Obituaries
Fayrene G. Tiller
Sep 6, 2020
ABINGDON, Va.
Fayrene G. Tiller “Maw Tiller”, age 79, passed away Sunday, September 6, 2020, at Bristol Regional Medical Center.
Fayrene had many different names to many different people. She was Nana, Maw Tiller, Precious, and Mom. Maw Tiller was a dispatcher for the Russell County Sheriff’s Department for 20 years. When she was not working, she loved her family and...
C. Wayne Morris
Sep 6, 2020
APPALACHIA, Va.
C. WAYNE MORRIS, age 86, passed away Sunday, September 6, 2020 at Johnson City Medical Center, Johnson City, Tenn.
He was born in Wise County, Va. to the late Jordan and Audrey Morris. Wayne proudly served his country with the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He was a hard working coal miner until his retirement.
Wayne is survived by...
Caroline Miller "Mini" Dickson
Sep 1, 2020
MARION, Va.
Caroline Miller “Mini” Dickson, age 57, passed away Tuesday, September 1, 2020 at her home.
Caroline was a lady who loved her family, her friends and Clemson football. As a matter of fact, attending the Dabo Swinney Women’s Cancer Clinic and walking on the field was the highlight of her life. She was a travel buddy to her sister and...
Jiles Lee Collins
Aug 31, 2020
MARION, Va. / WYTHEVILLE, Va.
Jiles Lee Collins, age 80, passed away at his home Monday, August 31, 2020.
It is with great sadness that the family of Jiles Lee Collins announce his passing.
Jiles was owner and operator of Collins General Tire and Collins Service Center from 1968 until his passing. He loved large truck recovery and all the wonderful memories and...
Gertie Elizabeth Hamm
Aug 29, 2020
MARION, Va.
GERTIE ELIZABETH HAMM, age 81, passed away Saturday, August 29, 2020 at her home.
Gertie Elizabeth was a very loving and caring lady who brought so much joy and happiness to those who have loved and cared for her. She absolutely loved her pound pup Lucky, and he adored her. Elizabeth was a favorite wherever she went and people...
Dixie Briggs Bauman
Aug 28, 2020
MARION, Va.
DIXIE BRIGGS BAUMAN, age 98, passed away Friday, August 28,2020 at Francis Marion Manor, Marion Va.
Dixie was born on Dec.15, 1921 in Porterville, Ms. to the late John and Maggie Smith Briggs. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her loving husband of 59 years, The Reverend Frank Bauman; 8 siblings, Tom, Kenneth, Odessa, Jerry...
Mack Leslie Walls
Aug 26, 2020
MARION, Va.
Mack Leslie Walls, 69, died on Wednesday, August 26, 2020.
He was a beloved husband, father, grandpa (MackDaddy), brother, uncle and friend. He died doing what he loved – working outdoors. Mack was born September 8, 1950 in Saltville, Va., growing up with his parents Evelyn and Glinford Walls, and siblings Janice, Gilda and Jeff. He graduated from R.B. Worthy...
Stella Rae Tilson James
Aug 26, 2020
TROUTDALE, Va.
Stella Rae Tilson James, age 61, passed away Wednesday, August 26, 2020 at Smyth County Community Hospital, Marion, Va.
Stella was a loving and beautiful sister, mom, grandmomma, wife to Rick and friend to all. She loved to tell stories, laugh, and spend time with family, friends and the family she worked with and cherished. A beautiful soul. A beautiful...
David H. McMillion
Aug 25, 2020
WYTHEVILLE, Va.
David H. McMillion, age 85, passed away Tuesday, August 25, 2020 at Carrington Place of Wytheville.
He was born in Ashtabula County, Ohio to the late Howard and Donna McMillion, and was a heavy equipment operator.
David is survived by his sisters, Anna McMillion of Damascus, Va. and Carol Abrams of Kodak, Tenn.
In keeping with David's wishes there will be no...
Sheri A. Heldreth
Aug 23, 2020
MARION, Va.
Sheri A. Heldreth, age 38, passed away Sunday, August 23, 2020 at Bristol Regional Medical Center.
