Obituaries

Michael Dwayne Williams

Michael Dwayne Williams

Mar 26, 2024

Atkins, VA.  Michael Dwayne Williams age 56, passed away Tuesday, March 26, 2024 as a result of a motor vehicle accident. 

 

Michael was an amazing man, who was larger than life and took it by the horns. He was fearless, being intimidated by nothing or no-one and didn’t have a filter. Life was never dull if Michael was around because he...

John Junior Thomas

John Junior Thomas

Mar 23, 2024

Marion, Va.

John Junior Thomas age 66, passed away Saturday, March 23, 2024 at Johnston Memorial Hospital after fighting a brief battle with cancer.

 

 John was a simple man who wasn’t hard to please. John graduated Marion Senior High School in 1977 and ended his career after serving 32 years at Marley Mouldings. When he wasn’t taking pride in his work, John...

Mayor David P. Helms

Mayor David P. Helms

Mar 21, 2024

Marion, Va.Marion Mayor David P. Helms, age 83 passed away following a brief illness with his beloved wife Sue at his bedside.He was born in Glade Spring, Va. in 1940. Mayor Helms graduated from Glade Spring High School, and Emory & Henry with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Elementary Education and a Masters degree in Education from Radford University....

Rita Ann Pennington Davis

Rita Ann Pennington Davis

Mar 20, 2024

Lebanon, VA.  Rita Ann Pennington Davis age 81, passed away Wednesday, March 20, 2024 at Johnson City Medical Center, Johnson City, Tennessee. 

 

Rita was a loving mother, grandmother and will be missed by those that love her. 

 

She was preceded in death by her husband, Otis E. Davis; parents, James and Cynthia Quesenberry; sister, Erlene Pennington Lloyd. 

 

Rita is survived by her son,...

Robert "Bob" Coulthard

Robert "Bob" Coulthard

Mar 20, 2024

Sugar Grove, Va.

 

Robert F. “Bob” Coulthard age 96, passed away Wednesday, March 20, 2024 at Mountain Laurel Nursing & Rehab, Rural Retreat, Va.

A complete obituary will be available soon. Private family services were held March 24, 2024 with Pastor Mike Dixon officiating. Burial followed in Ridgelawn Cemetery, 5522 Sugar Grove Highway, Sugar Grove, VA. A Celebration of Life is being planned...

Walter Eugene Farris

Walter Eugene Farris

Mar 18, 2024

Marion, Va. / Belmont Miss.

 

Walter Eugene Farris age 92, passed away Monday, March 18, 2024 at his home in Belmont, Mississippi.

 

Walt had his priorities straight – God, family and country. He was married to the love of his life, Edith for 72 years and raised a wonderful family. He served proudly in the United States Army where he served in...

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...

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