Obituaries

Anna Groseclose

Anna Groseclose

Jun 4, 2011

MARION, VIRGINIA: ANNA GWYN SMALLWOOOD GROSECLOSE, 60, passed away Saturday, June 4, 2011, after a brief illness. She is survived by her husband of 38 years Mark Reid Groseclose, of Marion, Virginia; three children, Brooke Groseclose, of Arlington, Virginia, Reid Groseclose, of Raleigh, North Carolina, and Chase Groseclose, of Richmond, Virginia. Other survivors include her mother Mary Smallwood, of Kingsport,...

Willis Louthen

Willis Louthen

Jun 2, 2011

SUGAR GROVE, VIRGINIA: WILLIS EUGENE LOUTHEN, age 61, formerly of Sugar Grove, Virginia, died Thursday, June 2, 2011 at his home in Wellsburg, West Virginia. He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas W. and Ruth Corvin Louthen; brothers Calvin A. Louthen and Charles H. Louthen; Step-brothers, Thomas W. Louthen, Jr. and Billy C. Louthen; Step-sisters, Virginia Wright, Alma...

Hallie Welch

Hallie Welch

May 25, 2011

ATKINS, VIRGINIA: HALLIE PENNINGTON WELCH, age 92, widow of Frank R. Welch, died Wednesday, May 25, 2011 at her home in Atkins, Virginia. In 1984, Mrs. Welch was The Worthy Matron of the Eastern Star in New Orleans and in 1997 she was The Worthy Matron of the Eastern Star, Chapter #72 in Marion, Virginia. She was a member of...

Edith Blevins

Edith Blevins

May 23, 2011

MARION, VIRGINIA: EDITH P. BLEVINS, age 84, died Monday, May 23, 2011 at Francis Marion Manor in Marion, Virginia. She was born June 3, 1926 in Grayson County to the late Steve and Jeston Wells Plummer. Besides her parents, she was also preceded in death by the love of her life, husband, David H. Blevins and her son-in-law, David Gentry....

Joseph Pennington

Joseph Pennington

May 11, 2011

TROUTDALE, VIRGINIA: JOSEPH HERBERT PENNINGTON, age 91, died Wednesday, May 11, 2011 at his home in Troutdale, Virginia. Mr. Pennington was a Veteran of the United States Army, having served in World War II as a medic and cook in North Africa, Italy and the island of Sicily. He was a lifetime member of the Marion VFW Post #4667. Mr....

Sybil Slemp

Sybil Slemp

May 11, 2011

MARION, VIRGINIA: SYBIL SAYERS SLEMP, age 92, widow of C.J. Slemp, died Wednesday, May 11, 2011 at Smyth County Community Hospital in Marion, Virginia. She is survived by one daughter, Harriet Ann Sink of Chester, Virginia; one sister, Jean S. Bailey of Marion, Virginia; two granddaughters, Nina Sink Bridgman of Blue Ridge, Virginia and Bettina Sybil Bryant of Lynchburg, Virginia;...

Eunice Vipperman

Eunice Vipperman

May 4, 2011

ATKINS, VIRGINIA: EUNICE HESS VIPPERMAN, age 86, died Wednesday, May 4, 2011 at her home in Atkins, Virginia. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was preceded in death by a great-grandson, Brandon Coley. Eunice is survived by her husband of 62 years, James Walter Vipperman, Sr. of Atkins, Virginia; one daughter, Martha Larmer of Atkins, Virginia;...

Rosemarie Boyd

Rosemarie Boyd

May 3, 2011

MARION, VIRGINIA: ROSEMARIE G. BOYD, age 75, died Tuesday, May 3, 2011 at Salem Health and Rehab in Salem, Virginia. As a graduate of Carnegie High School, Rosemarie pursued a career as a psychiatric aide. She was gainfully employed by the Southwest Virginia Mental Health Institute. Rosemarie dearly loved her family, friends and culinary arts, which gift she freely shared...

Donna Sexton

Donna Sexton

May 1, 2011

ATKINS, VIRGINIA: DONNA RAE ROSEN SEXTON, age 67 died May 1, 2011 at her home in Atkins, Virginia. She was born September 28, 1943 in Fort Dodge, Iowa to the late Erick and Esther Rosen. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one brother, Edgar Rosen and one sister, Carrie Rosen Hamann. She is survived by...

