Obituaries

Darrell Wade McKinnon

Darrell Wade McKinnon

Apr 30, 2022

Darrell Wade McKinnon, age 61, left this earth on Saturday, April 30, 2022 with his loving wife by his side, in Roanoke, VA.

 Darrell was born on November 21, 1960 in Smyth County, VA. He was the son of the late Walter Scott McKinnon and Virginia Waive Sexton McKinnon.

Darrell lived life to its fullest and was the life of...

Dorothy Lee "Dot" Blevins

Dorothy Lee "Dot" Blevins

Apr 28, 2022

MARION, Va.

Dorothy Lee "Dot" Blevins, age 91, left this world on April 28th 2022 at the age of 91, at home and surrounded by her family.

Dot was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She was born in 1930 to parents Harold and Ethel Mahan in Alfonso, Virginia. She was the middle child of 7, having 3...

Harold "Rhudy" Hester

Harold "Rhudy" Hester

Apr 27, 2022

MARION, Va.

Harold "Rhudy" Hester, age 91, passed away Wednesday, April 27, 2022 at Valley Health Care Center, Chilhowie, Va.

Rhudy was a quiet man who never had much to say, but when he did, it was usually worth listening to. He loved watching Dr. Charles Stanley, serving his country during the Korean Conflict in the United States Army, loving...

Thomas Russell "Russ" McGrady

Thomas Russell "Russ" McGrady

Apr 22, 2022

CHILHOWIE, Va.

Thomas Russell "Russ" McGrady, age 59, passed away Friday, April 22, 2022 at his home.

He was born in Roanoke, Va. February 8, 1963. Russ grew up in Shady Spring, West Virginia and graduated from Marshall University in Huntington, West Virginia with a Bachelor's and a Master's degree in psychology. He later earned his Master of Business Administration...

Ruth Surber Sharitz

Ruth Surber Sharitz

Apr 20, 2022

MARION, Va.

 

Ruth Surber Sharitz, age 84, passed away Wednesday, April 20, 2022 at Francis Marion Manor.

 

Ruth was born April 1, 1938 to the late Leon and Blanche Surber. She adored her family and loved her friends. She held several jobs in her community – Dairy Land, City Drug, Twin Oaks and Exxon. Ruth enjoyed her time...

Phillip Ramon Garza, Sr.

Phillip Ramon Garza, Sr.

Apr 19, 2022

MARION, Va.

 

Phillip Ramon Garza, Sr., age 80, formerly of Marion, Va., passed away Tuesday, April 19, 2022 at Advent Health, Land O’ Lakes, Fla.

 

He was preceded in death by his father, Pedro Garza; mother, Frances Davis; sister, Josephine McNeil; brothers, Harold Garza and Gary Sexton; and aunt, Josephine Garza.

 

Phillip is survived by his son,...

Mary Zedd

Mary Zedd

Apr 19, 2022

MARION, Va.

 

Mary Elizabeth Warren Zedd, age 79, passed away Tuesday, April 19, 2022 at her home.

 

Mary was a great mom and granny. She was a natural caregiver and worked as a Registered Nurse at Southwest Virginia Mental Health Institute for over 20 years.

  

She was preceded in death by her parents, Chalmas Edward and Virginia...

Bettie Jene Clark

Bettie Jene Clark

Apr 19, 2022

HOUSTON - Bettie Jene Clark, 91, Houston, Tx., passed into her eternal home on April 19, 2022.

Bettie was born in Three Sands, Oklahoma on August 8, 1930. She is preceded in death by her parents William Ridgeway and Elnora Carson, and husband Garlen E. Clark.

She was married to Garlen E. Clark for 50 yrs. on April 8, 1949.

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Harriett G. Cooper

Harriett G. Cooper

Apr 18, 2022

BLACKSBURG, Va.

 

Harriett G. Cooper, age 94, passed away Monday, April 18, 2022 at Lewis Gale Montgomery Hospital, Blacksburg, Va.

 

Survivors and arrangements will be announced soon.

 

Care for Harriett's family has been entrusted to Seaver-Brown Funeral Service & Crematory, 237 East Main Street, Marion, Va. 24354.

Helen Richardson

Helen Richardson

Apr 18, 2022

Marion, Va.

 

Helen Hill Richardson, age 84, passed away at her home Monday, April 18, 2022.

