Obituaries

Rosella "Rosie"  Propst

Rosella "Rosie" Propst

May 26, 2021

MARION, Va.

Rosella “Rosie” Propst, age 62, passed away Wednesday, May 26, 2021.

Rosie was full of life – she lit up a room when she walked in. She lived her life like she wanted, no one’s approval was needed. You never had to guess how Rosie felt about something or someone, she always told it like it was. She loved antiques...

Betty Ann  Slemp

Betty Ann Slemp

May 22, 2021

MARION, Va.

With great sadness, the family of Betty Ann Slemp announces her passing on Saturday, May 22 at Johnston Memorial Hospital due to complications related to Covid. She left the world peacefully surrounded by her children and family. Descended from a long line of matriarchs, Betty Ann was known for her independence and forthrightness, but not at the expense of...

Chris  Lindsey

Chris Lindsey

May 22, 2021

MARION, Va.

Chris Lindsey age 38, passed away Saturday, May 22, 2021 at his home.

Chris was a friend to many and loved being outdoors. After his graduation from Virginia Tech, he was a field engineer on deep water oil platforms, and an HVAC Technician for Custom Air Heating & Cooling. Chris was a brilliant guy who was the happiest with a...

Richard  Berry

Richard Berry

May 17, 2021

CHILHOWIE, Va.

Richard Berry, age 70, passed away Monday, May 17, 2021 at his home.

Richard was a kind man who knew just about everyone. He was funny and most always had a smile. Richard was a loving father and papaw. His gentle way and wonderful sense of humor will be missed by many.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Marvin...

Kenneth "Kenny"  Harris

Kenneth "Kenny" Harris

May 16, 2021

Marion, Va.

Kenneth “Kenny” Harris, age 59, passed away Sunday, May 16, 2021 at Holston Valley Medical Center, Kingsport, Tenn.

Kenny was a proud man who loved his family – especially the two who called him paw paw. He was a proud Veteran of the United States Marine Corps. If he wasn’t fishing or hunting, he was a passionate truck driver and...

Eldridge Brian Wall

Eldridge Brian Wall

May 15, 2021

MARION, Va.

Eldridge Brian Wall, age 52, passed away Saturday, May 15, 2021 at his residence in Marion, Va.    

Brian was a man of God and a member of Cedar Bluff Baptist Church, who loved his family, friends and country. He was an Eagle Scout, member of the Order of the Arrow and a proud Veteran of the United States Air...

Daniel K.  Read Jr.

Daniel K. Read Jr.

May 14, 2021

BRISTOL, Va.

Daniel K. Read, Jr. passed away peacefully after a long illness on Friday, May 14, 2021 at the age of 86.  

Dan graduated from Williams College and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, before going into the United States Air Force to serve as a pilot flying various types of jets.  He married Barbara Sass in 1959 and had four sons....

Carolyn A.  Norman

Carolyn A. Norman

May 14, 2021

MARION, Va.

Carolyn A. Norman, age 69, passed away Friday, May 14, 2021 at Bristol Regional Medical Center, Bristol, Tenn.

Carolyn was an amazing wife, mom, grandma and friend. She gained her angel wings and went to be with Jesus and all her loving family in Heaven. Carolyn was just the sweetest lady who loved summer, sunshine, and being outdoors. She enjoyed...

Roy Ralph Morris

Roy Ralph Morris

May 11, 2021

MARION, Va.

Roy Morris, age 78, passed away Tuesday, May 11, 2021 at Smyth County Community Hospital, Marion, Va.

At Roy's request, there will be no services.

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

Kyle William "Bill" Callan

Kyle William "Bill" Callan

May 6, 2021

MARION, Va.

Kyle William “Bill” Callan, age 94, passed away Thursday, May 6, 2021.

Mr. Callan was a veteran of World War II and served in the 1st Marine Division of the United States Marine Corps (First Tank Battalion, Pacific and China Theater). He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign War (VFW) post # 4667 of Marion, Va., past Commander...

Ella Mae  Winebarger

Ella Mae Winebarger

May 2, 2021

MARION, Va.

ELLA MAE WINEBARGER, age 93, widow of Randolph Winebarger, passed away Sunday, May 2, 2021 at Lucy Corr Continuing Care Community, Chesterfield, Va.

Mrs. Winebarger was a loving wife, mother, and excellent homemaker. In addition to her husband she was preceded in death by two brothers, Ernest Burkett and Charles E. Burkett; four sisters, Helen Louise Burkett, Annie Sheets, Lucille...

