Obituaries

Mar 29, 2020

Rural Retreat, Va.

Johnny Dean Thomas, Sr., age 51, passed away Sunday, March 29, 2020 at his home.

He was preceded in death by his father, Johnny Isaac Thomas; mother, Betty Wagner; brothers, Gary Wagner and Rick Wagner.

Johnny is survived by his sons, Johnny Dean Thomas, Jr. and Isaiah Thomas and girlfriend, Alexis, all of Rural Retreat, Va.; sister, Patty Wagner of...

Mar 28, 2020

Rural Retreat, Va.

Robert Lloyd “Bob” Estep, age 80, of Rural Retreat, Va. died suddenly of COVID-19 in Carteret Health Care, Morehead City, North Carolina on March 28, 2020.

Bob was born in Marion Virginia on December 20, 1939 to Clara Nell and Lanson Estep. He graduated from the University of Virginia in 1962, a member of Phi Beta Kappa and a...

Mar 28, 2020

Mar 28, 2020

Rural Retreat, Va.

Robert Lloyd “Bob” Estep, age 80, of Rural Retreat, Va. died suddenly of COVID-19 in Carteret Health Care, Morehead City, North Carolina on March 28, 2020.

Bob was born in Marion Virginia on December 20, 1939 to Clara Nell and Lanson Estep. He graduated from the University of Virginia in 1962, a member of Phi Beta Kappa and a...

Mar 27, 2020

CASTLEWOOD, Va.

Robert Duncan, age 67, passed away Friday, March 27, 2020.

In keeping with Robert's wishes, survivors and services are private.

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

Mar 25, 2020

CHILHOWIE, Va.

James F. Greer, age 89, passed away Wednesday, March 25, 2020 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, Winston-Salem, N.C.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 66 years, Nannie Belle Greer; parents, Spence and Lillian Greer; two sisters and one brother.

James was one of one. He loved his family and made a friend easily. James would do anything...

Mar 21, 2020

ABINGDON, Va.

CATHERINE NEAL, age, 101 passed away Saturday, March 21, 2020 at her home.

She had years of wisdom and shared with her family, but the many years of her selfless caring for her family will be missed the most.

She was preceded in death by two sons, John Wayne Neal and Jackson Neal; her mother, Berdie Haire; twin sister, Vergie Anderson;...

Mar 21, 2020

Marion Va.

Judy Carroll Hoover, age 66, passed away peacefully on Saturday morning, March 21, 2020 at Valley Health Care in Chilhowie, Virginia, after a brief illness.

Born and raised in Marion, Judy was a 1972 graduate of Marion Senior High School and attended Cedars Baptist Church. She served many years as Secretary of the Smyth County GOP, as well as the...

Mar 18, 2020

MARION, Va.

Felcia Mae Pennington Fitchko, age 98, went to be with the Lord, Wednesday, March 18, 2020. She was born January 24, 1922 in Laurel Bloomery, Tenn. to the late Roby and Cordelia Pennington.

Felcia will be lovingly remembered as being the matriarch to her family. She and her husband came from the coal mines of West Virginia in 1963 to...

Mar 14, 2020

ATKINS, Va.

Geraldine M. Hall, age 73, passed away Saturday, March 14, 2020 at her home.

Geraldine was a loving wife, mom, grandmaw and friend. She was a sweetheart who loved to cook and can for her family. Mrs. Geraldine raised her children to be good and loving, and taught them the "Golden Rule" by welcoming anyone into their home who was...

Mar 14, 2020

ATKINS, Va.

Betty Jo Vogt Campbell, age 82, passed away Saturday, March 14, 2020 at her home.

Betty Jo loved her family. In everything she did, she showed love. Betty Jo loved her husband, children, and the little faces who called her grandma. She was a lifelong member of Davis Memorial United Methodist Church in Atkins. Her passion was living, loving, and...

Mar 8, 2020

Sugar Grove, Va.

Shelia Sheets, age 64, died Sunday, March 8, 2020 at Smyth County Community Hospital in Marion, Virginia.

Shelia was a loving wife, mother and momaw. The last six years have been tough with her sickness, but before, she loved being outdoors fishing and hunting with her family. Shelia had a fiesty side and a great sense of humor-she was...

Mar 3, 2020

Ridgeway, Va.

Rosa Lee Hall Combs, age 84, passed away Tuesday, March 3, 2020 at Sovah Health of Martinsville.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Ida Hall Henderson; and daughter, Barbara Moore.

Rosa is survived by her daughters, Brenda Robbins and husband, Gary of Ridgeway, Va., Evelynn Roark and husband, Jimmy of S.C., Karen Norman and husband, Benny of Sugar Grove,...

Mar 1, 2020

Marion, Va.

Elizabeth S. Ewald, age 84, passed away Sunday, March 1, 2020 surrounded by her family.  

Elizabeth was a great woman, but why stop there? She had five children, but mothered many. To Miss Liz, family was paramount. She loved to gather and play games and was very competitive. Liz loved life. She was so proud of the kids who...

Feb 29, 2020

Sugar Grove, Va.

Virginia Brooks, age 95, passed away Saturday, February 29, 2020 at her home.

Virginia was a kind and loving lady. She enjoyed spending time in her garden, quilting, canning and making homemade wine. Mrs. Brooks loved her family – she enjoyed having everyone together to eat her good cooking. Speaking of cooking, she fed thousands of children through the...

Feb 24, 2020

MARION, Va.

Henry Wade Campbell, Jr., (June), age 93, died Monday, February 24, 2020 in Johnston Memorial Hospital, Abingdon,Va.

June Campbell was a quiet, humble and hardworking man who treated people good, loved his family and gave his Lord praises and thanks for all he had. Mr. Campbell supervised the fish hatchery for 43 years.When he wasn't working, he loved to mow...

Feb 17, 2020

Cripple Creek, Va.

Shirley Crockett Sawyers, age 83, passed away Monday, February 17, 2020 at Abingdon Health & Rehab Center.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Buford Sawyers; parents, Ronald and Nora Crockett; sisters, Helen Crockett Spain and Corky Crockett Cox; and brother, Frank Crockett.

Shirley is survived by her sons, Allen Sawyers and wife, Connie of Wytheville,...

Feb 11, 2020

Chilhowie, Va.

Barbara Ann "Bobbie" Neal, age 75, passed away Tuesday, February 11, 2020 at Johnston Memorial Hospital, Abingdon, Va.

Bobbie loved her family – and although never married, everybody was "her youngin." She helped raise most all the children in her family, and she was everyone's "Aunt Bobbie." Bobbie loved to read and was a huge fan of the Smyth County...

Feb 9, 2020

SUGAR GROVE, Va.

RAYMOND B. PARKS, age 71, died Sunday, February 9, 2020 at the Salem Veterans Affairs Medical Center.

Raymond was born November 25, 1948 to the late Wiley Parks and Betty Parks McGrady and was also preceded in death by his brother, Randy Parks.

Raymond proudly served his country during the war in Vietnam.

He is survived by his son, Greg Taylor...

Feb 6, 2020

ATKINS, Va.

Ralph William Sprague, age 68, passed away at his home Thursday, February 6, 2020.

Ralph loved with all his heart. He was Poppa Ralph to his grandchildren, and a helpful friend to all who knew him. Ralph enjoyed life and laughing. He was always smiling, singing and enjoying people.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Richard and Rose-Ella Sprague;...