Obituaries

Casey B. Wood

Casey B. Wood

Jan 14, 2024

Mouth of Wilson, Va.

 

Casey B. Wood age 73, passed away at his home, Sunday, January 14, 2024.

 

Casey was a family man – he loved traveling with his family. He was an avid outdoorsman and camper; enjoying much of that time with Nadine Rasnake. Casey was an outstanding auto mechanic. He was employed by United States Alliance for over 10 years,...

Linda Sue Richardson

Linda Sue Richardson

Jan 13, 2024

Marion, Va.

 

Linda Sue Richardson age 68, passed away Saturday, January 13, 2024 at Mission Hospital, Asheville N.C.

 

Linda was a loving wife, mom and grandma. She loved her Lord and was a good Christian lady who adored her family. Before Linda’s illness, she was a talented pianist, avid reader, and she loved to paint – she was...

Mickey Breeding

Mickey Breeding

Jan 7, 2024

Davenport, Va.

 

Mickey Breeding, age 65, passed away peacefully at his home in Davenport, Virginia, Sunday, January 7, 2024.

 

Mick was born in Grundy, Virginia, February 15, 1958 to the late Woodrow and Stella Rose Breeding. He graduated from Council High School in 1976; throughout his life he was employed as a brick and block mason. Mick's good...

Caroline T. Sawyers

Caroline T. Sawyers

Jan 7, 2024

Rural Retreat, Va.

 

Caroline T. Sawyers age 79, passed away at her home, Sunday, January 7, 2024.

 

No services are planned at this time.

 

To share memories of Caroline T. Sawyers, please visit www.seaverbrown.com. Care for Caroline has been entrusted to Fraziers’ Seaver-Brown Funeral Service & Crematory, 237 East Main Street, Marion, VA 24354.

Brenda Jean Thomas Eller

Brenda Jean Thomas Eller

Jan 7, 2024

Marion, Va.

 

Brenda Jean Thomas Eller age 71, passed away Sunday, January 7, 2024 at Smyth County Community Hospital, Marion, Va.

 

It’s hard to describe Brenda with just words – she was a kind hearted, natural provider and nurturer; not for just her family, but also her friends, co-workers, nursing home residents, and all the “critters” that came...

Eugenia "Sue" Myers

Eugenia "Sue" Myers

Jan 6, 2024

Marion, Va.

 

Eugenia “Sue” Myers age 66, passed away Saturday, January 6, 2024 at Waddell Nursing and Rehab Center in Galax, Va.

 

Sue Myers was one of a kind, there was never any doubt about what was on her mind and she’d tell you, sometimes with a smile. Sue graduated from MSHS, attended Radford and graduated. Upon...

Willie Alberta Mitchell Hawthorne

Willie Alberta Mitchell Hawthorne

Jan 4, 2024

Willie Alberta Mitchell Hawthorne, 95, of Marion, Virginia passed away, Thursday, January 4, 2024.As a child, Alberta lived with her grandparents, Ed and Nancy Alberta Rotenberry (in the Thomas Bridge area) whom she adored. She attended school in Sugar Grove, VA. She would later graduate from Marion High School. Alberta retired from Harwood after working 25 years as a garment...

John Fitzgerald Combs

John Fitzgerald Combs

Jan 4, 2024

Atkins, Va.

 

John Fitzgerald Combs age 59, passed away Thursday, January 4, 2024 at his home in Atkins, Va.

 

John was a good man – always smiling and ready to get in to something – usually going to Walmart with his sister, Roxann. He had a big heart and loved his family – John gave to many charities....

Vickie Mercer Dixon

Vickie Mercer Dixon

Jan 4, 2024

Atkins, Va.

 

Vickie Mercer Dixon age 59, passed away early Thursday, January 4, 2024 at UVA Medical Center, Charlottesville, Va.

 

She was the owner/operator of Payless Hair Care.

 

Vickie was preceded in death by her parents, Everett “Beets” and Nancy Mercer; husband, Mike Dixon; and sister, Becky Blevins.

 

Left to cherish her memory are her...

Irma J. Roop

Irma J. Roop

Jan 4, 2024

Whitetop, Va.

 

Irma J. Roop age 89, passed away Thursday, January 4, 2024 at Johnston Memorial Hospital, Abingdon, Va.

