Obituaries
Roy Greer
Mar 4, 2026
MARION, Va.
Roy Lee Greer, age 67, passed away Wednesday March 4, 2026 at the Bristol Hospice House in Bristol, Tenn.
He is preceded in death by his father, Elzie Blaine Greer and his sister, Bunny Hash.
Roy is survived by his fiancé, Sherry Renee Finley of Whitetop, Va; daughters, Kimberly Marie McFarlane and husband Shannon of Chilhowie, Va., Amanda Greer Buchanan (Josh)...
Patty Louise Walters Rowland
Mar 4, 2026
Marion, Va.
Patty Walters Rowland, 83, passed away Wednesday March 4, 2026 at English Meadows in Abingdon, VA.
Patty retired from Merillat Industries after many years of service. She loved working in her flowers, gardening and canning vegetables from her garden. Patty was an excellent cook and her family will always remember the wonderful meals she prepared and shared with them. She...
Mary Katherine Jernigan
Mar 4, 2026
Marion, Va.
Mary Katherine Jernigan, 84, passed away Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at her home in Marion.
She is preceded in death by her spouse, Henry Jernigan; parents, Kenneth and Mary Clay; sister, Patricia Clay Babcock; and nephews, Michael and Bill Babcock.
Mary is survived by her daughters, Wendy Raynor and fiancé Patrick Bovin of Marion, VA and Sandee York of Caney, KS;...
James Howard Martin
Mar 3, 2026
Chilhowie, VA.
James Howard Martin ,89, passed away Tuesday March 3, 2026 at Johnson City Medical Center.
He is preceded in death by his spouse, Sylvia Martin; his parents, Curtis and Hallie Martin; and his brother, Curtis Martin Jr.
Howard is survived by his sisters, Betty Akers and Donna Lester; brothers, William Roger Martin and Wesley Martin and wife, Ruth; Several nieces and...
Carter Wade Shipley
Feb 28, 2026
Rural Retreat, Va.
Carter Wade Shipley, infant son of Haley Bender and Paul Shipley of Rural Retreat, Va., gained his angel wings on February 28, 2026 at his home.
Carter was a perfect, beautiful little boy who brought so much light to his family. He came into this world and left this world just wrapped in love.
He is preceded in death by...
Ezra Dye Jr.
Feb 24, 2026
Johnson City, TN.
Ezra Dye Jr., 99, passed away Tuesday February 24, 2026 at The Community Living Center in Tennessee.
To share memories of Ezra Dye Jr. please visit www.seaverbrown.com. Care for Ezra’s family has been entrusted to Seaver-Brown Funeral Service and Crematory, 237 East Main Street, Marion Va. 24354.
Rickie Gale Fleenor
Feb 21, 2026
Bristol, TN.
Rickie Gale Fleenor, 69, passed away Saturday February 21, 2026 at his home in Bristol, Tennessee.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Christine Smith and Eugene Fleenor; sister, Rita Smith; and granddaughter, Braylee Fleenor.
Rickie is survived by his wife, Penny Fleenor; son, Brandon Fleenor and wife Megan; sister, Sheila Smith; grandchildren, Braydon and Desteny Fleenor; step-grandchildren, Brooklyn, Hannah,...
Richard Bauman
Feb 19, 2026
Richard Randolph Bauman (Dick, Randy, Plant) came into this world on July 28, 1933, exceptionally fortunate to be born in the United States of America, state of West Virginia, city of Charleston. His loving parents were Muriel, a portrait artist, and Carl, treasurer of a group of gas companies.
In 1939, the family moved to New York, where Carl's new job...
Clayton W. Hamilton
Feb 18, 2026
Clintwood, Va.
Clayton W. Hamilton, age 66 went to be with the Lord and Savior, Monday, February 16, 2026.
Clayton was proceeded in death by his parents, Kermit and Beatrice Hamilton; brother, Donnie Hamilton; granddaughter, Gracie Marie; and nephews, Robert and Delaney Hamilton.
Clayton is survived by his daughter, Marie Hamilton; grandsons, Dustin, Hunter, Carter and Bryson; sister, Teresa Hamilton; brothers, Clint, Clark,...
Minnie Mae "Granny" Scott Dillman
Feb 16, 2026
Marion, Va.
Minnie Mae “Granny” Scott Dillman, 93, passed peacefully at home on February 16, 2026, surrounded by her family, after years’ long battle with Alzheimer’s disease.
Born October 19, 1932 in Smyth County, Virginia to Robert and Cora Atwell Scott, growing up in the Nebo community.