Dorothy Ann Combs

Dorothy Ann Combs

May 2, 2021

MARION, Va.

Dorothy Ann Combs, age 89, passed away at her home, Sunday, May 2, 2021 surrounded by her family.

Per Mrs. Combs wishes, all services are private.

Care for the Dorothy Ann Combs family has been entrusted to Seaver-Brown Funeral Service & Crematory, 237 East Main Street, Marion, Va. 24354.

Temple Pauline  Branch Taylor

Temple Pauline Branch Taylor

May 1, 2021

DILLWYN, Va.

Temple Pauline Branch Taylor age 75, of Dillwyn passed away May 1, 2021.

She was born May 23, 1945 in Buckingham County, the only daughter of the late Thomas Oakley and Mary Pauline Branch. She was a retired employee of Buckingham County. Tempie never met a stranger and enjoyed conversations with everyone she met throughout her day. She was an...

Denise Lynn Martin Repass

Denise Lynn Martin Repass

Apr 30, 2021

ABINGDON, Va.

Denise Lynn Martin Repass, age 56, passed away Friday, April 30, 2021 at Ballad Hospice House, Bristol, Tenn. surrounded by family and friends.

Denise was a Respiratory Therapist for 33 years and had worked as a Liaison for Encompass Health for the last 5 years. She and her husband Michael had been a couple for 25 years, and loved to...

Sarah Elizabeth  Hammacker Johnson

Sarah Elizabeth Hammacker Johnson

Apr 30, 2021

TAZEWELL, Va.

Sarah Elizabeth Hammacker Johnson, age 37, passed away Friday, April 30, 2021 at her home in Tazewell, Va.

Sarah was our beloved daughter, mother and wife. She was the light of our life.

Sarah was preceded in death by her grandfather, Levy James Craig; aunts, Sandra Sternberg and Roberta Hammacker; and cousin, Erica Whitt.

Sarah is survived by her father, Vaughn Hammacker;...

Carolyn Calhoun  Jones

Carolyn Calhoun Jones

Apr 27, 2021

MARION, Va.

Carolyn Calhoun Jones, age 91, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 27, 2021 at English Meadows Senior Living, Abingdon, Va.

Carolyn was born in Marion, Va. to the late Quincy Albert and Kathleen Gwyn Calhoun. She attended college at Farmville State Teachers College for the first two years, and then transferred to Richmond Professional Institute (now known as VCU) where...

Thomas L. "Tommy"  Fulcher

Thomas L. "Tommy" Fulcher

Apr 25, 2021

MARION, Va.

Thomas L. “Tommy” Fulcher, age 85, passed away Sunday, April 25, 2021 at Francis Marion Manor, Marion, Va.

Tommy Fulcher enjoyed fast cars and beagles. He drove the Howard Parks 01 car for years successfully at Wythe Raceway, and he loved hunting rabbits with his dogs. When Tommy wasn’t racing or at a shooting match, he enjoyed family – he...

Joan "Joann" S.  Tucker

Joan "Joann" S. Tucker

Apr 24, 2021

MARION, Va.

Joan “Joann” S. Tucker, age 88, passed away Saturday, April 24, 2021 at Oakmont at Gordon Park, Bristol, Va.

Joan was a loving wife to Roy for 65 years, mom and mammaw. Her work life was filled with banking. Managing Charter Federal, and after retiring, working part-time at the Bank of Marion until her grandson Chase was born which began...

Sadie Allen   Cook

Sadie Allen Cook

Apr 23, 2021

Rural Retreat, Va.

Sadie Allen Cook, age 84, of Rural Retreat, Va., formerly of Warriormine, W.Va., passed away Friday, April 23, 2021 at her home.

She was born October 4, 1936 in Litwar, W.Va., the daughter of the late Jessie Allen and Olie Cooper Allen. Sadie was a resident of Rural Retreat since 1993 and of the Baptist faith.

In addition to her...

Jeanette Meade Little

Jeanette Meade Little

Apr 23, 2021

SEVEN MILE FORD, Va.

Jeanette Meade Little, age 83, passed away in the comfort of her home in Seven Mile Ford, Va., into her Savior’s arms, Friday, April 23, 2021 following a long illness.

Jeanette was born on February 21, 1938, in Tazewell, Va., to the late Robert Preston and Mary Moore Meade. Jeanette graduated from Tazewell High School in 1955. She...

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