Obituaries
Victor Thomas
Apr 13, 2025
Marion, Virginia.
Victor Thomas age 32, passed away Sunday, April 13, 2025 at his home in Marion, Va.
Victor was a loving son and father that lived a full life. He was always active and on the go. He enjoyed the outdoors including fishing, hunting and working on mowers. He was his mother’s rock that never rolled. There was never a dull...
Ronna Lane Olinger Casey
Apr 11, 2025
Saltville, Virginia
Ronna Lane Olinger Casey joined her beloved husband in Heaven on Friday, April 11, 2025.
Ronna, Onnie to her family, loved her family, her dogs, her home, and her church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Douglas Terence Casey; parents, Graham and Nannie Olinger; several brothers and sisters.
Ronna is survived by her daughter, Tera Casey; son, Torey Casey, all...
Thelma Hutchins
Apr 7, 2025
FOREVER FALCON
Bridgeport, WV.
Thelma Hutchins, former Director of Library Services at Fairmont State University’s Ruth Ann Musick Library, passed away on Monday, April 7, at United Hospital Center after an extended illness.
Thelma earned a Master’s degree in Theology from the University of North Carolina, and later a Master’s in Library Science from Florida State University. Her career as an Academic Librarian...
Teresa Surber
Apr 5, 2025
Chilhowie, Virginia
Teresa McNew Surber age 68, passed away Saturday, April 5, 2025 at her home.
Teresa Surber was born and raised on Smokey Row in Saltville, a 1975 graduate of R.B. Worthy High School; she spent her entire adult life with her family in Chilhowie. Teresa held many different jobs and titles but was most well known for her time as...
Jonathan David Crowder
Apr 2, 2025
Courtesy Obituary
Raleigh, North Carolina
Jonathan D. Crowder, son of Otis Dunkley Crowder and Gracie Marie Rowland Crowder, passed away peacefully at his home in Raleigh, NC, surrounded by his family after a long battle with cancer.
A memorial service will be held in Raleigh at a later date.
This is a courtesy announcement by Fraziers’ Seaver-Brown Funeral Service & Crematory, 237 East Main...
David Glenn Broyles
Apr 2, 2025
Claypool Hill, Virginia
David Glenn Broyles age 87, passed away Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at Clinch Valley Medical Center, Richlands, Va.
David was a proud U.S. Air Force Vietnam veteran, retiring after 22 years of service to his country. Once back in civilian life, David became a long haul/over road truck driver for twenty years. He lived a simple life, enjoying his...
Mary Graham
Mar 28, 2025
With deep love and sadness, we announce the passing of Mary Graham, who left this world on March 28, 2025. Born on April 9, 1939, in Columbia, South Carolina, Mary lived a life filled with passion, kindness, and dedication to those she loved.
She was an extraordinary mother, friend, teacher, and human being. Mary’s talents were vast—she was an accomplished pianist...
Miles Everett Untiedt
Mar 28, 2025
Marion, Va.
Miles Everett Untiedt passed away peacefully Friday, March 28, 2025, at the age of 90.
Miles was born March 12, 1935, in Lake Park, Iowa, the son of Julius A. and Myrtle E. Untiedt. He attended the University of Iowa and worked for Boeing in Wichita, Kansas before moving to Muskegon, Michigan to join Brunswick. He transferred to the company’s...
Kenneth Ivan Saltz
Mar 26, 2025
Bristol, Va.
Kenneth Ivan Saltz, age 60, died Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at his home in Bristol, Va.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Elizabeth Blankenship; father, Preston Saltz and brother, Tony Saltz.
Kenneth is survived by his daughter, Kayla Saltz; mother, Helen Saltz; brother, David Saltz, all of Bristol, Va.; grandchildren, Abrianna Brown, Danika Brown, Aryan Brown, Kynleigh Brown and...
Doris Ward
Mar 25, 2025
Bristol, Virginia
Doris Margaret Ward age 95 passed away peacefully in her sleep Tuesday, March 25, 2025, under the care of her loving daughter.
Doris was born in New Jersey November 8, 1929 to Howard Burr Borel and Bessie Brown Borel. In 1947 she married the love of her life and father to their 5 children, Robert George Ward, Sr. Doris received...
