Obituaries

Edmund Robinson

Edmund Robinson

Sep 1, 2024

Floyd, Virginia 

Edmund Robinson age 66, passed away Sunday, September 1, 2024 at Skyline Nursing & Rehab, Floyd, Va.

There will be no public services.

 To share memories of Edmund Robinson please visit www.seaverbrown.com. Care for Mr. Robinson has been entrusted to Fraziers’ Seaver-Brown Funeral Service & Crematory, 237 East Main Street, Marion VA 24354.

Wilburn "Buddy" Rhudy Cummings

Wilburn "Buddy" Rhudy Cummings

Aug 30, 2024

Wilburn “Buddy” Rhudy Cummings, 91, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 30, 2024, with his daughter and son by his side.

He was born in Marion, VA to the late George Neal Cummings and Leta Box Cummings. Buddy was an Army veteran serving as a MP during the Korean War and a faithful member of Temple Baptist Church in Newport News, VA, where he...

Ruth A. Dishner Dunavant

Ruth A. Dishner Dunavant

Aug 29, 2024

Marion, Va.

Ruth A. Dishner Dunavant age 83, passed away Thursday, August 29, 2024 with her loving family by her side.

Ruth was the heart of her home, being a proud wife of 65 years, mother, sister and most importantly, granny to the grandkids. She grew up at Hungry Mother State Park on her grandfather’s land where she later married the love...

Betty Sue Foglesong Thompson

Betty Sue Foglesong Thompson

Aug 28, 2024

Marion, Virginia

Betty Sue Foglesong Thompson, age 92, passed away Wednesday, August 28, 2024 at Bristol Regional Medical Center, Bristol, Tennessee. 

Sue was born June 29, 1932 in Smyth County, Va., the youngest child of the late Abbie D. Kimberlin and Kent C. Foglesong. She married John J. Thompson, and they moved to the Baltimore area in the mid 1950’s where they...

Wanda Louise "Sammie" Crewey

Wanda Louise "Sammie" Crewey

Aug 22, 2024

Marion, Virginia 

Wanda Louise “Sammie” Crewey age 69, passed away Thursday, August 22, 2024 at her home.  

Wanda “Sammie” Crewey was a woman who loved the Lord. She was also a woman who would not hesitate to use some “tough love” on you if she thought you needed it, just ask her kids and grandkids. Sammie loved her family dearly, especially...

Ray Louis Morris

Ray Louis Morris

Aug 16, 2024

Marion, Virginia

Ray Louis Morris age 86 , passed away Friday, August 16, 2024 at his home.

Ray loved his family and he loved to fish and hunt. If there was a creek bank or a mountain- he’d rather be there than anywhere else. Ray loved animals – all kinds; he loved squirrels, groundhogs, and about anything else with four legs. His...

Mary Jane Clark Ratcliff

Mary Jane Clark Ratcliff

Aug 14, 2024

Marion, Virginia

 Mary Jane “Janie” Clark Ratcliff age 66, passed away Wednesday, August 14, 2024 at Smyth County Community Hospital, Marion, Va.

 Janie was one of a kind. She loved her family, friends and her many animals. Although Janie never had children of her own, she mothered many of her nieces and nephews. Janie enjoyed crafting and working in her flowers. She...

Clarence Dale Kirk

Clarence Dale Kirk

Aug 12, 2024

Clarence Dale Kirk, age 90 passed away Monday, August 12, 2024 in Gainesville, Georgia.

Born November 30, 1933 in Smyth County, Va., Dale was the son of the late Carl F. Kirk and Mary Pearl Kirk of Smyth County, Virginia. In his youth he resided in Sugar Grove, VA and attended Sugar Grove High School. Dale enlisted in the army where...

Buddy Bane Blevins

Buddy Bane Blevins

Aug 11, 2024

Marion, Virginia

Buddy Bane Blevins passed away unexpectedly in the early morning of August 11, 2024, in Abingdon, Virginia, with his daughter Kim and son-in-law Chris Taylor by his side.

Buddy was a lifelong resident of Marion, Virginia, where he operated a successful business, the United Insurance Agency. He was born on January 26, 1944, just one minute after his twin brother...

Rosena Mae Harris

Rosena Mae Harris

Aug 11, 2024

Marion, Virginia 

Rosena Mae Harris age 86, passed away Sunday, August 11, 2024 at Valley Health Care Center, Chilhowie, Va.

 She was preceded in death by her husband, Stonewall J. Harris; four sisters, Carol Haulsee, Edna Barrett, Barbara Frye, Wanda Sexton; four brothers, James Norman, Luther Norman, Claude Norman and Larry Norman.

