Obituaries
Margaret Lois Bledsoe
May 9, 2020
Chilhowie, Va.
Margaret Lois Bledsoe, age 75, went Home to be with the Lord, Saturday, May 9, 2020, after a long battle with renal disease.
She was born June 24, 1944 in Needles, Cali. to the late Arthur and Ula Murdock. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Bobbie J. Bledsoe.
Margaret is survived by five children,...
Myrtle Kirk Meek
May 6, 2020
MARION, Va.
Myrtle Kirk Meek, age 92, passed away Wednesday, May 6, 2020 at her home.
Mrs. Myrtle was a loving wife, mom, sister, grandma and friend. She loved her family and had a hand in raising just about everyone of her grandchildren. Mrs. Meek loved her Lord, and for several years was the “Oldest Mom” each Mother’s Day at Adwolfe Freewill...
Daniel Smith Blevins
May 4, 2020
Marion, Va.
Daniel Smith Blevins, age 90, passed away Monday, May 4, 2020 at his home. I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith. 2 Timothy 4:7
He was born July 6, 1929 in Smyth County, Va., to the late Fred C. and Minnie Brooks Blevins. Dan graduated from Chilhowie High School in 1946....
Dr. Robert L. "Bob" Youngs
Apr 25, 2020
BLACKSBURG, Va.
Dr. Robert L. (Bob) Youngs, age 96, passed away on April 25, 2020, in Blacksburg, Virginia.
Bob was born on February 10, 1924, in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, to Frank L. and Florence (Wilcox) Youngs. He was preceded in death by his wife, Esther (Stevenson) Youngs, and his son, Steven Wilcox Youngs.
He is survived by his children, Susan Catchpole (Tom),...
Margaret Haga Johnson
Apr 24, 2020
SALEM, Va. / MARION, Va.
Margaret Haga Johnson, age 90, passed away peacefully after a lengthy time under hospice care, Friday, April 24, 2020.
Formerly of Marion, Va., Margaret joined her daughters in Salem, Va. after the death of her husband and lived there for thirteen years.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Bascom W. Johnson; mother, Mae Haga Snider; father,...
Fred E. Colley
Apr 24, 2020
MARION, Va.
Fred E. Colley, age 85, passed away Friday, April 24, 2020 at his home.
Fred was a loving husband and family member. He loved to work with wood and could make just about anything. He and Wavie enjoyed working in the garden and canned much of their vegetables. Fred proudly served his country in the U.S. Army. He cared for...
Billy Robert Pennington
Apr 23, 2020
MARION, VA
Billy Robert Pennington, age 76, passed away Thursday, April 23, 2020 at Francis Marion Manor, Marion, Va.
Billy was happy with himself, and when you spoke to him, he would smile at you, and manage to find out a little something happening in your life. Any time you saw him, he would ask how you were and check on the...
Dona Raleigh Sawyers
Apr 22, 2020
MARION, Va.
Dona Raleigh Sawyers, age 68, passed away Wednesday, April 22, 2020 at her home.
At Dona's request, services will be private.
To share memories of Dona Raleigh Sawyers, please visit www.seaverbrown.com. Care for Dona's family has been entrusted to Seaver-Brown Funeral Service & Crematory, 237 East Main Street, Marion VA 24354.
Jimmie Dean Coe
Apr 22, 2020
MARION, Va.
Jimmie Dean Coe, age 82 years & 8 months, father of five, papaw of six, great-papaw of four, passed away Thursday, April 23, 2020 with his family by his side.
Jimmie was born August 29, 1937 in Ashe County, N.C. to the late James Arlie Coe and Nannie Levon Stamper Coe. Jimmie was a proud retiree who loved to talk...
Diane Rasnake Lambert
Apr 20, 2020
BRISTOL, Va.
Diane Rasnake Lambert, age 71, passed away Monday, April 20, 2020 at her home.
In keeping with Diane's wishes, all services will be private.
To share memories of Diane Rasnake Lambert, please visit www.seaverbrown.com. Care for Diane's family has been entrusted to Seaver-Brown Funeral Service & Crematory, 237 East Main Street, Marion VA 24354.
J. Stuart Buchanan
Apr 19, 2020
MARION, Va.
