Obituaries
Edward Nelson Rowe
Sep 19, 2017
Lexington, S.C.
Edward Nelson Rowe, age 50, died Tuesday, September 19, 2017.
Eddie was a good father, and a fan of the outdoors. He never met a stranger and would love you like family. He loved his country and was proud to serve in the U.S. Army. If he wasn’t driving his truck - he could be found with his grandchildren, probably...
Deborah Hawk
Sep 16, 2017
MARION, Va.
Deborah "Debbie" Hawk age 51, died Saturday, September 16, 2017 at her home in Marion, VA.
Debbie had a smile and sometimes funny, but most of the time a kind word for anyone she met. She was a loving person who cared deeply for her son and grandchildren. Debbie worked at Valero in Marion for 12 years where she made...
Lila Elizabeth Williams
Sep 7, 2017
RICHMOND, Va.
Lila Elizabeth Williams, age 73, died Thursday, September 7, 2017 at Francis Marion Manor, Marion, Va.
She was born February 23, 1944 in Washington D.C. the daughter of the late Marshall L. and Anna B. Williams. She graduated from Osborn High School in Manassas, Va., received her Bachelor’s degree from Bridgewater College, and her Master’s degree from the University of...
Gerald Lee Putman
Sep 5, 2017
MARION, Va.
GERALD LEE “JERRY” PUTMAN age 71, died Tuesday, September 5, 2017 at Wexford House in Kingsport, Tenn.
Jerry was a good man. He loved his family, sometimes too much. He was a strong man, in every sense of the word. Jerry will be missed by all who knew, loved and cared for him.
He is survived by his wife Annicia G....
Ollie Kate Bright
Sep 1, 2017
Marion, Va.
Ollie Kate "Sue" Bright, age 78, went home to see the Lord on September 1, 2017 at 1:45 p.m. at her home in Marion, VA.
She was preceded in death by her daughter, Dawn Barkley.
She is survived by her children, Carol Blackwell and husband, Harold, Mark Bright, Robert Bright and wife, Angie, and Deborah Lundblad and boyfriend, Bobby Alley; grandchildren,...
Mildred Jeanine Eastridge
Aug 18, 2017
ROANOKE, Va.
Mildred Jeanine Eastridge, age 79, died Friday, August 18, 2017 at Friendship Health & Rehab, Roanoke, Va.
Mildred was a loving, caring and "spit fire" of a lady. If you ran into Mildred you'd be sure to hear "Well I've Never"! She was a famous for her homemade candy at Christmas, her grandchildren were allowed to be her "sugar shifters"....
Shirley Guy Spencer
Aug 17, 2017
MARION, Va.
SHIRLEY GUY SPENCER, age 70, died Thursday, August 17, 2017 at Bristol Regional Medical Center.
She was born in Marion, Va., December 4, 1946 to the late Marshall E. and Ruby Osborne Guy. Shirley loved God and demonstrated that love to her family, friends, and Marion First United Methodist Church family through much encouragement, support and her giving spirit....
Peggy Arlene Wright
Aug 15, 2017
RURAL RETREAT, VIRGINIA
PEGGY ARLENE BOWERS WRIGHT, 82, went home to be with her Lord on Tuesday, August 15, 2017 surrounded by her family.
She was born on August 2, 1935 in Carrol County, Va. to the late Harden and Sadie Bowers.
In addition to her parents, Peggy was preceded in death by four brothers, Randolph Bowers, Ken Bowers, Tex Bowers, and Walter...
Vivian Wampler
Aug 14, 2017
MARION, Va.
Vivian G. Wampler, age 106, died August 14, 2017 at Francis Marion Manor, Marion, Va.
She was born December 27, 1910 in Wythe County, Virginia to the late John and Ina Vaught Gilbert. Vivian was a member of Grace United Methodist Church and a former member of Kings Grove United Methodist Church. She moved to Marion in 1969 and began...
Marian Lee Graybeal
Aug 13, 2017
Marion, Va.
Marian Lee Graybeal, long-time Marion resident, devoted wife of Kent, loving mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday night. She was 92.
