Obituaries
Glenda Kaye Frazier Godbee
Jul 23, 2019
SPARTANBURG, SC
Glenda Kaye Frazier Godbee, 74, of Spartanburg, SC, died Tuesday, July 23, 2019, at Spartanburg Medical Center. Born February 1, 1945, in Ashe County, NC, she was the daughter of the late Bruce and Madeline Hamm Frazier.
Glenda “NaNa” loved her grandchildren. She attended Anderson Mill Road Baptist Church “The Mill” and was formerly employed with Southern Eye Associates...
Ralph Wayne Sims
Jul 20, 2019
MARION, Va.
RALPH "WAYNE" SIMS, age 53, passed away Saturday, July 20, 2019 at Bristol Regional Medical Center, Bristol, Tenn.
Wayne was crazy about his family – loved his grandbabies – and enjoyed watching their sporting activities. Every morning he'd go get Brenda a "pop" and return an hour and a half later, having been with his brother Arnold at Walmart. He...
Robert Joseph Falkie
Jul 18, 2019
MARION, VIRGINIA: ROBERT JOSEPH "JOE" FALKIE, age, 62 died Thursday, July 18, 2019 at his home.
Joe always had a smile and a joke or something to say. He made many friends from his Walmart days. He left his earthly home peacefully for his Heavenly home, and will be missed by all who knew and loved him.
He was preceded in death...
Bertha Campbell
Jul 17, 2019
SUGAR GROVE, Va.
BERTHA CAMPBELL, age 92, passed away Wednesday, July 17, 2019 at Johnston Memorial Hospital, Abingdon, Va.
Bertha loved the Lord, her family and her friends. She was a proud and faithful member of Valley View Baptist Church. Ms. Bertha made many friends and memories working for years at Buster Brown and Brunswick. She loved reading her Bible – especially...
Albert Ray Clark
Jul 12, 2019
Pastor Al Ray Clark
( October 27, 1948 - July 12, 2019 )
Pastor Al Clark
Gaffney, SC - - Albert Ray Clark, 70, of 141 Cheyenne Road, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, July 12, 2019 at Duke University.
Born in Marion, VA, he was the husband of Polly Armstrong Clark and the son of the late Walter Leonard Clark...
Lois Jean Cornett
Jul 10, 2019
Marion, Va.
Lois Waak Cornett, age 90, died, surrounded by family, on Wednesday, July 10, 2019 in her home in Marion, Va.
She was born in Bluefield, W. Va. to the late Ernest Max and Cessie Reedy Waak, and grew up in Grassy Creek, N.C. Lois graduated from Marion Junior College and Radford College, and worked as a primary schoolteacher in Smyth...
Dollie Atkins VanHoy
Jun 29, 2019
MARION, Va.
Dollie Atkins VanHoy, left her family peacefully and met her Lord, Saturday, June 29, 2019 at her home.
Dollie was a loving wife, mom, mamaw/gran, caring sister and devoted friend. If she wasn't enjoying her family, she was always working to provide. After graduating from Patrick Henry High in Glade Spring, Dollie worked for 48 years at Brunswick/General Dynamics where...
Reverend Bergen Frederic "Fred" Berkaw
Jun 26, 2019
MARION, Va.
The Reverend Bergen Frederic (Fred) Berkaw, Jr., died Wednesday, June 26, 2019 after a brief illness. He was born in Roanoke, Va., on October 9, 1943, to Bergen Frederic and Susanne Araminta Ellett Berkaw.
At the age of 7, he moved with his family to Charleston, S.C., when his father was called to active duty during the Korean Conflict. Fred...
Katherine Kirby
Jun 24, 2019
MARION, Va. KATHERINE KIRBY, age 87, passed away Monday, June 24, 2019 at the Runk & Pratt Retirement Village at Smith Mountain Lake, Hardy, Va. Mrs. Kirby was born and raised in Sugar Grove, Va. and grew up a part of The Sugar Grove Gang. She married her high school sweetheart, Charlie; and before he passed, they were married for...
Gerald N. Anderson
Jun 20, 2019
TROUTDALE, Va. GERALD N. ANDERSON, age 65, passed away Thursday, June 20, 2019 at his home in Troutdale, Va. The Crooked Road and our region has lost a great friend and ambassador. Gerald Anderson, musician, luthier, and wonderful human being. Gerald graduated with a degree in Anthropology from Emory & Henry, where he was the longstanding pinball champion. When he...
