Obituaries

Duane Marcellous "Mark" Graham

Duane Marcellous "Mark" Graham

Apr 30, 2023

Marion, Va.

 

Duane Marcellous “Mark” Graham age 60, passed away Sunday, April 30, 2023 at Roanoke Memorial Hospital.

 

Mark was an easy person to like. He worked hard keeping homes, his yard and other projects always in tip-top shape. When he wasn’t working, he loved to take it easy. Mark was a loving brother and friend who...

Brenda Sue "Tootle" Mitchell

Brenda Sue "Tootle" Mitchell

Apr 27, 2023

Abingdon, Va.

 

Brenda Sue “Tootle” Mitchell age 70, passed away Thursday, April 27, 2023 at her home.

 

Brenda loved her family – she was a loving wife, sister, mom, and mamaw Mitchell. You’d always catch her playing with her cell phone, but her passion was helping people. Brenda really enjoyed being a nurse. Her family will miss her,...

Shirley Ann "Bobbie" Louthen Mabe

Shirley Ann "Bobbie" Louthen Mabe

Apr 26, 2023

Marion, Va.

 

Shirley Ann “Bobbie” Louthen Mabe age 87, passed away Wednesday, April 26, 2023 at Valley Health Care Center, Chilhowie, Va.

 

Bobbie was the essence of good. She was a loving mother, grandmother and friend who enjoyed being with her family more than anything. Bobbie loved reading her Bible. She had read it through many times. She...

Dr. Charles Frazier Stanley

Dr. Charles Frazier Stanley

Apr 18, 2023

ATLANTA, Ga.

 

On Tuesday, April 18, 2023, In Touch Ministries announced that beloved pastor Dr. Charles Frazier Stanley had passed away at 7:30 a.m. that morning at age 90.

 

Known to audiences around the world through his wide-reaching TV and radio broadcasts, Stanley modeled his 65 years of ministry after the apostle Paul’s message in Acts 20:24: “Life is...

Bryon Shannon Hale

Bryon Shannon Hale

Apr 17, 2023

Marion, VA

Bryon Shannon Hale age 31, passed away Monday, April 17, 2023.

Bryon was born June 24, 1991 in Marion, Va. to Steve and April Hale, but he grew up in the Edgewater community of Annapolis, Md. He loved his Redskins but would give the Ravens some support from time to time. He enjoyed fishing, crabbing, hunting, motor cross...

Garry Ray Havens

Garry Ray Havens

Apr 14, 2023

Sugar Grove, Va.

 

Garry Ray Havens age 63, passed away April 14, 2023 at Bristol Regional Medical Center.

 

Garry was a talented builder and throughout the years he built many houses all over Smyth and Wythe counties. People always loved and knew him when they needed a heat pump too. He was a wonderful dad, a loving...

Geneva Rowland Pickle

Geneva Rowland Pickle

Apr 11, 2023

Chilhowie, Va.

 

Geneva Rowland Pickle age 95, loving mother, aunt, and sweet friend to many, met her Savior face to face Tuesday morning, April 11, 2023.

 

Geneva, affectionately called “Tishie” by many in her family, was born April 19, 1927 to the late Reaves L. and Myrtle Matheson Rowland. Geneva lived her life well, knowing that she was...

Charles Johnathan "Moses" "Wojo" Wojciechowicz

Charles Johnathan "Moses" "Wojo" Wojciechowicz

Apr 10, 2023

Marion, Va.

Charles Johnathan “Moses” Wojciechowicz age 39, passed away, Monday, April 10, 2023 at his home.

Born on June 02, 1983 in Jacksonville, Fl., Johnathan grew up having many interests and hobbies. He was a huge New York Giants fan, talented artist, musician, athlete, and so much more. A truly passionate person who would open his doors and home...

Arne "Aleen" Asbury Hicks

Arne "Aleen" Asbury Hicks

Apr 9, 2023

Tazewell, Va.

 

Arne “Aleen” Asbury Hicks age 76, passed away, Sunday, April 9, 2023 at Holston Valley Medical Center, Kingsport, Tenn. 

Aleen was a wonderful, loyal, and loving mother, daughter, sister, granny and friend to many. She never knew a stranger and her grandchildren were her favorite hobby. She enjoyed having picnics and family gatherings at her most favorite...

Howard Roscoe Guinn

Howard Roscoe Guinn

Apr 7, 2023

Meadowview, Va.

 

Howard “Roscoe” Guinn age 84, returned to his heavenly home Friday, April 7,

2023 at Carrington Place, Wytheville, Va.

