Obituaries

Jan 17, 2004

MABLE THOMAS OVERBAY, age 89, widow of James H. Overbay, died Saturday, January 17, 2004 in NHC Healthcare, Bristol, Virginia. She is survived by three daughters and two sons-in-law, Carrie "Fredie" Overbay of Skipwith, Virginia; Margaret and Walter Baumgardner of Blountville, Tennessee; and Connie and Dwight

Jan 16, 2004

EVA PRICE NEITCH, age 72, died Friday, January 16, 2004 in University of Virginia Hospital, Charlottesville, Virginia. Born September 7, 1931 in Grayson County, Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Lacy Blaine and Edith Finney Price. She retired as a nursing supervisor with 25 years of service at the Spring Grove Hospital in Catonsville, Maryland, and was a...

Jan 16, 2004

EVERETTE O. POWELL, age 62, died Friday, January 16, 2004 at his home in Marion, Virginia. He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Clark Powell; his father, Ernest Powell; and his brother, Harold Powell. He is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Michelle and David Reece of Butler, Tennessee. One son, Keith Powell of Marion, Virginia. His mother,...

Jan 14, 2004

THELMA JEAN RUPARD WIDENER, age 76, died Wednesday, January 14, 2004 in Smyth County Community Hospital of a lingering illness. She had lived most of her life in Smyth County, Virginia, and was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. Mrs. Widener loved sewing and working with flowers, one of her favorite projects was yo-yo quilts. She was preceded in death...

Jan 13, 2004

TED BRYANT THOMPSON, age 67, died Tuesday, January 13, 2004 in University of Virginia Hospital, Charlottesville, Virginia. He was born and raised in Marion, Virginia, and loved the outdoors especially cutting wood. He was a member of Gethsemane Baptist Church and was a veteran of the Korean Conflict having served in the

Jan 13, 2004

LEALA ATKINS PORTER, age 67, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 13, 2004 from Wythe County Community Hospital. She was born July 18, 1936 the daughter of the late Charles Paul and Itura Buchanan Atkins. She was a member of the Atkins First Church of God and Atkins Ruritan Club. Mrs. Porter loved her family, her church,...

Jan 12, 2004

JOHN C. WHITE, age 79, of Spotsylvania, Virginia, and formerly of Grundy, Virginia, died Monday, January 12, 2004 in Mary Washington Hospital, Fredericksburg, Virginia. He was a retired contractor, master craftsman making guitars and violins, and he is at peace with God. He was a veteran of World War II having served in the United States Army. Mr. White is...

Jan 8, 2004

JULIA "JUDY" MANN COLE, age 76, widow of Robert "Bob" Cole, died Thursday, January 8, 2004 in Valley Health Care Center. She is survived by three daughters and sons-in-law, Mary and Allen Blevins of Chilhowie, Virginia; Nancy and J.D. Davis of Atkins, Virginia; and Joyce and Mildean Hanshew of Chilhowie, Virginia. One sister and brother-in-law, Glen and Reka Powers of...

Jan 7, 2004

HENRY G. EVANS, age 77, died Wednesday, January 7, 2004 in Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon, Virginia. He attended Calvary Baptist Church faithfully and was retired from Brunswick Corporation after 35 years of service. Henry was a loving, caring man, especially devoted to his grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife of 50 years, Flossie M. Evans;...

Jan 2, 2004

LUCILLE GOODMAN WASSUM, age 79, widow of David L. Wassum, died Friday, January 02, 2004 in Newark, Delaware. She is survived by two daughters, Molly Nickle of New Castle, Delaware, and Linda Noone of Pottsville, Pennsylvania. One son, David Wassum of Arvada, Colorado. Five grandchildren, Justin Wassum, Jamie Nickle, Kyle Nickle, Sean Noone, and Brandon Zabala. Two great-grandchildren, Danielle Noone...

Jan 2, 2004

MATTIE LOVINA ASHBY EDWARDS, age 61, died Friday, January 02, 2004 in Smyth County Community Hospital. She was born May 9, 1942 to the late Lilburn and Amy Heath Ashby. Besides her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, James Moses Edwards, Jr.; a sister,

MARION, VIRGINIA: ROBERT "BOB" PENNINGTON, age 83, died Sunday, April 15, 2012 at Francis Marion Manor in Marion, Virginia. He was born February 2, 1929 in Konnarock, Virginia to the late Eli and Mae Hutton Pennington. Bob was a lifelong resident of Smyth County. He loved all sports, especially Little League and Marion Recreation Department events. He was employed for...

MARION, VIRGINIA: ROBERT "BOB" W. STAMPER, age 70, died Monday, July 2, 2012 at Smyth County Community Hospital. He was a member of Gethsemane Baptist Church. He was retired from the Department of Corrections after over 34 years of service and was currently employed at Hungry Mother Convenience Center. He is survived by his wife, Carolyn B. Stamper; three daughters,...

MARION, VIRGINIA: RUTH LEONA KIRK GORE, age 81, went home to be with the Lord, Wednesday, April 25, 2012 at Francis Marion Manor, Marion, Virginia. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Cecil Gore, her parents, Worley and Ella Mae Dye Kirk, her siblings, Vernon, Sherman, Vera, Violet and John and a son-in-law, James "Jimmy" Catron, Jr. She...

MARION, VIRGINIA: STEVE JOLLIFFE, age 61, died Sunday, December 2, 2012 at Smyth County Community Hospital, Marion, Virginia. He is survived by his wife, Sara Jolliffe of Marion, Virginia; one daughter, Kelly Charapich of Marion, Virginia; three sons, Andy Jolliffe and wife, Kat of Damascus, Virginia, Bobby Jolliffe and wife, Veronica of Atkins, Virginia and Chris Jolliffe of Culpepper, Virginia;...

MARION, VIRGINIA: TONY PATRICK SAWYERS, age 41, died Sunday, November 11, 2012, after a brief illness at Johnson City Medical Center, Johnson City, Tennessee. He was a member of Pugh Mountain Freewill Baptist Church; a graduate of the Marion Senior High School class of 1989 and Radford University class of 1996. Tony loved music and playing his guitar, especially bluegrass....

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