Obituaries
Larry Edward Keyes
Jul 23, 2017
SUGAR GROVE, VIRGINIA: LARRY EDWARD KEYES, age 74, passed away on Sunday, July 23, 2017, at his home.
Larry was the best dad, papaw and friend you could have ever wanted. He loved his flea markets, sports, and food. Larry would back his family 100 percent – even fight for them if he needed to. He loved talking with folks and...
Norma Beidleman Key
Jul 17, 2017
BLOUNTVILLE, TENNESSEE: NORMA BEIDLEMAN KEY, age 77, passed away on Monday, July 17, 2017 at her home.
She was born in Bristol, Tennessee on October 22, 1939 to the late Lewis and Ethel Harless Rouse. Norma was a member of Avoca Christian Church in Bristol, Tennessee. She was a graduate of Holston Valley High School, where she graduated salutatorian. She attended...
James Clifton Gardner
Jul 16, 2017
GROSECLOSE, VA.
James Clifton Gardner, 88, went to be with his Lord on Sunday July 16, 2017 at his residence.
James was born on December 20, 1928 to the late James Madison Gardner and Bertha Clair Flippin Gardner.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son James Madison Gardner II.
James served his Lord as an ordained deacon for...
Jean Williams Hash
Jul 12, 2017
ATKINS, VA
Jean Williams Hash, age 92, passed away Wednesday, July 12, 2017.
If you thought you heard a joyful noise when you went outside recently, it is not your imagination. Jean Williams Hash has been playing the piano and organ barefooted for the Heavenly Chorus since Wednesday afternoon, just as she did at Davis Memorial United Methodist Church in Atkins for...
Patty Gail Johnson
Jul 6, 2017
CHILHOWIE, Va.
Patty Gail Johnson, 63, of Chilhowie passed away on July 6, at her home surrounded by her family.
Born prematurely and with physical disabilities, Patty was fiercely independent and determined to never let her physical limitations hold her back. She was kind, generous and an inspiration to all that knew her. She graduated from Virginia Intermont College with a degree...
Richard Kyle Hamm
Jul 1, 2017
MARION, Va.
Richard Hamm, age 70, passed away Saturday, July 1, 2017 at his home.
Richard was born January 12, 1947 in Atkins Va. to the late Walter Ray and Ruby Marie Blevins Hamm.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by one brother, Leonard Hamm; and two sisters, Evelyn Pickle and Louise Parks.
Richard was a good father, husband, soldier...
Judy L. Kegley
Jun 25, 2017
CHILHOWIE, Va.
Judy L. Kegley, age 58, died Sunday, June 25, 2017 at Johnston Memorial Hospital, Abingdon, Va.
Judy was born February 18, 1959 in Jacksonville, Fla. to the late William Thomas and Eleanor Ann Salter. She was a loving mother, companion, sister and friend to anyone who knew her. She loved yard sales, reading and thoroughly enjoyed taking rides through the...
Marlene P. Murray
Jun 22, 2017
MARION, Va.
Marlene P. Murray, age 85, passed away Thursday, June 22, 2017 at her home.
Marlene was born May 11, 1932 in Smyth County to the late John Preston and Florence Minnie Bowman Pruitt. She served the Marion and Smyth County community for over 30 years as an accountant at Marlene's Tax Service. She loved and was loved by her family,...
Daniel Eugene Cregger
Jun 12, 2017
MARION, Va. Daniel Eugene Cregger, age 46, died Monday, June 12, 2017 at his home. He was born March 26, 1971 to the late June Richardson Cregger. Daniel was most happy at home watching educational and religious programs on tv. He was an avid learner and enjoyed helping people when he could. In addition to his mother, he was preceded...
Robert Eugene Haga
Jun 10, 2017
MARION, Va.
Robert Eugene Haga, of Fenton, Mich., known to his friends as “Bob” or “Gene” was taken to heaven, Saturday, June 10, 2017 at the age of 87.
Gene was born February 12, 1930 in Smyth County, Va. to the late John A. Haga and Gracie Ann (Holdaway) Haga. Gene married Eva G. Ross in a simple ceremony on Christmas Eve,...