 Rosena is survived by her daughter Mae Carrico and husband, Allen...

Brian Joseph Field

Brian Joseph Field

Aug 10, 2024

Brian Joseph Field of Vienna, VA, passed away on Saturday, August 10th at age 71 with his children at his side. 

He leaves behind three children, Breana Field, Nathaniel Field (spouse, Dana Field) and Lilyan Dove (spouse, Jonathan Dove) six grandchildren; Noah, Olivia, Amelia, Vera, Hazel and Bonnie, a huge loving family and many admiring friends. 

He is preceded in death by...

Diane Blevins Gentry

Diane Blevins Gentry

Aug 8, 2024

Marion, Virginia

 Diane Blevins Gentry age 73, entered Heaven Thursday, August 8, 2024 joining the family she so dearly missed.

 Diane Gentry was one amazing woman. She had a knack for making everyone feel loved and at home when they were around her. She was an avid softball player, traveling to play, making friends wherever she went. Diane worked for Atkins Tax...

Linda Diane Hash

Linda Diane Hash

Aug 8, 2024

Atkins, Virginia

 Linda Diane Hash age 69, went to be with the Lord, Thursday, August 8, 2024 at her home.

 Linda was born in Saltville, Virginia on February 1, 1955. She worked as a draftsman / CAD operator for over 30 years. Linda faithfully attended Marion First Church of God, for 38 years, serving in many roles. She enjoyed trips with her...

Kayretha Adams Vanhoozer

Kayretha Adams Vanhoozer

Aug 4, 2024

Chilhowie, Virginia

Kayretha Adams Vanhoozer age 60, gained her angel wings & perfect Heavenly body, Sunday, August 4, 2024. 

Kayretha loved immensely and devoted her entire life being a mother to everyone. She was selfless in putting others before herself. It didn’t take much to make her contagious smile come through and she loved to make others laugh. She took a lot...

John David "J.D." Overbay

John David "J.D." Overbay

Aug 4, 2024

Marion, Virginia

John David “J.D.” Overbay age 88, ended an 8 month battle with illness & finished his journey here on earth peacefully, Sunday, August 4, 2024 at Bristol Regional Medical Center, Bristol, Tenn. He departed for his final destination with his wife, Joyce and his faithful friend, Tick Lefler at his side.

JD was born September 10, 1935 to the late...

Brent Allen Breedlove

Brent Allen Breedlove

Aug 1, 2024

Mouth of Wilson, VA. 

Brent Allen Breedlove, age 72, passed away Thursday, August 1, 2024 at his home.

Brent was a master, a master at raising a family, making friends and building houses. He loved his family and spending time with them, especially the ones who called him grandpa or Lito Brent. He enjoyed teaching them to fish, a lot. Brent was...

Reba Stowers Hutton

Reba Stowers Hutton

Jul 30, 2024

Marion, Va.

 Reba Stowers Hutton age 88, passed away Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at Ballad Hospice House, Bristol, Tenn.

 Reba Hutton was a wonderful mother who was always there when we needed her the most, offering support, wisdom, and love in abundance. Reba was a devoted Christian and sang in a group called the Faith Trio. She attended Pugh Mountain Freewill Baptist....

Phyllis Medley Daugherty

Phyllis Medley Daugherty

Jul 26, 2024

Marion, Virginia 

Phyllis Medley Daugherty age 79, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family at her home, Friday, July 26, 2024. 

 Phyllis, or Momma Phyllis to so many, was loved & adored. She made many friends while working with Virginia House Furniture for over 25 years & finally retiring in 2013 as a supervisor for Scholle in Chilhowie. Phyllis loved her family...

Meredith Frank

Meredith Frank

Jul 24, 2024

Marion, Virginia

Meredith Eastwood Busby Frank, age 87, passed away Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at Smyth County Community Hospital, Marion, Virginia.

Meredith was a loving wife, mother and friend. After graduating Mary Washington College, Meredith entered the insurance and financial field until her retirement at age 65. Her giving nature was evident in her enthusiasm with volunteering. She especially enjoyed the annual...

Dixie Olinger Sheets

Dixie Olinger Sheets

Jul 24, 2024

Marion, Virginia

 Dixie Olinger Sheets age 71, passed away Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at Smyth County Community Hospital, Marion, Va.

 Dixie was a graduate of Marion Senior High School and served as Marion’s Town Clerk for over 30 years. You would also find her working at Hungry Mother State Park – a job and work family she enjoyed and dearly loved. Dixie...

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