Sheri would fill a room with her personality and smile. She not only loved butterflies – but was a social butterfly. She loved her children, granddaughter, and all of her family. Sheri made friends anywhere she went. She was very smart, and worked in...
Linda Craig
Aug 20, 2020
BASTIAN, Va.
Linda Craig, age 69, passed away Thursday, August 20, 2020 at her home.
Linda was a loving mother to her girls, and a wonderful Nana to her grandchildren. She enjoyed life and loved to sing and dance – especially Celtic Thunder. Linda loved her Lord and worshipped for many years at the Church of God of Prophecy in Bastian. She...
James "Jimmy" Dungan
Aug 17, 2020
Seven Mile Ford, Va.
James "Jimmy" Dungan, age 96, went to be with his Lord, August 17, 2020 in Kettering, Ohio.
He was a man who loved life and was a kind, loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend. He will be greatly missed by all. Jimmy had the privilege of growing up in the Seven Mile Ford / Chilhowie area, which...
Autumn Grace Bowman
Aug 16, 2020
SALTVILLE, Va.
Autumn Grace Bowman, infant daughter, came into this world wearing her angel wings, Sunday, August 16, 2020.
Services will be private.
Condolences for Autumn Grace Bowman's family may be left at www.seaverbrown.com. Care for Autumn's family has been entrusted to Seaver-Brown Funeral Service & Crematory, 237 East Main Street, Marion, Va. 24354.
Reverend W. Eugene Copenhaver
Aug 16, 2020
MARION, Va.
Reverend W. Eugene Copenhaver, age 81, died Sunday, August 16, 2020 at his home in Marion, Va.
He was born September 20, 1938 in Marion, Va. the son of the late Glenn Edward and the late Ethel Virginia Coulthard. He lived in Marion from birth to 1956 and was an active member of Ebenezer Lutheran Church. He and his wife,...
Robert Russell "Rusty" Sneed
Aug 16, 2020
MARION, Va.
Robert Russell "Rusty" Sneed, age 66, passed away Sunday, August 16, 2020 at his home.
He was born in Smyth County to the late W.R. "Dude" and Ruby Sneed. Rusty graduated from Marion Senior High School in 1972. He was a regional wrestling champion and a member of the Scarlett Hurricanes team that competed in state meets. He was also...
Doris Vogt Parks
Aug 10, 2020
ATKINS, Va.
Doris Vogt Parks, age 85, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 10, 2020, at Modern Caregivers, her home away from home in Piney Flats, TN.
She was born in Atkins, Va. on January 10, 1935. Doris was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Howard Parks; her parents, Jim and Annabelle Vogt; sisters, Frances Wyatt and Betty Jo...
Jacqueline Britt Reed
Aug 8, 2020
ROANOKE, Va.
Jacqueline Britt Reed, age 89, passed away Saturday, August 8, 2020.
She was born in Roanoke City to the late Ollie and Sally Britt. Jacqueline graduated high school in 1949. She married Wallace A. Reed and in addition to being a homemaker for her family – she worked as a retail sales clerk for many years.
Jacqueline is survived by her...
Janie Christine Elizabeth Woodard
Aug 7, 2020
MARION, Va.
Janie Christine Elizabeth Woodard, age 31, passed away Friday, August 7, 2020.
Janie Woodard, Light of my Life!! Born July 10, 1989 in Staunton, Va. Too late to get her to the hospital, so she was born at home. Her 4 older brothers got to welcome her at 5 a.m. That was probably the earliest Janie ever got up. She...
Ronny "Wink" Jones
Aug 1, 2020
MARION, Va.
Ronny "Wink" Jones, age 76, passed away Saturday, August 1, 2020 at Johnson City Medical Center, Johnson City, Tenn.
Ronny was just an all American man. He was a devoted husband to the love of his life, a loving father – papaw, poppa and friend. Ronny spent 40 years working for General Dynamics, when he wasn't working he loved to...
James Gregory "Greg" Brooks
Aug 1, 2020
MARION, Va.
James Gregory "Greg" Brooks, age 55, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Saturday, August 1, 2020 at his home.
Greg loved his family – he was so proud of his children and new grandson. You would have never found a better brother, friend of "Uncle Greggy". He never met a stranger and his huge heart made friendship easy...
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