Obituaries
David "Peanut" McCormick
Jan 23, 2019
ATKINS, Va.
David "Peanut" McCormick, age 65, passed away Wednesday, January 23, 2019 at his home.
Peanut was a loving husband, father and papaw. He was crazy about his family. Mr. McCormick was so proud of his son Tony and wife, Brianne and their children. Peanut was a charter member of the Atkins Volunteer Fire Department where he was treasurer and an...
Alice Hill Thompson
Jan 20, 2019
MARION, Va.
Alice Hill Thompson, age 94, passed away Sunday, January 20, 2019 at Johnston Memorial Hospital, Abingdon, Va.
Alice was born March 14, 1924 in Grayson County to the late Robert P. and Spara Blackburn Hill. She faithfully attended Liberty Freewill Baptist Church for many years. Alice was a hard worker and started working at the age of 22. In her...
Shelia Bright Romary
Dec 31, 2018
MARION, Va.
Shelia Bright Romary, age 53, passed away Monday, December 31, 2018 at her home.
Shelia was a loving mother, sister, grandmother and friend with a heart of gold for everybody. She was outgoing and never had a bad word for or about anybody. Shelia enjoyed her crossword puzzles, riding the bus to see her friends, and talking to you on...
Lorena Catherine Tilson
Dec 29, 2018
Marion, Va.
Lorena Catherine Ward Tilson, 84, passed away Saturday, December 29, 2018 at Francis Marion Manor.
Mrs. Tilson was a very strong Christian lady. She loved her Lord, family and friends. Lorena loved crafting, working puzzles, writing cards and letters, working in her flowers and listening to her gospel music. She had a special appreciation for classical piano music. Mrs. Tilson...
Tripp Watson, Jr.
Dec 28, 2018
Marion, Va.
“Tripp” Darel Lee Watson, Jr., age 26, passed away Friday, December 28, 2018 at his home in Marion, Va.
Tripp was a special guy from the day he was born. If you knew him, you loved him and the way he always wanted everyone to be happy. Tripp never met a stranger. He finished Trade School with a certification in...
Jack W. Farmer
Dec 24, 2018
Rugby, VA
Jack W. Farmer, age 91, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Monday, December 24, 2018.
He loved his Lord, his family and his country. Jack was a humble but proud World War II veteran, and a retired coal miner.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth Perkins Farmer; parents, Wayne and Golda Waddell Farmer; brothers and sisters,...
Edwin Burwell Jones Whitmore, III
Dec 22, 2018
MARION, Va.
Edwin Burwell Jones Whitmore III, 73, passed away on December 22, 2018 at Francis Marion Manor.
He was born on October 5, 1945, to the late Dr. E.B.J. Whitmore, Jr. and Claudine Price Burkholder Whitmore. The family located to Marion in 1955 and Ed's passion and love for the community continued throughout his life.
Ed was a graduate of Virginia Tech...
Diann Ruth Russell
Dec 18, 2018
Marion, Va.
Diann Ruth Russell, age 72, passed away Tuesday, December 18, 2018 at Johnston Memorial Hospital, Abingdon, Va.
Diann loved her Lord and carried her Bible with her everywhere. She enjoyed reading, especially her Bible. She was obsessed with cookbooks and cooking shows. Unfortunately, her cooking did not make the grade. Her favorite way to pass time was cross-stitching; and her...
Nannie Belle Greer
Dec 9, 2018
Chilhowie, Va.
Nannie Belle Greer, age 83, passed away the morning of Sunday, December 9, 2018 surrounded by her loving family at her home in Chilhowie, Va.
Belle was a devoted and always smiling wife, mother and granny. Her husband James, of 66 years, said she was the best person in the world. Mrs. Greer was active with her family – she...
Richard Daniel Alford
Dec 7, 2018
Sugar Grove, Va.
Richard Daniel Alford, age 62, passed away Friday, December 7, 2018 at Vanderbilt Hospital in Nashville, Tenn.
Richard was born in Sparta, N.C. to the late James Buddy and Mamie Bryant Alford. He was a loving husband, father and papaw. "Alford" as many called him, was the ultimate family man. When he wasn't working at General Dynamics, where he...
Buford Clayton Cregger, Jr.
