Obituaries
Brandon Ray Russell
Mar 4, 2021
RURAL RETREAT, Va.
Brandon Ray Russell, age 27, passed away Thursday, March 4, 2021.
Brandon is preceded in death by his grandmother, Nancy Crouse McAllister and his grandfather, Raymond Russell.
Brandon had many talents; self-taught guitar player and song writer. He loved to entertain his family and friends at parties and campfires. Brandon was known for being the class clown all through school....
Vivian Louise Wassum
Mar 3, 2021
MARION, Va.
Vivian Louise Wassum, age 80, passed away Wednesday, March 3, 2021.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Lessie Martin; daughter Dianne Martin and husband, Gary; brothers, Joe Martin and Roy Martin; and sister Debbie Waskey.
Louise is survived by her husband, James Wassum; daughter, Donna Anderson; sons, David Sheets, Donnie Wassum and fiancée, Mashasta Carrico; brother, Arthur...
Elizabeth Delp "Bobbie" Blevins
Mar 2, 2021
MARION, Va.
Elizabeth Delp “Bobbie” Blevins, age 92 passed away Tuesday, March 2, 2021 at Smyth County Community Hospital, Marion, Va.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, Harold W. Blevins, second husband, Charles M. Hester, third husband, Herbert Teaster; daughters, Kathy Sue Blevins and Brenda Blevins Woods; son, Harold Gene Blevins; and daughter-in-law, Shirley Blevins.
Bobbie is survived by her...
Peggy Pratt
Feb 28, 2021
ATKINS, Va.
Lois Imogene Olinger Pratt, always called Peggy, was born the only child of Mary Virginia Mitchell and her husband David Olinger on February 10, 1931. She passed away peacefully at her home on February 28, 2021, at 90 years of age. Her childhood was spent in Rich Valley where she helped her grandparents farm. She graduated from Rich Valley...
Raymond Earl Pelton
Feb 19, 2021
MAX MEADOWS, Va.
Raymond Earl Pelton, age 81, passed away Friday, February 19, 2021 at Carrington Place of Wytheville.
All arrangements are private.
Care for Mr. Pelton's family has been entrusted to Seaver-Brown Funeral Service & Crematory, 237 East Main Street, Marion, Va. 24354.
Patrick Lee McAllister
Feb 19, 2021
WYTHEVILLE, Va.
Patrick Lee McAllister, age 32, passed away Friday, February 19, 2021 at Johnson City Medical Center, Johnson City, Tenn.
Patrick didn’t know a stranger. He was a friend to everybody. Patrick was always on the go. He loved to hunt and fish. If he had it – you had it, Patrick would give you the shirt off his back and...
Helen Virginia Pickle Wolfe
Feb 19, 2021
MARION, Va.
Helen Virginia Pickle Wolfe, age 88, passed away Friday, February 19, 2021 at Wythe County Community Hospital, Wytheville, Va.
Helen was preceded in death by her parents, Pierce and Dorothy Pickle; husband, Charles Rex Wolfe; son, Steve Wolfe; brothers, Edward Pickle and Ted Pickle.
Helen was a sweet woman who loved the Lord, her family and living life. She was a long...
Clarise Jane McGrady
Feb 18, 2021
MARION, Va.
Clarise Jane McGrady, age 79, passed away Thursday, February 18, 2021 at Valley Health Care Center, Chilhowie, Va.
Clarise was the rock of her family – making sure everyone was loved and fed. She took care of her family and made sure the house was a home. When she wasn’t cooking, she loved game shows, her dog Pixie, and taking...
Richard Lee "Rick" Pipes
Feb 17, 2021
CHILHOWIE, Va.
Richard Lee "Rick" Pipes, age 67, passed away Wednesday, February 17, 2021 at his home.
Rick was everybody's go to for help – anybody that needed anything, Rick was their man. He worked as a truck driver all of his life, that was his dream as early as twelve years old. He loved his life on the road and retired...
Charles Harvey Davis, Jr.
Feb 16, 2021
ROANOKE, Va.
Charles Harvey Davis, Jr., age 48, passed away Tuesday, February 16, 2021 at Accordius Health at Roanoke.
Charles had a level head, but a great sense of humor. He loved his family and the truth. He would tell you how he felt no matter what, but was still a man of few words. Charles was a Mustang fanatic, and loved...
