Obituaries

Jul 2, 2020

SPEEDWELL, Va.

Michael Lee Holland, age 54, passed away Thursday, July 2, 2020.

Born in Virginia to Anthony and Lena Holland, Michael was a self-employed carpenter, with a good eye for wood working and a talent as a handy-man.

Michael is survived by his sister, Mitzi Robinson of New Port News, Va.; and several other loving family members, and friends.

In keeping with Michael’s...

Jun 26, 2020

LEESBURG, Va. / MARION, Va.

Ronald Lee McGhee, age 71, passed away Friday, June 26, 2020 at his home.

Ron graduated in 1967 from Marion Senior High School, received an Associates Degree from Southwest Virginia Business College, and then went to work for the Virginia State police, and then as manager for the Virginia ABC stores. Ron always loved his family, but...

Jun 24, 2020

SUGAR GROVE, Va.

Phyllis W. Ford, age 79, passed away Wednesday, June 24, 2020 at her home.

Phyllis – better known as “Mammaw” to just about everybody, was a wonderful loving mother who would bust your butt if you needed it. She was a hard worker and retired from General Dynamics after over 40 years. Phyllis was very well liked and never...

Jun 24, 2020

DAMASCUS, Va.

Dorothy Sexton Camper, age 82 went home to be with the Lord, Wednesday, June 24, 2020 at Johnston Memorial Hospital, Abingdon, Va.

She is survived by her children, Deborah Morton Dyals of Frankfort, Ky., Jacqueline Morton of Ravenna, Ky., and Eric Morton of Salt Springs, Fla.; and one granddaughter, Amanda Dyals of Ocala, Fla.

The family will have private services.

In lieu...

Jun 23, 2020

MARION, Va.

Tammi Selen (Bailey) Turner, age 49, passed away Tuesday, June 23, 2020 at her home.

Tammi was born in Marion, VA on March 15, 1971 to the union of John and Faye Bailey.  She was the youngest of three children. 

As a native and lifetime resident of Marion, VA. Tammi matriculated through the Smyth County School System and graduated from Marion...

Jun 19, 2020

CHRISTIANSBURG, Va.

Frank F. Londrigan, age 71, passed away Friday, June 19, 2020 at his home.

He was born in Brooklyn, New York in 1948 and was retired construction worker. Mr. Londrigan was preceded in death by his wife, Laurie McNinney Londrigan.

There will be no services at this time.

To share memories of Frank F. Londrigan or express condolences, please visit www.seaverbrown.com. Care...

Jun 18, 2020

SWORDS CREEK, Va.

Rita Dianne Fowler McGhee, age 72, passed away Thursday, June 18, 2020 at her home.

Rita grew up in Union, S.C. and graduated from Spartanburg County School of Practical Nursing in 1967. She married the love of her life that November and soon after moved to Russell County, Va. She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother with a...

Jun 18, 2020

ATKINS, Va.

Margie Croy, age 61, passed away Thursday, June 18, 2020 at Smyth County Community Hospital, Marion, Va.

Margie was just an awesome person. She loved her family and the little ones who called her Gran. Margie was a fighter, and battled her cancer to have as much time possible with the people she loved. She kept her family straight with...

Jun 17, 2020

BRISTOL, Tenn.

Marieange A. Haggerty, age 92, passed away Wednesday, June 17, 2020 at her home.

She was born in December of 1927 in Canada to the late Napoleon and Eva Aubin. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Everette Albert Haggerty, Sr.

Marieange is survived by her loving family and numerous friends.

In keeping with the family's...

Jun 17, 2020

MARION, Va. / SALEM, Va. / ATLANTA, Ga.

Robert Allen Shults, age 50, of Atlanta, Ga. passed away peacefully Wednesday, June 17, 2020 at his home surrounded by family and friends, after a long and courageous struggle with brain cancer.

Robert was born in Roanoke and spent his childhood in Salem and Marion. He graduated from Marion Senior High School in 1987,...

Jun 11, 2020

MARION, Va.

Gregory Allen Stacy, age 61, passed away Thursday, June 11, 2020 in Marion, Va.

Greg was loyal, giving and you could always count on him to be there for you. He loved his family and tried to be the best man he could be. Greg also loved his country and was a proud veteran of the U.S. Army. His fun,...

Jun 11, 2020

MARION, Va.

William Harry Haga, Jr. age 81, passed away Thursday, June 11, 2020 at his home.

Harry was born in Appomattox, Va. March 26, 1939 to the late William Harry Haga, Sr. and Tessie Mays Haga. As a young boy he and his family located to Chilhowie and then to Marion where he was a caddie at the golf course –...

Jun 8, 2020

Salem, Va.

Lillian Radford Shumate, age 81, passed away Monday, June 8, 2020 at her home in Salem.

She was born in 1938 in Bland County, Va. to the late William G. and Emma C. Radford. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by siblings, George William Radford and Betty Radford Darnell.

Lillian is survived by her son Rodney Shumate...

Jun 8, 2020

MARION, Va.

Vicky Lynn Sawyers Baldwin, age 68, of Marion, went home to be with the Lord, Monday, June 8, 2020.

Vicky was born December 22, 1951 in Smyth County, Va. She was beloved daughter of Joan Umbarger Sawyers and the late William (Bill) Harold Sawyers, Sr. Vicky was a hard worker. She managed the Family Dollar Store in Chilhowie, Va. and...

Jun 8, 2020

Dublin, Va.

Valerie Groseclose Anderson, age 67, passed away Monday, June 8, 2020 at Lewis-Gale Hospital, Pulaski, Va.

She was born in York, Penn. to Carl and Dorothy Groseclose. Valerie was a waste water operator for BAE Systems for several years.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Willard John Anderson.

Valerie is survived by her loving family including daughters, Crystal Whittaker &...

Jun 7, 2020

MARION, Va.

Margaret "Peggy" Bachtell Payne, age 92, passed away Sunday, June 7, 2020 at Francis Marion Manor, Marion, Va.

Peggy grew up on a dairy farm in Lexington, Va. and began a life of caring for others by making sure neighbors had enough to eat. That kind of life of compassion became an example for Peggy's daughters and grandchildren. Her life...

Jun 6, 2020

Jun 3, 2020

MARION, Va.

Paul Lee Shaft, age 63, passed away Wednesday, June 3, 2020 at Smyth County Community Hospital.

He was born in Saginaw, Mich. and was proud to have served his country in the U.S. Marine Corp. Paul will be missed by his family and friends.

In honoring Paul’s request, there will be no services.

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Jun 2, 2020

RICHMOND, Va. / ATKINS, Va.

Patsy Edmonds, passed away at the age of 81, on Tuesday, June 2, 2020.

She was born in Atkins, Va. in 1939. Patsy was preceded in death by her husband, Bud Edmonds, whom she was married to for 53 years; father, George Robert Atkins, Sr.; brother, George Robert Atkins, Jr; and sister, Betty Atkins.

Patsy is survived by...

May 28, 2020

Clintwood, Va.

William Douglas “Billy” Clark, Jr. age 55, passed away Thursday, May 28, 2020 at Dickenson Community Hospital, Clintwood, Va.

He was born in Richmond, Va. to William D., Sr. and Betty J. Clark. Billy worked in HVAC until becoming disabled.

Billy is survived by several loving family members, including his wife, Glorena M. Clark; and many friends.

As per the family's wishes,...