Obituaries
Jennifer Jean Yoell
Jul 18, 2024
Jennifer Jean Yoell, who most recently lived in Blacksburg, VA died on July 18, 2024. Originally from New York State, born on January 24, 1956, she was daughter to Florence Marie Yoell and William Alfred Yoell.
After high school, Jennifer went on to get her nursing degree. She practiced in New York for many years, until she and her husband, Richard...
Ann H. Baldwin
Jul 17, 2024
Marion, Virginia
Ann Huchthausen Baldwin, age 80, passed away Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at Smyth County Community Hospital, Marion Va.
A true Italian woman, Ann loved family, good food, and cooking for others. She enjoyed music in all forms and was an exceptional pianist, playing beautifully, keeping music alive in church and in life as a part of Sweet Adelines International. Ann...
James "Bill" Irvin
Jul 17, 2024
Marion, Va.
James William “Bill” Irvin age 90, passed away Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at Valley Health Care Center, Chilhowie, Va.
Bill Irvin had his life in order God, family and community – he never met a stranger and he loved everyone – but his grandchildren were the apple of his eye and he loved them very much. Bill was a 1951...
Patricia Ann Smith
Jul 15, 2024
Pounding Mill, Va.
Patricia Ann Smith age 73, widow of Grat M. Smith, passed away Monday, July 15, 2024 at her home.
At this time, no public services will be held.
To share memories of Patricia Ann Smith, please visit www.seaverbrown.com. Care for Patricia has been entrusted to Fraziers' Seaver-Brown Funeral Service & Crematory, 237 East Main Street, Marion VA 24354.
Jeri Lea Barnett (Deel)
Jul 6, 2024
Roanoke, Virginia
Jeri Lea Deel Barnett passed away peacefully, early in the morning of July 6, 2024.
Jeri was born in Abingdon, Virginia on December 3, 1951, and grew up in Marion, Virginia. She graduated from Marion Senior High School in 1970. She went on to graduate with a Bachelor’s degree in sociology from Virginia Tech in 1974. Jeri then spent 25...
Mary Anne Vollmer Voglewede
Jul 2, 2024
Marion, Virginia
Mary Anne Vollmer Voglewede age 72, passed away Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home, Winston-Salem, N.C.
Mary Anne was born January 8, 1952 in Ypsilanti, Michigan. She attended Walsh College and graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting. She worked as an accountant for several years in Columbus, Ohio, before moving to Marion, Virginia in 1980...
Frank James "Jim" Keesee, Jr.
Jul 1, 2024
Marion, Va. / Kingsport, Tenn.
Frank James “Jim” Keesee, Jr. age 75 passed away Monday, July 01, 2024 in Kingsport, Tenn.
Jim was born in Smyth County, Va. to the late Frank and Bernice Keesee. He was a foreman for Daniels Construction, and when he wasn’t busy with work, he enjoyed fishing.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by...
Mack D. "Mackie" Grinstead
Jun 29, 2024
Marion, Virginia
Mack D. “Mackie” Grinstead age 89, passed away Saturday, June 29, 2024 at Oakmont at Gordon Park, Bristol, Va.
Mack was a loving husband, dad, papaw and friend. He was always happy and smiling. Mack lived and loved his life. He loved old cars and a neat yard – no grass on the pavement or out of place. Mack was...
Linda Martin Griffin
Jun 26, 2024
Marion, Virginia
Linda Martin Griffin age 68, passed away Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at her home.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Ernest R. “Jack” and Nannie Belle Martin; and brother, Terry Zane Martin.
Linda is survived by her daughters, Misty Dawn Harmon of Marion, Va. and Owonia Michelle Powers and husband, Ralph of Clintwood, Va.; son, Chato Shane Griffin of...
Mary Elizabeth "Lou" Osborne
Jun 22, 2024
Atkins, Va.
Mary “Lou” Coe Osborne age 67, passed away Saturday, June 22, 2024 at Johnston Memorial Hospital, Abingdon, Va.
Lou’s passion for food started when she worked at Dairyland, alongside her mother. She worked in numerous other food settings as well. As the years grew, people weren’t customers anymore, they became family. She also worked at Virginia House and Royal Mouldings...
Treva Hash Wood
Jun 21, 2024
Marion, Va.
Treva Hash “Tootsy” Wood age 84, widow of William M. “Bill” Wood, passed away Friday, June 21, 2024 at her home.
