Obituaries
Helen F. Mays
Oct 5, 2021
SEVEN MILE FORD, Va.
HELEN F. MAYS, age 97, widow of the Reverend Sidney F. Mays, Jr., went to be with the Lord Tuesday, October 5, 2021 at Francis Marion Manor.
Mrs. Helen Mays was as close to a hug from Jesus on earth that you could find. She was a loving wife and partner in ministry to her husband of 58...
Lorraine Elizabeth Gibson
Oct 4, 2021
RURAL RETREAT, Va.
Lorraine Elizabeth Gibson age 74, passed away Monday, October 4, 2021.
Lorraine was a loving mother and friend. Her loud, proud, and independent way will be so missed by her family. But what a joy to know she is with Jesus today!
She was preceded in death by her husband, Gene Clement Gibson; parents, Johnny and Maudie Fields; and many...
Billy Bear
Oct 4, 2021
RURAL RETREAT, Va.
Billy Bear age 71, passed away Monday, October 4, 2021 at Bristol Regional Medical Center, Bristol, Tenn.
Billy Bear always had a helping hand complete with a smile whenever he ran into a friend, for Billy never knew a stranger. He was devoted to the Lord and his family. Billy was a loving husband, dad, and papaw. There aren’t...
Avis Bell
Oct 2, 2021
Abingdon, Va.
Avis Bell, age 73, passed away Saturday, October 2, 2021 at her home.
At the family's request, there will be no published obituary.
Care for the Bell family has been entrusted to Seaver-Brown Funeral Service & Crematory, 237 East Main Street, Marion, Va. 24354.
John Robert Osborne, Sr.
Oct 2, 2021
MARION, Va.
John Robert Osborne Sr., age 81, passed away Saturday, October 2, 2021 at his home in Marion, Va.
John is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Margaret Marie Smith Osborne; sons, John Osborne, Jr. and wife, Tabitha of Franklinton N.C., Wesley Osborne of Aiken, S.C.; Joe Osborne and wife, Carrie of Marion, Va., Anson Osborne and wife, Verena...
Helen Ramey
Sep 29, 2021
ATKINS, Va.
Helen Ramey, age 66, passed away Wednesday, September 29, 2021 at her home.
She was a loving wife to Tony for nearly 50 years, and a proud mom and mamaw. Helen enjoyed her coffee and instructing her family how to plant the flowers. When the plants died, she could blame them. Helen was a hard worker, and she will be...
Betty Louise Shupe Hensley
Sep 28, 2021
CERES / ATKINS, Va.
Betty Louise Shupe Hensley, age 77, passed away Tuesday, September 28, 2021 at Smyth County Community Hospital, Marion, Va.
Miss Betty was everybody’s granny. She loved her family and friends with all her heart. Betty enjoyed making people smile. She loved her Lord and enjoyed worshipping with everyone at her church, Freedom Tabernacle. There were many things she...
James Randolph Williams, Sr.
Sep 26, 2021
HILLSVILLE, Va.
James Randolph Williams, Sr., age 78, passed away Sunday, September 26, 2021 at Twin Count Regional Hospital, Galax, Va.
Care for the Williams family has been entrusted to Seaver-Brown Funeral Service & Crematory, 237 East Main Street, Marion, Va. 24354.
Marla S. Money
Sep 23, 2021
CHILHOWIE, Va.
Marla S. Money, age 69, passed away peacefully at her home Thursday, September 23, 2021.
Marla was loved by her husband, Rick Money, her family and friends, and will be celebrated with a private family service in the place she loved.
To share memories of Marla S. Money please visit www.seaverbrown.com. Care for Marla's family has been entrusted to Seaver-Brown Funeral...
Doctor Raul Montero
Sep 19, 2021
MARION, Va.
Doctor Raul Montero, age 90, of Marion, Va., passed away peacefully after months of battling cancer, Parkinson's, dementia and other health issues in Grayson Rehab in Independence, Va. on Sunday, September 19, 2021.
Raul Montero loved life. He loved golfing, tennis, shopping, family and medicine. His was a life well lived. Raul began medical school in Mexico City and graduated...
Peter Thomas Talmage
Sep 17, 2021
Marion, Va.
