Obituaries
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...
Donald Ray Wyatt
May 11, 2019
CHILHOWIE, Va.
DONALD RAY WYATT age 70, went to sleep Saturday morning, May 11, 2019 and woke up in Heaven.
Before his sickness, he would light up around children and they would him. He drove a school bus and loved his precious cargo for 32 years. Donald adored his family and enjoyed life together – laughing, watching all the movies Vickie didn't...
Samuel Lewis "Sam" Louthen
May 9, 2019
SUGAR GROVE, Va.
Samuel Lewis "Sam" Louthen, age 61, passed away Thursday, May 09, 2019 at his home.
Sam was a true family man. He was a loving husband and amazing father. Sam loved being outdoors and when he wasn't working at Sam's Auto Repair, he'd be fishing or working in the garden. Sam loved working on cars and spent more than...
Ruth Duncan Albert
May 4, 2019
Marion, Va.
Ruth Duncan Albert left this world for her heavenly home on May 4 , 2019.
She was born on November 12, 1927 to the late Amanda and Carl Duncan in Washington County, Virginia. Ruth did not shy away from hard work. She worked hard on her family farm growing tobacco in order to attend business college. After completing her education...
Gemercial Stovall
May 3, 2019
MARION, Va.
GERMERCIAL "GERRY" STOVALL, age 68, passed away Friday, May 03, 2019 at Bristol Regional Medical Center, Bristol, Tenn.
Gerry was a great role model, loving husband, father and granddad. He coached and encouraged hundreds of kids during his time with the Marion Recreational Department. Gerry was a trusted professional during his time at Smyth County Community Hospital. He was active...
Frederick Vernon Perdue
May 2, 2019
ATKINS, Va.
FREDERICK VERNON PERDUE, age 77, passed away, Thursday, May 02, 2019 at Smyth County Community Hospital, Marion, Va.
Mr. Perdue was born October 01, 1941 in Roanoke, Va. to the late Alvis V. Perdue and Francis A. Dearing. After graduating from Jefferson Senior High School, Mr. Perdue enlisted in the United States Air Force where he served as a technician...
David Charles "Dave" Stratton
May 2, 2019
CHILHOWIE, Va.
DAVID "DAVE" CHARLES STRATTON, age 79, died Thursday, May 2, 2019 at Smyth County Community Hospital in Marion, Va.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Stratton; and brother, Dana Stratton.
Dave is survived by his wife Clara R. (Lowe) Stratton of Chilhowie, Va.; daughters, Vicki Stratton of River Falls, Wis., Roxy O'Regan and husband, Edward of...
Elizabeth Christine Cook
May 2, 2019
MARION, Va.
Elizabeth Christine Cook, age 57, passed away Thursday, May 2, 2019 at her home.
Christine was a good sister, mother, grandmother and friend. When she wasn't working at Walmart, she loved to be working in her flowers and canning. Christine was a country girl who enjoyed being outside – fishing and more than anything, loving her family. Chris will be...
Lydia Mae Jackson Farmer
May 1, 2019
MARION, Va.
LYDIA MAE JACKSON FARMER, age 78, passed away Wednesday, May 01, 2019 at Valley Healthcare Center, Chilhowie, Va.
Miss Lydia would want to know right away if you had Jesus in your heart! She was a long-time member of Adwolfe Freewill Baptist Church. It didn’t matter who you were or where you were from – you were her brother or...
Robert Donald Sturgill
Apr 22, 2019
Robert Donald Sturgill
Sugar Grove, VA
Robert Donald Sturgill, age 79, passed away on April 22, 2019 surrounded by his wife, children and grandchildren. He fought a courageous battle with cancer and is now at home in heaven with his beloved Lord and Savior.
Don was born on June 3, 1939 to the late Vivian June and Charlie Ray Sturgill. He grew up...
Norma Marchant Hart
Apr 18, 2019
MARION, Va.