Born and raised in Wichita Falls, Texas, she met Kent Graybeal in 1942 when she was just 16 and he was a 20 year-old second lieutenant from Marion. He was in training with her...
Charles Anthony Lilly
Aug 12, 2017
MARION, VA.
Charles Anthony (Andy) Lilly, 59, passed away at his home on Saturday, August 12, 2017.
He was born on June 17, 1958 in North Carolina to the late Charles Willard and Hilda Robinson Lilly.
Andy was well known for his expertise in automotive mechanics. If it could be repaired Andy could fix it! He was a loving husband, brother, and friend...
Hazel L. Barker
Aug 8, 2017
MARION, Va.
Hazel L. Barker, age 82, died Tuesday, August 8, 2017 at Hands of Grace, Marion, Va.
She was born December 12, 1934 in Fireco, West Virginia, to the late Ralph and Marie Smith Akers. Hazel was a member of Marion Church of God and was retired from the Southwestern State Hospital after 20 years of service in the housekeeping department.
In...
Gordon Stanley Widener
Aug 5, 2017
MARION, Va.
Gordon Stanley Widener, WWII veteran of the United States Army, age 94, died Saturday, August 5, 2017 in Marion, Va.
Gordon, born in Washington County, Virginia on 19 October, 1922, was one of a big family (ten kids) who farmed in parts of Washington and Smyth County for years, He loved his garden and was a very good cook. He...
Raymond Lee Burgess, Jr.
Aug 3, 2017
MARION, Va. Raymond Lee Burgess, Jr., age 65, died Thursday, August 3, 2017 at his home. He was preceded in death by his father, Raymond Burgess, Sr. Raymond is survived by his mother, Bonnie Moore of Marion, Va.; aunt and uncle, Betty and Jerry Sams of Crescent City, Fla.; and several cousins. All services will be private. Expressions of sympathy...
Robert Michael Slemp
Aug 3, 2017
MARION, Va. Robert Michael Slemp, age 64 went home to be with his Lord Thursday, August 3, 2017 at Johnston Memorial Hospital, Abingdon, Va. He was born October 14, 1952 in Chattanooga, Tenn. to the late R. Claude and Josephine Eller Slemp. Mike was a proud veteran of the U. S. Marine Corps and a die-hard Virginia Tech Hokie fan....
Danny Lee Cress, Sr.
Jul 31, 2017
MARION, Va.
Danny Lee Cress, Sr., age 65, died Monday, July 31, 2017 at his home.
He was born May 15, 1952 in Pulaski, Va. to the late Herman W. and Virginia Naomie Harman Cress. Danny had been controlling pests all over Southwest Virginia since the early 80's and was a person trusted to care for people. He was the perfect salesman...
Bertha M. Hubble
Jul 25, 2017
CERES, Va.
Bertha M. Hubble, age 88, passed away Tuesday, July 25, 2017 surrounded by her loving family.
She was born August 8, 1928 in Smyth County, Va. to the late William George and Mary Sula Ann Myers Hayton. Bertha was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend. She loved her Lord and was a faithful member of the Seventh Day...
Kandra D. Hart
Jul 24, 2017
MARION, Va.
Kandi Hart, age 52, passed away Monday, July 24, 2017 at her home in Marion, Va.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Howard and Flo Hart.
Kandi was full of life from day one. She was always smiling. Kandi loved her youth – she was a member of the band, a majorette, and a friend to everyone, especially her...
Sara Ann Grahame Clay
Jul 24, 2017
MARION, Va.
Sara Ann Grahame Clay, age 79, died Monday, July 24, 2017 at Johnston Memorial Hospital, Abingdon, Va.
Sara Clay was married for 50 years to N. Lewis Clay, former principal of Marion Junior High School, who passed away in 2008. She was a mother to two sons, and a prominent figure in the Marion Downtown business community. She opened Sara’s...
Ada Farmer Tilson
Jul 23, 2017
MARION, Va.: Ada "Mean Nanny" Farmer Tilson, age 84, died Sunday, July 23, 2017 at her home in Marion, Va.
She was born June 8, 1933 in Grayson County to the late Roby and Cordelia Absher Farmer. Ada was a full-time momma. She didn't know a stranger and if you came in the house there were always beans on the stove...
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