Obituaries

Rex Greer

Rex Greer

Jun 17, 2010

Rex L. O. Greer ATKINS, Va. Rex L. O. Greer, 82, passed away Thursday, June 17, 2010, at Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon, Va., after a nine year battle with Multiple Myeloma Cancer. Rex was born in Grayson County, Va., and was the son of Leonard Ottis and Beatrice Reedy Greer. He was preceded in death by brothers Hurley, Harry,...

Mattie Mullins

Mattie Mullins

Jun 15, 2010

MARION, VIRGINIA: MATTIE MAE MULLINS, age 82, died Tuesday, June 15, 2010 at her home in Marion, Virginia. She was preceded in death by her parents, Clinton and Rettie Stidham Miller; her daughter, Shirley Diane Mullins and several other loved and cherished family members. She is survived by four daughters, E. Wanda Worley and James Breeding of Christiansburg, Virginia, Brenda...

Georgia Lemmon

Georgia Lemmon

Jun 14, 2010

Georgia P. Lemmon, 82, beloved wife, mother, sister, and friend, died peacefully on Monday, June 14, 2010 at The Pines in Davidson, N.C. Georgia was born in Thomasville, Ga., to Margaret Boyd McKay and William John Powell. After graduating from Agnes Scott College, she finished the Presbyterian School of Christian Education in Richmond. There she met her husband of 57...

Allan Jones

Allan Jones

Jun 13, 2010

MARION, VIRGINIA: ALLAN D. JONES, age 60, died Sunday, June 13, 2010 in Johnston Memorial Hospital, Abingdon, Virginia surrounded by his loving family. He was a member of Marion Baptist Church; Staff Sergeant with the First Force Recon Division in the United States Marine Corps having served in Vietnam; life time member of the VFW Post #4667; and owner and...

Margaret Hutton

Margaret Hutton

Jun 12, 2010

MARION, VIRGINIA: MARGARET C. HUTTON, age 65, passed away Saturday, June 12, 2010 at Smyth County Community Hospital. She is survived by her husband, Clarence D. Hutton of Marion, Virginia; one son, Eric Hutton of Marion, Virginia; one step-son, Jeffery Harrison, of Mountain City, Tennessee and several nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held Monday, June 14, 2010...

Charmie Bear

Charmie Bear

Jun 9, 2010

MARION, VIRGINIA: CHARMIE GOODMAN BEAR, age 91, died Wednesday, June 9, 2010. Mrs. Bear was a member of the Davis Memorial United Methodist Church where she taught Sunday School and was a former employee of the Smyth County School Board. She was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, David F. Bear; her father and mother, Frank and...

Charles Campbell

Charles Campbell

Jun 8, 2010

RICH VALLEY VIRGINIA: CHARLES MEADE CAMPBELL passed away peacefully June 8th 2010. He was preceded in death by his wife Carolyn Gwyn Campbell. Born August 24, 1928 he was the son of the late James Arthur and Margaret Buchanan Campbell Working the majority of his life farming and trucking he had retired and lived in Montvale VA He was a...

William George

William George

Jun 8, 2010

MARION, VIRGINIA: WILLIAM O. GEORGE Jr., age 97 died Tuesday, June 8, 2010 at Smyth County Community Hospital in Marion, Virginia. He was born in Tazewell and was educated at Tazewell County High School, Bluefield College, Emory & Henry College and Western Kentucky University. Mr. George was a veteran of World War II, having served in the United States Navy....

Dorothy Howard

Dorothy Howard

Jun 3, 2010

BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA: DOROTHY NELL BOYD HOWARD left this earth peacefully on June 3, 2010, at the age of 89 years, surrounded by her loving family. She was a native of Rosedale, Virginia but for the last six years had resided at Columbia Cottage in Birmingham, Alabama. Dorothy was the last surviving member of her family and was preceded in death...

Charles Kirby

Charles Kirby

May 30, 2010

MARION, VIRGINIA: CHARLES MONROE KIRBY, age 79, died Sunday, May 30, 2010 at his home in Marion, Virginia. Mr. Kirby was a native of Smyth County and lived here all his life. He was a very active member of Marion Baptist Church and was retired from Brunswick Corporation after 35 years of service. He is survived by his wife of...