NORMA MARCHANT HART, age 84, passed away Thursday, April 18, 2019 at Smyth County Community Hospital, Marion, Va.
Mrs. Hart was a ray of sunshine. She was always smiling with a kind word. Norma was a wonderful sister, wife, mother and grandmother. She made many friends in her work life at Harwood, Service Dry Cleaners, Buster Brown and Catron Cleaners....
Kinsleigh Grace Church
Apr 16, 2019
Saltville, Va.
Kinsleigh Grace Church, infant daughter of Brittany Ward and Cody Church passed away on April 16, 2019 in Richmond, Va.
She was preceded in death by her grandmother, Ricci Thompson.
Survivors include her parents; brother, Cainan Matthew Church; grandparents, Michael Thompson, Ricky & Valerie Church; other loving family and friends.
Graveside service will be held Tuesday, April 23, 2019 at 3 p.m....
George William Dutton
Apr 15, 2019
RURAL RETREAT, Va.
GEORGE WILLIAM DUTTON, age 77, passed away Monday, April 15, 2019 at the Davidson County Hospice House, Lexington, N.C.
George attended Rural Retreat High School and graduated from Emory & Henry College with a major in chemistry and math. He completed additional graduate work at the University of Virginia. He began his career at Marion Junior High School teaching...
Maxine Phelps Reedy
Apr 8, 2019
SUGAR GROVE, Va.
MAXINE PHELPS REEDY, age 84, passed away Monday, April 8, 2019 at Francis Marion Manor.
Mrs. Reedy was Sugar Grove Royalty, and was loved by her students from the Sugar Grove School where she taught most of her 38 ½ years. She loved children and enjoyed catching up with her former students and they loved her. Maxine was true...
Lawrence Ray "Radio" Williams
Apr 8, 2019
Marion, Va.
Lawrence Ray “Radio” Williams, age 75 passed away Monday, April 08, 2019 at Francis Marion Manor.
Radio was a great man! He was always smiling no matter where he was or how he felt. Lawrence loved his family and was crazy about his baby girl “Kris” and his grandchildren. He loved – loved – loved golf and enjoyed being on...
June Griffitts Shuler
Apr 7, 2019
SUGAR GROVE, Va.
JUNE GRIFFITTS SHULER, age 89, passed away Sunday, April 07, 2019 at Grace Healthcare, Abingdon, Va.
Born March 24, 1930 in Sugar Grove, Va. to the late Roy and Martha Williams Griffitts, June was a member and Sunday school secretary of Elizabeth United Methodist Church for many years. She was retired from Harwood Manufacturing Company and was very active...
Julie Ann Burch McGregor
Apr 6, 2019
MARION, Va.
JULIE ANN BURCH McGREGOR, age 75, died Saturday, April 06, 2019.
Julie was born in Pittsburgh, Penn. and at the age of 3 her family moved to Lynchburg, Va. She was educated in Lynchburg City Schools, graduated from E.C. Glass High School and attended Longwood College (now University) in Farmville, Va.
After her marriage to Duncan McGregor in 1962, they moved...
Robert Michael "Sonny" Hamby
Apr 1, 2019
SUGAR GROVE, Va. ROBERT MICHAEL "SONNY" HAMBY, age 65, passed away Monday, April 1, 2019 at Bristol Regional Medical Center, Bristol, Tenn. Sonny was the kind of guy everybody liked and knew. He was always smiling, laughing, and talking to people. Poor Joyce always had to load the groceries in the car while Sonny finished up his conversation. He worked...
Judy Lynn Douglas
Mar 31, 2019
MARION, Va.
Judy Lynn Douglas, age 50, passed away Sunday, March 31, 2019 at UVA Medical Center, Charlottesville, Va.
Judy was a loving mother, daughter, sister and friend.
She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Hurley and Geneva Davis and Roby and Virgie Hayden; brother, Christopher Brian Hayden, Sr.; best friend, Vicki Hayes Patton; and several aunts and one uncle.
Judy is survived...
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