Obituaries
J. Winesett JR
Nov 12, 2008
MARION, VIRGINIA: J.C. WINESETT JR., age 89, died Wednesday, November 12, 2008 in the Indian Path Medical Center, Kingsport, TN. He was born May 1st, 1919 in Ceres, Virginia. He was a WWII veteran serving in the U.S. Navy. He was a retired sales manager for the Marion Bottling Company. In addition to his parents Jesse Clarence Winesett and Cleo...
Terry Woods
Nov 5, 2008
MARION, VIRGINIA: TERRY L. WOODS, age 45, died at his home on Wednesday, November 5, 2008 after a battle with cancer. He was a veteran of the United States Armed Forces where he served his country. Survivors include his wife, Kimberley "Kim" Morgan Woods of Marion, Virginia; one son, Shaun D. Woods of Marion, Virginia; his mother, Violet Marie Blevins;...
Dora Jones
Oct 27, 2008
DORA P. JONES, age 78, died Monday, October 27, 2008 in the Smyth County Community Hospital. She is survived by a daughter, Vicki Jones Donnelly of Abingdon, Virginia; two sons and daughters-in-law, Allan D. and Nan Jones of Marion, Virginia, Greg and Deborah Jones of Rich Valley, Virginia; one sister and brother-in-law, Ruby Gillespie and husband, Jimmy of Chicago, Illinois;...
Carrie Bourhill
Oct 24, 2008
CARRIE HALL ROBINSON BOURHILL, age 76 died peacefully at her home on the twenty fourth day of October, 2008. Carrie was a devoted Nurse, Wife, Mother and Grandmother. She was a graduate of Konnarock Training School in 1949. She then attended Lenoir-Rhyne College in Hickory, North Carolina and later went on to receive her Registered Nursing degree at Watts Hospital...
Helen Dancy
Oct 22, 2008
MARION, VIRGINIA: HELEN L. DANCY, age 65, died Wednesday, October 22, 2008 in Smyth County Community Hospital. Helen was a devoted Christian Lady who was true to her faith. She was always ready and willing to help anyone in need. She is survived by her husband, Ronald "David" Dancy of Marion, Virginia; one daughter and son-in-law, Debbie and Danny Reynolds...
William Salter
Oct 17, 2008
CHILHOWIE, VIRGINIA: REV. WILLIAM T. SALTER, age 91, died Friday, October 17, 2008 at his home. Rev. Salter was a veteran of the United States Army, and served during WWII. He was also a longtime member of Freedom Tabernacle Baptist Church in Atkins, Virginia. He is preceded in death by his wife, Eleanor Ann Crewey Salter; one sister, Erin Taylor;...
William Jackson
Oct 12, 2008
WILLIAM P. "BILL" JACKSON, age 82, died Sunday morning, October 12, 2008, surrounded by his loving family, in Bristol Regional Medical Center, Bristol, Tennessee. He was born in Franklinton, North Carolina on May 27, 1926, the youngest child of Thurston Jasper and Jewell Hight Jackson. He attended North Carolina State University and was a 1949 graduate of Wake Forest College,...
Joseph Mitchell
Oct 6, 2008
RURAL RETREAT, VIRGINIA: JOSEPH WOODS MITCHELL, SR., age 81, died on Monday, October 6, 2008 at the James H. Quillen Medical Center in Johnson City, Tennessee. He was born in Marion, Virginia and was employed by N.V.F. in Yorklin, Delaware where he worked for 39 years as a machinist. Mr. Mitchell was a veteran of WWII, having served in the...
Carole Burkett
Oct 3, 2008
MARION, VIRGINIA: CAROLE J. BURKETT. age 65, died Friday, October 3, 2008 in the Johnson City Medical Center, Johnson City, Tennessee. She was a member of the Grace United Methodist Church and was an avid walker. Carole was a loving wife, mother and exceptionally involved grandmother. She is survived by her husband, T.W. Burkett, Marion, Virginia; one daughter and son-in-law,...
Grover Bonham
Oct 1, 2008
SUGAR GROVE, VIRGINIA: GROVER KYLE BONHAM, age 80, went to be with the Lord on October 1, 2008 in the Smyth County Community Hospital. He was born in Sugar Grove, VA to the late Charlie Millard and Vinnie Bonham. He moved to Maryland where he worked for Baltimore Gas and Electric. Upon his retirement in 1990, he returned to Sugar...
