Obituaries

Oma Rotenberry

Oma Rotenberry

Apr 16, 2008

ROME, NEW YORK: OMA E. ROTENBERRY, age 94, passed away on Wednesday, April 16, 2008 in Rome Memorial Hospital, Rome, New York. She was born August 2, 1913 in Marion, Virginia, the daughter of the late Levi and Lucinda Brooks Peake. In January of 1932, she was united in marriage to Ray Elmer "Buck" Rotenberry. Mr. Rotenberry died on May...

Paul Chapman

Paul Chapman

Apr 13, 2008

MARION, VIRGINIA: PAUL EUGENE CHAPMAN, age 63, died Sunday, April 13, 2008 at his home in Marion. He is a veteran of the Vietnam Conflict having served in the United States Army. He is survived by his companion, Janet Moffatt of Marion, Virginia; one daughter, Crystal Stevens of Charleston, West Virginia; one son, Tony Chapman of Charleston, West Virginia; two...

Charles Widener

Charles Widener

Apr 10, 2008

MARION, VIRGINIA: CHARLES E. WIDENER, age 78, died Thursday, April 10, 2008 at his home in Marion, Virginia. He was born December 12, 1929 in Washington County, Virginia to the late Lacy and Fronnie Warden Widener. Charles was a life long Smyth County farmer. He loved bluegrass music and baseball, and helped start the Marion Mets. He is preceded in...

John Kirby

John Kirby

Apr 9, 2008

MARION, VIRGINIA: JOHN D. KIRBY, age 61, died Wednesday, April 9, 2008 at his home in Marion, Virginia. He was a graduate of Marion Senior High School and Virginia Tech. He spent 23 years in the U.S. Army and retired as a Major. Among many awards, he received the Legion of Merit and a National Service Defense Medal with a...

Murley Combs

Murley Combs

Apr 8, 2008

MANASSAS, VIRGINIA: MURLEY COMBS, age 89, died Tuesday, April 08, 2008 at Manassas Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center in Manassas, Virginia. He is survived by his wife, Sarah Combs of Manassas, Virginia; several nieces and nephews also survive, including a special great-nephew, Tony Musser of Manassas, Virginia. Funeral Services will be held Friday, April 11, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. at...

Della Rowe

Della Rowe

Apr 3, 2008

CHILHOWIE, VIRGINIA: DELLA F. JONES ROWE, age 94, widow of George Rowe, died Thursday, April 3, 2008 at Valley Health Care Center. She was born November 14, 1913, the daughter of the late William "Bill" and Lydia D. Jones, and was a native of Grayson County, Virginia. Della professed a hope in Christ back in the 1930's, was baptized and...

Margaret Horne

Margaret Horne

Apr 3, 2008

SUGAR GROVE, VIRGINIA: MARGARET ELLEN TESTERMAN HORNE went to her eternal home Thursday, April 3, 2008 to rest with Jesus and her family who have gone before. She was born February 3, 1919 to Charlie and Mae Testerman in Comers Rock, Virginia. She is survived by her husband, Howard of almost 68 years. They were married June 8, 1940 in...

Stephen Brooks

Stephen Brooks

Apr 2, 2008

MARION, VIRGINIA: STEPHEN KEITH "STEVIE" BROOKS, age 30, died Wednesday, April 2, 2008 at Bristol Regional Medical Center in Bristol, Tennessee from injuries received in a logging accident. Stevie was an avid outdoorsman, who loved life, his family and his friends. He is survived by his parents, Steve and Janet Brooks of Marion, Virginia; one sister, Christina Brooks and fiancé,...

Violet Russell

Violet Russell

Mar 31, 2008

ROANOKE, VIRGINIA: VIOLET LEEDY RUSSELL, age 83, passed away Monday, March 31st, 2008 at Roanoke United Methodist Home, Roanoke, Virginia. She is survived by her husband, Harold Ted Russell, daughter, Leah Russell and grandson, John Spadaro all of Roanoke, Virginia; daughter, Lisa Burns and husband, David, and grandson, Russell all of Cary, North Carolina; one brother, William J. Leedy and...

Carolyn Peterson

Carolyn Peterson

Mar 31, 2008

MARION, VIRGINIA: CAROLYN MCNEIL PETERSON, age 58, died Monday, March 31st, 2008 at her home in Marion, Virginia. She is survived by her husband, Bradley Peterson of Marion, Virginia; three daughters and one-son-law, Heather Brown and husband, Edward of Speedwell, Virginia, Desiree Davis and Michelle Davis both of Marion, Virginia; two sons, Rusty Fuller and Michael Davis both of Marion,...