Bonnie Newman

Bonnie Newman

Apr 30, 2011

WYTHEVILLE, VIRGINIA: BONNIE DUNFORD NEWMAN, age 59, died Saturday, April 30, 2011 at the home of her sister, whom she was caring for, in Pulaski, Virginia. She was preceded in death by her husband, Conard "Junior" Newman; her parents, Issac and Mae Dunford; two sisters, Shirley Dunford and Margaret Dunford; three brothers, Paul Dunford, Charles Dunford and Jim Dunford; and...

David Schwartz

David Schwartz

Apr 26, 2011

MARION, VIRGINIA: DAVID TILMAN SCHWARTZ, died April 26, 2011 at Bristol Regional Medical Center with his wife by his side. David was born in Richmond, but loved Southwest Virginia and the beauty of the area. He was a graduate of Virginia Tech and was an architect for Dewberry and Davis and Lane Engineering for over 40 years. He was also...

Delories Stowers

Delories Stowers

Apr 24, 2011

MARION, VIRGINIA: DELORIES MAXINE SHEETS STOWERS, age 71, died Sunday, April 24, 2011 at Smyth County Community Hospital. Maxine worked at Buster Brown in Chilhowie, Virginia for thirty years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Fred W. Stowers; parents, Oscar and Sally Sheets and brother, Jack Sheets. She is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, James and Patricia...

Mary Sutphin

Mary Sutphin

Apr 23, 2011

DUBLIN, VIRGINIA: MARY A. WILLIAMS SHEETS SUTPHIN, age 71, of Dublin, VA passed in the loving arms of God on April 23, 2011, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Mary was born October 11, 1939 to Leonard and Bessie Williams of Welch, WV. She attended public school in Smyth County, VA and nursing school in Newport News, VA....

Mary Bright

Mary Bright

Apr 22, 2011

RURAL RETREAT, VIRGINIA: MARY NANNY BRIGHT, age 84, born September 5, 1926 in Tazewell, Virginia passed away Friday, April 22, 2011 at the home of her sister with her loving family by her side. She was a daughter of the late Glen and Sylvinia Waters White in addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond...

Polly Cole

Polly Cole

Apr 22, 2011

CHILHOWIE, VIRGINIA: POLLY COLE, age 71, went to be with her Lord and Savior from her home on Good Friday, April 22, 2011 at 3:00 p.m. surrounded by her family and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Bill and Clyde Campbell; daughter, Julie; sister, Carol; and step-daughter, Carolyn. Mrs. Cole had a career as an educator and...

Josephine Surber

Josephine Surber

Apr 22, 2011

CHILHOWIE, VIRGINIA: JOSEPHINE SURBER, age 90, died Friday, April 22, 2011 at Valley Health Care Center in Chilhowie, Virginia. Funeral Services will be held Tuesday, April 26, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with Reverend James H. Bangle officiating. Burial will follow in Round Hill Cemetery. Expressions of sympathy may be made at www.seaverbrown.com. Seaver-Brown Funeral Services and Crematory...

Trula Franks

Trula Franks

Apr 18, 2011

MARION, VIRGINIA: TRULA FRANKS, age 90, died Monday, April 18, 2011 at her home in Marion, Virginia. Trula was born in Tazewell County to the late Lucian and Gertrude Dickenson Smith. She worked for Glen L. Martin in Baltimore, Maryland during World War II. Trula was a great housewife and a loving companion. She is survived by her husband of...

Rickey Mercer

Rickey Mercer

Apr 4, 2011

CERES, VIRGINIA: RICKEY LEE MERCER, age 50, passed away Monday, April 04, 2011 at his home. Rickey was an avid hunter who enjoyed the outdoors. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, son, son-in-law, brother and uncle; as well as a good man who had no enemies. Rickey was employed at Utility Trailer for 19 years. He was preceded in...

Charles Seward

Charles Seward

Mar 31, 2011

Charles Baldwin Seward, Jr. Charles Baldwin Seward, Jr., 84, formerly of Marion, Virginia, died peacefully on March 31, 2011, at home in Oxford, Pennsylvania. Preceded in death by his beloved wife of 53 years, Van D. Seward, he leaves behind three devoted daughters and sons-in-law, Sally Van Seward and Gary Duckworth of Frederick, Maryland, Marie and Chip Azzara of Lincoln...

Robert Evans

Robert Evans

Mar 29, 2011

ATKINS, VIRGINIA: ROBERT C. "BOB" EVANS, age 75, died Tuesday, March 29, 2011 at his home in Atkins. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Ann Evans. Mr. Evans is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Deanna Jill and Mark Bunch of Park City, Montana; two sons and daughters-in-law, Michael David and April Evans and Steven Walter and...

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