Obituaries
Thomas (Tom) Randolph Testerman
Nov 18, 2017
Knoxville, TN
Thomas Randolph Testerman, (quite possibly the smartest man in the world), age 52, passed away at U.T. Medical Center; Knoxville, Tenn. on Saturday, November 18, 2017 surrounded by his children and their mother.
He loved, and was a member of Holy Ghost Catholic Church. He loved watching and coaching sports. Tom was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas...
Kevin Carl Soos
Nov 13, 2017
MARION, Va.
Kevin Carl Soos, age 62, died, Monday, November 13, 2017 at his home in Marion, Va.
For over 30 years radio listeners in Smyth County heard the familiar voice of Kevin Soos on WOLD. Kevin was the kindest, most gentle man and his intelligence was astounding. Kevin was a proud Mensa Club member and a part of the Marion Jaycees....
Peggy Goodman Dean
Nov 11, 2017
Marion, Va.
Peggy Goodman Dean of Marion, Virginia, aged 85, passed away on November 11, 2017.
She is survived by two sons, Alan Dean of Blacksburg, Virginia, and Mark Dean of Marion, Virginia. Also surviving is her sister, Tammy Goodman Winebarger and husband Alan of Marion, a dear friend, William Ochsenwald of Blacksburg, three grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. She was...
Elmer Lewis Phillippi
Nov 10, 2017
Fort Mill, SC
Elmer Lewis Phillippi, age 91, passed away Friday, November 10, 2017 at The Haven in Charlotte, NC.
Elmer was born March 9, 1926 in Smyth County to the late Edward F. Phillippi and Lulu J. Pickle Philippi. He attended and graduated from Sugar Grove High School in 1944. He was a proud veteran of the Army - Air Corps...
Johnnie Alexander Stuart
Nov 5, 2017
CHILHOWIE, Va. Johnnie Alexander Stuart, age 72, died Sunday, November 5, 2017 at Johnson City Medical Center. Johnnie was born December 15, 1944 in Tazewell to the late Fred and Myrtle Elswick Stuart. He was a veteran of the U. S. Army, having proudly served his country in the Vietnam War. In addition to his parents he was preceded in...
Danny Lee "Chico" Cress, Jr.
Oct 27, 2017
MARION, Va.
Danny Lee “Chico” Cress, Jr., age 46, died Friday, October 27, 2017 at Francis Marion Manor.
Danny or Chico as most of the world knows of Marion’s Number One Fan was a man full of energy, a work ethic for days, typically too much Mountain Dew and a love for every sport that Marion Senior High School offered. Chico had...
Stella Mae Ford Campbell
Oct 25, 2017
MARION, Va.
Stella Mae Ford Campbell, age 88, died Wednesday, October 25, 2017, at her home.
Mrs. Campbell was a wonderful wife, mother, and granny. She and June were married for 67 years, and through the years she worked over 40 of them at Harwood. Stella Mae loved her Lord, and she was a lifelong member of Valley View Baptist Church. She...
Wanda Sexton
Oct 24, 2017
MARION, Va.
Wanda Sexton, age 66, died Tuesday, October 24, 2017 at Johnston Memorial Hospital, Abingdon, Va.
Wanda was a wonderful lady. She was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. Wanda loved people, and talking to them. She enjoyed her friends that she made eating at Food City. She was crazy about her grandkids and they loved their mommaw.
She was preceded...
Christopher Brian Hayden, Sr.
Oct 23, 2017
MARION, Va.
Christopher Brian Hayden, Sr., age 45, died on Monday, October 23, 2017. at Carrington Place of Wytheville.
Chris was a wonderful son, father, and friend. He loved his family, and his country and would proudly defend each of them. He was a living, breathing U.S. Marine. Chris enjoyed his work at Gatorade, and his collection of guns. Chris never took...
Robert F. Lawrence
Oct 20, 2017
Marion, Va.
Robert F. (Bob) Lawrence, age 86, of Bluff City, Tenn.; formerly of Marion, Va., died Friday, October 20, 2017 in Johnson City, Tenn.
He was born December 7, 1930 in Saltville Va. to the late Bolden Perkins Lawrence and Fannie Lorene Debord Lawrence.
Bob retired from the United States Navy in the late 1960's after 20 years of dedicated service to...
