Obituaries

Mar 14, 2018

SALTVILLE, Va.

George F. Cook, Jr. age 77, died Wednesday, March 14, 2018 in Roanoke, Va.

George, Poppy, Jack or Pete – however you knew George Cook, he loved his family, his farm and his country. He grew up in Rich Valley. In fact, he graduated from Rich Valley High School in 1957 and the day after enlisted in the US Air...

Mar 11, 2018

RURAL RETREAT, Va.

Donna Marie Williams Maloskey, age 57, died Sunday, March 11, 2018 at Francis Marion Manor, Marion, Va.

She was born June 23, 1960 in Lexington, Va. the fifth child of Walter W. and Mary Goodpasture Williams. The family moved back to Marion in 1962 where she lived until she married. Donna and Stanley were married September 4, 1982 at...

Mar 11, 2018

MARION, Va.

Marion Kay Denny, age 70, passed away Sunday, March 11, 2018 at Francis Marion Manor.

He was born February 12, 1948 to the late Charles T. and Polly Neely Denny.

Marion is survived by his brother, William Denny of Duffield, Va.

A private graveside service was held Friday, March 23, 2018 at the American Legion Cemetery in Big Stone Gap, Va. with...

Mar 6, 2018

MARION, Va.

Patsy Ann Brimer Willis, age 84, passed away Tuesday, March 6, 2018.

She was born November 21, 1933 in Johnson City, Tenn. to the late Walter Kenneth Brimer and Nellie Esther Wright Brimer. Patsy was a graduate of Science Hill High School in Johnson City, Tenn. She will be lovingly remembered and dearly missed by all who knew her.

In addition...

Mar 6, 2018

MARION, Va.

Lynda D. Hall, age 72 passed away Tuesday, March 6, 2018.

Lynda was a private lady who loved her daughters, grandsons, and family. Her life was not complete without the love and companionship of a pet – she always had one. Her latest love, a cute, sweet dog, Gracie – passed away with the love and caregiver of her life,...

Mar 5, 2018

MARION, Va.

Doctor Brown "Doc" Odham, age 82 passed away Monday, March 5, 2018 at Johnson City Medical Center.

Doc was born May 12, 1935 in Smyth County, Va. to the late Alvin Richard and Susie Stevenson Odham. He was a proud veteran of the U. S. Army, who honorably served his country during World War II. Doc was a member of...

Feb 21, 2018

Feb 20, 2018

TROUTDALE, Va. LORRAINE JOYCE WOODCOCK PIERCE, age 86, of Troutdale, Va. passed away Tuesday, February 20, 2018 at Valley Health Care Center, Chilhowie, Va. She was born September 17, 1931 in Flint Mi. to the late Floyd Carl and Zella Merle Berryhill Woodcock. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence "Larry" Blake Pierce....

Feb 19, 2018

MARION, Va. Margaret Hayes Rhoten, age 67, died Monday, February 19, 2018. Margaret was a wonderful and caring person. She loved her family friends. Margaret loved being in the outdoors and being with animals. She enjoyed fishing with Allen and he is sure going to miss her. She was preceded in death by her mother, Mildred Hayes Evans and several...

Feb 15, 2018

Abingdon, Va. LaVerne "Rich" Richard Plenger, age 81, of Abingdon VA, passed away on Thursday, February 15, 2018 at Johnston Memorial Hospital. He was born on October 14, 1936 in Greybull, WY a son of the late Elmer Plenger Sr. and Alameda Caldwell Plenger. Rich lived a remarkable life including teaching and acting as superintendent in the WY wilderness, service...

Feb 14, 2018

MARION, Va.

Ronnie "Papa" Byrd, age 80, passed away Wednesday, February 14, 2018 at Carrington Place of Rural Retreat.

