Obituaries

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;...

Feb 5, 2020

ABINGDON, Va.

Rob Kilby, age 47, passed away Wednesday, February 5, 2020 at Johnston Memorial Hospital, Abingdon, Va.

Rob loved life and made life better for the people in his life. He was a true family man and was crazy about the kids who were crazy about their “Big Poppa”. Rob was an amazing firefighter and a nationally registered teaching paramedic. Everywhere...

Feb 4, 2020

MARION, Va.

Betty Jean Musick Blevins, age 79, passed away Tuesday, February 4, 2020 at her home.

Betty was a loving wife, mother and Granny Betty to her family. She was a wonderful caregiver, not only in profession, but to all she came in contact with. Betty was always there to provide help in whatever way she could. She was so unselfish...

Feb 1, 2020

Atkins, Va.

Joey McFarlane, age 61, passed away Saturday, February 1, 2020 at his home.

He was born to the late Mac and Hazel McFarlane, February 27, 1958. Joey was a simple kind of guy – he loved golf, the Redskins, and Virginia Tech.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by several aunts and uncles.

Joey is survived by his...

Jan 30, 2020

Marion, Va.

Ralph Lewis Morgan, age 74, passed away Thursday, January 30, 2020 at his residence.

Ralph was born in Virginia in 1945 to the late Hubert E. and Ottie Seay Morgan.

He is survived by his sister, Faye Matheny of Richmond, Va.; care-giver, Laura Smith of Marion, Va.; and many friends from the Country Retreat Group Home in Marion, Va.

As per Ralph’s...

Jan 26, 2020

RURAL RETREAT, Va.

Romie "Dean" Wagoner, age 74, passed away Sunday, January 26, 2020 at Smyth County Community Hospital, Marion, Va.

Born in North Carolina in 1945, Dean was a man with many talents. From welding to truck driving, he was a hard worker no matter what the job was. He enjoyed deer hunting, western movies and tv shows, country music and...

Jan 24, 2020

Celebration of Life Michael “Mike” William Parks

November 08, 1965  “The Dash”  January 24, 2020

Sugar Grove, Virginia

Mike united with the Heavenly Father on Friday, January 24, 2020.  II Corinthians 5:8 states “We are confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord.”

Mike was a hard-working and dedicated family man who always...

Jan 24, 2020

Marion, Va.

Nancy Sue Pritchard Maguire, age 77 passed away Friday, January 24, 2020 at Francis Marion Manor Health & Rehabilitation, Marion, Va.

Nancy was a loved woman. She tried to help everyone that she could. Her grandchildren had a wonderful grandma. Nancy deserved all of the best in the world. She will be missed.

Nancy was preceded in death her parents, Ernest...

Jan 24, 2020

Marion, Va. / Gainesville, Fl.

Ronald Lee Shaddeau, age 79 passed away on Friday, January 24th, 2020, at his home in Gainesville, FL.

Ron Shaddeau was born in Norfolk, VA on December 17, 1940, to Louis and Estelle (Adylette) Shaddeau. ‘Ronnie’ grew up in Berkley, a neighborhood of South Norfolk. He was a part of the lost class of 1958 at Maury...

Jan 22, 2020

Marion, Va.

Betty Sheets Childers, age 83 passed away Wednesday, January 22, 2020 at Johnston Memorial Hospital, Abingdon, Va. after a long illness.

She was born November 13, 1936 to the late William and Nannie Combs Sheets. In addition to her parents, Betty was preceded in death by her daughter, Carolyn Hester Pennington; brothers, Jack, Billy, Robert, and Jimmy Sheets; sisters, Frances...

Jan 22, 2020

Marion, Va.

Marie Blevins Lawrence, age 94, passed away Wednesday, January 22, 2020 at her home.

Marie was a loving mother, wife, daughter, sister and friend. She loved to cook for friends and family – her grandchildren were crazy about their Ree Ree. Marie enjoyed life, she worked for several years with Royal Oak Hosiery, U.S. Census, and the National Opinion Research...

Jan 18, 2020

Wytheville, Va.

Olyvia A. Deal, passed away Saturday, January 18, 2020 at home surrounded by her family.

She was born October 29, 1944 in Statesboro, Ga., and was a graduate of Georgia Southern University and the Medical College of Georgia where she received her degree in nursing. She and her husband moved to Wytheville in 1980 where they worked together in his...

Jan 18, 2020

Mary Lou (Riddle) Armbrester passed away in Florida on Saturday January 18.

She was preceded in death by her husband Bob Armbrester.  She was also preceded in death by her parents Virginia and Veron Riddle; sister Bee Anne (Riddle) Schwartz and brother-in-law David Schwartz; and nephew Michael Schwartz.

She is survived by her daughter Jeanine Robertson (Allen) of Plant City; grandchildren June...

Jan 15, 2020

Rural Retreat, Va.

Grace Elizabeth Burris Evans, age 90, born April 28, 1929, passed away Wednesday, January 15, 2020 at Wythe County Community Hospital.

Elizabeth was a beautiful woman, inside and out. Liz loved her family, they were everything to her. “Memaw Evans” was loved by everyone. She was faithful to her church, Fulton United Methodist Church, all her life; and sang...

Jan 10, 2020

Chilhowie, Va.

James R. "Jim" Neal, Sr. age 71, passed away Friday, January 10, 2020 at Johnston Memorial Hospital, Abingdon, Va.

Jim was a proud American and proudly served his country in two wars. He was in the Navy during Vietnam and he served in the Army Reserves during Desert Storm. He was a faithful member of the American Legion 107. He...

Jan 9, 2020

Marion, Va.

Henry Morris Osborne, age 78, passed away Thursday, January 9, 2020 at his home.

Henry didn't say a whole lot, but that doesn't mean he was quiet. He never met a stranger – in fact, his grandchildren thought he was famous. He was always smiling or waving when he took Buddy out. Henry was the most wonderful husband and poppy...

Jan 8, 2020

Chilhowie, Va.

Morris C. Evans, forever 29, went to his Heavenly home, Wednesday, January 8, 2020 with his family and friends by his side.

Morris was born in Pineville, W.Va., June 12, 1942 to the late Thelma Caudill. He grew up in Bluefield, W.Va. where he met the love of his life, Kathy Totten Evans. Morris was a retired DJ and worked...

Jan 2, 2020

Jan 2, 2020

Dec 30, 2019

MARION, Va.

Sharon Johnson Schrader, age 75, passed away Monday, December 30, 2019 in Johnson City Medical Center.

Sharon was a faithful member of Ebenezer Lutheran Church and was employed at Francis Marion Manor Nursing Home for many years.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Walter R. and Pauline Jones Johnson; brother, Kenneth Johnson and sister Carol Johnson.

Sharon is survived by...