Obituaries
Raymond Vincent Taylor
Jun 11, 2016
MARION, Va.: Raymond (Sonny) Vincent Taylor, Jr., 82, died Saturday, June 11, 2016. He was born on April 7, 1934, in Marion, to the late Raymond Vincent and Elizabeth Wolfe Taylor. Sonny proudly served our country in the U.S. Navy from 1951 until 1955. He was retired from Brunswick Corporation as a Technical Draftsman following 30 plus years of faithful...
Donna Houck Compton
Jun 9, 2016
MARION, Va.: Donna Houck Compton, age 71 of Marion, Va. formerly of Ceres, Va. died Thursday, June 9, 2016. Donna was a huge advocate for the American Cancer Society and Relay for Life. She was former president of the Ceres Alumni Association and remained on their Board of Directors. She was a graduate of King College and held a Bachelor’s...
Elizabeth Dutton Prater
Jun 8, 2016
MARION, Va.: Elizabeth “Libby” Dutton Prater, age 86, died Wednesday, June 8, 2016 at her home in Christiansburg, Va. She was born August 25, 1929 in Marion, Va. to the late Charles Porter and Geneva McKinnon Dutton. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Leonard Prater; and sister, Mary Jo Dutton Phillippi. Libby...
Thomas James John
Jun 2, 2016
MARION, Va.: Thomas James John, age 60, from the D.C. area, died Thursday, June 2, 2016. He was born January 17, 1956 in Sitka, Alaska, and grew up in the D.C. area. He served honorably in the Army and continued to be an advocate for the military by inspiring others to make a career of the military. Tom went on...
Richard David Anderson
May 31, 2016
MARION, Va.: Richard David Anderson age 77, died Tuesday, May 31, 2016 at Johnston Memorial Hospital, Abingdon, Va. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ollie Kate Anderson; son, Richard Lee Anderson; father, John David Anderson; mother, Vicie Davis; and sisters, Bertha Hayton and Shirley May. He is survived by three daughters, Peggy Poston, Susan Elliott and husband, Allen,...
Teddy Vencill, Jr.
May 31, 2016
MARION, Va.: Teddy Vencill, Jr, age 76, died Tuesday, May 31, 2016 at Smyth County Community Hospital. Teddy was a wonderful man and was the one ready to help. He was extremely active in his church and a 20 year member of Valley View Baptist Church where he taught Sunday school until he lost his eyesight. He loved the Lord,...
Emma Josephine Aker Terry
May 23, 2016
CHILHOWIE, Va.: Emma Josephine Aker Terry, passed away peacefully at her home and went to be with the Lord after a courageous battle with cancer on May 23, 2016. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend to everyone who knew her. She will be sadly missed by all her family. Mrs. Terry was preceded in death by husband,...
Janet Powell Greer
May 22, 2016
MARION, Va.: Janet Powell Greer, age 67, died Sunday, May 22, 2016 at Johnston Memorial Hospital, Abingdon, Va. Janet was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend to all. She enjoyed cooking and crocheting; and if the weather was right, you would find her outdoors. She loved working in her flower garden, picnicking at Mt. Rogers, or camping in...
Shirley M. Blevins
May 16, 2016
MARION, Va.; Shirley M. Blevins, age 70, went home to reunite with her husband of 28 years, Harold Jean Blevins, Monday, May 16, 2016. Shirley was born on January 3, 1946 to the late Robert Lee Widener and Mary I. Privett. In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by her sister-in-law, Brenda Woods. Shirley will...
James Eddie Roberts
May 16, 2016
MARION, Va.: James Eddie “Broz” Roberts, age 62, died Monday, May 16, 2016 at his home. James enjoyed hunting, fishing, and being outdoors. He was a hardworking man who loved his family and his country. James was an avid Bible reader, and when he wasn’t doing that he could be found on the back porch cleaning fish. He enjoyed cooking...