Ethel Burkett

Ethel Burkett

May 28, 2010

RURAL RETREAT, VIRGINIA: ETHEL HICKS BURKETT, age 89, widow of Reverend Clarence Gordon Burkett, passed away Friday, May 28, 2010 at Francis Marion Manor in Marion, Virginia. Mrs. Burkett was a member of Cedar Bluff Baptist Church. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law Gordon and Phyllis Burkett of Atkins, Virginia; two grandchildren, Kimberly Burkett of Atkins, Virginia and...

Florence Price

Florence Price

May 25, 2010

MARION, VIRGINIA: FLORENCE WALKER PRICE, 84 years old went to be with the Lord on May 25, 2010. She was a loving wife and mother. She was also a long standing member of Grosses Creek Baptist Church. She will be greatly missed by her children, grandchildren, and entire family. She was preceded in death by her parents, John Franklin and...

Alice Parks

Alice Parks

May 20, 2010

SUGAR GROVE, VIRGINIA: ALICE "GIN" PARKS, age 68, died Thursday, May 20, 2010 at her home in Sugar Grove, Virginia. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas John Parks; brother, Marvin "Cheat" Sheets; sister, Martha "Sis" Morrell. She is survived by two daughters, Opal Graham and husband, Jerry of Atkins, Virginia and Linda "Tootle" Russell of Marion, Virginia;...

Charles Dunford

Charles Dunford

May 19, 2010

MARION, VIRGINIA: CHARLES ANDREW DUNFORD, SR., age 64, died suddenly at Smyth County Community Hospital on May 19, 2010 after a long battle with heart disease. He was a lifetime resident of Marion, Virginia and a member of the Grace United Methodist Church, VFW and DAV. Charles retired from Mt. Rogers Community Service Board. He was a loving and devoted...

Ruth Musser

Ruth Musser

May 19, 2010

ATKINS, VIRGINIA: RUTH SNIDER MUSSER, age 98, widow of Lewis C. Musser, died Wednesday, May 19, 2010 in Schertz, Texas. She is survived by her nephew, Dave and his wife, Gail Snider of Universal City, Texas; her sister-in-law, Pauline Snider and nephew, Paul of Atkins, Virginia, as well as numerous other nieces, nephews, and cousins. Graveside Services will be held...

Ralph Schwartz

Ralph Schwartz

May 18, 2010

MARION, VIRGINIA: JACK SCHWARTZ, age 85, died Tuesday, May 18, 2010 in Francis Marion Manor, Marion Virginia. Jack was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Marion, Virginia. He was an avid sports lover and a member of the Smyth County Hall of Fame. He was preceded in death by his wife, Virginia Ruth Norman Schwartz; son Ronald...

Darryl Murray

Darryl Murray

May 14, 2010

MARION, VIRGINIA: DARRYL PRESTON MURRAY, age 48, died Friday, May 14, 2010 in Martinsville, Virginia. Mr. Murray worked for Yokohama Tire in Salem, Virginia for over twelve years. He was preceded in death by his father, John Murray; brother, Kenny Murray; sister, Debbie Murray Owens; nephew, Jamie Owens. He is survived by two daughters, Ashley Nicole Murray of San Antonio,...

Howard Parks

Howard Parks

May 12, 2010

ATKINS, VIRGINIA: HOWARD HENDERSON PARKS, age 77, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 12, 2010 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Grayson County, June 27, 1932. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Sena Parks, Wytheville and a brother, Ralph Parks of Dublin, Virginia. Howard and Doris operated...

Charles West

Charles West

Apr 24, 2010

CHARLES BRUCE WEST, age 83, died Saturday, April 24, 2010 in Smyth County Community Hospital. He had been a devoted member of the Royal Oak Presbyterian Church since 1978. He was a member of the Kiwanis Club, Marion VFW Post # 4667 and a veteran of World War II. Mr. West was an avid gardener, having won numerous blue ribbons...

Marilyn Cross

Marilyn Cross

Apr 19, 2010

MARION, VIRGINIA: MARILYN SUE CROSS, age 59, died April 19, 2010 at her home in Marion, Virginia. She was born in Wheeling, WV on September 4, 1950 to the late James Oliver and Dorothy Irene Barton. She was preceded in death by her brother, John Barton and first husband, Robert Lee Williams. She is survived by her daughter, Bobbie Putman...