Obituaries
Mary Belle Moser
Nov 9, 2016
Chilhowie, Va. Mary Belle Moser, age 90, died Wednesday, November 9, 2016 at Johnston Memorial Hospital, Abingdon, Va. She was born August 1, 1926 in West Va. to the late George and Mary Taylor Baker. Mary never met a stranger – she’s been described as one of the kindest people you’d ever meet. She loved to cook for people and...
Ernest Dean Hicks
Nov 8, 2016
SUGAR GROVE, Va. Ernest Hicks, age 69, died Tuesday, November 8, 2016 at his home in Sugar Grove, Va. He was born December 20, 1946 to the late Charles and Dolly Greer Hicks. Ernest was a great husband, wonderful father and grandfather. He was a dependable man that his family loved dearly. In addition to his parents, he was preceded...
Jarrod Thomas Kemp
Nov 5, 2016
BLAND, Va. Jarrod Thomas Kemp, beloved son, brother, husband, and father passed at the young age of 24 into the loving arms of Jesus Christ on November 5th, 2016. Jarrod worked as a welder at Utility Trailer in Atkins, Virginia. He is survived by his wife Ruthanne Kemp of Bland, Va.; two precious daughters Lydia (22 months) and Emmalynn (6...
Edith Marie Hall Robinette
Oct 30, 2016
ATKINS, Va. Edith Marie Hall Robinette, age 88, passed away Sunday, October 30, 2016 at the home of her caregiver and niece, Peggy Price and husband, Doug. She was born October 31, 1927 in Smyth County to the late Steve and Ida Cline Hall. Edith was a member of the Church of God in Atkins. She loved her Lord and...
James Lewis Cress
Oct 26, 2016
ATKINS, Va JAMES “LOUIE” LEWIS CRESS, age 79, died Wednesday, October 26, 2016 at Francis Marion Manor, Marion, Va. He was born October 21, 1937 in Smyth County to the late Charlie and Hallie Suthard Cress. Louie was a veteran of the U.S. Army and was stationed in Korea for 2 years. He retired from Virginia House Furniture after 40...
Kate L Overbay
Oct 15, 2016
ATKINS, VA: KATE L. OVERBAY, age 90, died October 15, 2016 at Francis Marion Manor, Marion, Va. She was born December 6, 1925 in Smyth County to the late Albert and Blanch Geraldine Foster Leonard. Kate was a long time member of the Atkins First Church of God. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her...
Margaret Elmore Roberts
Oct 14, 2016
Marion Va: Margaret Elmore Roberts, 91, passed away on Friday, October 14, 2016 at her residence. She was born on November 3, 1924 in Saltville, Va. to the late Henry and Nannie Davidson Elmore. Mrs. Roberts was retired from Parks and Belk Department store after 42 years of faithful and dedicated service and has been a member of the First...
Zorada Katherine Moore
Oct 14, 2016
Marion, VA: Zorada Katherine Moore, 92, passed away Friday, October 14, 2016 at Wythe County Community Hospital. She was born on May 23, 1924 to the late Harry Carter Moore, Sr. and Bessie Calhoun Moore. In addition to her parents, she was proceeded in death by her daughter, Katherine Schaefer; sister, Della Mae Grubb; brothers, Harry T. Moore, Jr., Raymond...
Teddy Darrell Hall, Sr.
Oct 7, 2016
MARION, Va. Teddy Darrell Hall, Sr., age 58, died Friday, October 7, 2016 at Johnston Memorial Hospital, Abingdon, Va. Teddy has been in Smyth County his whole life. He was a loving husband, a great father, a hero to his children, a loving brother and a great friend. Teddy was an active volunteer and loved to coach kids football. He...
Edwin Dayton Cortner
Sep 30, 2016
Marion Va: EDWIN DAYTON CORTNER, age, 90 died Friday, September 30, 2016 at his home in Marion, Va. He was a veteran of the United States Army having served in WWII in Germany and later retired from Smyth County Community Hospital after 40 years of service. He was an avid sportsman who enjoyed golfing, bowling, hunting, bird watching and traveling....