Grover Bonham
Oct 1, 2008
SUGAR GROVE, VIRGINIA: GROVER K. BONHAM, age 80, died Wednesday, October 1, 2008 in the Smyth County Community Hospital in Marion, Virginia. Survivors and funeral arrangements will be announced later by Seaver-Brown Funeral Service & Crematory.
Nannie Hayden
Sep 29, 2008
HAMPTON, VIRGINIA: NANNIE WOLFE HAYDEN, age 75, died Monday, September 29, 2008 in Eden Pines Nursing Home in Hampton, Virginia. She is survived by three daughters and sons-in-law, Susan and Rick Simons of Hampton, Virginia, Tammy and Ron Long of Palm Harbor, Florida, and Robin and Dayl Coomer of Schuylkill Haven, Pennsylvania; three sisters and brothers-in-law, Nora Lee and Wade...
Virginia Simpson
Sep 26, 2008
VIRGINIA D. "GINNY" SIMPSON, age 87, widow of Robert E. Simpson, died Friday, September 26, 2008 at her home in Marion, Virginia. Ginny was especially appreciative to her Bridge Club friends who so graciously welcomed her to Marion. She is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Mary and James Esper of Woodbridge, Virginia and Nan and Everett Neese of Marion,...
Charlotte Schultz
Sep 21, 2008
CHARLOTTE DARLENE STROUTH SCHULTZ went to be with the Lord Sunday, September 21, 2008 at her home. She was born and raised in Rich Valley, Virginia. She was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend to all. She lived in St. Joseph, Michigan until her retirement at which time she moved back home. Darlene was preceded in death by...
Gordon Linkous
Sep 20, 2008
GORDON WOODS LINKOUS, age 88, died Saturday, September 20, 2008 in Cambridge House Nursing Home, Bristol, Tennessee. He was born July 13, 1920 to the late Harry A. and Nell W. Linkous. He was a 1938 graduate of Marion High School and attended Oklahoma State Teachers College. He joined the Army Air Corp in 1942 and served until 1945. He...
John Atkins
Sep 16, 2008
ATKINS, VIRGINIA: JOHN EDWIN ATKINS, age 79, died Tuesday, September 16, 2008 in Smyth County Community Hospital. He was born November 12, 1928 to the late George W. and Mary Repass Atkins. He was a member of Davis Memorial United Methodist Church where he served in several capacities. Mr. Atkins was an Engineer with Brunswick Defense Plant for over 30...
Fannie Barker
Sep 11, 2008
FANNIE ALICE MARTIN BARKER, age 83, widow of Eli W. "Dub" Barker, died Thursday, September 11, 2008 in Wythe County Community Hospital. Mrs. Barker was a member of the Marion Baptist Church where she taught Sunday School for several years. She was a member of the Marion Rebekah Lodge #42, the Business & Professional Club, the Marion Pilot Club and...
Curtis Wolfe
Sep 8, 2008
MARION, VIRGINIA: CURTIS WOLFE, age 83 died Monday, September 08, 2008 at his home. He was a member of the Marion Baptist Church. He served in the United States Army during World War II in Germany, Battle of the Bulge. Mr. Wolfe was a 32nd Degree Mason having served as past Master Mason of Masonic Lodge #31 and was a...
Barbara Theriault
Sep 7, 2008
Barbara Seaver Theriault, age 77, of Gig Harbor, Washington, died Sunday, Sept.7, 2008. She was a graduate of Emory and Henry College and was retired from the United States Air Force. She was preceded in death by her parents, Marvin W. and Glenna Seaver. She is survived by her husband William Theriault of Gig Harbor, Washington; one sister and brother-in-law,...
William Ford
Sep 2, 2008
MARION, VIRGINIA: WILLIAM H. (HENRY) FORD, age 89, died Tuesday, September 2, 2008 in St. Mary's Hospital, Richmond, Virginia. He was born in Dinwiddie County, Virginia to the late Howard and Carrie Watkins Ford. He was an Industrial Engineer graduate of V.P.I. and a veteran of World War II having served in the United States Navy. Mr. Ford was a...

