Obituaries
James Matthew "Matt" Grandstaff
Sep 18, 2018
ATKINS, Va. JAMES MATTHEW "MATT" GRANDSTAFF, age 48, passed away Tuesday, September 18, 2018 at his home. Matt was a loving son, brother, father, "poppy" and friend to many. He loved anything that included hunting or shooting. He loved to work and was the proud owner of Grandstaff Tile. Matt was a good man, but the best thing he ever...
Robert Ulysses Parks
Sep 15, 2018
FLATRIDGE, Va. / DELTA, Pa. ROBERT ULYSSES PARKS, age 84, passed away Saturday, September 15, 2018 at his home in Delta, Pa. He was preceded in death by his parents, George Clifton and Jenny Lou Ross Parks; sisters, Ona Parks and Kate Buchanan; brothers, Will Parks and June Parks. Mr. Parks is survived by his wife, Ruby Lucille Parks of...
Hope Julie May Smith
Sep 14, 2018
Marion, Va.
Hope Julie May Smith, age 59, passed away Friday, September 14, 2018 at her home in Marion, Va.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Eugene Smith; parents, Willard William and Luella Landis Smith; brothers, Mark Smith and Daniel “Duck” Smith; sister, Ellie Smith.
Hope is survived by her daughters, Tabitha Ruth Smith and Angela Dawn Smith-Stacy and partner...
William Gray Wright
Sep 13, 2018
Marion, Va.
William Gray Wright, age 94, passed away Thursday, September 13, 2018 at Francis Marion Manor, Marion, Va.
"His master replied, 'Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your master's happiness!' - Matthew 25:23
Gray was born June 14, 1924 in Marion, Va....
Nora Edith Greer Cox
Sep 11, 2018
MARION, Va.
NORA EDITH GREER COX, age 94, born June 7, 1924 in Grayson County to L.O. & Beatrice Reedy Greer, one of ten children, died Tuesday, September 11, 2018 at Francis Marion Manor, Marion, Va.
In 1942, she married the late Warren H. Cox. Mrs. Cox worked at Glenn L. Martin Company during World War II and later became manager of...
Shirley Ann Fagan
Sep 8, 2018
Bristol, Tenn. Shirley Ann Fagan, age 73, passed away Saturday, September 8, 2018 at Broadmore Senior Living in Bristol, Tenn. Shirley loved Jesus and prayed for anybody and everybody. She loved to play the piano and was always the life of the party. Ms. Shirley loved her family and especially the little ones who called her mamaw. For many years...
Dr. Colin C.J. Angliker
Aug 29, 2018
WYTHEVILLE, Va.
Dr. Colin C.J. Angliker, age 80 of Wytheville, Va. died Wednesday, August 29, 2018 at Bristol Regional Medical Center after a brief illness.
Born on September 5, 1937 in Belfast, Northern Ireland, he was the son of Hans William Angliker and Mary Scott Angliker. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother-in-law, Robert Mercer.
Colin is...
Frances Dickey Carroll
Aug 29, 2018
CHARLOTTE, N.C.
Frances Dickey Carroll, age 94, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family, Wednesday, August 29, 2018 at Aldersgate Assisted Living in Charlotte, N.C.
Frances was a loving wife, mother, and grandma to her family and a friend to those she came in contact with. She taught over 40 years to children, in an orphanage, in Richmond and finished her school...
Nellie Bonnie Moore
Aug 28, 2018
MARION, Va. Nellie Bonnie Moore, age 90 passed away Tuesday, August 28, 2018 at Francis Marion Manor, Marion, Va. She was born December 3, 1927 in Elliston, Va. to the late Emmett and Mamie Gilmore Weeks. Bonnie was retired from Harwood Industries after numerous years of service. She was an avid reader who was loved by those who knew her,...
Shawn Michael Ring
Aug 27, 2018
Marion, Va.
Shawn Michael Ring, age 44, passed away Monday, August 27, 2018 in Charlotte, N.C.
Shawn Ring was the kind of guy everybody loved. He was always smiling and seeing the best in everyone he came into contact with…and the list was long – Shawn never met a stranger. His genuine and compassionate way made him a friend to so many...