 

She was born September 19, 1937 to Earl and Nell Hill on the campus of Emory & Henry College where her parents lived and worked. She was a 1955 graduate of Glade Spring High School and a 1958 graduate of Roanoke...

Enrico  Donnarumma

Enrico Donnarumma

Apr 16, 2022

Enrico  Donnarumma, passed away Saturday, April 16, 2022 at LewisGale Montgomery Hosptial, Blacksburg, Va.

 

A full obituary will available soon.

 

Care for Enrico's family has been entrusted to Seaver-Brown Funeral Service & Crematory, 237 East Main Street, Marion, Va. 24354.

 

 

Niko Lee Crosby

Niko Lee Crosby

Apr 15, 2022

MARION, Va.

 

Niko Lee Crosby, age 8, gained his angel wings, Friday, April 15, 2022.

 

Niko was an awesome 8-year-old who loved his mom, dad, brothers and all his friends. Niko loved school, playing soccer and working on cars just like his dad. He always had a smile for anybody. There will never be another Niko.

 

He...

Jewel B. Armstrong

Jewel B. Armstrong

Apr 14, 2022

MARION, Va.

Jewel B. Armstrong, age 88, passed away Thursday, April 14, 2022 at Francis Marion Manor, Marion, Va. Jewel was born December 19, 1933 in Marion, Va. She graduated from Marion High School in 1952 and married the love of her life Bob, in 1953. She was a member of Stone Memorial Presbyterian Church and worked for Lincoln Industries...

Carolyn Kay Gilbert

Carolyn Kay Gilbert

Apr 13, 2022

Castlewood, Va.

Carolyn Kay Gilbert, age 72, passed away Wednesday, April 13, 2022 at Ballad Health Hospice House, Bristol, Tenn.

She was born in Grundy, Va., the daughter of the late George & Pauline Whited Presley.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Shirley Perez.

Kay is survived by sons, Ronnie Gilbert II and...

Lois Bane Testerman

Lois Bane Testerman

Apr 11, 2022

MARION, Va.

 

Lois Bane Testerman, age 89, was called home to her long awaited family reunion in heaven, Monday, April 11, 2022.

 

She was born in Parrot, Va. January 7, 1933 to the late John and Virginia Bane. Lois was a strong Christian woman and loved her Lord with all heart. She lived a wonderful and happy life...

James "Jim" Mabe

James "Jim" Mabe

Apr 10, 2022

SMYTH COUNTY, Va.

 

James “Jim” Mabe passed away on April 10, 2022, at the age of  66, in Abingdon, Virginia. Jim left this world with his wife, daughters and brothers-in-law by his side, after a courageous battle with cancer.Born April 30, 1955, Jim was a graduate of Fort Chiswell High School, class of 1973. He worked in radio for...

Kelley Rae Prince

Kelley Rae Prince

Apr 9, 2022

MARION, Va.

 

Kelley Rae Prince, age 46, passed away Saturday, April 9, 2022 at her home.

 

Kelley was a young mother of three who raised, loved, and cared for her kids sacrificing her own childhood to do so. She was strong and fierce and always had her children's backs even when they were in the wrong. She...

Sadie Boyd Repass

Sadie Boyd Repass

Apr 8, 2022

ATKINS, Va.

 

Sadie Boyd Repass, age 105, passed away Friday, April 8, 2022 at Carrington Place of Wytheville.

 

Sadie and her husband owned and operated The Wayside Nursery & Landscaping business for several years. She enjoyed quilting and crocheting for nursing homes.

 

She was preceded in death by her husband of 68 years, Everette Palmer Repass;...

William A. Mullins

William A. Mullins

Apr 4, 2022

Speedwell, Va.

William A. Mullins, age 70 passed away Monday, April 4, 2022 at his home.

Mr. Mullins was a long-haul truck driver and was preceded in death by his wife, Goldean Blackwell Mullins.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, April 16, 2022 at 2 p.m. at the Speedwell Pentecostal Holiness Church, 7522 Grayson Turnpike, Speedwell, VA 24374.

Care for...

Bro. Garry Thompson

Bro. Garry Thompson

Apr 4, 2022

MARION, Va.

 

Garry Thompson, age 69 - It is with a very heavy heart that we submit to the Sovereign Will of God in the transition from earth to glory of Elder Garry Thompson, affectionately known as “Bro. Garry" on April 4, 2022.

 

Bro. Garry was one of a kind. He had a heart of gold and never...