Obituaries
Christine Baker
Feb 19, 2014
MARION, VIRGINIA: CHRISTINE LOUTHEN "CHRIS" BAKER, age 89, passed away Wednesday, February 19, 2014 at Highline Care Center in Wenatchee, Washington. Formally of Marion, Virginia; Chris moved out west to California where she became a lead instructor on ballroom dancing with Arthur Murray Studio which she continued to enjoy for many years. She also worked in the orthodontic field for...
Charles Hall
Feb 19, 2014
SUGAR GROVE, VIRGINIA: CHARLES J. "BUNK" HALL age, 67 died Wednesday, February 19, 2014 at Johnston Memorial Hospital, Abingdon, Virginia. He was preceded in death by his son, Charles Randall "Randy" Hall and his daughter Shelia Hall Goodman and his father, James M. Hall. Charles is survived by his wife of 45 years, Judy Lee Hall of Sugar Grove, Virginia;...
Hilda Schwartz
Feb 15, 2014
Hilda Farmer Schwartz, a grand lady and caterer to the community, passed from this life on Saturday, February 15, 2014. She was born on February 3, 1936 in Jenkin Jones, West Virginia. Best known for her cooking, Hilda fed everyone from her family and friends to governors and celebrities. Early in her career, she ran the lunch counters at both...
Lois Robinson
Feb 15, 2014
MARION, VIRGINIA: LOIS LOWMAN ROBINSON, age 66, died Saturday, February 15, 2014 at her home in Marion, Virginia. Lois described by her mother as a wonderful daughter, became a loving wife of forty four years, a dedicated mommy and an amazing granny to her seven grandchildren. For as long as most can remember, the children in her Valley View Baptist...
Mark Schleifer
Feb 12, 2014
CHILHOWIE, VIRGINIA: MARK JUDSON SCHLEIFER, age 56, died Wednesday, February 12, 2014 at his home in Chilhowie, Virginia. He was preceded in death by his father, Judson Schelifer. Mark is survived by his mother, Gloria Tola of Miami, Florida; one sister, Kim Schleifer of Chilhowie, Virginia; one niece, Tara Schleifer of Saltville, Virginia and one great-niece, Blayze Frye of Saltville,...
Hilton Greer
Feb 12, 2014
MARION, VIRGINIA: HILTON LAFAYETTE GREER, JR. age 82, died Wednesday, February 12, 2014 at Smyth County Community Hospital. Hilton was a proud SKT3 Navy Veteran and served in the Korean War from 1952 until 1956. Upon returning home, Hilton began working as the Purchasing Manager for V and Green Construction which built Interstate 81. He later went to work with...
Samuel Wagner
Feb 9, 2014
MARION, VIRGINIA: SAMUEL CREED "KOKIE" WAGNER, age 54, died Sunday, February 9, 2014 in Marion, Virginia. He is survived by his wife, Ellen Marshall Collins Wagner; one daughter, Margaret Fielding Wagner; two sons, Marshall Preston Wagner and Samuel Stuart Wagner, all of Marion; his mother, Ruby Phipps Wagner of Marion, Virginia; one sister, Sally Wagner Lamie and husband, Jack of...
Ronald Shupe
Feb 5, 2014
ATKINS, VIRGINIA: RONALD EUGENE SHUPE, age 64, died Wednesday, February 5, 2014 at Smyth County Community Hospital, Marion, Virginia. He was preceded in death by his father, Cecil E. Shupe; brother, Kenneth D. Shupe and daughter, Tammy J. Shupe. Ronald is survived by his wife of 25 years, Betty Lou Griffey McGuire Shupe; mother, Helen Cress Shupe, both of Atkins,...
William Harless
Feb 2, 2014
TROUTDALE, VIRGINIA: WILLIAM S. "WILLIE" HARLESS, age 84 of Troutdale, Virginia born July 23, 1929, died at Valley Health Care Center in Chilhowie, Virginia, Sunday, February 2, 2014. He was predeceased by his parents, Lee A. and Nannie P. Harless; and three sisters. He is survived by his sister, Mary Darcy Harless of Troutdale, Virginia and nieces and nephews as...
Peggy McMillan
Feb 1, 2014
ST. ALBANS, WEST VIRGINIA: PEGGY C. MCMILLAN, age 81, died Saturday, February 1, 2014 at her home in St. Albans, West Virginia. Mrs. McMillan was a member of the Lakeview United Methodist Church. She was a graduate of Chilhowie High School and the Stuart Circle Hospital School of Nursing in Richmond, Virginia. She was preceded in death by her husband,...