Catherine M. Rector
Jun 6, 2017
MARION, Va.
Catherine M. Rector, age 93, passed away Tuesday, June 6, 2017.
Ms. Rector was born in Smyth County, Va. to the late Raymond and Levonia Rector. She graduated from Marion High School and Marion College. After graduation, she moved to Bristol, Va. and worked for several businesses as a secretary and bookkeeper, including Dent and Burke Accounting. She returned to...
Sharon Adams
Jun 5, 2017
CHILHOWIE, Va.
Sharon Adams, age 56 died Monday, June 5, 2017 at Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon, Va.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Jim and Ella Mae Havens when she was very young. Sharon and her siblings were then loved, cared for, raised and adopted by Ella Mae’s brother and sister in law, Carl and Louise Taylor. Sadly, Carl...
Lenora Gillespie
Jun 5, 2017
MARION, Va.: LENORA GILLESPIE, age 96, died Monday, June 5, 2017, at Wexford House in Kingsport, Tenn.
She was a longtime member of Liberty Freewill Baptist Church and had recently attended Fellowship Chapel in Bristol, Va. since her move from Marion to the Tri-Cities. Ms. Gillespie was retired from Harwood after over 20 years of service. She was preceded in death...
Blaine James Dancy
Jun 3, 2017
Blaine Dancy, age 95, went to be with his Lord and Savior June 3, 2017, at Francis Marion Manor in Marion, Va.
He was a faithful member of Crossroads Primitive Baptist Church in North Wilkesboro, North Carolina, where he served as Deacon for many years. Becoming ill of health, he had transferred his membership to Hopkins View in Marion where he...
Linda Thompson Gebelein
May 27, 2017
HUNTERSVILLE, N.C.
Linda Thompson Gebelein, age 58, died on Saturday, May 27, 2017 at her home in Huntersville, N.C. surrounded by her loving family, after a long courageous battle against cancer.
Linda was born October 14, 1958 in Baltimore, Md., the daughter of John Julius Thompson and Betty Sue Thompson. She grew up in Baltimore, attended Towson University and moved to North...
Juanita Anderson
May 26, 2017
SUGAR GROVE, Va. Juanita Anderson, age 98, died Friday, May 26, 2017 at Francis Marion Manor, Marion, Va. Juanita is preceded in death by her husband, Art "Shorty" Anderson; mother, Bertha Dutton; sister, Evelyn Shumate; brother, Robert Brooks. Juanita was a good Christian woman and a longtime member of Sugar Grove Baptist Church. She was active with her family, friends,...
Roger Lee Ashley
May 21, 2017
WHITETOP, Va.
Roger Lee Ashley, Sr. age 64, died Sunday, May 21, 2017 at Smyth County Community Hospital, Marion, Va.
He was born November 23, 1952 in Abingdon, Va. to Janet Hayes Ashley and the late Wilton Henry Ashley. Roger was a big joker, he loved to pull one over on you. He was a dedicated employee of W & L Construction...
Frances C. Lester
May 15, 2017
Chilhowie, Va.
Frances C. Lester, 89, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, May 15, 2017 from Valley Health Care in Chilhowie.
Frances, known to all who loved and love her as "Frankie," was born in Marion, Va., Sept. 22, 1927. After marrying George V. Lester, they lived in Detroit, Mich. for about two years, 1950-52, then moved back to...
Phyllis Ann Barker Berry
May 14, 2017
CHILHOWIE, Va. Phyllis Ann Barker Berry, age 63, passed away Sunday, May 14, 2017 at her home. She was born September 25, 1953 in Marion, to the late William "Bill" and Bonnie Ella Murray Barker. Phyllis was a member of Chilhowie Christian Church. She was an avid gardener who loved her flowers. Above all she was a loving wife, and...
Ira Lynn Fields
May 13, 2017
SUGAR GROVE, Va. Ira Lynn Fields, age 67, died Saturday, May 13, 2017 at Heritage Hall in Wise, Va. Private services will be held in Wassum Cemetery, Atkins Va. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the family at www.seaverbrown.com. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service and Crematory is honored to serve the Fields family.
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