Obituaries
Edna Ernest
Apr 20, 2021
MARION, Va.
Edna Ernest, age 93, passed away Tuesday, April 20, 2021 at Francis Marion Manor, Marion, Va.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Harlow and Ada Reedy; brother, Bob Reedy; sisters, Maxine Hitchcock and Irene Haga.
Edna is survived by her sister, Helen Sturgill of Culpeper, Va.; sister-in-law, Harriet Reedy of Ocala, Fla.; daughter, Carol Martin of Chilhowie, Va.; sons,...
Joseph Dean Horton
Apr 14, 2021
MARION, Va.
Joseph Dean Horton, infant son of Corey and Ashley Horton, was born with his angel wings, Wednesday, April 14, 2021.
In addition to his parents, Joseph is survived by his grandparents, Jimmy and Lynn Skidmore of Marion, Va., Donnie and Karena Cullop of Sugar Grove, Va., and Greg and Sherry Nelson of Marion, Va.; several aunts, uncles and cousins.
All services...
Everlyn "Denise" Lester Russell Southwick
Apr 14, 2021
ABINGDON, Va.
EVERLYN "DENISE" LESTER RUSSELL SOUTHWICK, age 47 passed away Wednesday, April 14, 2021 after a courageous battle with cancer.
It is with a heavy heart, that I will write the obituary of our sweet, beautiful sister, Neese. Denise was born January 7, 1974 to the late Ronny Hubert Lester, and Patricia Haywood Lester. She was a lover of the great...
Betty Lou Musick
Apr 10, 2021
LEBANON, Va.
Betty Lou Musick, age 82, passed away Saturday, April 10, 2021 at her home.
She was born in Russell County in 1938 to the late Willard and Sadie Dotson; and was also preceded in death by her husband, Coy L. Musick.
Betty is survived by several loving family members, and friends.
In keeping with Betty's wishes, there will be no services.
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Billy Junior Montgomery
Apr 7, 2021
CHILHOWIE / MARION, Va.
Billy Junior Montgomery, age 46, passed away at his home, Wednesday, April 07, 2021.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Rhonda Montgomery.
Billy is survived by his son, Dakota Montgomery and wife, Christina of Bangor, Mich.; father, Billy D. Montgomery and wife, Patricia of South Haven, Mich.; and granddaughter, Charella Montgomery.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, there will...
Jerrill Dean "Jerry" Ashley
Mar 30, 2021
MARION, Va.
Jerrill Dean “Jerry” Ashley, age 74, passed away Tuesday, March 30, 2021 at Bristol Regional Medical Center, Bristol, Tenn.
Jerry was a force in life. After leaving the Brunswick Operation in Sugar Grove, Va., he proudly served 29 years in the U.S. Air Force. He was awarded many honors of distinctions including the National Defense Medal, U.S. Airforce Commendation, Outstanding...
Clarence Odell Whisman
Mar 29, 2021
FORT CHISWELL, Va.
Clarence Odell Whisman, age 77, passed away Monday, March 29, 2021 at his home in Fort Chiswell, Va.
Odell was born in Smyth County to the late Clarence and Ruth Whisman. He was a graduate of Sugar Grove High School and attended Milligan College. Odell was a proud veteran of the U.S. Army, and retired from the Virginia Department...
Jackie Lee Walls
Mar 28, 2021
WHITETOP, Va.
Jackie Lee Walls, age 71, passed away Sunday, March 28, 2021 at Bristol Regional Medical Center, Bristol, Tenn.
Jackie fought hard against declining health, but COVID proved too much.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Warren and Virgie (Buby) Walls; brother, Jimmy; and sister, Barbara Jean.
Jackie is survived by his wife, Bonnie; granddaughter, Roxy, both of the home; son,...
Joseph Lee "Joe" Johnson
Mar 28, 2021
MARION, Va.
Joseph Lee "Joe" Johnson, age 82, passed away Sunday, March 28, 2021 at his home.
Joe Johnson knew just about everybody and just about everybody knew Joe – he never met a stranger! The only time he fussed with Rose was when she let a stranger in to use the bathroom. Joe was proud of his service to his country...
Gloria Hope Lyons
Mar 24, 2021
ST. PAUL, Va.
Gloria Hope Lyons, age 89, passed away Wednesday, March 24, 2021 at the Mountain View Assisted Living Facility, Lebanon, Va.
