Obituaries
James Cary Perkins
Jun 3, 2018
BRISTOL, Va. James Cary Perkins, age 71, died Sunday, June 3, 2018 at Duke Hospice, Durham N.C. He was born August 3, 1946 in Atlanta, Ga. to the late James and Reba Perkins. Cary was a loving husband, dad and grandfather. His grandchildren were very special to him. He enjoyed being outdoors – hiking, fishing, camping and working in the...
Richard Dean Martin
Jun 2, 2018
RURAL RETREAT, VA Richard Dean Martin, age 58, passed away on Saturday, June 2,2018 at Wythe County Community Hospital. He is preceded in death by his parents, Richard and Iva Martin, and brother, William Martin. He is survived by two sisters, Deborah Wren and husband, Harold of Wytheville, VA., Micki Martin and Paul Bird of Rural Retreat, VA.; sister-in-law, Patty...
Paul Edward Peacock
Jun 1, 2018
MARION, Va.
Paul Edward Peacock, age 81, passed away June 1, 2018.
Paul was an electrician for over 27 years at Merillat Industries. He was a charter member of the Adwolfe Volunteer Fire Department and was so proud of the department for it accomplishments. When Paul wasn't building his bird houses or piddling on his lawnmower he was being a good husband,...
Patsy Elizabeth Patton
Jun 1, 2018
MARION, Va.
Patsy Elizabeth Ross Patton, age 76, died Friday, June 1, 2018 at her home.
She was born on August 30, 1941 in Smyth County to the late Raymond and Mary Ross. Patsy loved to be outside working in her yard, mowing and planting flowers. She loved to cook for her family and they loved her cooking. People from all over...
Rodney Wayne Trent
May 19, 2018
Los Angeles, Cali. Rodney Wayne Trent, age 49, died Saturday, May 19, 2018 in Los Angeles, Cali. He was born January 11, 1969 in Charleston, S.C. Mr. Trent was a good man and was ready to help anyone who needed it. He loves his Washington Redskins and enjoyed listening to anything by Led Zeppelin, usually while playing poker or blackjack....
Thelma Conner Foglesong
May 17, 2018
MARION, Va. Thelma Conner Foglesong, died the morning of Thursday, May 17, 2018 at the home where she was born 99 years ago. She was born December 3, 1918 in Marion, Va. to the late David Willis and Mattie Snider Conner. Thelma was the middle child, and the only girl of five children. She was a member of Mt. Carmel...
Mark Wayne Smith
May 9, 2018
MARION, Va.
Mark Wayne Smith, age 55, passed away on Wednesday, May 9, 2018.
He was born June 29, 1962 in Hedgesville, W. Va. to the late Willard William and Luella Landis Smith. Mark was an extremely hard worker, and was employed by General Shale Brick Yard from 1982 until its closing in 2016. His family considered him to be OCD because...
Sheila (La) Rene Tiller
May 1, 2018
ABINGDON, Va. Sheila (La) Rene Tiller, born April 23, 1961 in Richlands, Va., passed away Tuesday, May 1, 2018 after a lengthy illness. Sheila was of the Baptist faith and a member of Barns Chapel in Abingdon, Va. She truly was a servant of the Lord, whose kind heart and bright smile will be missed by all who loved her,...
Sandra Lee Robinson Testerman
Apr 29, 2018
MARION, Va.
Sandra Lee Robinson Testerman, age 69 passed away Sunday, April 29, 2018 at Smyth County Community Hospital, Marion, Va.
She was born April 6, 1949 to the late Robert Lee and Flora Kate Gross Robinson.
Sandra was a beautiful lady, inside and out. She was a very classy woman who enjoyed fashion and clothes. Formerly employed at Francis Marion Manor, she...
Roger Barry Shields
Apr 21, 2018
MARION, Va.
Roger Barry Shields, age 56, passed away Saturday, April 21, 2018.
He was the owner of Marion Electric Company since 1991. He and his late father started Marion Electric Company in 1969 in the old John Deere building. Roger was a 1983 graduate of Virginia Tech, with a Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering. He loved to share his extreme knowledge...
Debra "Debbie" Sue Thomas
Apr 18, 2018
DAMASCUS, Va.
