Obituaries
Caroline T. Sawyers
Jan 7, 2024
Rural Retreat, Va.
Caroline T. Sawyers age 79, passed away at her home, Sunday, January 7, 2024.
No services are planned at this time.
To share memories of Caroline T. Sawyers, please visit www.seaverbrown.com. Care for Caroline has been entrusted to Fraziers’ Seaver-Brown Funeral Service & Crematory, 237 East Main Street, Marion, VA 24354.
Brenda Jean Thomas Eller
Jan 7, 2024
Marion, Va.
Brenda Jean Thomas Eller age 71, passed away Sunday, January 7, 2024 at Smyth County Community Hospital, Marion, Va.
It’s hard to describe Brenda with just words – she was a kind hearted, natural provider and nurturer; not for just her family, but also her friends, co-workers, nursing home residents, and all the “critters” that came...
Eugenia "Sue" Myers
Jan 6, 2024
Marion, Va.
Eugenia “Sue” Myers age 66, passed away Saturday, January 6, 2024 at Waddell Nursing and Rehab Center in Galax, Va.
Sue Myers was one of a kind, there was never any doubt about what was on her mind and she’d tell you, sometimes with a smile. Sue graduated from MSHS, attended Radford and graduated. Upon...
Willie Alberta Mitchell Hawthorne
Jan 4, 2024
Willie Alberta Mitchell Hawthorne, 95, of Marion, Virginia passed away, Thursday, January 4, 2024.As a child, Alberta lived with her grandparents, Ed and Nancy Alberta Rotenberry (in the Thomas Bridge area) whom she adored. She attended school in Sugar Grove, VA. She would later graduate from Marion High School. Alberta retired from Harwood after working 25 years as a garment...
John Fitzgerald Combs
Jan 4, 2024
Atkins, Va.
John Fitzgerald Combs age 59, passed away Thursday, January 4, 2024 at his home in Atkins, Va.
John was a good man – always smiling and ready to get in to something – usually going to Walmart with his sister, Roxann. He had a big heart and loved his family – John gave to many charities....
Vickie Mercer Dixon
Jan 4, 2024
Atkins, Va.
Vickie Mercer Dixon age 59, passed away early Thursday, January 4, 2024 at UVA Medical Center, Charlottesville, Va.
She was the owner/operator of Payless Hair Care.
Vickie was preceded in death by her parents, Everett “Beets” and Nancy Mercer; husband, Mike Dixon; and sister, Becky Blevins.
Left to cherish her memory are her...
Irma J. Roop
Jan 4, 2024
Whitetop, Va.
Irma J. Roop age 89, passed away Thursday, January 4, 2024 at Johnston Memorial Hospital, Abingdon, Va.
Irma was a loving wife, mom, g-ma and friend. Family was what kept her going – she loved it every holiday when everyone would get together. Irma had a fun loving personality – except when she needed to tell...
Jeff Eads
Jan 1, 2024
Bristol, Tenn.
Jeff Eads age 60, passed away Monday, January 1, 2024 at Johnson City Medical Center, Johnson City, Tenn.
Jeff was just good. He was a wonderful husband, dad, and papaw. Jeff loved to fish, hunt, and be with his family. He loved his Lord and would tell everyone about Him and the difference Jesus can make....
Georgia Neveda "Vada" Louthen Kirby
Dec 30, 2023
Marion, Va.
Georgia Nevada “Vada” Louthen Kirby age 97, went to be with her Lord and her heavenly family and friends, Saturday, December 30, 2023 at Mountain Laurel Rehab & Nursing, Rural Retreat, Va.; after numerous stays at Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon, Va. since early September.
Vada was a long time member of Marion Baptist Church,...
William A. "Bill" Cregger
Dec 28, 2023
Ceres, Va. / Wytheville, Va.
William A. “Bill” Cregger age 78, passed away Thursday, December 28, 2023 at his home.
