Obituaries
Donna Minnick Roberts
May 11, 2024
Abingdon, Va.
Donna Minnick Roberts age 64, passed away Saturday, May 11, 2024 at Johnston Memorial Hospital, Abingdon, Va.
Donna worked in the medical profession for over 40 years. The last 10 years she enjoyed the new experience of being a travel nurse.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Jack and Pauline Hinchey Minnick; brother, Richard Minnick; and sister, Teresa Stone.
Donna...
Malinda L. Oliver
May 9, 2024
Cary, NC & Nezperce, ID Malinda L. Oliver age 63, passed away Thursday, May 09, 2024 with her loving son by her side. Malinda spent her entire life caring for others. She started as a beautician styling hair in Spokane, Washington; for many years, she was a caregiver for her grandmother and many others in Nezperce, Idaho. Later in life, she...
Juanita Phipps Ellis
May 5, 2024
Marion, Virginia
Juanita Phipps Ellis age 83, passed away Sunday, May 5, 2024.
Juanita was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She loved spending time with her family. Now she has gone on to spend time with her Heavenly family. Juanita attended Rich Valley High School, and she lived most of her life on Shooting Creek. She was “Granny” not only to...
William L. "Bill" Clay
May 4, 2024
Marion, Virginia
Bill Clay age 64, passed away Saturday, May 4, 2024 surrounded by those he loved and celebrating life to the fullest.
Bill had a heart full of love and nothing made him happier than helping those he loved. He was a supportive and doting father, and fiercely loved by all his friends. Bill was a talented and well respected bench...
Cynthia "Cindy" Leigh Bouldin Becker
May 2, 2024
Chilhowie, Va.
Cynthia “Cindy” Leigh Bouldin Becker, age 65, passed away Thursday, May 2, 2024 at Smyth County Community Hospital, Marion, Va.
Cindy was absolutely selfless in everything she did. She was a loving wife, mom, grandmother, sister and friend. Cindy was a dedicated Registered Nurse for over forty years in McKeesport, Penn., with Robert Wood Johnston University Hospital in New Brunswick,...
Monica Michelle Puckett
Apr 29, 2024
Saltville, Va.
Monica Michelle Puckett age 46, was reunited with her family in Heaven Monday, April 29, 2024.
Monica was a good, loving mom, sister, aunt and friend. She was a free spirit who was up for anything and loved to have a good time. She enjoyed watching movies, (especially horror), swimming and riding motorcycles. Monica had several jobs throughout the years...
John David Barns
Apr 27, 2024
RICH VALLEY, VA
John David Barns, age 93, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, April 27, 2024.
John was born in Rich Valley, VA to the late CT (Buster) & Marylyde Buchanan Barns. Along with his parents, he is also preceded in death by his stepmother, Bernice Clark Barns; wife, Betty Combs Barns; brother CT Barns Jr.;...
Robert Dale “Bob” Hamm
Apr 26, 2024
Durham, North Carolina and Rural Retreat, Virginia
Robert Dale “Bob” Hamm, 76, passed away on Friday, April 26, 2024.
He was born on August 17, 1947, in Nicks Creek, Virginia, to the late Willie Green and Blanche Emillie Wassum Hamm. After graduating from Marion Senior High in 1966, he enlisted in the Army, completing his recruit training at Fort Stewart, Georgia. After...
Richard Jack Miller
Apr 25, 2024
MARION, Va. & Warren, OhioRichard Jack Miller age 93, passed away Thursday, April 25, 2024 at Community Skilled Health Care Centre in Warren, Ohio.Jack was born July 4, 1930 in Green County, Pennsylvania to the late Thomas E. and Velma B. Masters Miller. He was a proud member of the U.S. Army and a Veteran of the Korean War. Jack...
Harold D. Slemp
Apr 20, 2024
Harold D. Slemp passed away on Saturday, April 20, 2024, surrounded by his family.Named “Toby” by his beloved sister, he lived a wonderful 89 years. Seldom did you see Harold without a smile or in a jolly mood. Born on the “Banks of Slemp Creek” in Sugar Grove on October 10, 1934 to Ella Mae and Roy Slemp, Harold always...
