Obituaries
Ronald "Ronnie" Choate
Jan 31, 2023
Sugar Grove, Va. / East Bend, N.C.
Ronald “Ronnie” Choate age 75, passed away Tuesday, January 31, 2023 in North Carolina.
Ronnie was a true Cat-Bird who had a personality of gold and was so fun to be around. He loved his family – Rosalie said he was the love of her life; and he was crazy about his girls...
Samuel F. Akers
Jan 30, 2023
Rural Retreat, Va.
Samuel F. “Sam” Akers age 66 passed away Monday, January 30, 2023 at Duke University Hospital, Durham, N.C.
Sam made the most of his life. He enjoyed everything he did and he did a lot; coon hunting, fishing, horseback riding, and hauling his daughter around to wherever the horse shows were. Sam loved the Lord...
Flossie Taylor McClure Gerasco
Jan 28, 2023
Marion, Va.
Flossie Taylor McClure Gerasco age 96, passed away Saturday, January 28, 2023 at Northern Regional Hospital, Mt. Airy, N.C.
Flossie was a loving wife, mom, mommy, mother, mamaw, nana, grandma Flossie – she was everything all in one and she was adored by her family. She loved walking, caring for her flowers and traveling anywhere and...
Claude H. Worley
Jan 26, 2023
Abingdon, Va.
Claude H. Worley age 57, passed away Thursday, January 26, 2023 at Johnston Memorial Hospital, Abingdon, Va.
Claude was born in Norton, Va. to the late Herbert and Nannie Worley. He was a caregiver at Kings Daughters Health & Rehab.
In keeping with the families wishes, there will be no public services. To share memories of Claude H. Worley,...
Everett F. Mercer
Jan 26, 2023
Atkins, Va.
Everett F. Mercer age 90, passed away Thursday, January 26, 2023 at Rural Retreat Care Center, Rural Retreat, Va.
He was of the Christian faith and was a loving husband, father and grandfather. Everett was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Nancy L. Mercer and daughter, Becky Blevins.
Everett is survived by his daughter, Vickie Dixon of...
Linda Keesling Shrader
Jan 25, 2023
Wytheville, Va
Linda Keesling Shrader, age 80, passed away on Wednesday, January 25, 2023 at Carrington Place, Wytheville, Va.
Linda was a loving mother and grandmother. She was always happy, smiling and had a positive influence for everyone around her especially during her hardest times. Linda loved church, gardening, embroidery and watching soap operas. Her loving way will be missed.
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Pete Parks
Jan 23, 2023
Marion, Va.
Pete Parks age 72, passed away Monday, January 23, 2023 at Bristol Regional Medical Center, Bristol, Tenn.
Pete was just a happy-go-lucky guy who would do anything he could for anybody. He was happiest outside, hunting and fishing; and he knew the outdoors. Pete was a proud Marine and served his country in Vietnam. He never...
Skarlette Ranee Hoover
Jan 22, 2023
Abingdon, Va.
Skarlette Ranee “Skar” “Buggy” Hoover age 12, passed away Sunday, January 22, 2023 at Johnston Memorial Hospital, Abingdon, Va.
Skarlette wasn’t your typical 12 year old, she had to deal with many health issues on a daily basis. Living as a child with Tourette’s, Epilepsy, and being on the Autism spectrum wasn’t easy – but Skar was a...
Barbara Ella Doyle
Jan 14, 2023
Rural Retreat, Va.
Barbara Ella Doyle age 79, passed away Saturday, January 14, 2023 at her home.
You’d never meet a better lady. Barbara cared for everybody, especially her family. She helped raise several nieces and nephews as well as taking care of her mom and dad. Barbara was an excellent person and will be missed.
She was preceded in...
Ernest Jackson Bivens, Jr.
Jan 14, 2023
MARION, Va.
Ernest Jackson “Jack” Bivens, Jr. age 67, passed away Saturday, January 14, 2023 at Deer Meadows, Abingdon, Va.
Jack was a loving son, brother and friend. His passions were stocks, investments, and doing tax returns; but his love was time on the golf course. Jack was a long-time member of Holston Hills Country Club. His friendly...