 

He was born in Meadowview, Va. March 7, 1939. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 41 years, Sylvia.

 

Howard is survived by his sons, David Guinn and wife, Brittany of...

Drema Osborne Robinson

Drema Osborne Robinson

Apr 7, 2023

Marion, Va.

 

“Mother, you left us beautiful memories, your love is still our guide, although we cannot see you, you’re always at our side.”

 

Drema Robinson age 85, entered her heavenly home Friday, April 7, 2023 at Francis Marion Manor, Marion, Va.

 

Drema Robinson was a beautiful example of God’s love. She was a devoted and selfless...

Christie Brewer King

Christie Brewer King

Apr 4, 2023

Christie Brewer King age 58, passed away Tuesday, April 4, 2023 at Johnson City Medical Center, Johnson City, Tenn.

 

Christie was born March 28,1965 at Fort Carson, Colo. She attended North Greene High School and graduated from Chuckey-Doak High School. She was a long time member of Higher Ground Baptist Church and a graduate of ETSU school of Dentistry...

Ashley Michelle Sweeney Cook

Ashley Michelle Sweeney Cook

Apr 4, 2023

Ferrum, Va.

 

Ashley Michelle Sweeney Cook age 34, loving mother to her only son, Logan Guy Haerer and devoted wife to Brad Cook, became the guardian angel of her family in the early morning hours of Tuesday, April 4, 2023 after a long and courageous battle with endometrial cancer.

 

Ashley was born in 1988 in North Carolina...

Ruth Smith

Ruth Smith

Apr 1, 2023

Bristol, Tenn. / Marion, Va.

 

Ruth Stallard Smith, age 76, loving wife, mother, and grandmother went to her heavenly home April 1, 2023 at Bristol Regional Medical Center.  She lost her battle with kidney failure after four years of dialysis and, though her spirit was young at heart, her body and her heart began to give out in the...

Dana Sharn Rowland

Dana Sharn Rowland

Mar 30, 2023

Abingdon, Va. 

Dana Sharn Rowland age 61, passed away unexpectedly, Thursday, March 30, 2023 surrounded by her family.

Dana was a special loving wife, mom, and grandma from the mountains who loved her family unconditionally. Raised as an “Air Force brat,” she moved all over the U.S. providing opportunities and personal experiences that she was proud of; giving her many...

Vernon Tew Rumble

Vernon Tew Rumble

Mar 27, 2023

 

Marion, Va.

 

Vernon Tew Rumble age 80, passed away March 27, 2023 at his home.

 

Care for Mr. Rumble has been entrusted to Seaver-Brown Funeral Service & Crematory, 237 East Main Street, Marion, Va. 24354.

Linda Lee Stoots Frye

Linda Lee Stoots Frye

Mar 27, 2023

Rural Retreat, Va.

 

Linda Lee Stoots Frye age 84, passed away, Monday, March 27, 2023 at Mountain Laurel Rehab & Nursing, Rural Retreat, Va.

 

She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Gladys Stoots.

 

Linda is survived by her caretaker of 31 years, Donita Hoback.

 

In keeping with Linda’s wishes, there will be...

Carl W. Hamm

Carl W. Hamm

Mar 27, 2023

Rural Retreat, Va.

 

Carl Willard Hamm age 80, passed away Monday, March 27, 2023 at Mountain Laurel Rehab & Nursing, Rural Retreat, Va.

 

Carl was a good man, loving husband, dad and friend to many. He was a proud Air Force veteran and learned to fly while serving. After Carl left the military, he flew privately after receiving...

Shelby Jean Havens

Shelby Jean Havens

Mar 26, 2023

Marion, Va.

Shelby Jean Havens age 85, passed away Sunday, March 26, 2023 at Mountain Laurel Rehab & Nursing, Rural Retreat, Va.

She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Bessie Dalton; brothers, Dee Dalton and Don Dalton; and sister, Carol Wymer.

Jean is survived by three daughters, Beverly Ann Forbis, Connie Harden and husband, Ricky and Shirley...

Carol Anderson Musser

Carol Anderson Musser

Mar 26, 2023

Rural Retreat, Va.

 

Carol Anderson Musser age 80, passed away Sunday, March 26, 2023 at her home.

 

Carol was a loving wife, mom, granny, sister, and friend. She worked hand in hand with her husband, Mike to found Musser Lumber Company in Rural Retreat. Carol absolutely adored her family. She loved the Lord and was a faithful member...

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