Obituaries
Patricia "Pat" A. Jones
Jun 23, 2022
MARION, Va.
Patricia “Pat” A. Jones, age 93, passed away peacefully with family by her side, Thursday, June 23, 2022 at her home.
Pat was feisty, fun loving, and a favorite of the community. She loved her family and was always encouraging to everyone. Pat was a faithful and long-time member of Marion Baptist Church – this...
Elaine Tibbs Morris
Jun 22, 2022
MARION, Va.
Elaine Tibbs Morris, age 80, passed away Wednesday, June 22, 2022 at Ballad Health Hospice House, Bristol, Tenn.
Elaine held many roles in the Marion community. She may have taken your money for a movie ticket at the old Lincoln Theatre on Main Street. She may have sold you a Coke when she was running the...
Anthony Lee Stokes
Jun 20, 2022
WYTHEVILLE, Va.
Anthony Lee Stokes, age 68, passed away Monday, June 20, 2022 at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital, Roanoke, Va.
Survivors and arrangements will be announced soon.
To share memories of Anthony Lee Stokes, please visit www.seaverbrown.com. Care for Anthony’s family has been entrusted to Seaver-Brown Funeral Service & Crematory, 237 East Main Street, Marion, Va. 24354.
Sherri Roberts Deckert
Jun 19, 2022
MARION, Va.
Sherri Roberts Deckert, age 58, passed away Sunday, June 19, 2022 at Noble Senior Living, Christiansburg, Va.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Geraldine Roberts; and brother, Oral Roberts.
Sherri is survived by her daughter, Natasha Mitchell; son, Joshua Harless; father, Milfred Roberts and wife, Carol; brothers, Raymond Roberts and Joseph Roberts.
Funeral services will...
Clarence "Binker" "Flydaddy" Catron
Jun 18, 2022
ATKINS, Va.
Clarence "Binker", "Flydaddy" Catron, age 84, passed away Saturday, June 18, 2022 at Bristol Regional Medical Center, Bristol, Tenn.
Mr. Catron was a member of Freedom Tabernacle Baptist Church; and was retired from Merillat after 22 years of service.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Mary Louise Funk Catron.
Clarence is survived by...
Samuel Hugh Taylor
Jun 18, 2022
LEBANON, Va.
Samuel Hugh Taylor, age 59, passed away Saturday, June 18, 2022, surrounded by his family.
Sam fought a courageous battle with cancer for a year and a half. He enjoyed being with his family, especially his nieces and nephews. Sam attended Cumberland Mountain Community Services for 30 years.
He was preceded in death by his...
Stuart W. "Stewey" Surber
Jun 11, 2022
ATKINS, Va.
Stuart W. "Stewey" Surber, age 47, passed away Saturday, June 11, 2022 at his home. Stewey had the biggest heart for anybody and everybody. He'd give you the shirt off his back if you needed it. He loved video games and listening to his metal and rap music. Stewey was the best little brother, uncle and friend. He...
Jerry Wayne Hammond, Jr.
Jun 8, 2022
SALTVILLE, Va.
Jerry Wayne Hammond, Jr., age 55, passed away Wednesday, June 8, 2022 at Johnson City Medical Center, Johnson City, Tenn.
Jerry Wayne Hammond, Jr. was a 1984 graduate of R.B. Worthy High School in Saltville, Va. and a 1988 graduate of Emory & Henry College in Emory, Va. Jerry attained a RN degree from Virginia Highlands Community College...
Betty Kaye Greer White
Jun 8, 2022
MARION, Va.
Betty Kaye Greer White, age 62, passed away Wednesday, June 8, 2022, at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital, Roanoke, Va.
Born December 18, 1959 in Marion, Va., she was one of eleven children of the late Roy and Stella Marie Greer. Kaye lived the majority of her adult life in Liberty, Texas and Cumberland, Miss.; later in...
Paul "Pete" Snider Jr.
May 31, 2022
MARION, Va.
Paul “Pete” Snider, Jr. age 74, passed away Tuesday, May 31, 2022 at his home.
Pete was born June 11, 1947 to the late Paul and Mable Snider in Rural Retreat, Va. He was employed in the Maintenance Department of Marley Mouldings for over 20 years. He loved gardening and it didn’t matter if it...