Born in Kentucky in 1931, Gloria moved to Virginia and attended Radford University. There she obtained her Bachelor's degree in Chemistry and Physics. After graduation, she worked for NASA for several years and later in life was a teacher...
Walter Lee Moore
Mar 21, 2021
ABINGDON, Va.
Walter Lee Moore age 81, passed away Sunday, March 21, 2021.
Walter was born in 1939 to the late Howard and Cora Lee Moore. He was a proud veteran of the U.S. Army, and spent his working years as a boat rigger.
At the family's request, there will be no public services.
Care for Walter's family has been entrusted to Seaver-Brown Funeral...
Henry Samuel "Hank" Cook
Mar 20, 2021
MARION, Va.
Henry Samuel “Hank” Cook age 78, passed away, March 20, 2021 at Holston Valley Medical Center, Kingsport, Tenn.
Easy going, kind, a friend to all people and animals are just a few ways you may describe Henry Samuel Cook. The ones who knew him and had his heart called him Papaw Hank. He was a loving dad and brother too....
Joseph Daniel Newman
Mar 19, 2021
PULASKI, Va.
Joseph Daniel Newman age 87, went to his Heavenly Home Friday, March 19, 2021 after battling health issues in the last year.
He was a proud U.S. Air Force Veteran and worked many, hard years at Radford Army Ammunition Plant. Joseph loved animals and reading the morning paper.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Ted and Hazel Newman; and...
William Claiborne "Cob" Hester
Mar 19, 2021
MARION, Va.
William “Cob” Claiborne Hester age 93, passed away Friday, March 19, 2021 at Francis Marion Manor, Marion, Va.
William was a loving husband, dad and papaw to his grandchildren and great grandchildren. For more than 40 years he was “the pepsi man” for Marion Bottling Company. When he wasn’t working, he loved playing golf with his sons-in-law and his son,...
Larry James Atwood, Sr.
Mar 15, 2021
SUGAR GROVE, VA.
Larry James Atwood, Sr. age 75, passed away Monday, March 15, 2021 at Smyth County Community Hospital, Marion, Va.
Larry Atwood had a huge heart, presence, voice and personality. He was a loving husband, dad, papaw to all children, and brother. Larry loved baseball – and coaching each of his children in football, baseball, and basketball. He loved the...
Geneva Davidson "Jenny" Cook
Mar 15, 2021
MARION, Va.
Geneva Davidson “Jenny” Cook, age 77, passed away Monday, March 15, 2021 at Johnston Memorial Hospital, Abingdon, Va.
Jenny was a loving wife, mom, and mamaw. She was one of Marion’s most known ladies – Jenny was the Breakfast Manager at Hardee’s where she worked 23 years before retiring. When she wasn’t working, she loved taking care of her family,...
Kathy Mae "Granny Kathy" Helton
Mar 14, 2021
GLADE SPRING, Va.
Kathy Mae “Granny Kathy” Helton, age 63, passed away Sunday, March 14, 2021 at Ballad Hospice House, Bristol, Tenn.
Kathy was a strong woman and a momma to many. It didn’t matter if you were hers or not, you had a place and a person to go to and count on. Her proudest achievement in life was being a...
Barbara Chapman Baird
Mar 12, 2021
BLUFF CITY, TENN.
Barbara Chapman Baird, age 61, passed away Friday, March 12, 2021 at Bristol Regional Medical Center, Bristol, Tenn.
All services and survivors are private.
Care for Barbara’s family has been entrusted to Seaver-Brown Funeral Service & Crematory, 237 East Main Street, Marion, Va. 24354.
Susan Hayden Simons
Mar 12, 2021
Marion, Va. / San Antonio, Tx.
Susan Hayden Simons, at the age of 65, passed peacefully from this earthly life into our Heavenly Father's presence on the morning of Friday, March 12, 2021.
Susan lived a wonderful life and brought joy and comfort to everyone that she met. She was a very giving person who cared for others. She would help anyone...
Dyshan Sutliff
Mar 11, 2021
MARION, Va.
Dyshan Sutliff age 66, passed away Thursday, March 11, 2021 at Valley Health Care Center, Chilhowie, Va.
Dyshan is survived by a sister, Nancy Hall; brother, Gary Hall; very special cousin, Norma Jean Combs; special friends, Jason, Tasha and Jasma.
Private graveside services were held at Round Hill Cemetery, Monday, March 15, 2021.
To share memories of Dyshan Sutliff, please visit www.seaverbrown.com....
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