Bill was born January 21, 1945 in Tazewell County to the late Edgar & Effie Cregger.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife and soul mate of 46 years,...
Deborah Carol Lee McClanahan
Dec 28, 2023
Sugar Grove, Va.
Deborah Carol Lee McClanahan age 68, passed away Thursday, December 28, 2023.
Deborah was a loving mother, grandmother, and sister. She loved her family dearly and enjoyed spending time with them. She was a Social Service worker for nearly 20 years and was one of the best counselors the Job Corps had. When she wasn’t...
Albert L. "Bob" Asbury
Dec 28, 2023
Austinville, Va.
Albert Lee “Bob” Asbury age 93, died peacefully in his home with his family, Thursday, December 28, 2023.
Bob was born February 7, 1930 to the late Price and Mary Alice Armbrister. He was an avid fisherman with a great passion for gardening and would challenge his family to compete over whose garden was superior year...
Connie Sue Reeves
Dec 27, 2023
Marion, Va. / Ceres, Va.
Connie Sue Reeves age 64, passed away Wednesday, December 27, 2023 at Johnston Memorial Hospital, Abingdon, Va.
Connie Sue was one of a kind. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and sister. Her grandchildren were her world and they loved their nanny just as much. Connie was always busy and was a...
Steven M. Parks
Dec 25, 2023
Grayson County, Va.Steven M. Parks age 66, passed away Monday, December 25, 2023 at Carrington Place, Wytheville, Va.
Steven was a special, softspoken man who created a special bond with his Carrington Place family and will be missed by those who were lucky enough to know and love him.
Steven is survived by the staff and...
Sylvia Gentry Richardson
Dec 25, 2023
Marion, Va.
Sylvia Gentry Richardson age 88, of Marion, VA, passed away Monday, December 25, 2023.
She was born on August 7, 1935 in Buckingham County, VA and lived for over 60 years in Marion. Sylvia was a loving mother, gifted teacher, and an extremely versatile and talented artist. She dedicated her life to her family and growing...
Freddie Ray Blevins
Dec 24, 2023
Marion, Va. Freddie Ray Blevins age 75, passed away December 24, 2023 at his home.
There is not enough ink or paper to write the good things of Freddie. He had his priorities straight: God, family and country. He was a proud Vietnam Marine Veteran, loving husband to Cathy for 54 years and a best friend, dad and...
Delores Holmes
Dec 20, 2023
Saltville, Va.
Delores Holmes age 75, passed away Wednesday, December 20, 2023 at Bristol Regional Medical Center, Bristol, Tenn.
She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Georgia Holmes; and several siblings.
Delores is survived by her husband Raymond “Ray” Holmes of Saltville, Va.; daughter, Sherry Saltz of Chilhowie, Va.; son, Darrell Holmes and...
Dolores Steele Dempsey
Dec 20, 2023
Marion, Va.
Dolores Steele Dempsey age 85, passed away Wednesday, December 20, 2023 at her home.
Dolores was a loving wife, mom, and momaw. Her family was her world – especially her great-grandchildren; they were everything to her. Dolores will be missed by her family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold...
Charles A. Wood
Dec 19, 2023
Sugar Grove, Va.
Charles A. Wood age 79, passed away Tuesday, December 19, 2023 at Johnston Memorial Hospital, Abingdon, Va.
A full obituary will be available soon.
To share memories of Charles A. Wood, please visit www.seaverbrown.com. Care for Charles has been entrusted to Fraziers’ Seaver-Brown Funeral Service & Crematory, 237 East Main Street, Marion, VA 24354....
Lynn Campbell
Dec 18, 2023
Chilhowie, Va.
Lynn Campbell age 75, passed away Monday, December 18, 2023 at Ballad Hospice House, Bristol, Tenn.
Lynn was a loving husband, dad, and grandad. He was ornery, but kind – he’d go above and beyond for anyone who needed help. Lynn loved animals, kids, and family. Christmas was his favorite time of the year, he loved...
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