Debbie Martin Waskey
Aug 23, 2018
Marion, Va.
Debbie Martin Waskey, age 62, passed away Thursday, August 23, 2018 at Carrington Place, Rural Retreat, Va.
Debbie was born in Smyth County, Va. to the late James and Lessie Martin.
At her request, all services will be private.
Expressions of sympathy may be made to the family at www.seaverbrown.com. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service and Crematory is honored to serve the family of...
Patsy Sue Blizzard
Aug 18, 2018
MARION, Va.
Patsy Sue Blizzard, age 59, passed away Saturday, August 18, 2018 at her home in Marion, Va.
She was born January 7, 1959 to the late Walter and Shirley Armstrong. Patsy was always smiling and making you feel welcome, especially if you'd ever walked into Marion Wal-Mart, where she had worked for 15 years. She loved her family (most of...
Joan J. Baldwin
Aug 13, 2018
Grand Rapids, MI
Joan J. Baldwin
Heaven gained a wonderful soul, Monday, August 13, 2018 with the passing of Joan Baldwin in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and “adopted” mom to many.
She was an amazing woman who dedicated her life not only to her family but advocated tirelessly for the welfare of all animals. Her particular loves were for...
Christopher (Adam) Foore
Aug 12, 2018
Marion, Va.
Christopher (Adam) Foore, age 39, passed away Sunday, August 12, 2018 at Johnson City Medical Center, Johnson City, Tenn.
Adam loved being outdoors. He especially enjoyed fishing, hunting and riding his 4-wheeler. He spent 20 plus years in metal building construction. Although he could be very stubborn, he truly loved his family.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Margaret...
Michael "Mike" Hester
Aug 11, 2018
MARION, Va. Michael "Mike" Hester, age 65, passed away Saturday, August 11, 2018 at Smyth County Community Hospital. Mike Hester was a giving and loving man. He loved his God and his family. Some may say that Mike lived alone, but his home and his heart was full of love for and from his dogs. He enjoyed his Bible and...
Lola Virginia Pennington
Aug 10, 2018
MARION, Va.
Lola Virginia Pennington, age 82, passed away Friday, August 10, 2018 at the Wellmont Hospice, Bristol, Tenn.
Lola was a loving wife, mother, grandmommy, nana, me-maw, and grandma. She loved her Lord, her family, friends and church brothers and sisters. She prayed daily for God to save her children, loved ones, and the lost everywhere. Mrs. Pennington was a true...
Mandy C. Rose
Aug 10, 2018
RURAL RETREAT, Va. Mandy C. Rose, age 37, passed away Friday, August 10, 2018 at her home in Wythe County, Va. Mandy was the kindest, sweetest person you'd ever meet. She enjoyed doing little things for others. Canning peaches, green beans, potatoes, jelly… if you could can it, she did! Mandy was a wonderful friend and loved helping her friends....
N. Lorraine DeMarr Faddis
Aug 9, 2018
West Berlin, NJ
N. Lorraine DeMarr Faddis, age 92, passed away Thursday, August 9, 2018 at her daughter’s residence.
Ms. Faddis was born on February 1, 1926 in Brandywine, MD to the late Thomas and Lillian LaMar DeMarr.
Family remaining to cherish her memory includes her daughter, Shirley Faddis of West Berlin, NJ; and her son John W. Faddis of Mount Laurel, NJ.
Graveside...
Christopher "Moe" Langston
Aug 5, 2018
MARION, Va.
Chris “Moe” Langston, age 45, died, August 5, 2018 at Francis Marion Manor in Marion, Va.
How do you put Moe into words? If you were looking for a good time and a load of crazy, you would find Chris Langston and a ton of friends. Everyone knew Moe to be mischievous and fun, but his heart was made of...
James Everett Edmisten
Aug 4, 2018
James Everett Edmisten, age 67, passed away Saturday, August 4, 2018 at Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon, Va.
He was born August 26, 1950 in Chilhowie, Va. to Carrie Edmisten and the late Robert "Sleepy" Edmisten.
James is survived by four children, Patricia Molinary and husband, Pete of St. Paul, Va., Melissa Lawson and husband, Dave of Farmville, Va., Melanie Teaters of...
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