Debra "Debbie" Sue Thomas, age 60, died Wednesday, April 18, 2018 at Johnston Memorial Hospital, Abingdon, Va.
To know Debbie was to love her. She was a feisty, giving and loving lady who loved and was loved by her family and many friends. Debbie will be missed by everyone who knew and loved her.
She was preceded in death by her...
Claude Kent Pruitt, Jr.
Apr 16, 2018
SUGAR GROVE, Va.
CLAUDE KENT PRUITT, JR. age 79, died Monday, April 16, 2018 at his home.
He was born in Marion, Va., March 21, 1939 to the late Claude Kent Pruitt, Sr. and Anna Mae Cook. Kent Pruitt was a loving father and a great grandfather – he LOVED his grandbabies. He was the friend you would want. Most of all...
Zillie Viola Brooks McKinnon
Apr 10, 2018
ATKINS, Va. Zillie Viola Brooks McKinnon, age 88, died Tuesday, April 10, 2018 at her home. She was born June 26, 1929 in Smyth County, Va. to the late James Monroe and Lou Fox Brooks. Zillie was a faithful member of Freedom Tabernacle Baptist Church and a strong Christian woman, who shared her testimony and witnessed for her Lord. She...
Patricia Lynn Martin
Apr 5, 2018
Bristol, Va. Patricia Lynn "Patty" Martin, age 63, died Thursday, April 5, 2018 at Select Specialty Hospital, Bristol, Tenn. She was born January 13, 1955 in Illinois to the late Leroy and Leona Collins Porter. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a grandson, Mikey Harris. Patty is survived by her husband, Kenneth Martin of Bristol,...
Floyd Clayton Wolfe
Mar 25, 2018
MARION, Va.
Floyd Clayton Wolfe age 91, passed away Sunday, March 25, 2018 at Smyth County Community Hospital.
He was born April 10, 1926 in Marion, Va. to the late Floyd and Hattie Wolfe. He graduated from Marion Senior High School in 1944. He was an avid football and basketball player in high school. Floyd joined the Army Air Corp in August...
Danny Lee Reynolds
Mar 24, 2018
MARION, Va.
Danny Lee Reynolds age 53, passed away Saturday, March 24, 2018 at his home.
Danny was born on March 13, 1965 in McDowell County, West Virginia to the late James Randolph and Helen Loraine Welch Reynolds. He graduated from Marion Senior High School where he loved playing football and was well known for his abilities on the field.
Danny is also...
Vivian Sneed Murphy
Mar 18, 2018
MARION, Va.
Vivian Sneed Murphy passed away Sunday morning, March 18, 2018. Vivian or "Woo" to her family was born June 13, 1924 in Norton, Va. to the late William Taylor Sneed and Russell Jessie Sneed. She was preceded in death by her parents, a brother W.R. Sneed, a sister Mildred Sneed MacWhite and her husband, George W. Murphy.
Vivian retired from...
Joseph "Joe" E. Puckett
Mar 15, 2018
ABINGDON, Va.
Joseph E. "Joe" Puckett, age 64, passed away Thursday, March 15, 2018 at Johnston Memorial Hospital, Abingdon, Va.
He was born April 10, 1953 in Beaumont, Texas to the late Hubert Estel and Margie Portie Puckett. Joe was a Chef for 45 years, serving in various universities and colleges, including Emory & Henry College, and private catering events. He loved...
George Fred Cook, Jr.
Mar 14, 2018
SALTVILLE, Va.
George F. Cook, Jr. age 77, died Wednesday, March 14, 2018 in Roanoke, Va.
George, Poppy, Jack or Pete – however you knew George Cook, he loved his family, his farm and his country. He grew up in Rich Valley. In fact, he graduated from Rich Valley High School in 1957 and the day after enlisted in the US Air...
Donna Marie Williams Maloskey
Mar 11, 2018
RURAL RETREAT, Va.
Donna Marie Williams Maloskey, age 57, died Sunday, March 11, 2018 at Francis Marion Manor, Marion, Va.
She was born June 23, 1960 in Lexington, Va. the fifth child of Walter W. and Mary Goodpasture Williams. The family moved back to Marion in 1962 where she lived until she married. Donna and Stanley were married September 4, 1982 at...
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