Obituaries

Oct 14, 2020

MARION, Va.

Shirley Marie Cress Hutton, age 65, passed away Wednesday, October 14, 2020 at Ballad Hospice House, Bristol, Tenn.

Shirley loved everybody. She was crazy about her family – even Jerry. Shirley loved the little ones who knew her as Na – Na. When she could be with family she loved to camp, fish, hunt, and just be outdoors. After Shirley...

Oct 12, 2020

ROANOKE / MARION, Va.

Betty Jo McVeigh Williams Hall, age 85, passed away Monday, October 12, 2020 at Friendship Health & Rehab Center North, Roanoke, Va.

Betty Jo was a loving wife, mom, sister and friend. She worked for more than 46 years standing and folding at Harwood providing for her family. Betty Jo loved her church and was very active at...

Oct 9, 2020

MARION, Va.

Joan K. Polzin, age 81, passed away Friday, October 9, 2020 at Bristol Regional Medical Center, Bristol, Tenn.

Upon hearing that Teddy Roosevelt had died, Thomas Marshall quipped “Death had to take him in his sleep, because if [he] had been awake, there would have been a fight.” 

It was fitting that Joan Koenig Polzin died in her sleep, because this...

Oct 9, 2020

BLOUNTVILLE, Tenn.

Sherry Lee Mester Hegadorn, age 77, passed away Friday, October 9, 2020 at her home.

She was born in Missouri in 1943 to the late Fred & Florence B. Mester. Sherry was a home health nurse, caring for many individuals throughout her career. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband in 2012, Herbert Donald...

Oct 8, 2020

CHILHOWIE, Va.

Ruth Frazier Bonham Frye, age 65, passed away Thursday, October 8, 2020 at Johnston Memorial Hospital, Abingdon, Va.

Frazier grew up in Chilhowie, daughter of the late Joe Love and Phyllis Bonham. She attended Southern Seminary College in Buena Vista, Va. and the University of South Carolina in Columbia, S.C. She was previously employed by H&R Block, Abingdon and Chilhowie,...

Oct 4, 2020

CASTLEWOOD, Va.

James Austin Hook, IV - age 50, passed away Sunday, October 4, 2020 at the Select Specialty Hospital Tri-Cities in Bristol, Tenn.

Born in San Pablo, Cali. in 1969 to James A. Hook, III and Patricia Stevens Hook – James made his way to Southwest Va., settling down in Castlewood. He was his own boss, working as a self-employed equipment...

Oct 3, 2020

MARION, Va.

Frankie Neely Ferrell passed away on Saturday, October 3, 2020 with her family by her side. She was 88 years old.

Frankie was a proud West Virginia native, having been born on November 7, 1931, in Layland, WV. She married the late Leo Ferrell in Lewisburg, WV in 1955, and in 1962 moved to Marion, VA, where she lived until...

Oct 3, 2020

PITTSBURGH, Penn./BLACKSBURG, Va.

Donald Joseph Shepley, age 84, passed away Saturday, October 3, 2020 at Kane Community Living Center, Pittsburgh, Penn.

Donald was born in Wills County, Ill. in 1935 to the late Samuel J. and Mary Ellen Shepley. He was retired "railroad man" and had moved from Chicago, Ill. to Blacksburg, Va., and in later years to Pittsburgh.

In addition to his...

Oct 1, 2020

MARION, Va.

Mary Ann Fulford Williams, 86, passed away Thursday, October 1st, 2020 at Francis Marion Manor, Marion, Va.

She was born to the late Forrest and Mary Fulford on August 5, 1934 in Lakeland, Fla. Ann was known to many by "Nana". She was feisty, stubborn, and so much fun to be around. She was a talented artist and quilter, loved...

Sep 25, 2020

GLADE SPRING, Va.

Harold Wayne Lambert, age 85, passed away Friday, September 25, 2020 at Valley Health Care Center, Chilhowie, Va.

Harold was born in Mercer County, W.Va. in 1935 to the late Henry Gordon and Laura Thompson Lambert. He was a proud veteran of the U.S. Army, and continued to place others before himself serving for many years as a Virginia...

Sep 24, 2020

MARION Va.

MARY ELIZABETH MYERS age 92, passed away Thursday, September 24, 2020 at Valley Health Care Center, Chilhowie, Va.

She was born to the late Robert and Gertrude Geiman Myers on June 12, 1928 in Hanover, Penn. Mary was a true lady. She was strong willed, deep in faith and a wonderful matriarch to her family. Mary was an active member,...

Sep 24, 2020

FRIES, Va.

Michael Neil "Mike" Nystrom, age 70, passed away Thursday, September 24, 2020 at Johnston Memorial Hospital, Abingdon, Va.

Services are private.

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

Sep 20, 2020

ABINGDON, Va.

Susan D. Hillard Hash, age 85, passed away Sunday, September 20, 2020 at Johnston Memorial Hospital, Abingdon, Va.

She was born in 1935 in Iaeger, West Va. to the late Jackson and Laura Hillard. Susan was a natural caregiver. She exemplified this in her career as a Registered Nurse working with and caring for many nursing home residents.

In addition to...

Sep 18, 2020

BLACKSBURG, Va.

Laurel Childe Kassoff, age 95, passed away Friday, September 18, 2020 at her home.

She was born in Nebraska in 1925 to the late Cyril E. and Laurella J. Childe. After graduate school, Laurel worked for many years as a psychologist.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur Kassoff; and a daughter, Melanie Kassoff.

Laurel...

Sep 17, 2020

ST. PAUL, Va.

Stella Skeens Sproles, age 79, passed away Thursday, September 17, 2020 at Grace Healthcare, Abingdon, Va.

She was born in 1941 to the late R.B. and Fannie O. Skeens. Stella touched many lives over the years as a care-giver. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Sproles.

Stella is survived by 6 children;...

Sep 14, 2020

JOHNSON CITY. Tenn. / MARION, Va.

Mary Ruth Dutton Vaught, age 91, passed away Monday, September 14, 2020 at Colonial Hill Retirement Center, Johnson City, Tenn.

Mary Ruth was a true lady, perfectionist, and hard worker for many years at the First National Exchange Bank. A wonderful homemaker, impeccable seamstress, making the MSHS majorette uniforms for many years, and loving grandmother to...

Sep 13, 2020

Sep 13, 2020

CHILHOWIE, Va.

RANDALL LYNN TRAIL, age 52, passed away Sunday, September 13, 2020.

Randy always said – "you either love me or you hate me." For the people Randy loved, he had a heart of gold and would sacrifice all he had. Randy's words were as big as his actions. He loved his children more than life, but the arrival of his...

Sep 12, 2020

FLOYD, Va.

Jeannette Cherry, age 87, passed away Saturday, September 12, 2020 at the Skyline Nursing & Rehab Center, Floyd, Va.

At Jeanette's request, there will be no public services.

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

Sep 9, 2020

MARION, Va.

ROLAND STEWART WILLIAMS, age 83, passed away Wednesday, September 9, 2020 at Abingdon Health & Rehab, Abingdon, Va.

Roland was born in California but grew up in Oak Ridge, Tenn. during the World War II era, graduating Oak Ridge High School in 1955. He loved visiting and reminiscing and telling stories of his life in the Secret City to all...