Peter Thomas Talmage, age 38, passed away Friday, September 17, 2021 at Smyth County Community.
Peter was a loving husband to Tiffany and dad to Lillith. He enjoyed life at his own speed and was a friend to everyone. Peter enjoyed riding his scooter, playing video games and messing with computers. He will certainly be missed by all who knew...
James Samuel "Jim" Corvin
Sep 16, 2021
MARION, Va. / PENSACOLA, Fla.
James Samuel “Jim” Corvin, age 70, passed away at his home in Pensacola, Fla., Thursday, September 16, 2021 surrounded by his loving family.
Jim was born April 19, 1951 in Marion, Va. to the late Bowman Atkins Corvin and Della Lyons Corvin. He was a graduate of Marion Senior High School and served in the U.S. Air...
Jacob A. Hubbard
Sep 13, 2021
SUGAR GROVE, Va.
Jacob A. Hubbard, 26, a lifelong resident of North Ridgeville Ohio, passed away unexpectedly at University Hospitals of Cleveland on Monday, September 13, 2021.
He was born March 29, 1995 in Frederick, Md. He was very passionate about cooking and enjoyed music, teaching himself the guitar and drums. Jacob was a caring and lighthearted jokester.
He was preceded in death...
Eustice Wade Thompson
Sep 9, 2021
Ceres, Va.
Eustice Wade Thompson, age 79, passed away Thursday, September 9, 2021, at Carrington Place of Rural Retreat.
Wade left a legacy of music behind for generations to hear and love. He was a wonderful musician – especially with the banjo. If you were in a bad mood, Wade would have you laughing and smiling in no time. His music and...
Bruno Albert Antonucci
Sep 8, 2021
SUGAR GROVE, Va.
Bruno Albert Antonucci, age 82, passed away Wednesday, September 8, 2021 at Johnston Memorial Hospital, Abingdon, Va. after a sudden illness.
He was born March 23, 1939 at Good Samaritan Hospital, Suffern NY to the late Luciano and Mary Antonucci. He was a skilled mason and a retiree from the Ford Motor Company. Bruno was a proud man, and...
Teddy Sawyer Sweat
Sep 6, 2021
MARION, Va.
Teddy Sawyer Sweat, age 70, passed away Monday, September 6, 2021 at his home.
If you needed a car – wanted to sell a car – talk about a car, Teddy was your man. Teddy's world was prioritized by God, family, and cars. Teddy was a loving husband to Judy for 43 years, dad to Heather and friend to all;...
Laura Faye McCracken Richardson
Sep 3, 2021
GLADE SPRING, Va.
Laura Faye McCracken Richardson, age 74, passed away Friday, September 3, 2021 at Johnston Memorial Hospital, Abingdon, Va.
Laura was a lovely lady who loved her family. She was a loving mother, nana, sister and friend. Laura loved making things beautiful by decorating her home inside and outside. She loved her flowers and garden. Laura was loved by all...
Dewey E. "Bo" Guinn, Jr.
Aug 28, 2021
Abingdon, Va.
Dewey E. “Bo” Guinn, Jr., age 72, passed away Saturday, August 28, 2021 at Johnston Memorial Hospital, Abingdon, Va.
Bo was the son of the late Dewey and Gracie Guinn. He was a self-employed contractor, but now he has laid down his tools and gone to his home in Heaven.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by...
Opal Ellen Spiker
Aug 28, 2021
Marion, Va. / Rocky Mount, Va.
Opal Ellen Spiker, age 95, passed away Saturday, August 28, 2021 at the home of her granddaughter, Terrianne Julian (Donny) in Rocky Mount, Va.
She was born March 12, 1926 to the late Russell and Bernice Cox. Mom loved to attend church and social activities. Reading was her favorite pastime, her love for reading even lead...
JoAnne Wayne
Aug 26, 2021
INDEPENDENCE, Va.
JoAnne Wayne, age 84, passed away Thursday, August 26, 2021 along with her husband of 70 years, Ronald Wayne.
Throughout her life, JoAnne loved being out in nature taking walks and gardening. She enjoyed finding out about the various wild plants in the area. As one of Jehovah’s Witnesses, her faith shaped her life and her respect for the earth.
Survivors include...
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