Services will be private at Rose Lawn Cemetery.
To share memories of Treva Hash “Tootsy” Wood please visit www.seaverbrown.com. Care for Tootsy has been entrusted to Fraziers’ Seaver-Brown Funeral Service & Crematory, 237 East Main Street, Marion VA 24354.
Kenneth Ralph "Kenny" Null
Jun 17, 2024
Saltville, Va.
Kenneth Ralph “Kenny” Null age 66, passed away Monday, June 17, 2024 at Smyth County Community Hospital, Marion, Va.
Kenny was born and raised in Saltville, Va. He worked for United Salt Company for over 15 years as plant operator, and at General Dynamics in Marion. Most people however, knew Kenny from his days at Texas Gulf in Saltville. Kenny...
David C. Collins, Sr.
Jun 15, 2024
Saltville, Va.
David C. Collins, Sr. age 73, passed away Saturday, June 15, 2024, peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family.
David was a long-haul truck driver for 55 years. He was also a proud U.S. Army veteran of 7 years who earned the rank of Staff Sergeant and was awarded The National Defense Service Medal, Korean Defense Service Medal, Expert...
Trecia Smith Hensley
Jun 12, 2024
Rural Retreat, Va.
Trecia Smith Hensley age 69, passed away Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at Mountain Laurel Nursing and Rehab, Rural Retreat, Va.
Trecia worked at Virginia House as a stainer for 25 years. She loved car races and reading. Most of all, she had a love for rescuing animals.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Robert Hensley; parents, Isaac and...
Hugh F. Murphy, Sr.
Jun 10, 2024
Marion, Va.Hugh F. Murphy, Sr. age 95 passed away Monday, June 10, 2024 at Francis Marion Manor, Marion, Va.Hugh had his priorities straight – God, family and country. Hugh and his family moved from New Jersey to Marion in the summer 1962 to begin his work in the computer industry with Harwood. Hugh began his computer work while serving in...
Louise C. Thompson
Jun 7, 2024
MARION, Va.
Louise Taylor Thompson, age 89, passed away Friday, June 7, 2024 at Smyth County Community Hospital.
She is preceded in death by her first husband, Carl A. Taylor; daughter, Sharon Adams; three sons, Stanley Taylor, Mitchell Taylor and James “Cotton” Taylor.
She is survived by her husband, Bill Thompson; three daughters, Carolyn Pugh, Lois MacLean and Kathy Collins; stepdaughter, Angela Thompson;...
Channing Kade Miller
Jun 7, 2024
Rural Retreat, Va
Channing Kade Miller, age 26, passed away Friday, June 7, 2024 at Wake Forest Baptist Hospital.
Channing was a 2015 graduate of Rural Retreat High School and served four years in the United States Army Infantry stationed abroad in Germany, Europe and Poland. He was strong willed “reconciled machine to be tempted with” and arguably the best mechanic...
Susie Burkett
Jun 6, 2024
Marion, Va.Margaret Sue “Susie” Burkett age 69, passed away Thursday, June 6, 2024 at Ballad Hospice House, Bristol, Tenn.Susie was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Wayne Burkett; step-son, Kenny Burkett; parents, Charles Lem and Rettie Imogene Tilson; sister, Janice Bise.Susie is survived by her son, Michael Burkett; grandson, Cody Burkett; great-grandchild, Julian Burkett; nieces, Tina Morris (Danny) and...
Charles Richard Rush, Sr.
Jun 3, 2024
Abingdon, Va. Charles Richard Rush, Sr. (1931 – 2024), known as Richard, passed away on Monday, June 3, 2024, in Abingdon Virginia.
He was predeceased by his wife of 49 years, Elizabeth Justine Burchett Rush.
Richard lived in Washington Country Virginia as a boy, and for the last many years, before moving to a nursing facility in Abingdon, Richard lived in Marion, Virginia....
John F. Jones
May 31, 2024
Dr. John F. Jones, O.D., formerly of Marion, Virginia, passed away Friday, May 31, 2024, in Mountain Home, Arkansas. He was born April 21, 1937, in Montgomery, West Virgina to Charles and Edith (Small) Jones. John married Joy Stewart in El Paso, Texas July 22, 1961. He attended West Virginia Tech, Marshall University and received a doctorate from the Southern College of Optometry. John...