Carol Pierce Hough
May 7, 2016
MARION, VIRGINIA: CAROL PIERCE HOUGH, age 73, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 7, 2016. She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Sarah Burchett Pierce; grandsons, Austin Ryan Garritt Alley and Dustin Nicholas Alley; seven sisters and one brother. Carol is survived by four daughters, Cynthia Poe and special friend Randy Harris of Marion,...
Robert W. Keyes
May 3, 2016
MARION, Va.: Robert W. “Bob” Keyes, 72, of Corbin, Ky. passed away Tuesday, May 3, 2016, at Baptist Health Lexington. He was a member of Grace on the Hill United Methodist Church and the Marion, Virginia Masonic Lodge. Before retirement, he was vice president of General Shale Manufacturing Company. He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Robert...
Reece Vernard Wyatt
May 1, 2016
Reece Vernard Wyatt, 85, of Spotsylvania County, formerly of New Carrollton, MD died Sunday, May 1, 2016 at his residence. Mr. Wyatt was a member of Goshen Baptist Church. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. Mr. Wyatt retired from the United States Soldiers’ and Airmen’s Home after 22 years of service. Survivors include his three children, Jeanette Mosedale...
James Browning Osborne
Apr 30, 2016
SUGAR GROVE, VA: James Browning “Jim” Osborne, age 80, passed away Saturday, April 30, 2016 at Smyth County Community Hospital, Marion Va. He was born June 4, 1935 in Russell County, Va. to the late Howard “John” and Lula Osborne. Jim served in the U.S. Army from 1958-1960 at Fort Sheridan, Ill. and was retired from General Dynamics Corporation, Marion...
Olievene Price Dancy
Apr 22, 2016
MARION, Va.: Olievene Price Dancy age 94, went to be with her Lord and Savior April 22, 2016 at her home in Marion, Va. She was a faithful member of the Crossroads Primitive Baptist Church in North Wilkesboro, North Carolina. She was known for her unselfish love for her family and church family. She loved cooking, gardening, canning, sewing, quilting...
Johnny Roscoe Barr
Apr 19, 2016
MARION, Va.: Johnny Roscoe Barr passed away Tuesday, April 19, 2016 at the age of 70, after fighting a noble battle with cancer. Born on August 1, 1945, in Trenton, New Jersey; he was the son of the late James William Barr and Nina Belle Barr. He attended Marion Senior High School and graduated in 1963, where he was a...
Raymond Gene Hardin
Apr 17, 2016
Raymond Gene Hardin, 60, of Saltville, went to be with The Lord on Sunday, April 17, 2016 at his daughter's home surrounded by his family. Born August 8, 1955 in North Carolina, he was the son of the late Lester Clement and Annie Ruth (Dillow) Hardin. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother, John...
Frances Elizabeth Simms Alley
Apr 10, 2016
CHILHOWIE, Va.: Frances Elizabeth Simms Alley, age 71, went home to be with the Lord, Sunday, April 10, 2016 at Smyth County Community Hospital, Marion Va. Born July 9, 1944 to the late, Albert “June” and Bonnie Elizabeth McKinnon Simms. Frances was a dearly loved mother, grandmother, companion, sister and friend. She spent her life taking care of so many...
Virginia Atkins McCrickard
Apr 6, 2016
DECATUR AL: VIRGINIA ATKINS McCRICKARD, age 86, passed away Wednesday, April 6, 2016 at River City Center, Decatur, Al. She was born June 17, 1929 to the late P. W. Atkins and Lucille Putney Atkins. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Thomas L. McCrickard, Jr. and son, David W. McCrickard. Virginia is survived...
Teresa Lynn Thomas Baker
Apr 3, 2016
WYTHEVILLE, Va.: Teresa Lynn Thomas Baker, age 51, passed away Sunday, April 3, 2016 at her home in Sneedville, Tennessee. She was born August 5, 1964 a daughter of Nancy Toon and Ike Reed, and stepmother Bonnie Crunzn. Teresa has lived in the Sneedville, Tn. area for the past 13 years. She was preceded in death by her grandparents James...
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