Obituaries
Mary Lee Nelson Hutton
Jun 25, 2025
Marion, Virginia
Mary Lee Nelson Hutton age 69, passed away Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at her home.
Mary had a heart for helping others. She liked to keep it simple, and do her own thing. But what she loved most were the kids who called her “Nana” and “Granny”. She took great pride in her grandkids.
She was preceded in death by her...
Danny Dempsey
Jun 23, 2025
Daniel "Danny" Harding Dempsey, age 73, died at his home in Sugar Grove, VA surrounded by his family on Monday, June 23, 2025 after an extended battle with lung disease and cancer.
Danny, born January 25, 1952 in Marion, VA, was the third of six children of Charles Warren “Ringeye” and Ruby Combs Dempsey. Danny was preceded in death by his...
Kathie Elitha Ann Honaker-Osborne
Jun 19, 2025
Penhook, Virginia
Kathie Elitha Ann Honaker-Osborne age 70, passed away Thursday, June 19, 2025 at Mountain Laurel Nursing & Rehab, Rural Retreat, Va.
She was preceded in death by her parents, George & Stella VanDyke; three brothers, J.B. VanDyke, Douglas M. Vandyke & Harry Lee VanDyke; sister, Christine Gross.
Kathie is survived by her husband, Donald Osborne of Penhook, Va.; daughter, Monaca Wallace...
Dorothy Diane Haga
Jun 19, 2025
Saltville, Virginia
Dorothy Diane Haga age 69, passed away Thursday, June 19, 2025 at her home.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Johnny Dean Haga; infant son, Jerry Wayne Haga; parents, Oscar Ray Peake and Edna Anders Peake; brothers, Earl Peake, Charles “Mack” Peake, Paul Peake, Elmer Peake and John Peake; sisters, Gladys Hanks, Ruth Dean, Hazel...
Melissa Belle Anderson Harris
Jun 16, 2025
Christiansburg, Virginia
Melissa Belle Anderson Harris died at 8:50 pm on June 16, 2025 in Kroontje Healthcare Center in Blacksburg, VA with family at her bedside.
She was born December 4, 1933 to Dr. William Douglas Anderson and Harriett Long Anderson at Stroud, Oklahoma. The family moved to Claremore in 1935 and to Randolph Field, Texas in 1940 when her father entered...
Jeanne Martin Haulsee
Jun 15, 2025
Chilhowie, Virginia
Jeanne Martin Haulsee age 70, passed away Sunday, June 15, 2025 at Smyth County Community Hospital, Marion, Va.
She was employed by Blue Ridge Job Corp Center, Tultex Corporation and AtWork Personnel Service. Mrs. Haulsee was a life member of the Ladies Auxiliary of Marion V.F.W. Post #4667.
She was preceded in death by her husband, James D. “Jim” Haulsee; parents,...
Willis Joe Farmer
Jun 14, 2025
WILLIS' OBITUARY
Willis Joe Farmer, age 83 of Hiwassee passed away Saturday, June 14, 2025 at the Pulaski Health and Rehabilitation Center. Born July 5, 1941 in Marion, Virginia he was the son of the late Gaither & Angie Farmer. He was also preceded in death by his son William “Eric” Farmer, daughter Leslie Riggs, brothers Stacey Lee Farmer, Talmage Farmer...
Eden Eloise Briscoe
Jun 11, 2025
Atkins, Virginia.
Eden Eloise Briscoe was born sleeping Wednesday, June 11, 2025.
A full obituary will be available soon.
Eden now watches over her mother, Autumn Briscoe; sister, Oaklyn Fox; brothers, Lincoln Fox and Axton Mobley; grandmother, Mindy Grubb; aunt, Hannah; and uncle, Eli.
The family will receive friends Saturday, June 14, 2025 from 1 until 2 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel. Services will begin...
Rita Faye Crusenberry
Jun 1, 2025
Marion, Virginia
Rita Faye Crusenberry age 67, passed away Sunday, June 1, 2025 at Johnston Memorial Hospital, Abingdon, Va.
She was preceded in death by her daughter, Amanda Nicole Crusenberry; parents, Boyd and Edith Blackburn; brother, Danny Blackburn; sister, Sarah Charapich.
Rita is survived by her husband, Robert Crusenberry; daughters, Angela Ahmed (Mimi) and Rebecca Crusenberry; grandchildren, Amirah Ahmed and Zidan Ahmed; sisters,...
Anna Marie Gross
May 31, 2025
Atkins, Virginia
Anna Marie Gross age 57, passed away Saturday, May 31, 2025 at her home.