J. Stuart Buchanan, age 80, passed away Sunday, April 19, 2020 at Smyth County Community Hospital, Marion, Va.
Stuart was a bigger than life hero. He never met a stranger and after meeting him, you'd probably want to ring his neck or hug it. Stuart was a mentor to so many young men over the years in life, in work...
William Elliott "Butch" Ramsey
Apr 12, 2020
ST. PAUL, Va.
William Elliott "Butch" Ramsey, age 52, passed away Sunday, April 12, 2020 at his home.
In keeping with Mr. Ramsey's request, all services will be private.
To share memories of William Elliott Ramsey, please visit www.seaverbrown.com.
Care for Mr. Ramsey's family has been entrusted to Seaver-Brown Funeral Service & Crematory, 237 East Main Street, Marion, VA 24354.
Roger Lee Brown
Apr 10, 2020
CHILHOWIE, Va.
ROGER LEE BROWN, age 63, passed away Friday, April 10, 2020 at Smyth County Community Hospital, Marion, Va.
Roger came into this world with many things against him. He was diagnosed with polio at the age of two. None of that slowed him down. He and his family worked constantly to improve Roger’s quality of life. He was home-schooled and...
Susan Parrish Walker
Apr 10, 2020
MARION, Va.
Susan Parrish Walker, age 94, passed away Friday, April 10, 2020 at her home.
Mrs. Walker was a true lady. She loved her family, her church, The Christ Episcopal Church in Marion where she was a life-long member, and her community. Susan had a wonderful relationship with the people in her town. She was a great help to many, honest...
Nancy Crouse McAllister
Apr 9, 2020
MARION, Va.
NANCY CROUSE McALLISTER, age 74, passed away Thursday, April 9, 2020 at her home.
Nancy loved her family, friends and co-workers. She was a funny lady who enjoyed cooking – she loved brown beans and cornbread; and the kids loved her frozen pot pies off the bus. Her love, laughter, sense of humor, and the fact she was a tough...
Shirl Jacob Blevins
Apr 9, 2020
MARION, Va.
SHIRL JACOB BLEVINS, age 86, of Marion, Va. passed away Thursday, April 9, 2020.
Shirl was born on October 15, 1933 in Fairfax, Va. to the late Fred and Virginia Myers Blevins. When his friends were drafted in 1956, Shirl joined the Army in the hopes that they could serve together. Following his honorable discharge from the service of our...
Reverend Neville Mozingo
Apr 8, 2020
MARION, VA.
REVEREND NEVILLE MOZINGO, age 82, passed away Wednesday, April 8, 2020 at Francis Marion Manor, Marion, Va.
Reverend Mozingo was a life-long member of the First Church of God. He had pastored church’s in three states; Virginia, West Virginia and Texas. Neville was the Smyth County Community Hospital Chaplain from 1980 until recently when he was unable to fulfill...
William W. "Bill" Farris
Apr 5, 2020
MARION, VA & FLEETWOOD, N.C.
WILLIAM W. "BILL" FARRIS, SR., age 90, passed away Sunday, April 5, 2020 at Ashe Memorial Hospital, Jefferson, N.C.
Mr. Bill was a proud and loving husband, father, papaw and friend. He loved his family. Mr. Farris loved God and his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Bill was a member of Wassum Valley Baptist Church, and in...
Rebecca Gill Nunley
Apr 3, 2020
RADFORD, Va.
Rebecca Gill Nunley, age 60, passed away Friday, April 3, 2020 at her home.
She is survived by her husband, David Nunley; and a multitude of family and friends who will miss her tremendously.
In keeping with Mrs. Nunley’s wishes, all services will be private.
To share memories of Rebecca Gill Nunley, please visit www.seaverbrown.com. Care for Mrs. Nunley’s family has been...
Clarence Dale Hutton
Apr 3, 2020
MARION, VA.
Clarence Dale Hutton, age 74, passed away Friday April 3, 2020 at his home.
In keeping with Mr. Hutton's wishes, there will be no services.
To share memories of Clarence Dale Hutton, please visit www.seaverbrown.com. Care for Mr. Hutton's family has been entrusted to Seaver-Brown Funeral Service & Crematory, 237 East Main Street, Marion, Va. 24354.
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