Obituaries

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...

Joanne Griffith Styron

Joanne Griffith Styron

Feb 20, 2024

MARION, Va.Joanne Griffith Styron age 89, passed away Tuesday, February 20, 2024 at Wythe County Community Hospital, Wytheville, Va.Joanne was born in 1934 in Bluefield, West Virginia. After graduating from Bluefield High School, Joanne continued her education in nursing in Abingdon at Johnston Memorial Hospital, becoming a Registered Nurse. She then moved to Baltimore, Maryland working at Johns Hopkins Hospital...

William Wayne Nash

William Wayne Nash

Feb 18, 2024

Mendota, Va.

 

William Wayne Nash, age 44, passed away Sunday, February 18, 2024.

 

He was preceded in death by his father, Beryl Wayne Nash.

 

William is survived by his mother, Mae Nash of Mendota, Va.; two sons; four brothers, Zebulon Nash (Melissa), Ira Nash, all of Kingsport, Tenn., Gabriel Nash of Mendota, Va., and Dustin Nash of Abingdon, Va.; several nieces and nephews. 

 

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Elmer "Bubby" Lane

Elmer "Bubby" Lane

Feb 12, 2024

Marion, Va.

 

Elmer “Bubby” Lane age 79, passed away Monday, February 12, 2024 at his home.

 

To know Bubby was to love Bubby. He absolutely loved being with people. He was the embodiment of what it means to be a true community; Bubby kept up with his friends and so many of them helped him. He loved his dog Roscoe, being with...

Melanie Stillwell

Melanie Stillwell

Feb 8, 2024

Salem, Va.

 

Melanie Stillwell age 54, passed away Thursday, February 8, 2024 at LewisGale Medical Center, Salem, Va.

 

Melanie was an outgoing, fun loving, dancing, mother, nana, and sister. She was family oriented and enjoyed traveling – especially when it would involve hiking, and fishing on the riverbank with her boys. Melanie worked for American National College and Church Court Daycare in...

William Jesse Choate

William Jesse Choate

Jan 30, 2024

Sugar Grove, Va.

 

William Jesse Choate age 70, passed away Tuesday, January 30, 2024 at Mountain Laurel Rehab & Nursing, Rural Retreat, Va.

 

Jesse was a true servant with a love for God, family, country and his community. Married to the love of his life and a true partner, Jesse and Carol made the lives of everyone around them better. From their...

Robert Mike Canter

Robert Mike Canter

Jan 26, 2024

Robert Mike Canter, 94 of Naples, Florida and Marion, Virginia, and the last surviving member of his family, passed away January 26, 2024.

 

Mike was born in 1930, in Saltville, Virginia to Paul Clifford Canter, Sr. and Lela M. Canter. He was a member of Elizabeth United Methodist Church in Teas, Virginia and attended East Tennessee State University. He married the...

Charles Douglas Hash

Charles Douglas Hash

Jan 22, 2024

Atkins, Va.

 

Charles Douglas Hash age 73, passed away Monday, January 22, 2024 at his home. 

 

Everybody has a “Doug” story – he was a great man and he will be missed. 

 

Doug is survived by his wife of 49 years, Vicky Atwood Hash of Atkins, Va.

 

Per Doug’s wishes, go see a friend or adopt a dog or cat – all services will...

Bobby Wayne Blevins

Bobby Wayne Blevins

Jan 18, 2024

Austin, Texas & Marion, Virginia



Bobby Wayne Blevins passed away on the morning of January 18, 2024 in Austin TX. 

 

He was born on January 26, 1944 to Ed and Lavonia Blevins in Marion VA a minute before his twin brother Buddy. Throughout their lives, Bobby and Buddy shared a deep bond built on love, support, and friendship. Their unwavering bond  is...

Dolores Robbins

Dolores Robbins

Jan 17, 2024

Marietta, GA

 

Dolores Robbins, age 82, of Marietta, Georgia passed away Wednesday, January 17, 2024.   Born in Kosciusko, Mississippi, Mrs. Robbins moved to Marietta, GA in 2017. She worked as a Secretary at Woolworth's in Atlanta for 20 years. Afterwards, she worked as a Hairdresser at the Cobb Beauty College for 5 years. She loved flowers and crocheting, and was also deep...

Claude Allen Taylor

Claude Allen Taylor

Jan 16, 2024

Marion, Va.

 

Claude Allen Taylor age 74, passed away January 16, 2024 at Bristol Regional Medical Center, Bristol, Tenn.

 

Claude loved his life – especially his family; he was a loving dad, brother, and friend who always enjoyed a good laugh. Claude was a proud Navy Veteran and cherished his time at the American Legion with the other Veterans. When he wasn’t...

Amanda Richardson Grubb

Amanda Richardson Grubb

Jan 14, 2024

Sugar Grove, Va.

 

Amanda "Mandi" Richardson Grubb age 41, passed away Sunday, January 14, 2024 at Roanoke Memorial Hospital, Roanoke, Va.



Mandi enjoyed people and especially talking to them, she loved her kids, family camping trips and living on the farm, with all of the animals. According to her sister, Mandi wasn’t much of a cook, but she could really decorate a...