Obituaries
Alma Sexton
Oct 13, 2015
TROUTDALE, Va.: ALMA JOE SEXTON, age 73, died, Tuesday, October 13, 2015 at her home. She was preceded in death by her parents, Rex & Alice Sexton; four brothers, James, Donald, Glen and Dale Sexton; two brothers-in-laws, Chuck Armstrong and Rex Chandler. Alma is survived by her husband, William Ray Sexton of Troutdale, Va., daughter and son-in-law, Laura and Robbie...
Bill Earp
Oct 12, 2015
MARION, VIRGINIA: BILL EARP, age 81, died Monday, October 12, 2015 at his home in Marion, Va. Bill Earp was born in 1934 in Bristol, Va. and raised by a single mother. He played football for Virginia High School and went on to Emory & Henry to play football. He was named Little All American in football and inducted in...
JC Franks
Oct 10, 2015
MARION, Va.: JC FRANKS, age 87, died Saturday, October 10, 2015 at Johnson City Medical Center, Johnson City, Tn. JC was an Aerospace Engineer in Avionics. He spent most of his career working with Brunswick Defense. He was a key designer in some of the most known air crafts of the late 20th century; such as the F-16, F-4 Phantom,...
Garnett Allison
Oct 9, 2015
MARION, Va.: GARNETT R. "BUDDY" ALLISON, age 90, died Friday, October 9, 2015 at his home in Marion, Va. Mr. Allison was a proud World War II Veteran. He was an avid golfer and guitar player. Garnett loved to fly and upon returning home from World War II he started flying. The two ladies in his life did not share...
Edna Hutton
Oct 4, 2015
MARION, Va.: EDNA GRAY EVANS HUTTON, age 90, went to Heaven to be with Jesus Sunday, October 4, 2015 at her home in Marion, Va. Edna was a loving wife, mother and granny/grandma. She was married to the love of her life Garland, for almost 50 years. She raised her children in a Godly home and under the shadow of...
Billy McBride
Oct 4, 2015
MARION, Va.: BILLY McBRIDE, age 74, passed away peacefully Sunday, October 4, 2015 after 15 years of fighting a courageous battle with cancer he received his healing. Bill was a man of few words as most of his work time was spent on the road as a truck driver for 35 years. But after just a minute with him, you...
Neva North
Oct 2, 2015
MARION, VIRGINIA: NEVA MARIE NORTH, age 58 died Friday, October 2, 2015 at her home in Marion, Va. Neva was a member of IDC for many years and was of the Baptist Faith. She is survived by her mother, Sadie Stiltner; two sisters, Maxine Collins and husband, Larry, Virginia Peake and husband, Robert; four brothers, Jim North, John North and...
Wanie Johnson
Oct 1, 2015
MARION, Va.: WANIE JAY JOHNSON, age 73, died Thursday, October 1, 2015 at Johnston Memorial Hospital, Abingdon, Va. Wanie loved to fish and knew all of the best fishing holes. He loved to take trips to Pilot Mountain. He enjoyed making hunting knives and when he could, he really enjoyed spending time with his family. Wanie was independent and like...
Christopher Kelly
Sep 30, 2015
ABINGDON, Va: CHRISTOPHER RAY KELLY, age 38, died Wednesday, September 30, 2015 at his home. Chris was a caring son, loving brother, and true friend. He was quick-witted and fun to be around. Chris will be missed by his family and friends. He was preceded in death by his mother, Brenda Ray Kelly. Chris is survived by his father, James...
Alton Hutton
Sep 30, 2015
MARION, Va.: ALTON DELMORE "A.D." HUTTON age 78, died Wednesday, September 30, 2015 at his home in Marion, Va. A.D. was retired from the Department of Corrections with 32 years of service. He loved his family and farming with his John Deere tractors. He enjoyed listening to bluegrass music. A.D. was a member of The Church of Christ in Marion....