She was employed at Virginia House Furniture, Atkins VA for 38 years where she was lovingly...
Linda Hutton Crigger
Feb 15, 2026
Rural Retreat, Va.
Linda Hutton Crigger, a longtime resident of Mountain Laurel Rehab and Nursing in Rural Retreat, VA., gained her angel wings, February 15, 2026 at Wythe County Community Hospital.
Linda enjoyed the little things in life, especially spending quality time with friends and family. She loved gardening, flowers, and cooking.
Linda was a God-fearing lifelong Christian and lived her life the...
Jimmy Farmer
Feb 15, 2026
Rosedale, Va.
Jimmy Con Farmer of Rosedale, Virginia passed away peacefully Sunday February 15th after an extended illness in Bristol, TN at the age of 77.
Jimmy, born April 6th, 1948 in the Mountain community of Duty, Virginia in Buchanan County. He was a lifelong resident of the Honaker, Virginia area.
Jimmy was well known for his sense of humor and Love for...
Jacqueline Teresa Garrett
Feb 9, 2026
Jacqueline (Jackie) Teresa Garrett, 64, passed away on February 9, 2026 in Alexandria, VA. She was born on March 25, 1961, in Sparta, North Carolina, the fourth of six children of Harry “Jack” William Garrett and Aretta Caroline McMillian-Garrett.
Jacqueline was raised in Sugar Grove, Virginia, and graduated from Marion Senior High School in Marion, Virginia. She went on to earn...
Larry Allan Ward
Feb 8, 2026
Atkins, Va.
Larry Allan Ward, passed away Sunday February 8, 2026 at Johnson City Medical Center.
He is proceeded in death by his parents, Ralph and Sharon Fugate Ward.
Larry is survived by his fiancée, Diane Chism; sons, Perry Chism and wife Katie Atkins and Harold Chism; brother-in-law, David Henderson and wife Nancy; grandchildren, Tucker, Asher, Noah, soon to come “Little Bean”, and...
Carol Scott Snider
Jan 31, 2026
MARION, Va.
A very special spunky lady passed from this world on January 31, 2026. She left for her daughters lots of notes to guide them after her passing including the following hand-written modest obituary:
Carol Scott Snider, age 85, of Marion, VA died at Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon, VA. She was preceded in death by her husband and life-partner, Blake...
Michael C. Bolling
Jan 31, 2026
Abingdon, Va.
Michael C. Bolling, passed away Saturday, January 31, 2026 in Abingdon, VA.
Michael was proceeded in death by his parents, Guy W. and Gladys G Bolling; and sister, Sandy Bolling.
Michael is survived by his son, M. Todd Bolling and wife Mary of Nashville, NC; sister, Debbie Rock of Bristol, VA; grandson, Levi R. Bolling; nieces and nephews, Jacob Rock, Janie...
Charles Leon Anderson
Jan 27, 2026
Sugar Grove, Virginia
Charles “Leon” Anderson, age 72, passed away peacefully on January 27, 2026, at Carrington Place of Wytheville, after a long courageous battle with cancer and health declines.
Born July 11, 1953, Leon was the son of Fred Cleveland and Mary Charman Vaught Anderson. Leon was a lifelong resident of the Sugar Grove Community and lifelong member of Wharf Hill...
William Stafford Stephenson
Jan 25, 2026
William “Stafford” Stephenson, 78, passed away peacefully on January 25, 2026. Tess, his loving wife of 54 years, was by his side.
A standout athlete from Marion, Va., Stafford was a Hall of Fame basketball player at Emory & Henry College. His love for the game led him to a distinguished coaching career at John Battle and Pulaski High Schools, Wingate...
Herbert "Steve" Shepard
Jan 25, 2026
Bristol, Virginia
Herbert “Steve” Shepard age 71, passed away Sunday, January 25, 2026 at Valley Health Care Center, Chilhowie, Virginia.
Steve was an artist. He loved to draw for his family and would make handmade cards every holiday. He loved musicals and acted in some as a younger man. Early in his 20’s he was the “Cowardly Lion” at a theme park...
Floyd Wayne "Buch" Grubb
Jan 19, 2026
Wytheville, Virginia
Floyd Wayne "Buch" Grubb age 84, passed away Monday, January 19, 2026 at his home.
In keeping with Floyd’s wishes there will be no services.
To share memories of Floyd Wayne Grubb, www.seaverbrown.com Care for Floyd has been entrusted to Fraziers’ Seaver-Brown Funeral Service & Crematory, 237 East Main Street, Marion VA 24354.
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