Samuel Burkett
Jan 28, 2014
MARION, VIRGINIA: SAMUEL S. BURKETT was born on July 4th, 1929 and departed this life on January 28, 2014 after a lengthy illness. He was preceded in death by his parents, Oscar and Ella Mae Burkett and his two brothers, Neal and O.J. He is survived by Helen, his loving wife of 63 years and two sons, Wayne and Suzanne...
James Cregger
Jan 23, 2014
CHILHOWIE, VIRGINIA: MR. JAMES CREGGER, SR. age 68 went to be with the Lord, Thursday, January 23, 2014 at Wellmont Hospice House in Bristol, Tennessee. He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas J. and Minnie Shupe Cregger; an infant grandson, Charles Cregger, Jr.; brothers and sisters, Landon, Charles, Harry, Maxie and Catherine Cregger. Mr. Cregger is survived by...
Sandra Jurkiewicz
Jan 21, 2014
CHILHOWIE, VIRGINIA: SANDRA SMITH JURKIEWICZ, age 69, died Tuesday, January 21, 2014 at Heartland Holly Glen in Toledo, Ohio. She was born January 9, 1945 to the late Paul and Elizabeth Harper Smith. Sandy was a member of Davis United Methodist Church in Atkins, Virginia and was an excellent cook. She attended Marion College and Brown University and lived in...
Beulah Heath
Jan 20, 2014
MARION, VIRGINIA: BEULAH LANE HEATH, age 78, died Monday, January 20, 2014 at Johnston Memorial Hospital, Abingdon, Virginia. She was preceded in death by three sisters, Alma Alene Guynn, Corrine Oakes and Mary Ellen Lane; one brother, George D. Oakes; and one great-grandson, Jayden Kenneth Butterworth. Mrs. Heath is survived by her husband, Riley E. Heath, Sr. of Marion, Virginia;...
Thelma Leonard
Jan 11, 2014
ATKINS, VIRGINIA: THELMA BOLT LEONARD, age 83, died Saturday, January 11, 2014 at Smyth County Community Hospital, Marion, Virginia. She was born March 26, 1930 to the late Ray and Blanche Sexton Bolt. She was employed by the Blue Ridge Job Corp and retired after 22 years of service. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by...
Clinton Sexton
Jan 8, 2014
MARION, VIRGINIA: CLINTON ODELL SEXTON, age 65, died Wednesday, January 8, 2014 at Smyth County Community Hospital, Marion, Virginia. Odell Sexton was a devoted husband of more than forty four years, a proud father, grandfather and friend to anyone who knew him. For years Odell was just about "everybody in the country's Insurance Man". He enjoyed camping, spending time outdoors,...
Archie Evans
Jan 8, 2014
MARION, VIRGINIA: ARCHIE GARFIELD EVANS, age 73, died Wednesday, January 8, 2014 at BRMC, Bristol, TN. He was preceded in death by his wife, Priscilla Hancock Evans; parents, Gaylord G. and Nannie Cline Evans; five siblings, Mae Poston, Alice Evans, Mozell Evans, Billy Evans and Earnest Evans. Archie is survived by a brother, Charles Evans; three sisters, Edna Hutton, Gertrude...
Elder Eugene Blevins
Jan 4, 2014
CHILHOWIE, VIRGINIA: ELDER EUGENE BLEVINS, age 89, passed away Saturday, January 4, 2014 at Smyth County Community Hospital, Marion, Virginia. Preceded in death by his loving wife Lillie "Tommy" Blevins of 67 years; two sons, Roy Blevins and Danny Blevins and grandson, Jeremy Blevins. He was a member of Rush Creek Primitive Baptist Church and served as Pastor for 48...
Brenda Heath
Jan 2, 2014
GREENSBORO, NC: Brenda J. Heath, age 72, passed away Thursday, January 2, 2013, at Moses Cone hospital in Greensboro, NC following injuries she sustained following a series of falls. Formerly of Marion, VA, she was the widow of John W. Heath Jr. She was preceded in death by her father, Richard W. Leonard; her mother, Ethel Keyes Leonard; a brother,...
Ann Cullop
Jan 2, 2014
MARION, VIRGINIA: ANN STAMPER CULLOP, age 66, passed away on Thursday, January 2, 2014 at Bristol Regional Medical Center. She was our rock. She didn't expect perfection, but she did expect 100% effort and honesty. She always rooted for the underdog. She was proud of her family and remained true to her up-bringing and heritage. She was a collector of...
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