Obituaries

Sandra Kay Sternberg

Oct 4, 2019

ABINGDON, Va. Sandra Kay "Sandy" Sternberg, age 63, passed away Friday, October 4, 2019 at Johnston Memorial Hospital, Abingdon, Va. Sandy was a beloved daughter, sister and wife. She was a wonderful friend and the light of her family. Sandy was preceded in death by her husband, Maurice Peter "Butch" Sternberg II; father, Levy James Craig; niece, Erica Whitt. Sandy...

Joseph E. "Joe" Rector

Sep 29, 2019

MARION, Va. / FORT MYERS, Fla.

JOSEPH E. "JOE" RECTOR, age 91, passed away Sunday, September 29, 2019 at Smyth County Community Hospital, Marion, Va.

Joe was a loving dad and grandpa. He was a family man and proud American who proudly served his country in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War. Joe was a successful businessman in the community...

Terry Wayne Parsons

Sep 26, 2019

MARION, Va.

TERRY WAYNE PARSONS, age 62, passed away Thursday, September 26, 2019 at his home.

He was born June 6, 1957 in Lorain, Ohio to the late Avery William and Mable Lamie Parsons. Terry was a very loving and kind man. He was very independent and would not ask for help, but would help anyone and everyone he could. He loved...

Michael A. Mendez

Sep 21, 2019

SUGAR GROVE, Va.

MICHAEL A. MENDEZ, age 40, passed away Saturday, September 21, 2019 at his home in Sugar Grove, Va.

He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Orville Coffey; maternal grandmother, Elizabeth Coffey; paternal grandfather, Crescencio Mendez, Jr.; and paternal grandmother, Leona Walsh.

Michael is survived by his parents, Emma and Daniel L. Mendez of Marion, Va.; brothers, David Mendez...

Raymond Max Hash

Sep 16, 2019

SUGAR GROVE, VA

RAYMOND MAX HASH, age 65, passed away Monday, September 16, 2019 at his home.

At the family's request, services will be private.

To share memories of Raymond Max Hash, please visit www.seaverbrown.com. Care for Max's family has been entrusted to Seaver-Brown Funeral Service and Crematory, 237 East Main Street, Marion Va. 24354.

William D. "Bill" Smith

Sep 16, 2019

MARION, VA

WILLIAM D. "BILL" SMITH, age 87, passed away Monday, September 16, 2019 at Bristol Regional Medical Center.

Bill Smith was a loving husband, dad, and grandfather. Just about everywhere he went, he made a new friend. Mr. Smith served as President of the Bank of Marion for 15 years and served on many boards and clubs in Smyth County and...

Carl Anthony TONY Lee

Sep 16, 2019

SUGAR GROVE, Va.

Carl Anthony TONY Lee, age 60, passed away Monday, September 16, 2019 at Pulaski Health and Rehabilitation Center.

Tony was a loving son, brother, father and grandad. He was a member of Marion’s First Baptist Church. Tony was like his dad, and enjoyed cooking and worked at several area restaurants. He also spent time working in the concrete business....

Carrie Sheffield Johnson

Sep 9, 2019

MARION, Va:  CARRIE SHEFFIELD JOHNSON, age 98, died Monday, September 9, 2019 in Ballad Hospice House, Bristol, Va.

She was born August 11, 1921 in Glade Spring, Va. to the late Morris D. and Mae Sawyers Sheffield. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She worked for many years at The Regent and Jenretts Fashion Shop.

In addition to her parents,...

Michael Shannon Martin

Aug 29, 2019

MARION, Va.

MICHAEL SHANNON MARTIN, age 46, passed away Thursday, August 29, 2019 at Johnson City Medical Center, Johnson City, Tenn.

He was born July 26, 1973 to Michael W. and Donna Martin, and grew up in the Sugar Grove community. Early in life Shannon found a love of tinkering and working on cars. He became the guy around town that could...

Charlotte Pauline Sheets Parks

Aug 25, 2019

MARION, Va.

CHARLOTTE PAULINE SHEETS PARKS, age 82, passed away Sunday, August 25, 2019 at Johnston Memorial Hospital, Abingdon, Va.

Charlotte was a loving wife, mother, mamaw, sister and friend. Mrs. Parks loved her Lord and her family. She and her husband Guy were instrumental in seeing that children all over, heard about Jesus. They would load up their van as full...