He was born December 15, 1937 in West Virginia to the late Lee and Opal Byrd. Ronnie Byrd was a constant at Grissom Motor Parts for more than 53 years. Everyone knew Ronnie "Papa" Byrd. He was a devoted Christian, loving husband, father...

Feb 12, 2018

MARION, Va. Daniel Harrison Hawthorne, age 71, died Monday, February 12, 2018 at his home. He was born May 20, 1946 to the late Walter and Zela Hawthorne. Daniel was a good husband for 46 years, and a friend to many. In his Bible, Daniel wrote "respect all the evil that may be done to me, whatever it is and...

Feb 11, 2018

Falls Church, Va.

James Dennis McNamee, age 75, affectionately known as Dennis, Pop, Denny and Grandpa, died Sunday, February 11, 2018. He has reunited with the love of his life, Ginnie, in peace with the Lord.

Dennis is survived by his son David and daughter-in-law, Camilla; step-daughter, Shari; and grandchildren, Michelle, Oliver, and Beyla.

He was loved by many, and will be deeply...

Feb 10, 2018

CHILHOWIE, Va.

James “Jim” D. Sturgill, age 72, passed away at his Riverside home on Saturday, February 10, 2018.  He was born in Smyth County, Va. on August 4, 1945.   His parents, Charles “Cat” Sturgill and Pauline Petty Sturgill and one brother, Roger C. Sturgill proceed him in death.

Jim enlisted in the United States Army in 1965.  He served honorably in...

Feb 4, 2018

Rural Retreat, Va.

Neely Coridilla Bentley Armstrong, age 82, died Sunday, February 4, 2018 at her residence surrounded by her family.

She was born on May 1, 1935 in Tazewell County, Va. to the late Ed and Ella Mae Bentley. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Charlie Bill Armstrong; one child, Sherry Ann Armstrong and...

Jan 31, 2018

MARION, Va.

Carolyn Hester Pennington, age 61, passed away Wednesday, January 31, 2018 at Smyth County Community Hospital.

Carolyn was born June 6, 1956 in Smyth County, Va. She loved her Lord, her family and especially her grandkids, they were her world. She was a beloved substitute teacher in the Smyth County school system, and she loved all of "her kids." Carolyn...

Jan 31, 2018

CHILHOWIE, Va.

Tommy Trent, age 64, received his angel wings, Wednesday, January 31, 2018 at Johnston Memorial Hospital, Abingdon, Va.

Tommy was a good and loving son, husband, father, papaw and friend. If you needed your mower, weed-eater, or chainsaw fixed, Tommy was the “go to guy” at Francis Brothers, where he worked for more than 25 years. He loved his Lord...

Jan 30, 2018

ROANOKE, Va.

RUTH ELLER HERRON GREENWAY WINGFIELD age 85, died January 30, 2018 at her home in Roanoke, Va.

She was born October 21, 1932 to Mr. & Mrs. John Herron in Roanoke, Va. In addition to her parents Ruth was preceded in death by her granddaughter, Sheena Greenway of Roanoke, Va., and son-in-law, Joseph Timothy Nickols of Marion, Va.

Survivors include, three...

Jan 27, 2018

MARION, Va.

Violet G. Halsey, age 81, passed away Saturday, January 27, 2018 at her home in   Marion, Va.

Violet was born November 13, 1936 to the late Luther and Dora Goble.

She was a loving, caring mother, mother-in-law, and wife. She was a friend to many and never met a stranger. She will be dearly missed by all who knew her.

In addition...

Jan 21, 2018

SUGAR GROVE, Va.

Alta Currin Sitton Balow age 83, passed away January 21, 2018 at her home in Menifee, CA.

Born in Sugar Grove, VA, Alta was the beloved wife of Irving Balow and loving mother and stepmother of Robert Sitton, Rebecca (Sitton) Wardlow, Mary (Balow) Golden, Thomas Balow, Michael Balow, Robert Balow (deceased), and Ann (Balow) Schinas. Grandmother of Michael Robert...