Violet Marie (Hart) Blevins
Oct 18, 2017
MARION, Va. Violet Marie (Hart) Blevins, age 85, went to be with the Lord, Wednesday, October 18, 2017, passing peacefully with family by her side. She was born September 19, 1932 in White Top, Va. to the late Thomas Henry and Edna Mae Finley Walters. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Lillard Ray...
Harvey W. Farmer
Oct 17, 2017
MARION, Va.
Mr. Harvey W. Farmer, age 76, died Tuesday, October 17, 2017 at Johnston Memorial Hospital, Abingdon, Va.
He was born February 16, 1941 in Independence, Va. to the late Luther and Fannie Walton Farmer. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by one sister, Edna Dunford; and three brothers, Tracy Farmer, Lacy Farmer, and James Farmer.
Harvey is...
Alice Arnold Conner
Oct 17, 2017
MARION, Va.
ALICE ARNOLD CONNER, age 101, died Tuesday, October 17, 2017 at Francis Marion Manor, Marion, Va.
She was born July 5, 1916 in Glade Spring, Va. to the late Charles Arnold and Alice Tuell Arnold. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Fred D. Conner, Sr.; sisters, Edith Barker and husband Ira, Nell Grimes...
Pauline Wampler Snider
Oct 11, 2017
ATKINS, Va. PAULINE WAMPLER SNIDER, age 100, passed away peacefully Wednesday morning, October 11, 2017, just days after her 100th birthday celebration with family from Texas and Virginia with friends all around. She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul "Pete" Snider. Pauline is survived by two sons, Paul Snider, Jr. of Marion, Virginia and David K. Snider and...
Charles Wade "CW" Cox
Oct 9, 2017
MARION, Va.
Charles Wade "CW" Cox, age 69, died Monday, October 9, 2017 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, Winston-Salem, N.C.
He was born April 17, 1948 in Crockett, Va. to the late Charles Marco and Ovella Kincer Cox. Charlie was a kind, kind man – family was the love of his life. He was married to Merrianne for almost 50 years....
Thomas S. Ewald, Jr.
Oct 7, 2017
Rural Retreat, Va.
Thomas S. Ewald, Jr, age 85, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 7, 2017, at his residence surrounded by his loving family.
He was born October 24,1931 in Marion Va. to the late Thomas S. Ewald, Sr. and Eleanor Snider Ewald.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by a sister, Martha Ewald Cox.
Tom served his country...
Roy Charles Russell
Oct 7, 2017
Marion, Va.
Roy Charles Russell, age 75, passed away very peacefully on Saturday, October 7, 2017, at his residence surrounded by his family.
He was born March 20, 1942 in Smyth County Va. to the late Curtis Webster Russell and Lockie Belle Callahan Russell.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by 2 brothers and 1 sister.
Roy honorably served his...
William "Bill" Leedy
Sep 30, 2017
MARION, Va.
William "Bill" Leedy, age 83, died Saturday, September 30, 2017 at Hospice Ministries in Ridgeland, Mississippi.
Bill was born in Marion and lived here most of his life. He was a graduate of Marion College, and made many friends while working at Harwood as a Data Processing Manager. Bill was a deacon and active member of Gethsemane Baptist Church in...
Dorothy Ely Huntley
Sep 28, 2017
MARION, Va. / NORTHERN CAMBRIA, Pa.
DOROTHY ELY HUNTLEY, age 94 died Thursday, September 28, 2017 in Rebekah Manor, Northern Cambria, Pennsylvania.
Dorothy was born in Buffalo Township, Pennsylvania on September 25, 1923 to the late William Alexander and Florence Leech Ely. She grew up outside Washington, Pennsylvania and attended State Teachers College in Indiana, Pennsylvania, where she graduated with a B.S....
Edward Dwayne Idol
Sep 21, 2017
Speedwell, Va.
Edward Dwayne “Eddie” Idol, age 54, died Thursday, September 21, 2017 at his home.
He was born October 1, 1962 in Norfolk, Va. to Irene Musser Idol and the late Richard Edward Idol. Eddie loved music! Elvis Presley was certainly one of his favorite artists. He loved to laugh, and watching Westerns on tv was a favorite pastime. Above all,...
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