Obituaries
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Edith Farris
Mar 22, 2023
Marion, Va. / Belmont, Miss.
Edith Farris age 90, passed away Wednesday, March 22, 2023 in Belmont, Miss.
Edith was just an amazing human being. She was a loving wife, mom, grandma, sister and friend. Edith was a selfless lady who loved the Lord and made sure all of His children were fed – well fed; rolls, cakes,...
Dan V. Vaught
Mar 20, 2023
Atkins, Va.
Dan V. Vaught age 93, passed away Monday, March 20, 2023 at Bristol Regional Medical Center, Bristol, Tenn.
Dan was a loving husband to his wife Elouise for 60 plus years. He retired after years as a carpenter, dairy farmer and horse trader. He loved Western riding horses and was a charter member and first vice-president of The...
Roxanna Lynn Griffey Greer
Mar 20, 2023
Saltville, Va.
Roxanna Lynn Griffey Greer age 46, passed away Monday, March 20, 2023 at Johnston Memorial Hospital, Abingdon, Va.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Sheri Robbins; sister, Tiffany Fields; grandparents, William and Nina Griffey, Wiley Robbins, Eleanor and Bill Hurst.
Roxanna is survived by her parents, Clarence and Barbara Griffey of Saltville,...
Maria Espinoza
Mar 18, 2023
Marion, Va.
Maria Torres Espinoza age 60, passed away Saturday, March 18, 2023 at Gray Ridge Village, Marion, Va.
Maria was a beautiful loving woman with an infectious smile and laugh. She impacted many lives and her loved ones have peace in knowing she is walking those glorious streets of gold. She is dearly missed by all...
Lura Mae Powell
Mar 16, 2023
Marion, Va.
Lura “Mae” Powell age 74, passed away Thursday, March 16, 2023 at her home.
Mae was a loving wife, mom, and mamaw – especially if your name was Phillip. She absolutely adored her grandbabies. She was a caring lady who loved spending time talking to her friends on the phone – everyday – catching up...
Robert Daniel Lindamood
Mar 14, 2023
Marion, Va. / Cookeville, Tenn.
Robert Daniel Lindamood age 85, passed away Tuesday, March 14, 2023 at the Cookeville Regional Medical Center, Cookeville, Tenn.
Robert was a wonderful, generous, and loving dad, brother, husband, grandad, and friend to many. He enjoyed genealogy and reaching out to family. He was a sharp shooter and paratrooper in the U.S....
Christine M. Sykes Helton
Mar 13, 2023
Abingdon, Va.
Christine M. Sykes Helton age 81, passed away Monday, March 13, 2023 at Johnston Memorial Hospital, Abingdon, Va.
Christine was a fighter up until the very end, due to the love for her family which kept her going. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister. She loved to go constantly, especially to yard sales and...
Anne Cary Wynne Young Graybeal
Mar 13, 2023
MARION, Va.
Anne Cary Wynne Young Graybeal, entered into her eternal home, Monday, March 13, 2023 in Chattanooga, Tenn.
Anne was born August 12, 1931 in Lexington, Va. She grew up on college campuses where her father taught chemistry, first at the Virginia Military Institute, and later at Emory & Henry College. She was baptized and confirmed in...
John C. Sims
Mar 13, 2023
Marion, Va.
John C. Sims age 59, passed away peacefully at his home Monday, March 13, 2023.
John was born in Marion in 1963 to the late Jack & Betty Sims. He was a graduate of Marion Senior High School & a life-long resident of Marion. He had a soft-heart for animals & often fed strays in the...
Margaret Ann Hughes Tilson
Mar 12, 2023
Chilhowie, Va.
Margaret Ann Hughes Tilson age 94, passed Sunday, March 12, 2023 at Johnston Memorial Hospital, Abingdon, Va.
Margaret Ann was a loving wife, mom, mamaw, sister, and friend. She worked hard keeping places all over the area spotless. Especially her church, Riverside Baptist, until she was 91. Margaret Ann loved her church and was faithful most...
Richard Lee Clark
Mar 12, 2023
ATKINS, Va.
Richard Lee Clark age 87, passed away Sunday, March 12, 2023 at his home.
Richard had his priorities in order. He was a faithful member of Cedar Bluff Baptist Church for over 70 years, serving in multiple roles of leadership. He was the treasurer of the Weekday Religious Education for over 20 years, a charter member...
Alesia Combs
Mar 12, 2023
Duffield, Va.
Alesia Blevins Combs age 63, passed away Sunday, March 12, 2023 at Ridgecrest Manor, Duffield, Va.
Alesia was a wonderful mom, grandbo, memaw and a very special sister. She loved her family, her girls and her grandchildren were her world. She worked at Harwood for 8 years as a re-labeler. Alesia enjoyed the outdoors, camping &...
Kathleen Ellen Pennington
Mar 8, 2023
Troutdale, Va.
Kathleen Ellen Pennington age 86, passed away Wednesday, March 8, 2023 at her home.
Kathleen was a true lady. She loved her family and helped raise her brothers and sisters, and then her Sammy Joe. Kathleen retired after 42 years as a cook and supervisor with the State Hospital. She loved her granddaughter Jasmine and was...
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