Obituaries
James Edward "Jay Bird" Schwartz
Nov 24, 2022
Marion, Va.
JAMES EDWARD “JAY BIRD” SCHWARTZ, SR., age 96, passed away peacefully, Thursday, November 24, 2022 at Pulaski Health and Rehab in Pulaski, Va.
Jay Bird was a true people person. He loved his family, especially the ones who called him papaw. Mr. Schwartz was a proud Army World War II veteran who loved his country and had the...
Joey Settles
Nov 24, 2022
MARION, Va.
Joey Settles, age 51 passed away Thursday, November 24, 2022.
Joey was a selfless man who loved his family dearly. He lived his life to the fullest, especially when hunting and fishing. Joey would give anything he had to anyone who needed it. He was a good man, and a nice man. Joey will be missed...
Travis Wayne Fields
Nov 22, 2022
Lebanon, Va.
Travis W. Fields age 39, passed away on Tuesday, November 22, 2022 in Chilhowie, Va.
Travis was born November 20, 1983 in Abingdon, Va. He was a 2001 graduate of Ervinton High School. Travis loved working outside, logging and cutting trees. He worked as a tree climber for different companies and decided to be his own boss, opening...
Adrain Nadine Welch Vipperman
Nov 17, 2022
MARION, Va.
Adrain Nadine Welch Vipperman, age 81 passed away Thursday, November 17, 2022 at Bristol Regional Medical Center, Bristol, Tenn.
Mrs. Vipperman was a hard worker. She worked for about 20 years at Harwood, came home to milk the cows and help her husband on the family farm. Nadine helped run Vipperman’s Grocery for several years. When...
Barbara Wyatt
Nov 15, 2022
ATKINS, Va.
Barbara Wyatt, age 51, passed away Tuesday, November 15, 2022 at Johnston Memorial Hospital, Abingdon, Va.
Barbara, better known as the most selfless lady in Smyth County, left this world with a smile on her face as she entered the gates of heaven after battling cancer for several years. She loved her Jesus and was ready...
Lieselotte H. Mabe
Nov 15, 2022
MARION, Va.
Lieselotte H. Mabe, age 88, passed away Tuesday, November 15, 2022 at Bristol Regional Medical Center, Bristol, Tenn.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, James A. Mabe; son, Joseph Mabe; grandson, Bradley Wayne Pruitt, Jr.; parents, Robert and Margaret Hogenbucher; sister, Rosie; daughter-in-law, Deborah K. Mabe.
Lieselotte is survived by...
Gail B. McCord
Nov 11, 2022
MARION, Va.
Gail B. McCord, age 87, passed away Friday, November 11, 2022 at Smyth County Community Hospital, Marion, Va.
She was born March 18, 1935 in Bluefield, W.Va. to the late Easley and Minnie Mills Bailey.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sisters, Una B. Watson and husband, Clyde, and Doris...
Karen Summerfield Anderson
Oct 31, 2022
Marion, VA
Karen Summerfield Anderson, age 59, passed away Monday, October 31, 2022 at Smyth County Community Hospital, Marion, Va.
Karen was a caring, giving and loving mom, sister, aunt and friend who loved to joke and have a good time. Everybody loved her cooking as much as getting her advice in any situation. Karen would lovingly help,...
Jessica M. Graves
Oct 31, 2022
Abingdon, Va
Jessica M. Graves, age 37, passed away on Monday, October 31, 2022 at Johnston Memorial Hospital, Abingdon, Va.
Jessica Graves was born on December 26, 1984 in Boone, NC.
She is survived by her children, Ace Moffitt, Katelynn Broadway all of Fort Mill, SC, Abigail Broadway of Morristown, Tenn; parents, Donald and Lorna Graves of Fort Mill, SC;...
Clifton James Derr
Oct 30, 2022
Waynesboro, Va.
Clifton James Derr, age 47, passed away Sunday, October 30, 2022 at Twin County Regional Hospital, Galax, Va.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Kenneth Clifton Derr and Cynthia Jane Steger.
