Obituaries
Linda Guy
Aug 11, 2013
MARION, VIRGINIA: LINDA GAYLE GUY, Age 59, Died Sunday, August 11, 2013 at Smyth County Community Hospital, Marion, Virginia. Linda was born on May 29, 1954 in Independence, Grayson County, Virginia. She was retired, having worked at Maple Grove for thirteen years. She enjoyed simplicity and the simple pleasures in life. A loving wife, mother, and grandmother, Linda was devoted...
Bertha Vipperman
Aug 11, 2013
SUGAR GROVE, VIRGINIA: BERTHA LUCILLE VIPPERMAN, Age 78, Died Sunday, August 11, 2013 at her sister's home in Sugar Grove, Virginia. Miss Vipperman, the daughter of the late Frank and Nanny Prillaman Vipperman, was born on September 2, 1934 in Chatham Hill, Virginia. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, David Richard Vipperman. She...
BeEtta Hester
Aug 11, 2013
MARION, VIRGINIA: BeEtta Winesett Hester, Age 98, Died Sunday, August 11, 2013 at Francis Marion Manor Nursing Home, Marion, Virginia. Mrs. Hester, the daughter of the late Jesse Clarence and Cleo Winesett, was born on August 11, 1915 in Ceres, Bland County, Virginia. The widow of Robert Lee Hester, she and her husband had been married for thirty-five years at...
Patricia Kirk
Jul 28, 2013
JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA: MS. PATRICIA GAYLE KIRK, age 46, passed away Sunday, July 28th, 2013. She was born in Orlando, Florida on November 8, 1966, daughter of Mr. Clarence (Dale) Kirk and of the late Mrs. Mary Jean Kirk of Gainesville, Georgia. During her youth she resided in Sarasota, Florida and then moved to Gainesville, Georgia where she attended Johnson High...
Susie Call
Jul 27, 2013
ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA: SUSIE EVANS CALL, age 92, died Saturday, July 27, 2013. She was the beloved wife of the late John J. Call; mother of the late Thelma Jane Call, Bonnie Jine Call, Mary Elizabeth Redden and Betty Sue Call. She is survived by grandchildren, James J. Redden and wife, Diane; Mary Sue Cox and husband, Brian; and Gregory A....
Thomas Hancock
Jul 25, 2013
MARION, VIRGINIA: Mr. Thomas Knox "Tom" Hancock, age 64 of Jefferson, Georgia passed away Thursday July 25, 2013 at his home surrounded by his family. Mr. Hancock was born in Atlanta, Georgia a son to Mrs. Elwyn Warburton Hancock of St. Augustine, FL and the late Mr. Knox Hancock. Mr. Hancock was a devoted employee, who loved his job everyday...
Anna Price
Jul 13, 2013
Anna Smith Price, age 89, of Sparta, NC, passed away Saturday, July 13, 2013 at Genesis Healthcare in Sparta, NC She was born November 1, 1923 at Roaring Gap, NC to Oscar Orton Smith Sr., and Minnie Ruth Reeves She was the widow of Ben T. Price. Surviving, one brother, James A. Smith of Independence, VA; many nieces, nephews, great...
Edith Phillips
Jul 9, 2013
MARION, VIRGINIA: EDITH R. PHILLIPS, age 88, widow of Eugene Richard Phillips, died Tuesday, July 9, 2013 at Wellmont Hospice House in Bristol, Tennessee She was a member of Ebenezer Lutheran Church and was retired after 30 years of service from the Southwestern State Hospital. In addition to her husband she was preceded in death by a daughter, Barbara Richardson;...
Joseph Nickols
Jul 9, 2013
MARION, VIRGINIA: JOSEPH TIMOTHY NICKOLS, age 52, died Tuesday, July 09, 2013 at his home in Marion, Virginia. He was an employee of Long John Silvers Restaurant for 15 years. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Irene Nickols, a brother, John Thomas Nickols and a brother-in-law, Tommy Hash. Joe is survived by his wife of 30...
Sam Poston
Jul 1, 2013
MARION, VIRGINIA: SAM POSTON, age 84, died Monday, July 1, 2013 at Johnson City Medical Center, Johnson City, Tennessee. He was born August 13, 1928 in Smyth County, Virginia to the late Roy and Mandy Ryburn Poston. Sam was a member of Adwolfe Freewill Baptist Church, and was retired from Southwestern State Hospital with over 36 years of service. He...