Handy Pernell Shade III
Apr 17, 2024
Mississippi Handy Pernell Shade III age 42, passed away Wednesday, April 17, 2024.
A full obituary will be available soon.
To share memories of Handy Pernell Shade III, please visit www.seaverbrown.com. Care for Pernell has been entrusted to Fraziers’ Seaver-Brown Funeral Service, 237 East Main Street, Marion, Va. 24354.
William "Scottie" Lilly
Apr 15, 2024
Wytheville, VA William Scott “Scottie” Lilly age 45, passed away Monday, April 15, 2024 at LewisGale Medical Center, Salem, VA.
Scottie was a hardworking, genuine man with a pure soul. He was loved by many, especially his wife Alisha. Scottie was Alisha’s world and the love of her life. He loved traveling the country in his tractor and trailer, when he...
Linda Faye Griffey Cole
Apr 15, 2024
Saltville, VA Linda Faye Griffey Cole age 71, passed away Monday, April 15, 2024 at Johnston Memorial Hospital, Abingdon, VA.
Linda was a loving and caring mother, sister, maw-maw, nana, granny, aunt and friend. She worked as an assembly line worker with Merillat for 10 years. When she wasn’t working her favorite past time included crocheting, cooking her kids’ favorite meals...
Roy "Dan" Sanderson
Apr 15, 2024
Marion, VA Roy Daniel Sanderson, known as Dan to his fellow Alabamians, “Big Orange” to his trucking buddies, and “Roy Boy” to his wife, passed away on April 15, 2024.
Roy was born on December 6, 1939 in Florence, Alabama to Thomas and Venola Hendon Sanderson—the youngest of eight sons. Roy lived in Cincinnati, Ohio; Ringgold, Georgia; Chattanooga, Tennessee, and finally made...
William "Sherman" Mercer
Apr 12, 2024
Marion, Va. Early Friday morning, April 12, 2024, the Lord preciously took William Sherman Mercer’s hand as he was surrounded by family. Sherman is now in heaven after 96 years of sharing his kindness, inspiration, generosity, and Christian faith to family, friends, and anyone he met. His family loved him dearly and know he is enjoying being with his wife,...
Ella R. Thullen
Apr 11, 2024
Wise, VA. Ella R. Thullen age 88, passed away Thursday, April 11, 2024 at her home.
A full obituary will be published when available. In keeping with Ella's wishes, there will be no services.
To share memories of Ella Thullen, please visit www.seaverbrown.com. Care for Ella has been entrusted to Fraziers’ Seaver-Brown Funeral Service, 237 East Main Street, Marion, Va. 24354.
Dewey O'quinn
Apr 9, 2024
Saltville, Va.
Dewey O’quinn age 82, passed away Tuesday, April 09, 2024 at Johnston Memorial Hospital, Abingdon, Va.
Dewey was an awesome, fun, loving dad and friend who didn’t know a stranger. To know him was to love him, just as he did everyone else.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Anna O’quinn; brother, Wesley O’quinn.
Dewey is survived by his loving...
Jack Michael "Mike" Repass
Apr 8, 2024
Abingdon, VA Jack Michael “Mike’ Repass age 65, passed away Monday, April 8, 2024 at Johnson City Medical Center, Johnson City, TN.
Mike was a great man who would do anything for you. He loved life and living. Mike graduated from Sullivan East High School in 1977 and worked for Pepsi until he retired. He will be missed by all who...
Waylon Everette Ratcliffe
Apr 7, 2024
Atkins, VA Waylon Everette Ratcliffe, infant son of Kara Ratcliffe, came into this world wearing his angel wings, Sunday, April 7, 2024 at Smyth County Community Hospital.
Waylon was preceded in death by his great-grandpa, Donald Wyatt.
In addition to his mother, he is survived by his grandparents, Michael and Wendy Ratcliffe of Atkins, VA; great-grandparents, Vickie Wyatt of Chilhowie, VA, George...
J.H. Self, Sr & Joyce Hall Self
Apr 4, 2024
Abingdon, Va. J.H. Self Joyce Hall Self
May 31, 1942 – July 20, 2023 ...