William Garland Doyle

Aug 23, 2019

GRAY, TENN.

WILLIAM GARLAND “BILL” DOYLE, age 83, passed away Friday, August 23, 2019 at Johnson City Medical Center, Johnson City, Tenn.

Bill never met a stranger; but when he did, they were instant friends and touched by his presence. He was a loving husband, father, father-in-law, papaw, friend and fighter – surviving four strokes, two pacemakers, and 42 years working for...

Nellie S. Waller White

Aug 15, 2019

SALISBURY, N.C. NELLIE S. WALLER WHITE, age 87, died Thursday, August 15, 2019 in Salisbury, N.C. She was a member of Royal Oak Presbyterian Church in Marion, Va., and was retired from Southwest Virginia Mental Health Institute after 35 years of service. Nellie loved reading books and growing flowers. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harry T. White...

Edith M. Harper-Halsey

Aug 13, 2019

TROUTDALE, Va.

EDITH M. HARPER-HALSEY, age 86, passed away Tuesday, August 13, 2019 at her home.

Edith loved her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, her family, and friends. She was unable to attend church for several years but faithfully watched Dr. Charles Stanley every Sunday morning and read her Bible daily. She served her community by being on the Troutdale Town Council...

Leroy Campbell, Sr.

Aug 8, 2019

ATKINS, VA

WARREN LEROY CAMPBELL, SR., age 83, passed away Thursday, August 08, 2019 at his home.

Leroy was always smiling. Most people would know him as "The Bread Man". He worked for Kern's for more than 30 years. He was a loving husband, dad, papaw, brother and friend. His sense of humor, friendly personality, and smile will be missed by all...

Terry R. Gilley, Sr.

Aug 7, 2019

MARION, VA

TERRY R. GILLEY, SR. age 60, passed away Wednesday, August 07, 2019.

Terry would do anything for just about anybody. He had a huge heart for his family and friends. He never met a stranger. Terry will be missed.

He is survived by his sons, Dylan Martin of Orlando, Fla. and Terry Gilley, Jr. of Sugar Grove, Va.; brother, June Gilley...

Ralph Joseph Emerson, Sr.

Aug 7, 2019

MARION, Va.

RALPH JOSEPH EMERSON, SR., age 90, passed away Wednesday August 7, 2019.

Ralph was a wonderful husband, dad, granddaddy, brother, and friend. He loved being outdoors, hunting, and fishing with his son. Mr. Emerson adored his three grandchildren and was the family go-to-fixer of about anything, a lot of time with duct tape. Ralph enjoyed his work and the friends...

Daniel Stuart Williams

Aug 7, 2019

Daniel Stuart Williams

Born 6-5-49 Died in Charleston S.C. On 8-7-19

It is with deep sadness and sorrow that we announce the loss of the most wonderful husband, father, brother, grandfather and friend, Daniel Stuart “Dan” Williams.

He was best known for his many years in radio working for WOLD in Marion VA. As an on-air DJ. While in high school at...

Emmett "EZE" Buford, Jr.

Aug 1, 2019

BRISTOL, Tenn.

EMMETT "EZE" BUFORD, JR., age 58, departed life Thursday, August 1, 2019 at Bristol Regional Medical Center, Bristol, Tenn.

He was born February 5, 1961 in Fort Bragg, Fayetteville, N.C. to the late Emmett "Mr. B." Buford, Sr. and Reola "Mrs. B." Buford.

Emmett Buford, Jr. was best known for his concrete work; his greatest job accomplishment was helping build Antioch...

Marie Sisk Linkous

Jul 31, 2019

PULASKI, Va.

MARIE SISK LINKOUS, age 64, died Wednesday, July 31, 2019 at her home in Pulaski, Va.

Marie was a loving mother and grandmother. She was fast with the funny, and before you left, you got a hug and a smile.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Arthur and Mildred Sisk; and sisters, Jean Stults and Jenny Lambert.

Marie is survived...

Mark W. Lambert

Jul 30, 2019

RICH VALLEY, Va.

MARK W. LAMBERT, age 58, passed away Tuesday, July 30, 2019 at Smyth County Community Hospital, Marion, Va.

Mark was born October 11, 1960 in Madison County, W.Va. to Harold Lambert and the late Phyllis Pennington Lambert. He worked for 18 years at the Equestrian Center at Virginia Intermont and Emory & Henry College. Mark was an outdoorsman who...