Anna was very loved and will be missed by all who knew her.
She was preceded in death by her father, Jackie Lee Bell; and brothers, John Bell and David Wayne Bell.
Anna is survived by her husband, Michael Harden; daughters, Tina Bell (Joey), Tabitha Gross (Noah), and...
Valerie Crawford Daniel
May 28, 2025
Pulaski, Virginia
Valerie Crawford Daniel of Atlanta, GA passed away Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at Roanoke Memorial Hospital at the age of 66.
It is with great sadness that I announce the loss of my dear wife whom I am very much in love with. Valerie was born December 15, 1958 in McDonough, GA. Valerie was a devout Jehovah’s Witness for 45...
John Stacy Stamper
May 26, 2025
John Stacy Stamper age 79 of Chilhowie, Va., passed away peacefully Monday, May 26, 2025.
Born September 3, 1946, to the late Robert Luther and Lydia Margaret (Parsons) Stamper, John was one of many siblings in a close-knit family that remained his anchor throughout his life. John was a devoted family man whose greatest joy came from the love and laughter...
Phillip Wayne Blevins
May 22, 2025
Marion, Virginia
Phillip Wayne Blevins, age 60, passed away Thursday, May 22, 2025 at Wythe County Community Hospital, Wytheville, VA.
Phillip was born November 15, 1964 in Marion. He attended John Tyler Community College in Chester, VA with plans to become a funeral director but decided otherwise after working at a funeral home in Petersburg, VA. He came back home to attend...
Gene Walker
May 22, 2025
Marion, Virginia
Gene Walker, of Marion, VA died Thursday, May 22, 2025 surrounded by family at Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital in Nashville, TN after a brief illness.
Gene Walker was above all a man who loved his family. He cherished his children Brian and Beth and his grandchildren Taylor, Hayley, and Miles above all others. Nothing brought him more joy than travelling...
Robert Fred Blevins
May 20, 2025
Fred Blevins (82)
July 17, 1942 – May 20, 2025
Robert Fred Blevins was born July 17, 1942, the middle child of Robert Graham Blevins and Fannie Bell Widener Blevins of Chilhowie, VA. He had two sisters, Betty Cullop and Terri Martin. He had many aunts, uncles, cousins and nephews. He also was blessed with a wife, Peggy Hayden and a daughter...
Reverend Philip Dale Patterson
May 16, 2025
Atkins, Virginia / Brownsburg, Indiana
Philip Dale Patterson age 79, our beloved Husband, Father, Brother, Granddad, Uncle, and Pastor went to be with his Lord and Savior Friday, May 16th, 2025, at The Gathering Together in Plainfield, Indiana.
Philip was born August 20, 1945, in Front Royal, Virginia to the late Woodrow R. and Leler O. Patterson. He grew up in Atkins,...
Mary Wilma Thomas
May 12, 2025
Marion, Virginia
Mary Wilma Thomas age 82 passed away Monday, May 12, 2025 at her home.
In her husband’s words “You have been such a wonderful wife, friend, partner, mother, that I have often wondered what I ever did to deserve you. You have such marvelous qualities that define you as a person. You are honest, strong in your faith, loyal, friendly,...
Blana Mae Johnson
May 11, 2025
Chilhowie, Virginia
Blana Mae Johnson, age 93, of Chilhowie, Virginia, passed away on Sunday, May 11, 2025 surrounded by her family.
Born to the late John and Sarah Shelton, she lived a full life centered around friends, family, and faith. Blana's kindness and love will remain an enduring inspiration and source of strength to all who knew her.
Blana was preceded in death...
Dock Harlow "Pete" Dillman, Jr.
May 10, 2025
Marion, Virginia
Dock Harlow “Pete” Dillman, Jr. age 81 passed away Saturday, May 10, 2025 at Russell County Hospital.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Eleanor Seymour Dillman Cullop; brothers, Staff Sgt. Roger Lee Dillman, Donnie Joe Cullop and Charles Edward Cullop.
Pete is survived by his sister, Connie Rowland of Rural Retreat, Va.; and many special cousins.
A private graveside service...
Mark Edward Blevins
May 4, 2025
Marion, Virginia.
Mark Edward Blevins, age 56, passed away Sunday, May 4, 2025 at Roanoke Memorial Hospital, Roanoke, Va.
Mark was born August 12, 1968 in Marion, Virginia. He graduated from VCU in 1990, where he studied business management and finance. He lived in Richmond, Virginia, Washington D.C. and New York City with career moves in banking, retail, and computer programming. He...
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