Obituaries
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...
James Louis Evans
Jul 31, 2018
Marion, Va.
Louis Evans
James Louis Evans age 86, passed away Tuesday, July 31, 2018 at Francis Marion Manor.
He was born in Sparta, N.C., November 28, 1931 to the late Elder Walter and Hattie Evans. Mr. Evans was a member of Hopkins View Primitive Baptist Church. He was an old-time claw hammer banjo player and loved his old-time bluegrass music.
In addition to...
Charles Winston (Chuck) Roberts
Jul 28, 2018
Sugar Grove, Va.
Charles Winston (Chuck) Roberts, age 48, of both Sugar Grove, Va. and Crumpler, N.C., passed away Saturday, July 28, 2018.
Chuck had a laugh that would light up the room; and when he was telling a story, he would keep you laughing a long time. He was very sociable and never met a stranger. Chuck was the kind of...
Steven Tyler Everitt
Jul 27, 2018
GLADE SPRING, Va.
Steven Tyler Everitt, age 36, passed away Friday, July 27, 2018 in Oldsmar, Fla.
Steven graduated from St. Anne Catholic School in Bristol and went on to play high school football for Patrick Henry High School where he was a Virginia All-State Football player for three years. During that time, he was named to the Virginia Group A All-State...
William Witten Snidow, III
Jul 23, 2018
Marion, Va.
William Witten "Billy" Snidow III, age 37, beloved husband, son, and brother, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Monday, July 23, 2018, at his home.
He was born in Bluefield, W.Va. on January 29, 1981, and was preceded in death by his father, William W. Snidow II; and grandparents, Charles and Anna Harrell and Barbara Price. Billy was an...
Linda Kay Danner
Jul 22, 2018
Marion, Va.
Linda Kay Danner age 71, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 22, 2018 surrounded by her loving family.
She was born June 20, 1947 in Smyth County, Va. to the late Juanita Dye Doss and Homer Parsons. She was the granddaughter of the late Rev. L.H. and Virginia Dye and Carl A. and Belvia Parsons, Sr....
Manuel D. "Jack" Sims, Jr.
Jul 20, 2018
MARION, Va.
Manuel D. “Jack” Sims, Jr., age 83, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, Friday, July 20, 2018.
Jack was retired after working at the Marion Correctional Center for 10 years and Southwest Virginia Mental Health Institute for over 30 years. He enjoyed antique cars and watching old western movies and television shows. Above all, Jack was a beloved husband,...
Pauline F. "Polly" Carlton
Jul 16, 2018
Marion, Va.
Pauline F. “Polly” Carlton, age 94, died Monday, July 16, 2018 at Smyth County Community Hospital, Marion, Va.
Polly was a native of South Carolina and had resided in Marion since 1964. She was a graduate of The McLeod Infirmary School of Nursing in Florence, S.C. and had actively worked as a Registered Nurse for more than 55 years in...
Franklin Rector Currin
Jul 10, 2018
SUGAR GROVE, Va.
Franklin Rector Currin, age 82, passed away Tuesday, July 10, 2018 at his home in Sugar Grove, Va.
He was born October 29, 1935 in Sugar Grove, Va. to the late Oden and Alma Hamm Currin. Rector was a member of Wharf Hill United Methodist Church. He served in the United States Army and was retired from Sprint after...
Chris Arthur Wingate
Jul 2, 2018
SUGAR GROVE, Va.
Chris Arthur Wingate, age 60, passed away at his home, Monday, July 2, 2018 surrounded by his loving family.
He was born April 21, 1958 in Wytheville, Va. to the late Carl L. and Mattie V. Wingate. Chris was a fishing enthusiast and collector of coins and rocks. He enjoyed his adventures using his metal detector to add to...
Patricia Ann "Pat" Williams
Jul 1, 2018
CHILHOWIE, Va.
Patricia Ann "Pat" Williams, age 51, died Sunday, July 1, 2018 at Select Specialty Hospital, Bristol, Tenn.
Pat was a loving daughter, friend and overcomer. Her biological family was very small; however, the family she chose was huge. Pat's personality and voice was recognizable to most everyone from her time at the Department of Rehabilitation, office manager for Heatherwood Counseling,...
Glenn S. Body, Sr.
Jun 30, 2018
MARION, Va.
Glenn S. Body, Sr., age 65 died Saturday, June 30, 2018 at Smyth County Community Hospital, Marion, Va.
Glenn Body was a good-hearted man and an excellent musician. Glenn Body and the Blues Cruisers played music all over the country in his younger years – later in life he was a regional sensation. If you knew Glenn, you knew his...
Debora (Debbie) Catron Martin
Jun 26, 2018
MARION, Va.
Debora (Debbie) Catron Martin, age 62, passed away Tuesday, June 26, 2018 at Bristol Regional Medical Center, Bristol, Tenn.
She was born October 12, 1955 in Marion to the late Lee Roy and Ina Goodpasture Catron. Debbie worked as a dispatcher for Smyth County for several years; also, in registration at Smyth County Community Hospital and during the summers at...
Robert Leigh Copeland, Jr.
Jun 25, 2018
Robert “Bob” Leigh Copeland, Jr., age 79, of Maumelle, Arkansas, entered his heavenly home on June 25, 2018.
He was a loving, devoted man who leaves a legacy of compassion and faith for his family that spans three generations. His sense of humor was infectious; his dedication, steadfast; his determination, resolute. He found great joy in his family, church family, and...
William "Bill" Troy Hyatt
Jun 19, 2018
BRISTOL, Va.
William “Bill” Troy Hyatt, age 47, passed away Tuesday, June 19, 2018 at Wellmont Hospice House, Bristol, Tenn.
He loved life. Bill was quick witted and spunky. From the time he was 16 years old he worked at Central Machine Shop with his dad. He was a loving husband, father, and son. Bill had many interests; among his favorites were...
Joyce Carolyn Miller
Jun 16, 2018
MARION, Va.
Joyce G. Miller, age 74, died Saturday, June 16, 2018 at her home.
She was born on December 30, 1943 in Eckman West Va. to the late Edward and Beulah Gibson. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her beloved husband of 51 years, Virgil Miller, and her brother, Billy Gibson.
Joyce was a loving wife, mother,...
Donald Wayne Spencer
Jun 7, 2018
Wytheville, Va.
Donald Wayne Spencer, age 61, passed away Thursday, June 7, 2018 at his residence in Wytheville, Va.
He is survived by his wife, Deborah L. Spencer of Wytheville, Va.; three sons, Brandon Spencer and wife, Sandra of Wytheville, Va., Chris Spencer and wife, Patty of Sugar Grove, Va., and Timmy Spencer and wife Anna of Chattanooga, Tn.; two step-daughters, Kimberly...
Jerry Lynn Greer, Jr.
Jun 7, 2018
BRISTOL, VIRGINIA: JERRY LYNN GREER, JR., 38, passed away on Thursday, June 7, 2018 at Bristol Regional Medical Center in Bristol, Tenn.
Jerry was born on September 9, 1979 in Quarryville, PA to Jerry Lynn Greer, Sr. and the late Yolanda Presnell. He graduated from Solanco High School in Quarryville, PA in 1998. Following High School, Jerry made the decision to...
Herbert Eugene Haulsee
Jun 7, 2018
Marion, Va. Herbert Eugene Haulsee, age 86, went to be with his Lord and Savior Thursday, June 7, 2018 at his home in Marion, Va. surrounded by his family. He was preceded in death by his parents Kermit and Josephine Haulsee. Herbert is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 67 years, Emma Elledge Haulsee, who never left his...