Obituaries
Waylon Everette Ratcliffe
Apr 7, 2024
Atkins, VA Waylon Everette Ratcliffe, infant son of Kara Ratcliffe, came into this world wearing his angel wings, Sunday, April 7, 2024 at Smyth County Community Hospital.
Waylon was preceded in death by his great-grandpa, Donald Wyatt.
In addition to his mother, he is survived by his grandparents, Michael and Wendy Ratcliffe of Atkins, VA; great-grandparents, Vickie Wyatt of Chilhowie, VA, George...
J.H. Self, Sr & Joyce Hall Self
Apr 4, 2024
Abingdon, Va. J.H. Self Joyce Hall Self
May 31, 1942 – July 20, 2023 ...
William Dean "Bill" Thomas
Apr 3, 2024
Marion, Va. William Dean “Bill” Thomas age 68, passed away during the early hours of April 03, 2024.
Bills depression sent him to bed the night his childhood home burnt to the ground. Bill lived his entire teenage years there with his grandparents and his uncles. He was the first of six boys born to Fred and Nancy Thomas.
In addition to...
Opal Moser Burris
Apr 2, 2024
Chilhowie, Va.
Opal Jane Moser Burris passed away at Bristol Regional Medical Center on April 2, 2024. She was preceded in death by her parents, Mitchell and Alma Dean Moser; grandparents, Walter "Brownie" and Virgie Moser; her mother-in-law, Lucy Belle Myers Burris. Opal joins the love of her life in Heaven, her husband, Ronald Burris, who has been waiting there.
Opal loved her...
Bobby "Bob" Ray Cornett
Apr 1, 2024
Marion, Va
Bobby "Bob" Ray Cornett, age 80 passed away at his home on Monday, April 1, 2024 surrounded by his family. Bob loved his family and was a proud Veteran of the United States Army and was a skilled airborn paratrooper and sharpshooter. He was born in Troutdale, Va, where he went to Virginia-Carolina High School and then eventually Oak...
Joyce G. George
Mar 28, 2024
Roanoke, VA. Joyce G. George age 96, passed away Thursday, March 28, 2024 at Friendship Health and Rehab Center, Roanoke, Va.
Mrs. George was a 1947 graduate and Valedictorian of Johnston Memorial Hospital School of Nursing and had worked at Lee Memorial Hospital, Marion General Hospital and later, retired from Southwestern State Hospital.
She was preceded in death by her husband, William O....
Michael Dwayne Williams
Mar 26, 2024
Atkins, VA. Michael Dwayne Williams age 56, passed away Tuesday, March 26, 2024 as a result of a motor vehicle accident.
Michael was an amazing man, who was larger than life and took it by the horns. He was fearless, being intimidated by nothing or no-one and didn’t have a filter. Life was never dull if Michael was around because he...
John Junior Thomas
Mar 23, 2024
Marion, Va.
John Junior Thomas age 66, passed away Saturday, March 23, 2024 at Johnston Memorial Hospital after fighting a brief battle with cancer.
John was a simple man who wasn’t hard to please. John graduated Marion Senior High School in 1977 and ended his career after serving 32 years at Marley Mouldings. When he wasn’t taking pride in his work, John...
Mayor David P. Helms
Mar 21, 2024
Marion, Va.Marion Mayor David P. Helms, age 83 passed away following a brief illness with his beloved wife Sue at his bedside.He was born in Glade Spring, Va. in 1940. Mayor Helms graduated from Glade Spring High School, and Emory & Henry with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Elementary Education and a Masters degree in Education from Radford University....
Rita Ann Pennington Davis
Mar 20, 2024
Lebanon, VA. Rita Ann Pennington Davis age 81, passed away Wednesday, March 20, 2024 at Johnson City Medical Center, Johnson City, Tennessee.
Rita was a loving mother, grandmother and will be missed by those that love her.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Otis E. Davis; parents, James and Cynthia Quesenberry; sister, Erlene Pennington Lloyd.
Rita is survived by her son,...
Robert "Bob" Coulthard
Mar 20, 2024
Sugar Grove, Va.