Harold Thomas Wilson, Sr.
Jan 11, 2023
MARION, Va.
Harold Thomas Wilson, Sr. age 82, passed away Wednesday, January 11, 2023 at Bristol Regional Medical Center, Bristol, Tenn.
Harold Wilson was a kind, caring and loving husband, father, and grandfather. If he wasn’t riding his tractor or building chairs and swings you might have found him camping. Harold loved his country. He was proud to have served...
Eula Gray Richardson Moore
Jan 10, 2023
MARION, Va.
Eula Gray Richardson Moore age 90, passed away Tuesday, January 10, 2023 at Johnston Memorial Hospital, Abingdon, Va.
Eula Gray had an incredible faith and love for her Lord and church. She was a long-time member of Marion’s First United Methodist Church, where she served faithfully as a past President of the UMW and an Acolyte mother for...
Michelle Lynn Trivett
Jan 9, 2023
Damascus, Va.
Michelle Lynn Trivett, age 48, passed away in Damascus, Va.
Michelle was a loving lady who believed in God and his goodness. She was crazy about her children and the ones who called her Nana. Michelle had a huge heart and would do anything for anybody. She never knew a stranger and would speak her piece...
John E. Crabtree
Jan 7, 2023
Marion, Va.
John E. Crabtree, age 81 passed away January 7, 2023 at Smyth County Community Hospital.
John Crabtree was a loving husband, dad, grandaddy/d-dady, and friend. He had his priorities lined up perfectly. He loved his Lord, his family, his country, community and served them all passionately. To his family, John was a hero, his grandchildren...
Elouise Sasser Vaught
Jan 6, 2023
Atkins, Va.
Elouise Sasser Vaught, age 77 passed away January 6, 2023 at her home.
Elouise was a loving wife to her husband of 60 plus years. She retired after 40 years as a care specialist with Southwest State Hospital. Elouise was a wonderful mentor to staff and assisted many patients. When she wasn’t working, she loved...
Shirley Jean Faddis
Jan 4, 2023
Berlin Township, NJ
Shirley Jean Faddis, age 68 passed away January 4, 2023 at her home.
She was preceded in death by her parents, William & Lorraine Faddis.
Shirley is survived by her brother, John W. Faddis; and numerous cousins.
There wil be no public services. Private burial will be in Rose Lawn Cemetery, 4410 Lee Highway, Marion, VA 24354.
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Frances W. Horne
Dec 31, 2022
Sugar Grove, Va.
Frances W. Horne age 102, passed away Saturday, December 31, 2022 at Carrington Place, Wytheville, Va.
Frances had a heart of gold, and orange fingers from her love of Cheeto’s. She loved her family, especially the ones who called her granny. Frances was a hard worker who spent her time working on a dairy farm with her...
Lewis Wade Horne
Dec 28, 2022
SUGAR GROVE, Va.
Lewis Wade Horne, age 94, passed away Wednesday, December 28, 2022 at Rural Retreat Care Center, Rural Retreat, Va.
Lewis was born in Sugar Grove, Va. to the late Robert and Annie Horne. He was a proud veteran serving in the U.S. Army Air Corps. Lewis was a hard working lifetime farmer and gardener. He was also...
Linda Carol Blevins Dean
Dec 27, 2022
Marion, Va.
Linda Dean, age 68, passed away on Tuesday, December 27, 2022, after a brief but severe illness. Linda was a devoted mother, faithful friend, dedicated employee, and committed follower of Jesus Christ. She leaves behind a legacy of strength, service, laughter, and love and will be missed by all who knew her.
On July 2, 1954, Linda...
Jackie D. Roop
Dec 25, 2022
Troutdale, Va.
Jackie D. Roop, age 86, passed away on Sunday, December 25, 2022 at Johnston Memorial Hospital.
Jackie was born April 18, 1936 to the late Elza Roop and Lillian Shepherd Roop in Charleston, W. Va. He was a veteran of the United States Army and served 15 years in the United States Army Reserves. He retired from General...