Lewis Gates
Sep 29, 2015
MARION, Va.: LEWIS EVERETTE GATES, age 91 of Marion, Va., died Tuesday, September 29, 2015. He was born August 13, 1924 in Chatham Hill, Va. Lewis entered the U.S. Army at the end of WW II. During the Berlin Air-Lift in 1949 he met and later married Hildegard Emma Raasch, a native of Berlin, Germany. They shared a travel-filled life...
Todd Houck
Sep 22, 2015
Todd Tomlinson Houck, age 36, died on September 22, 2015. Todd was born on April 16, 1979, in Fredericksburg, VA. to his parents, Edd and Dana Houck. He was preceded in death by his loving sister, Greta Houck. Todd is survived by his estranged wife, Cherie Greene Houck. Survivors also include his two beautiful daughters, Kyla Rae Houck and Kalissa...
Betty Daniels
Sep 22, 2015
MARION, VIRGINIA: BETTY HASH DANIELS, age 74, died Tuesday, September 22, 2015 at Francis Marion Manor, Marion Va. Betty was a simple woman and was of the Baptist faith. She was a Farm Fresh warehouse manager and was well respected. She was a wonderful sister, mother and cook who loved to eat. You always knew exactly where you stood with...
Gary Weaver
Sep 20, 2015
MARION, VIRGINIA: GARY WAYNE WEAVER, age 52, died Sunday, September 20, 2015 at Holston Valley Medical Center, Kingsport, Tenn. Gary was a loving, caring person. He was always there to help out family and took care of his mother until her death. He was the kind of person who would be there for anybody and everybody any time they would...
Audrey Hearrell
Sep 13, 2015
MARION, VIRGINIA: AUDREY DUNFORD ZARINS HEARRELL, age 67, on the morning of September 13, 2015, lost her courageous battle against cancer. Audrey was being visited and comforted by her son at Spohn Shoreline, Corpus Christi, Tx, at the time of her passing. She was born Audrey Dunford on April 16, 1948 to the late Maxine and George Dunford in Marion,...
Velma Cook
Sep 11, 2015
MARION, VIRGINIA: VELMA ELLEDGE COOK, age 95, departed this life Friday, September 11, 2015 at Francis Marion Manor, Marion, Va. to be with her Lord and Savior. She retired from Safeway Stores, Inc., in Waldorf, Maryland where she resided for thirty-seven years. She was preceded in death by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Russell Elledge; two sisters, Fay E. Pack...
Elijah Putman
Sep 5, 2015
MARION, VIRGINIA: ELIJAH GAGE PUTMAN, age 2 months passed away Saturday, September 5, 2015. Elijah came into this world a happy little boy who was loved by his family, especially his brothers and sisters. You could always tell he was happy to see them too. Elijah Gage Putman is gone too soon and will be missed so much by his...
Louise Catron
Sep 4, 2015
MARION, VIRGINIA- MRS. LOUISE ADAMS CATRON, age 87, passed away on Friday, September 4, 2015, at Brookdale Assisted Living in Kingsport, Tennessee. Mrs. Catron was born in Grant, Virginia to the late W.J.A. and Mattie A. Adams. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Edward F. Catron, her daughter, Aleta Catron Sutherland, and her...
Johnny Adamson
Sep 1, 2015
MARION, VIRGINIA: JOHNNY MICHAEL ADAMSON, age 65, died Tuesday, September 1, 2015 at Smyth County Community Hospital, Marion, Va. He was preceded in death by his parents, Julius Joe and Gloria Mae Snider Adamson; and one brother, David Alan Adamson. Johnny is survived by two daughters, Kira House and husband, Christopher of Broadway, Va. and Amanda Adamson of Marion, Va....
Jo Hudson
Aug 31, 2015
RURAL RETREAT, VA: JO MICHELLE HUDSON, age 50, died Monday, August 31, 2015 in Wythe County Community Hospital, Wytheville, VA. She was preceded in death by her mother, Peggy Conner. Jo Michelle is survived by her guardian and caregiver, Dempsey Roark and wife, Judy of Rural Retreat, Virginia. She is also survived by her father, Joseph Hudson of Roanoke, VA...
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