Barry Clay Robinson
Mar 24, 2025
Rural Retreat, Virginia
Barry Clay Robinson, age 67, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 24, 2025, at Valley Health Care Center in Chilhowie, VA.
Barry was born in Roanoke, VA to the late Sterling Rupert Robinson, Jr. and Barbara Burnett Robinson of Austinville, VA. He was a 1976 graduate of Carroll County High School and earned his Bachelor of Science Degree from...
Douglas Casey
Mar 18, 2025
Saltville, Virginia
Douglas Terence Casey age 69 passed away Thursday, March 18, 2025 at Smyth County Community Hospital, Marion, Va.
Douglas was a simple man who loved his family, his dogs, reading and the Alabama Crimson Tide.
He was preceded in death by his father, Theodore Douglas; and mother, Peggy Williams.
Douglas is survived by his wife, Ronna Lane Casey; daughter, Tera Casey; son,...
Deborah Combs
Mar 14, 2025
Marion, Virginia
Deborah Ann Whitley Combs age 70, passed away Friday, March 14, 2025 at Valley Health Care Center, Chilhowie, Va. After a six year battle with different illnesses, she is healed forever.
Deborah was a big hearted woman who loved her family with every ounce of love she had. She was a wonderful wife, mother, nannie or nan to her family....
Jean Richardson Wolfe
Mar 11, 2025
Marion, Virginia
Jean Richardson Wolfe age 94, passed away peacefully Tuesday , March 11, 2025 at Valley Nursing Home in Chilhowie, VA.
Jean was affectionately known as "The Eagle". She lived in multiple places as a United States Air Force wife. She loved the travel and moving to different places that military life provided. Although she would not fly. If it could...
Newton E. Johnson
Mar 8, 2025
Chilhowie, Virginia
Newton E. Johnson age 86, passed away after an extended illness Saturday, March 8, 2025 at Valley Health Care Center, Chilhowie, Virginia.
Special thanks to the staff of Caris Hospice and Valley Health Care Center for their care of Newton.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, March 12, 2025 at 9:30 a.m. at Fraziers’ Seaver-Brown Chapel, 237 East Main Street, Marion, Va....
Deborah "Debby" Sue Hanshew
Mar 1, 2025
Marion, Va.
Deborah “Debby” Sue Hanshew age 72, passed away Saturday, March 1, 2025.
Debby was a member of Davis Memorial United Methodist Church all of her life, where she taught Sunday School for a few years, was the piano and organ player for several years and was the Sunday School leader and Holston Conference Representative for a while. Debby was a...
Michael Shayne Horne
Feb 26, 2025
Marion, Virginia
Michael Shayne Horne, age 52, passed away Wednesday, February 26, 2025.
Shayne enjoyed his profession as Master Mechanic at Dutch Miller Nissan in Wytheville, Va. His work family was very special to him. He loved fishing & spending time in nature with his best friends, Frankie, River & Isaboo. Shayne always had a smile & never met a stranger....
Lynn Cormany May
Feb 26, 2025
Marion, Virginia
Lynn Cormany May, age 89 passed away Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at English Meadows, Abingdon, Va.
Lynn was a lovely lady who was passionate about her Church, her family and her community. Lynn grew up as an only child. Her parents tried to spoil her, but she worked hard to do many things for herself. In her high school years...
Judith G. "Ms. Jude" Francis
Feb 25, 2025
Marion, Virginia
JUDITH R. FRANCIS
Judith R. Francis was born in North Carolina to Nannie Roberts Ford on December 22, 1949 and entered the Pearly Gates on February 25, 2025.
Judith was a very compassionate lady who loved children, her family and playing poker online with friends all over the USA.
Judith was preceded in death by her loving husband Joe Francis of Marion...
George Edward Williams
Feb 23, 2025
George Edward Williams, age 85, passed away Sunday, February 23, 2025.
1939 was a significant year for George Edward “Eddie” Williams. 1. He was born October 16th and 2. Claytor Lake Dam was completed. The boy and the lake would grow up together having many adventures. The son of AH Williams and Mary Thomas Williams he grew up with a group...
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