Obituaries

Bobby "Bo" Stuart

Bobby "Bo" Stuart

Mar 16, 2024

Rural Retreat, Va.

 

Bobby “Bo” Stuart age 74, passed away Saturday, March 16, 2024 at Wythe County Community Hospital, Wytheville, Va.

 

He was preceded in death by his parents, Fred & Myrtle Stuart; daughter, Christie Stuart; siblings, Sue Smith, Jackie Stuart, Pete Stuart & Johnny Stuart.

 

Bo is survived by his loving wife of 32 years, Yvonne Stuart; daughter, Tammy Barrett; son, Robbie...

Richard Duane Hayes

Richard Duane Hayes

Mar 15, 2024

Marion, Va.

 

Richard Duane Hayes, age 75, passed away peacefully at home Friday, March 15, 2024. 

 

Born to Everette and Ethel Hayes on November 23, 1948, Duane was the youngest of five boys. He lived his life with a jovial spirit and permanent smile on his face.  Anyone that knew Duane, knew him by that smile. He was a loving and devoted...

Raymond L. Vanover

Raymond L. Vanover

Mar 13, 2024

Sugar Grove, Virginia

 

Raymond L. Vanover age 66, passed away Wednesday, March 13, 2024 at Smyth County Community Hospital, Marion, Va.

 

Raymond was a coal miner for 30 years and was of the Pentecostal faith. When he wasn’t working, he loved being outdoors and was an avid hunter and fisherman. Raymond adored his granddaughter Riley; and he will be missed by his...

Raymond J. Sheets

Raymond J. Sheets

Mar 10, 2024

Sugar Grove, Virginia

 

Raymond J. Sheets age 75, passed away Sunday, March 10, 2024 at Smyth County Community Hospital, Marion, Va.

 

If you lived in Sugar Grove, you knew that familiar face, sitting on the porch. The lovingly nicknamed “Mayor” of Sugar Grove, Raymond loved his community of Sugar Grove and gave to it in many ways including through 25 years of...

Linda Lee "Penny" Dixon

Linda Lee "Penny" Dixon

Mar 5, 2024

Marion, Virginia

 

Linda Lee “Penny” Dixon age 73, passed away Tuesday, March 5, 2024 at Francis Marion Manor, Marion, Va.

 

Penny was a force of good in so many lives. She was a loving daughter and was the apple of her parents’ eyes. Penny never had children of her own, but she was a mom to so many boys and girls during...

David Scott Yates

David Scott Yates

Mar 5, 2024

HONAKER, Va. David Scott Yates age 62, passed away March 05, 2024 at his home.

Scott was a loving, devoted, kind father, brother, papa and friend. He cared for family and friends alike and was willing to lend a hand when he could. Scott was not one to sit still, he was constantly busy mowing, yardwork, cars, motorcycles – you name...

Donna Bell Hoffman

Donna Bell Hoffman

Mar 1, 2024

Troutdale, Va. 

Donna Bell Hoffman age 86, passed away Friday, March 1, 2024 at Johnston Memorial Hospital.

Donna, better known as “Nanna”, was an avid golfer just as much as she was a gardener and landscaper. Aside from being a loving mother, her true calling was guiding and encouraging the young on the importance of education. In fact, she dedicated her entire...

Judy Elizabeth "Goo" Hess

Judy Elizabeth "Goo" Hess

Feb 28, 2024

Marion, Va.

 

Judy Elizabeth “Goo” Hess age 64, passed away Wednesday, February 28, 2024 at her home, surrounded in love by her family & friends.



Judy came into this world with fire in her heart & fight in her soul. Judy fought for many things throughout her life but the toughest one of all was her fight for sobriety. She faced many...

Thomas "Tommy" Andrew Calahan

Thomas "Tommy" Andrew Calahan

Feb 27, 2024

Marion, Va.

 

Thomas “Tommy” Andrew Calahan age 69, passed away Tuesday, February 27, 2024 at his home. 

 

Tommy loved life, but had it right with the Lord & was ready to go. He was a loving husband, dad & papaw. Tommy was a gifted musician & song writer. He made many special friends playing music & fishing. Tommy loved being outdoors –...

Donna L. Weigel Rosado

Donna L. Weigel Rosado

Feb 24, 2024

Marion, Va.

 

Donna L. Weigel Rosado age 66, passed away Saturday, February 24, 2024 at Smyth County Community Hospital, Marion, Va.

 

On May 1, 1957 Donna was born to Wayman and Beatrice Weigel. She was the first of 7 children – Donna, Barbara, Phyllis, Lisa, Nancy, Joanne and Wayman Jr. Donna grew up in Trenton, New Jersey. She would later have two...