Barbara Burse
Jun 16, 2013
MARION, VIRGINIA: BARBARA JONES BURSE, age 84, died Sunday, June 16, 2013 at Smyth County Community Hospital, Marion, Virginia. She was born August 14, 1928 in Christiansburg, Virginia to the late Reginald and Mable Roop Jones. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, James Marvin Burse; son, Leslie E. Martin and daughter, Linda Martin...
Roger Anderson
Jun 13, 2013
MARION, VIRGINIA: ROGER ANDERSON, age 77, died Thursday, June 13, 2013 at Smyth County Community Hospital, Marion, Virginia. He was born January 30, 1936 in Chicago, Illinois to the late Nels and Eva Brandt Anderson. He was a member of the Marion First Church of God, Chatham Hill Road. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by...
Hubert King
Jun 11, 2013
MARION, VIRGINIA: HUBERT "DON" KING, SR. age 73, died Tuesday, June 11, 2013 at Francis Marion Manor, Marion, Virginia. Don was an outgoing gentleman who never met a stranger and was loved by all. He enjoyed golfing and loved country music. He is survived by one daughter, Tina Ashby of Roanoke, Virginia; two sons, Timothy Duaine King and wife Shirley...
Lawrence Richardson
Jun 5, 2013
MARION, VIRGINIA: LAWRENCE D. RICHARDSON, age 80, died Wednesday, June 5, 2013 at Smyth County Community Hospital, Marion, Virginia. He was born April 17, 1933 in Washington County, Virginia to the late Russell and Emma Davis Richardson. He graduated from Marion High and attended North Carolina State University. Lawrence was actively engaged in farming from 1948 until he retired in...
Robert Morgan
Jun 4, 2013
MARION, VIRGINIA: ROBERT JOE "BOB" MORGAN, age 73, passed away at his home on Tuesday, June 4, 2013 surrounded by his family. He was the son of the late Bill and Mildred Morgan of Marion. Bob was a Jack of All Trades and a Master of most of them. A musician, licensed pilot, and expert heavy equipment operator who once...
Ray Grissom
Jun 2, 2013
MARION, VIRGINIA: RAY CALHOUN GRISSOM, age 93, died Sunday, June 2, 2013 at Frances Marion Manor. Mrs. Grissom had been a very active member of the Royal Oak Presbyterian Church during her lifetime. She was born in Lewisburg, North Carolina and was a graduate of Montreat College. Her life was centered around her family, church and friends. Mrs. Grissom is...
Sidney Pafford
May 27, 2013
MARION, VIRGINIA: SIDNEY S. PAFFORD, SR. age 74, died Monday, May 27, 2013 at his home in Marion, Virginia. He was a great father, grandfather and husband. He was preceded in death by his wife of 56 years, Mildred Virginia Pafford; parents, Roy and Josie Pafford; brother, Carson Pafford; and a great-grandson, Bobby Jack Moore, Jr. Sidney is survived by...
Donald Jones
May 15, 2013
MARION VIRGINIA: DONALD D. JONES, age 83, died Wednesday, May 15, 2013 at his home in Marion, Virginia. He was born September 18, 1929 to the late Robert and Laura Hutton Jones. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church and a veteran of the United States Army, having served in the Korean Conflict. Following his discharge from...
Betty Cullop
May 7, 2013
SEVEN MILE FORD, VIRGINIA: BETTY BLEVINS CULLOP, age 76, died Tuesday, May 7, 2013 at Bristol Regional Medical Center, Bristol, Tennessee. Betty was a member of the Seven Mile Ford Presbyterian Church. She was part owner / operator of Goodman's Jewelers in Saltville and Marion and Hudson Jewelry Company of Chilhowie, Virginia. She was preceded in death by her husband...
Evelyn Stephens
May 5, 2013
Rusty was born in Atkins, Virginia. She graduated from the University of South Carolina and earned her Masters Degree in Education at Temple University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She enjoyed Temple University and elected to complete all her PHD courses at Temple. Rusty and Robert made their home in Warminster, Pa for over 28 years. Together, they coauthored and published '101...
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