He is survived by his daughter, Abagail Key of Waynesboro, Va.; sisters, Sparkle Derr and Shirl “Amber” Ellis both of Lexington, Va.; nieces and...
Alma Jean Shepherd
Oct 20, 2022
West Jefferson, NC.
Alma Jean Shepherd, age 84, passed away on October 20, 2022 at Forest Ridge Assisted Living, West Jefferson, NC.
Survivors and arrangements will be announced soon.
To share memories of Alma Jean Shepherd, please visit www.seaverbrown.com. Care for Alma’s family has been entrusted to Seaver-Brown Funeral Service & Crematory, 237 East Main Street, Marion, Va. 24354
Kara James Hutton
Oct 17, 2022
MARION, Va.
Kara James Hutton, age 39, passed away Monday, October 17, 2022 at her home.
Kara loved her life, her kids, and the ones who called her Momma K. A couple of her happiest places on earth were on the beach or at the end of her driveway taking pictures of the sunset. Kara loved her...
Linda Baxter
Oct 12, 2022
Abingdon, Va.
Linda Baxter, age 72, passed away on October 12, 2022 at Johnston Memorial Hospital, Abingdon, Va.
No services are planned at this time.
To share memories of Linda Baxter, please visit www.seaverbrown.com. Care for Linda's family has been entrusted to Seaver-Brown Funeral Service & Crematory, 237 East Main Street, Marion, Va. 24354
Mary Frances Lee
Oct 12, 2022
Sugar Grove, Va.
Mary Frances Lee, age 86, passed away Wednesday, October 12, 2022 at Wythe County Community Hospital, Wytheville, Va.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Carl Joseph Lee; sons, Phillip Stanton Lee and Carl Anthony Lee; parents, William and Sarah Miller; nine brothers and sisters.
Mary Frances is survived by...
Doris Perkins Parsons
Oct 8, 2022
Dante, Va.
Doris Perkins Parsons, age 91, passed away Saturday, October 8, 2022 at her home.
A complete obituary will be available soon.
Car for the family of Doris Perkins Parsons has been entrusted to Seaver-Brown Funeral Service & Crematory, 237 East Main Street, Marion, Va. 24354.
Harold Warren Nutter
Oct 8, 2022
Harold Warren NutterOctober 19, 1932-October 8, 2022
It is with deep sorrow we announce that Harold Nutter passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 8, 2022 at Waddell Nursing Home in Galax, Va. He was just 11 days shy of his 90th birthday.
Born on October 19, 1932, he was one of 5 children born to Edward M. and Mary Prater...
George M. Myers
Oct 8, 2022
MARION, Va.
George Melvin Myers, passed away at his home Friday, October 7, 2022.
There will be no public services.
Care for the George Myers family has been entrusted to Seaver-Brown Funeral Service & Crematory, 237 East Main Street, Marion, Va. 24354.
Lauralynn Ganaway
Oct 8, 2022
Blacksburg, Va
Lauralynn Ganaway, age 68, passed away on Saturday, October 08, 2022 at LewisGale Montgomery Hospital, Blacksburg, Va.
To share memories of Lauralynn Ganaway, please visit www.seaverbrown.com. Care for Lauralynn’s family has been entrusted to Seaver-Brown Funeral Service & Crematory, 237 East Main Street, Marion, Va. 24354
Margaret Buchanan Osborne
Oct 8, 2022
Marion, Va.
Margaret Buchanan Osborne, age 66, passed away Saturday, October 8, 2022 at Smyth County Community Hospital, Marion, Va.
Margaret was a loving wife, mom, mamaw, sister and friend. She adored her family. Margaret loved electronics – being on her i-pad, playing games, watching her shows, Yellowstone and Walking Dead. When she wanted to be outside, she loved...
Judith Testerman Rhea
Oct 7, 2022
MARION, Va.
Judith Testerman Rhea, age 75, passed away Friday, October 7, 2022 at her home.
Judy loved her family. As a matter of fact, the “I’ve loved you longer” game was her favorite. She loved being a sister, wife, mom, and little mamaw. Judy loved Elvis and despised Joe Biden, and would happily tell you. She was...
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