Charles Dalton Riley Campbell

Charles Dalton Riley Campbell

Feb 24, 2024

Charles Dalton Riley Campbell, 23, of Troutdale, VA, passed away on February 24, 2024, at Wythe County Community Hospital.

 

Dalton was born on February 15, 2001, to Cassie Lynn Campbell in Grayson County, VA. Dalton grew up in Grayson County close to his large extended family including his grandparents and several aunts, uncles, and cousins. Dalton had a strong bond and...

Gladys Hubble Elledge

Gladys Hubble Elledge

Feb 24, 2024

Marion, Va.

 

Gladys Hubble Elledge age 93, passed away Saturday, February 24, 2024 at her home.

 

Gladys was born in Sugar Grove, Va., the daughter of the late James R. and Ollie Calhoun Meek. 

 

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Ralph L. Hubble; second husband, Ernest Elledge; five sisters; three brothers.

 

Gladys is survived by her...

Irmadean Henrietta Umbarger Eller

Irmadean Henrietta Umbarger Eller

Feb 20, 2024

Atkins / Marion, Va.Irmadean Henrietta Umbarger Eller age 89, passed away Tuesday, February 20, 2024 at Skyline Nursing & Rehab, Floyd, Va.Irmadean was a jack of all trades woman who worked hard all her life. She had a smile that can never be replaced; and is loved and very missed by her family.She was preceded in death by her husband,...

Don Johnston

Don Johnston

Feb 20, 2024

Marion, Va.Don Johnston age 85, passed away Tuesday, February 20, 2024 at his home.Don grew up in Oregon, and was a graduate of the Northrop Institute of Technology in Inglewood, California. He then moved from California to Virginia in 1978 working with Brunswick as an aerospace engineer and later retiring as a structural engineer. Don had a talent and love...

Joanne Griffith Styron

Joanne Griffith Styron

Feb 20, 2024

MARION, Va.Joanne Griffith Styron age 89, passed away Tuesday, February 20, 2024 at Wythe County Community Hospital, Wytheville, Va.Joanne was born in 1934 in Bluefield, West Virginia. After graduating from Bluefield High School, Joanne continued her education in nursing in Abingdon at Johnston Memorial Hospital, becoming a Registered Nurse. She then moved to Baltimore, Maryland working at Johns Hopkins Hospital...

William Wayne Nash

William Wayne Nash

Feb 18, 2024

Mendota, Va.

 

William Wayne Nash, age 44, passed away Sunday, February 18, 2024.

 

He was preceded in death by his father, Beryl Wayne Nash.

 

William is survived by his mother, Mae Nash of Mendota, Va.; two sons; four brothers, Zebulon Nash (Melissa), Ira Nash, all of Kingsport, Tenn., Gabriel Nash of Mendota, Va., and Dustin Nash of Abingdon, Va.; several nieces and nephews. 

 

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Elmer "Bubby" Lane

Elmer "Bubby" Lane

Feb 12, 2024

Marion, Va.

 

Elmer “Bubby” Lane age 79, passed away Monday, February 12, 2024 at his home.

 

To know Bubby was to love Bubby. He absolutely loved being with people. He was the embodiment of what it means to be a true community; Bubby kept up with his friends and so many of them helped him. He loved his dog Roscoe, being with...

Melanie Stillwell

Melanie Stillwell

Feb 8, 2024

Salem, Va.

 

Melanie Stillwell age 54, passed away Thursday, February 8, 2024 at LewisGale Medical Center, Salem, Va.

 

Melanie was an outgoing, fun loving, dancing, mother, nana, and sister. She was family oriented and enjoyed traveling – especially when it would involve hiking, and fishing on the riverbank with her boys. Melanie worked for American National College and Church Court Daycare in...

William Jesse Choate

William Jesse Choate

Jan 30, 2024

Sugar Grove, Va.

 

William Jesse Choate age 70, passed away Tuesday, January 30, 2024 at Mountain Laurel Rehab & Nursing, Rural Retreat, Va.

 

Jesse was a true servant with a love for God, family, country and his community. Married to the love of his life and a true partner, Jesse and Carol made the lives of everyone around them better. From their...

Robert Mike Canter

Robert Mike Canter

Jan 26, 2024

Robert Mike Canter, 94 of Naples, Florida and Marion, Virginia, and the last surviving member of his family, passed away January 26, 2024.

 

Mike was born in 1930, in Saltville, Virginia to Paul Clifford Canter, Sr. and Lela M. Canter. He was a member of Elizabeth United Methodist Church in Teas, Virginia and attended East Tennessee State University. He married the...

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