Rebecca Billings "Becky" Wagoner
Feb 15, 2021
MARION, Va.
Rebecca Billings "Becky" Wagoner, age 56, passed away Monday, February 15, 2021 at Valley Health Care Center, Chilhowie, Va.
Becky had a wonderful heart and loved her family; but struggled with addiction due to tragedy in life that was too hard to overcome. Her children request if you're dealing with addiction, please seek help.
She was preceded in death by her...
Bessie Arlene Buchanan Echols
Feb 9, 2021
MARION, Va.
Bessie Arlene Buchanan Echols, age 89, passed away Tuesday, February 9, 2021 at Francis Marion Manor, Marion, Va.
Bessie is remembered having a sweet, kind, gentle spirit, with a smile for those around her.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Echols; parents, William and Verna Buchanan; four brothers; and four sisters.
Bessie is survived by two nieces, Linda Gotthardt...
David Lynn Meek
Feb 8, 2021
MARION, Va.
David Lynn Meek, age 76, passed away Monday, February 8, 2021 at Johnson City Medical Center, Johnson City, Tenn.
David was a loyal son, dad and friend. He was a graduate of Marion Senior High School, and attended E.T.S.U. He worked at Marley Moulding, Rector Oil Company, and Dana Corporation. David enjoyed showing his cars and attending car shows.
He was...
Randy Lee Stone
Feb 8, 2021
MEADOWVIEW, Va.
Randy Lee Stone, age 55, passed away Monday, February 8, 2021.
Randy was an employee of KVAT; and was preceded in death by his wife, Teresa Stone.
He is survived by a few cousins who will greatly miss him.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, there will be no services.
Care for Randy’s family has been entrusted to Seaver-Brown Funeral Service & Crematory, 237...
Rhea B. Lawrence
Feb 8, 2021
MARION, Va.
Rhea B. Lawrence, age 97, passed away Monday, February 08, 2021.
Rhea Lawrence was the embodiment of a smile. He was a loving husband, dad and Rhea Rhea to his grandchildren. Rhea had his priorities in order, he loved his Lord, family, country and community. He was married to the love of his life, Marie, for over 70 years and...
Paul David Greer
Feb 4, 2021
MARION, Va.
Paul David Greer, age 84, passed away Thursday, February 4, 2021 at Smyth County Community Hospital, Marion, Va.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Nina Lee and Cecil Greer; siblings, Martha Lee Greer and Rhodes Greer; and cousin, Punch Greer.
Paul Greer was a loving husband to Tissie for 64 years, a supportive and proud father to Leesa and...
James Curtis "Brickey" Brickey, Jr.
Feb 1, 2021
MARION, Va.
James Curtis Brickey, Jr. “Brickey”, age 54 passed away Monday, February 1, 2021.
Brickey was a loyal dad, son, and friend. His word was as straight as his shot. Brickey loved being outdoors hunting – he hunted some of the country’s prettiest places. He loved his guns as much as the hunt. He was a proud graduate of ETSU and...
Helen Kirk Barnes
Jan 30, 2021
MARION, Va.
HELEN KIRK BARNES age 78, passed away Saturday, January 30, 2021 at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital, Roanoke, Va.
Helen was born June 3, 1942 in Smyth County, Va. to the late Glenn and Beulah Sheets Kirk. She was a faithful member of Valley View Baptist Church. She loved children and Christian music; but the thing that Helen loved most was...
Robert M. Davis
Jan 24, 2021
MEADOWVIEW, Va.
Robert M. Davis, age 60, passed away Sunday, January 24, 2021
Robert was born in West Virginia to Dayton and Mary Lynn Davis. He kept himself busy as a self-employed handyman and odd jobs task man.
In keeping with the family's wishes, survivors and services will be private.
Care for Robert's family has been entrusted to Seaver-Brown Funeral Service & Crematory, 237...
Linda Lou Jenkins Farmer
Jan 23, 2021
MARION, Va.
Linda Lou Jenkins Farmer, age 57, passed away Saturday, January 23, 2021 at Smyth County Community Hospital, Marion, Va.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Pricilla Jenkins and her brother, Tim Jenkins.
Linda was a loving wife, mom and grandmother, and friend. She enjoyed her work at District Three and all of the friends that became family....
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