 

Irma was a loving wife, mom, g-ma and friend. Family was what kept her going – she loved it every holiday when everyone would get together. Irma had a fun loving personality – except when she needed to tell...

Jeff Eads

Jeff Eads

Jan 1, 2024

Bristol, Tenn.

 

Jeff Eads age 60, passed away Monday, January 1, 2024 at Johnson City Medical Center, Johnson City, Tenn.

 

Jeff was just good. He was a wonderful husband, dad, and papaw. Jeff loved to fish, hunt, and be with his family. He loved his Lord and would tell everyone about Him and the difference Jesus can make....

Georgia Neveda "Vada" Louthen Kirby

Georgia Neveda "Vada" Louthen Kirby

Dec 30, 2023

Marion, Va.

 

Georgia Nevada “Vada” Louthen Kirby age 97, went to be with her Lord and her heavenly family and friends, Saturday, December 30, 2023 at Mountain Laurel Rehab & Nursing, Rural Retreat, Va.; after numerous stays at Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon, Va. since early September.

 

Vada was a long time member of Marion Baptist Church,...

William A. "Bill" Cregger

William A. "Bill" Cregger

Dec 28, 2023

Ceres, Va. / Wytheville, Va.

 

William A. “Bill” Cregger age 78, passed away Thursday, December 28, 2023 at his home.

 

Bill was born January 21, 1945 in Tazewell County to the late Edgar & Effie Cregger.

 

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife and soul mate of 46 years,...

Deborah Carol Lee McClanahan

Deborah Carol Lee McClanahan

Dec 28, 2023

Sugar Grove, Va.

 

Deborah Carol Lee McClanahan age 68, passed away Thursday, December 28, 2023.

 

Deborah was a loving mother, grandmother, and sister. She loved her family dearly and enjoyed spending time with them. She was a Social Service worker for nearly 20 years and was one of the best counselors the Job Corps had. When she wasn’t...

Albert L. "Bob" Asbury

Albert L. "Bob" Asbury

Dec 28, 2023

Austinville, Va.

 

Albert Lee “Bob” Asbury age 93, died peacefully in his home with his family, Thursday, December 28, 2023.

 

Bob was born February 7, 1930 to the late Price and Mary Alice Armbrister. He was an avid fisherman with a great passion for gardening and would challenge his family to compete over whose garden was superior year...

Connie Sue Reeves

Connie Sue Reeves

Dec 27, 2023

Marion, Va. / Ceres, Va.

 

Connie Sue Reeves age 64, passed away Wednesday, December 27, 2023 at Johnston Memorial Hospital, Abingdon, Va.

 

Connie Sue was one of a kind. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and sister. Her grandchildren were her world and they loved their nanny just as much. Connie was always busy and was a...

Steven M. Parks

Steven M. Parks

Dec 25, 2023

Grayson County, Va.Steven M. Parks age 66, passed away Monday, December 25, 2023 at Carrington Place, Wytheville, Va.

 

Steven was a special, softspoken man who created a special bond with his Carrington Place family and will be missed by those who were lucky enough to know and love him.

 

Steven is survived by the staff and...

Sylvia Gentry Richardson

Sylvia Gentry Richardson

Dec 25, 2023

Marion, Va.

 

Sylvia Gentry Richardson age 88, of Marion, VA, passed away Monday, December 25, 2023.

 

She was born on August 7, 1935 in Buckingham County, VA and lived for over 60 years in Marion. Sylvia was a loving mother, gifted teacher, and an extremely versatile and talented artist. She dedicated her life to her family and growing...

Freddie Ray Blevins

Freddie Ray Blevins

Dec 24, 2023

Marion, Va. Freddie Ray Blevins age 75, passed away December 24, 2023 at his home.

 

There is not enough ink or paper to write the good things of Freddie. He had his priorities straight: God, family and country. He was a proud Vietnam Marine Veteran, loving husband to Cathy for 54 years and a best friend, dad and...

Delores Holmes

Delores Holmes

Dec 20, 2023

Saltville, Va.

 

Delores Holmes age 75, passed away Wednesday, December 20, 2023 at Bristol Regional Medical Center, Bristol, Tenn.

 

She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Georgia Holmes; and several siblings.

 

Delores is survived by her husband Raymond “Ray” Holmes of Saltville, Va.; daughter, Sherry Saltz of Chilhowie, Va.; son, Darrell Holmes and...