Obituaries
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...
Melissa Stowers Smith
May 15, 2022
RURAL RETREAT, Va.
Melissa Stowers Smith, age 56 – Melissa, Missy, MeMe or Mama Bear, whatever you were lucky enough to call her, was born November 12, 1965 and departed from this world Sunday, May 15, 2022.
Melissa was simply the best mother, daughter, sister, aunt, friend, and bonus grandma that anyone could ask for. Missy graduated from...
William Albert "Billy" DeBord
May 14, 2022
SALTVILLE, Va.
William Albert “Billy” DeBord, age 70, went to be with the Lord Saturday, May 14, 2022 at his home.
He was born to the late Robert E. and Dorothy Chapman DeBord. Billy was a loving husband and a good man who was kind to everybody. He loved to joke but his favorite thing was being “grandaddy”....
William Roger Neal
May 14, 2022
SALTVILLE, Va.
William Roger Neal, age 78, passed away Saturday, May 14, 2022 at Bristol Regional Medical Center, Bristol, Tenn.
Roger was a wonderful man. He dearly loved his step-children, and would do anything for anyone. He was a proud veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps and worked as an electrician for many years.
He was preceded...
W. Paulette Farris Campbell
May 9, 2022
CHILHOWIE, Va.
W. Paulette Farris Campbell, age 70, passed away Monday, May 9, 2022 at Johnston Memorial Hospital, Abingdon, Va.
The woman could can anything! Paulette was a loving and giving woman. She never met a person she didn't like - she'd stop and talk to a STOP sign. Paulette was a family lady who absolutely loved the ones who...
Avery S. Osborne
May 8, 2022
Chilhowie Va.
Avery S. Osborne, age 68, passed away Sunday, May 8, 2022 at his home in, Chilhowie, Va.
Avery was a good person. A good dad, papaw, uncle and friend who will be missed.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Page and Helen Osborne; wife, Judy Kegley; brothers, Benjamin Osborne and Bobby Norris; sisters, Linda Owens and...
Walter E. "Bud" Fleshman
May 6, 2022
Troutdale, Va.
Walter “Bud” Fleshman, age 86, passed away Friday, May 6, 2022 at Rural Retreat Care Center.
Bud was a loving husband, dad and poppie. He lived a full life, in his work and with his family and friends. Bud’s kindness and gentle way will be missed.
He was preceded in death by his mother,...
PG Wingfield
May 3, 2022
MARION, Va.
PG Wingfield III, age 76, of Roanoke, Va., passed away Tuesday, May 3, 2022.
He was a member of the Christ Episcopal Church in Marion, Va. Mr. Wingfield taught mathematics and history at Marion Senior High School in Marion, Va., and served as an official for the Virginia High School League in Southwest Virginia for nearly 50...
Harold D. Johnson
May 1, 2022
Harold D. Johnson, age 91, passed away Sunday, May 1, 2022 at Rural Retreat Care Center.
Harold was a loving father and husband. He proudly served his country for almost 30 years, first joining the U.S. Air Force. He was stationed in France at the end of WWII, continuing his service during the Algerian Conflict. When he returned stateside he...
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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.
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