Dec 7, 2018
MARION, Va.
Buford “Clayton” Cregger, Jr., age 56, passed away Friday, December 7, 2018.
He was born on December 12, 1961 in Marion, Va. to Judy Cornette Cregger and the late Buford Clayton Cregger, Sr. Clayton was a lover of sports; he was especially fond of Tennessee football and Kentucky basketball. He had a wide circle of close friends; whose children became...
Wayne "Roho" Gordon Compton
Dec 6, 2018
MARION, Va.
Wayne “Roho” Gordon Compton, age 67, passed away Thursday, December 6, 2018 at his home in Marion, Va.
Wayne was born February 20, 1951 in Swords Creek, Va. He was of the baptist faith and was a retired coal miner who enjoyed watching sports, racing, talking with friends and being outdoors. Above all Wayne was a loving husband, father, and...
John Lewis Halsey
Dec 2, 2018
Atkins, Va. John Lewis Halsey, age 60, passed away Sunday, December 2, 2018 at Smyth County Community Hospital, Marion, Va. John was born May 24, 1958 in Grayson County, Va. He was a dedicated employee with over 30 years of service with Virginia House Furniture. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and being outdoors. Above all John was a loving husband, father...
Charles Bruce Mitchell
Nov 30, 2018
Troutdale, Va.
Mr. Charles Bruce Mitchell, age 86, died at his home Thursday night, November 30, 2018.
Mr. Mitchell was born January 3, 1932 to the late Wiley Wenton and Ossie Belle Shumate Mitchell. He was a veteran of the Korean Conflict, an employee of Brunswick Corporation of Marion, Va. for 41 years, and a member of Troutdale Baptist Church.
In addition to...
Robert Lynn "Bobby" Hash
Nov 14, 2018
ATKINS, Va.
Robert Lynn "Bobby" Hash, age 55, passed away Wednesday, November 14, 2018.
A presence larger than life, you always knew when Bobby entered the room. Full of vitality, Bobby loved animals, the beach (a good tan), to tell hilarious stories, and the power of a good fart. He'd never met a stranger. You couldn't come away from Bobby untouched. People...
John Thomas Crvich, Sr.
Nov 13, 2018
RURAL RETREAT, Va. John Thomas Crvich, Sr., age 85, passed away Tuesday, November 13, 2018 at his son's residence. John was born March 7, 1933 in Chicago, Ill. to the late Nicholas and Mary Sucich Crvich. He was a 33 Degree Mason, an accomplishment he was very proud of, and held active memberships in both the Mt. Airy Lodge #226...
Walter Lee Keen
Nov 12, 2018
ADWOLFE, Va.
Walter Lee Keen, age 51, passed away Monday, November 12, 2018 at his home.
He was born April 6, 1967 to the late Edward Shirl and Evelyn Goodwin Keen. Lee was loving husband, son, father, brother and good friend. He was a hard worker, and he loved his Lord. Lee will be dearly missed.
In addition to his parents he was...
William Harold Musser
Nov 11, 2018
MARION, Va.
William Harold "Bill" Musser, went to be with the Lord, Sunday, November 11, 2018 at his home.
Bill was a loving husband to Patsy for 50 years and a loving father figure to Rick and Greg. Mr. Musser enjoyed being outdoors, hunting and fishing. He became a Christian and started being a fisher of men. Bill loved his family, his...
Ivan Junior Ross
Nov 10, 2018
SUGAR GROVE, Va.
Ivan Junior “Peanut” Ross, age 92, passed away Saturday, November 10, 2018 at Francis Marion Manor, Marion, Va.
Peanut was born June 12, 1926 to the late Fine Lafayette and Sally Wisman Ross in Smyth County, Va. He was retired after 47 years of faithful service to the Virginia State Highway Department. Peanut enjoyed fishing and cutting wood. He...
Louise Choate Thompson
Nov 8, 2018
SUGAR GROVE, Va.
Louise Choate Thompson, age 94, passed away Thursday, November 8, 2018 at Francis Marion Manor, Marion, Va.
Louise was a loving wife, mother and granny. She was a life-long member of Elizabeth United Methodist Church and retired as the secretary for Sugar Grove School. Mrs. Thompson was very active in her church and community, and loved her life in...
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