Janelle Keesling Hamric
May 31, 2022
SUGAR GROVE, Va.
Janelle Keesling Hamric, age 105, passed away Tuesday, May 31, 2022 at South Roanoke Nursing Home, Roanoke, Va.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, Herbert Eric Hamric; parents, Charles and Donna Hamm Keesling; sister, Arline BeVille McClellan; brothers, Dwight and Dean Keesling.
The family will receive friends Friday, June...
Robert Allen Haydock
May 31, 2022
Lebanon, Va.
Robert Allen Haydock, age 91, a proud Marine Veteran who selflessly served in the Korean War, passed away Tuesday, May 31, 2022 at his home in Lebanon, Va.
The family will receive friends Wednesday, June 22, 2022 from 12 p.m. until 1 p.m. at Elk Garden United Methodist Church, 189 Hayters Gap Road, Rosedale, VA 24280....
Danny Parks
May 30, 2022
SUGAR GROVE, Va.
Danny Richard Parks, age 59, passed away Monday, May 30, 2022 at his home in Sugar Grove, Va.
Danny was a happy guy who loved his familiy, doing odd jobs, working on cars and being a friend to anyone who needed him. His smile and easy going way will be missed.
He was preceded...
Michelle "Bunny" May Tallent
May 30, 2022
MARION, Va. / KNOXVILLE, Tenn.
Michelle “Bunny” May Tallent, age 61, passed away Monday, May 30, 2022 at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center, Knoxville, Tenn.
Bunny was the apple of her mom and dad’s eye. She attended Marion Senior High School and went on to attend Veterinary School at the University of Tennessee. Bunny loved her time with...
Daniel Dale Wright
May 27, 2022
RURAL RETREAT, Va.
Daniel Dale Wright, age 89, passed away Friday, May 27, 2022 at Rural Retreat Care Center, Rural Retreat, Va.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 58 years, Peggy Arlene Bowers Wright; daughter, Deborah Lynn Cregger; parents, Bruce and Gladys Wright; sisters, Alese Bryant, Christine Wright, Daris Jones and Sue Lineberry; brothers, Jack,...
Joyce E. Cornette
May 26, 2022
MARION, Va.
Joyce Eblen Cornette, age 93, passed away Thursday, May 26, 2022 at Johnston Memorial Hospital, Abingdon, Va.
Joyce loved life. She loved her family and was proud of her work with the Smyth County School Board as the very organized assistant to the superintendent. Joyce was a long-standing member of the First United Methodist Church and loved...
Samuel Michael Horne, Jr.
May 24, 2022
MARION, Va.
Samuel Michael Horne, Jr., age 49, passed away Tuesday, May 24, 2022.
Michael loved cars – especially his 2006 red Corvette, and his Mustang. Michael enjoyed his work with District Three and making a positive difference in the lives of those he worked to help. He was a proud member of the U.S. Air Force and...
James Ronald "J.R." Bowman, Jr.
May 21, 2022
MARION, Va.
James Ronald “J.R.” Bowman, age 66, passed away Saturday, May 21, 2022 at his home.
J.R. loved living life – especially being with family and the ones who called him Papaw Bowman. J.R. retired after 44 years with General Dynamics as a Pattern Maker. When he wasn’t working, his favorite place was outdoors. He loved...
Albert Lewis Crawford
May 18, 2022
CHILHOWIE, Va.
Albert Lewis Crawford, age 58, passed away Wednesday, May 18, 2022 at his home.
He was born February 3, 1964 in Harford County, Md. to Robert Lee Crawford, Sr. and Mary Atwell Crawford. Mr. Lewis was a heavy equipment operator for Appalachian Aggregates.
Mr. Lewis is survived by his wife of 40 years, Cathy Widener...
Diana "D.D." Burke Brant
May 16, 2022
MARION, Va.
Diana “D.D.” Burke Brant, age 78, passed away at her home in Marion, Va. Monday, May 16, 2022.
She was born January 22, 1944 in Richmond, Va. to the late Hampden Aulick Burke and Niña Bitler Burke. “D.D.” was a very active member of Christ Episcopal Church, serving as President of Episcopal Church Women and she...