Lorene Robinson
Jun 18, 2019
MARION, Va.
LORENE ROBINSON, age 94, widow of Sam T. Robinson, passed away Tuesday, June 18, 2019 at her home in Marion.
In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Linda Robinson Pugh; and son, Dickie Rhea Robinson.
Lorene is survived by her daughter, Dianna Brown of Marion, Va.; special sister, Betty Weis of Glade Spring, Va.; seven...
Donald Hugh Carter
Jun 17, 2019
CERES, Va.
DONALD HUGH CARTER, age 82, passed away Monday, June 17, 2019 at Virginia Veterans Care Center, Roanoke, Va.
Donald loved his family and his country, and served proudly in the U.S. Air Force during Vietnam for two tours. He loved his service and served more than 20 years. He will be missed.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Donald is...
Delores Buchanan
Jun 14, 2019
MARION, Va.
Delores " Miss Eagle " Buchanan age 72, passed away Friday , June 14, 2019 at Smyth County Community Hospital, Marion Va.
Delores was a loving wife, grandmother and friend. She loved her wrestling family and was known as "Miss Eagle". Delores enjoyed life and was ready to reenter the Pro-AM Wrestling circuit as a promoter and manager. She was...
Dale Edward Bell
Jun 3, 2019
Dale Edward Bell, age 65, of Dublin, VA, passed away Monday morning, June 3, 2019, at Roanoke Memorial Hospital, after a hard-fought battle against cancer and liver disease.
Born May 2, 1954, he was the son of Lucy Ann Vipperman Bell and the late Glen Frank Bell of Rural Retreat, VA. His daughter, Chauncey Daile Bell, preceded him in death.
Dale was...
Mary Lane Andrews
Jun 2, 2019
FRANKLIN, TN.
MARY LANE ANDREWS (A.K.A. MARY SULLIVAN), passed away June 2, 2019.
Born and reared in Franklin, Tenn., she moved to Virginia in 1969. An accomplished woman, she taught school, loved to paint, travel and had many other hobbies. Mary was an avid golfer, loved and participated in all sports.
Mary was preceded in death by her parents, Martha and Jess Andrews;...
Christopher Neal Hammond
May 26, 2019
MARION, Va.
Christopher Neal Hammond, age 52, passed away Sunday, May 26, 2019 at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital in Roanoke, Va.
Chris was just Chris, complicated yet simple. He grew up in Marion, attended Marion Baptist Church, graduated and went into the U. S. Navy where he served on the USS Moosbrugger. Chris loved his country and his President. He was proud...
Linda Rose Martin
May 24, 2019
SALTVILLE, Va. LINDA ROSE MARTIN, age 79, passed away Friday, May 24, 2019 at her home in Saltville. Linda was a kind and loving wife, mother and nanny – a few even called Great Nanny. She was a hard worker – never complaining. Linda was a wonderful cook. Her family loved her biscuits and gravy with pancakes. She enjoyed her...
Lois Geneva Rouse Wilson Buckett
May 17, 2019
CHILHOWIE, Va.
Lois Geneva Rouse Wilson Buckett, age 87, passed away Friday, May 17, 2019.
She was preceded in death by her parents, James W. and Maggie Rouse; sisters, Lucille, Connie, and Shirley; brothers, Oscar, Johnny, and Blaine.
Lois is survived by her husband, Robert Buckett; seven children, Barbara Garrett (Kevin), Lisa Wilson (David), James Wilson, Robert Wilson, David Wilson (Debbie), Charles Wilson...
Thomas R. "Tommy" Willard
May 12, 2019
MARION, Va.
Thomas R. “Tommy” Willard, age 53, passed away Sunday, May 12, 2019.
Tommy was one of a kind! From his school days he was a bright spot wherever he was. Tommy was an unbelievable musician – from the sax to the electric guitar. After graduating from Marion Senior High, Tommy went to Elon College majoring in music. He spent his...
Isaac Hugh Slagle
May 12, 2019
MARION, Va.
ISAAC HUGH SLAGLE, age 89, passed away Sunday, May 12, 2019 at Carrington Place at Rural Retreat, Va.
Hugh was a long-time member of Marion First United Methodist Church, he served on numerous committees. He graduated from Marion High School in 1947. Enlisted in the United States Air Force in 1950 and was a life member of the VFW. Hugh...
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