fully and loved wholeheartedly. She had an unmatched passion for bringing people together. She knew the magic of creating...

Robert Brian Tibbs

Robert Brian Tibbs

Dec 8, 2024

Atkins, Virginia

Robert Brian Tibbs, age 40, passed away Sunday, December 8, 2024 at Forsyth Medical Center, Winston-Salem, N.C. after a strong fought battle with Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma. 

 Brian graduated from Marion Senior High School in 2002 and worked at Virginia’s State theatre, The Barter Theatre in Abingdon while attending Virginia Highlands Community College eventually transferring to Longwood University in Farmville, Va. graduating...

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