Rylyn Price

Rylyn Price

Mar 31, 2008

MARION, VIRGINIA: RYLYN SKYLAR PRICE, infant son of Michelle Lang and Ray Price II, died Monday, March 31, 2008 at Johnson City Medical Center in Johnson City, Tennessee. Besides his parents he is survived by maternal grandmother, Kimberly Wyatt of Marion, Virginia: paternal grandparents, Ray and Cheryl Price of Rural Retreat, Virginia: great-grandmother, Louise Testerman of Chilhowie, Virginia: great-grandfather, Raleigh...

Joe Steger

Joe Steger

Mar 27, 2008

MARION, VIRGINIA: JOE STEGER, age 71, died Thursday, March 27, 2008 at Bristol Regional Medical Center. He is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Sara and Steve Jolliffe of Marion, Virginia; one granddaughter, Kelly Charapich of Marion, Virginia also survives. Graveside services were held Thursday, March 27, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. at Thomas Cemetery, Marion, Virginia. Expressions of sympathy may...

Grace Blevins

Grace Blevins

Mar 27, 2008

GRACE MAE BLEVINS age 88, died Thursday, March 27, 2008 in R.J. Reynolds Hospital, Stuart, Virginia. She is survived by two daughters, Mary Ann Jackson and Erma Thompson both of Front Royal, Virginia; five sons, Lee Blevins of Martinsburg, West Virginia, James Blevins of Martinsville, Virginia, Howard Blevins and Leonard Blevins both of Atkins, Virginia, and Roger Blevins of Saltville,...

Doris Martin

Doris Martin

Mar 26, 2008

MARION, VIRGINIA: DORIS GOODMAN MARTIN, age 73, died Wednesday, March 26, 2008 in Francis Marion Manor. She was a member of the Laurel Springs United Methodist Church and a graduate of Marion College. Mrs. Martin retired from Marion Correction Treatment Center. She was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond "Popeye" Martin; her parents, Thomas and Alma Goodman; one brother,...

Maybrey Norman

Maybrey Norman

Mar 25, 2008

ATKINS, VIRGINIA: MAYBREY EVELYN CRESS NORMAN, age 82, passed away Tuesday, March 25, 2008. She was born in Atkins, Virginia, the daughter of the late Charlie T. and Hallie Cress. She was also preceded in death by her husband, John "Lefty" Norman, and one brother, Charlie R. Cress. Mrs. Norman was a member of the Marion First Church of God...

Ruth Dishner

Ruth Dishner

Mar 24, 2008

MARION, VIRGINIA: RUTH JANE HALL DISHNER, friend to all - enemy to none was born September 16, 1922 and went to Heaven March 24, 2008. She was a member of Park Presbyterian Chapel. She was retired from K-mart and was previously employed by W.T. Grant Company. Mrs. Dishner was preceded in death by her husband, William H. "Bill" Dishner, her...

Montie Campbell

Montie Campbell

Mar 18, 2008

MARION, VIRGINIA: MONTIE M. CAMPBELL, age 78, died Tuesday, March 18, 2008 in Smyth County Community Hospital. He is preceded in death by his wife, Chrysteen Campbell. Mr. Campbell was a good man, a super husband, a great dad, and wonderful grandfather. He graduated from the University of Tennessee, and was an avid Vols fan. He was a member of...

Emmett Presley

Emmett Presley

Mar 10, 2008

MARION, VIRGINIA: EMMETT B. PRESLEY, age 78, died Monday, March 10, 2008 at his home in Marion. He retired from General Motors after over 30 years of service. Mr. Presley was a veteran of the Korean Conflict having served in the United States Army and was also a member of Francis Marion VFW Post #4667. He was a wonderful father,...

Harry Havens

Harry Havens

Mar 5, 2008

MARION, VIRGINIA: HARRY "RANDY" HAVENS, age 71, died Wednesday, March 5, 2008 at his home in Marion, Virginia. He was retired from Brunswick Corporation with over 35 years of service. He was preceded in death by his father and two brothers. He is survived by three daughters and two sons-in-law, Beverly Forbis, Connie and Rick Harden and Shirley and Billy...

James Thomas

James Thomas

Mar 4, 2008

MARION, VIRGINIA: JAMES DOUGLAS "Jim" Thomas, age 59, of Marion, Virginia and Coal City, West Virginia, died Tuesday, March 4, 2008 in Raleigh General Hospital, Beckley, West Virginia. He was born June 30, 1948 in Grant, Virginia, to Paxey "Pat" Hash Thomas and the late Raymond Louis Thomas. He was a graduate of Emory & Henry College and worked in...