John Ray Roe
Sep 25, 2016
MARION, Va. John Ray Roe, age 54, died Sunday, September 25, 2016 at Smyth County Community Hospital, Marion, Va. He was born September 23, 1962 to Margaret White Poore Roe and the late Ernest Gilmer Roe. John was a great husband, father, grandfather, son and friend. He thoroughly enjoyed cooking and gardening and loved using the fresh herbs he grew...
George J. Orr
Sep 24, 2016
LYNCHBURG, Va. Dr. George J. Orr, age 93 of Lynchburg, Va., passed away on Saturday, September 24, 2016 at Carrington Place, Wytheville, Va. Dr. Orr was born August 15, 1923 in Dryden, Va. to the late George W. and Lola Waive Herndon Orr. He was very proud to have received a Congressional Appointment to become a Cadet Midshipman during World...
Dr. Robyn Sareta Wallace Turner
Sep 23, 2016
MARION, Va. Dr. Robyn S. Turner, age 64, died Friday, September 23, 2016 at her home in Marion, Va. Doctor Robyn Sareta (Wallace) Turner was born to the union of Richard and Lorraine Wallace on March 24, 1952, in Columbus, OH. Before she came out of the womb God sanctified Robyn and ordained her a pastor. Robyn, meaning “birds”, was...
Dawn Wiles Hutton
Sep 17, 2016
MARION, Va. Dawn Wiles Hutton, age 95, died peacefully, Saturday, September 17, 2016 at Holston Health and Rehabilitation Center, Knoxville, Tenn. She was born October 1, 1920 in Park, Va. to the late Ed and Grace Leonard Wiles. We are grateful for “Nana” and the fine example of what it means to be a Proverbs 31 woman. A woman of...
Jessie Ruth Osborne
Sep 15, 2016
Marion, Va. Jessie Ruth Pugh Osborne, age 95, died Thursday, September 15, 2016 at Francis Marion Manor, Marion Va. She was born March 26, 1921 in Grayson County, Va. to the late Bob and Winnie Reedy Pugh. Ruth was a humorous person; one to keep you laughing. She had a special friend named Jake that no one knew or met...
Zane Thompson Maloyed
Sep 14, 2016
Saltville, Va. ZANE THOMPSON MALOYED, age 57 died Wednesday, September 14, 2016 at his home in Saltville, Va. He was born on June 8, 1959 in Kansas City, Kan. Zane was a family man who always placed his family first! He was crazy about his grandchildren and they loved their “Papaw.” You may have tried, and his son-in-law Daniel did,...
Teresa Hutton Parks
Sep 6, 2016
MARION, Va. Teresa Hutton Parks, age 58, died Tuesday, September 6, 2016 at Johnson City Medical Center, Johnson City, Tennessee. Teresa was a loving daughter, proud mother and even prouder mamaw. People who knew and loved Teresa were the lucky ones. She had a giving, caring spirit and a heart of gold that made her a treasure to her family...
Donna Mae Harnisch Rodgers
Sep 1, 2016
MARION, Va. Donna Mae Harnisch Rodgers, age 74, died Thursday, September 1, 2016 at Bristol Regional Medical Center. She was born June 3, 1942 in Chicago Heights, Ill. to the late Elvin and Minnie Lorenz Harnisch. Donna was a member of the Ebenezer Lutheran Church where she fulfilled her love of singing as a member of the choir. She was...
Jessie Andrew Dunn
Aug 31, 2016
CHILHOWIE, Va. Jessie Andrew Dunn, age 55, died Wednesday, August 31, 2016 at his home. Mr. Dunn was preceded in death by his father, Richard Allen Dunn and his mamaw, Clifford Suit. He is survived by his mother, Eleanor Leonard of Chilhowie, Va; two daughters, Tina Dunn of Lebanon, Va and Chrissy Dunn of Bristol Va; three sister, Bonita Dunn...
Betty Jean Combs Barns
Aug 28, 2016
SALTVILLE / RICH VALLEY, Va. Betty Jean Combs Barns, age 85 of the Saltville / Rich Valley community, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Sunday, August 28, 2016 at Johnson City Medical Center. Betty was a member of the Rich Valley Presbyterian Church, a graduate of Radford University, and a proud fan of Virginia Tech Athletics. Betty...
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