Robert F. “Bob” Coulthard age 96, passed away Wednesday, March 20, 2024 at Mountain Laurel Nursing & Rehab, Rural Retreat, Va.
Robert grew up in Chatham Hill, Va. He graduated from Rich Valley High School in 1945. Robert received his Bachelor's degree from Emory and Henry College, Emory, Va. in 1950. In 1954, he obtained a Master's in education...
Walter Eugene Farris
Mar 18, 2024
Marion, Va. / Belmont Miss.
Walter Eugene Farris age 92, passed away Monday, March 18, 2024 at his home in Belmont, Mississippi.
Walt had his priorities straight – God, family and country. He was married to the love of his life, Edith for 72 years and raised a wonderful family. He served proudly in the United States Army where he served in...
Bobby "Bo" Stuart
Mar 16, 2024
Rural Retreat, Va.
Bobby “Bo” Stuart age 74, passed away Saturday, March 16, 2024 at Wythe County Community Hospital, Wytheville, Va.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Fred & Myrtle Stuart; daughter, Christie Stuart; siblings, Sue Smith, Jackie Stuart, Pete Stuart & Johnny Stuart.
Bo is survived by his loving wife of 32 years, Yvonne Stuart; daughter, Tammy Barrett; son, Robbie...
Richard Duane Hayes
Mar 15, 2024
Marion, Va.
Richard Duane Hayes, age 75, passed away peacefully at home Friday, March 15, 2024.
Born to Everette and Ethel Hayes on November 23, 1948, Duane was the youngest of five boys. He lived his life with a jovial spirit and permanent smile on his face. Anyone that knew Duane, knew him by that smile. He was a loving and devoted...
Raymond L. Vanover
Mar 13, 2024
Sugar Grove, Virginia
Raymond L. Vanover age 66, passed away Wednesday, March 13, 2024 at Smyth County Community Hospital, Marion, Va.
Raymond was a coal miner for 30 years and was of the Pentecostal faith. When he wasn’t working, he loved being outdoors and was an avid hunter and fisherman. Raymond adored his granddaughter Riley; and he will be missed by his...
Raymond J. Sheets
Mar 10, 2024
Sugar Grove, Virginia
Raymond J. Sheets age 75, passed away Sunday, March 10, 2024 at Smyth County Community Hospital, Marion, Va.
If you lived in Sugar Grove, you knew that familiar face, sitting on the porch. The lovingly nicknamed “Mayor” of Sugar Grove, Raymond loved his community of Sugar Grove and gave to it in many ways including through 25 years of...
Linda Lee "Penny" Dixon
Mar 5, 2024
Marion, Virginia
Linda Lee “Penny” Dixon age 73, passed away Tuesday, March 5, 2024 at Francis Marion Manor, Marion, Va.
Penny was a force of good in so many lives. She was a loving daughter and was the apple of her parents’ eyes. Penny never had children of her own, but she was a mom to so many boys and girls during...
David Scott Yates
Mar 5, 2024
HONAKER, Va. David Scott Yates age 62, passed away March 05, 2024 at his home.
Scott was a loving, devoted, kind father, brother, papa and friend. He cared for family and friends alike and was willing to lend a hand when he could. Scott was not one to sit still, he was constantly busy mowing, yardwork, cars, motorcycles – you name...
Donna Bell Hoffman
Mar 1, 2024
Troutdale, Va.
Donna Bell Hoffman age 86, passed away Friday, March 1, 2024 at Johnston Memorial Hospital.
Donna, better known as “Nanna”, was an avid golfer just as much as she was a gardener and landscaper. Aside from being a loving mother, her true calling was guiding and encouraging the young on the importance of education. In fact, she dedicated her entire...
Judy Elizabeth "Goo" Hess
Feb 28, 2024
Marion, Va.
Judy Elizabeth “Goo” Hess age 64, passed away Wednesday, February 28, 2024 at her home, surrounded in love by her family & friends.
Judy came into this world with fire in her heart & fight in her soul. Judy fought for many things throughout her life but the toughest one of all was her fight for sobriety. She faced many...
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