Obituaries
Cinderella Rowland
Mar 20, 2022
Marion, Va.
Cinderella "Cindy" Teaters Rowland, age 90, went home to be with the Lord Sunday, March 20, 2022.
Cindy was the youngest of 14 and a lifelong member of Grosses Creek Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 71 years, Rex Rowland; son-in-law Gerald Blevins; parents Will and Lettie Teaters; siblings...
Shane Dremer Keith
Mar 19, 2022
Chilhowie, Va.
Shane Dremer Keith passed away suddenly, Saturday, March 19, 2022.
Shane was born Shirl Jacob Blevins, Jr. on September 20, 1962 in Prince William County, the oldest son of Shirl Jacob Blevins and Wanda Tilson (Blevins) Sanderson. Shane (“Jr.”, then) was a member of the Marion Senior High School graduating class of 1980, where he was...
Tracy Ben Akers
Mar 16, 2022
ABINGDON, Va
Tracy Ben Akers, age 38, passed away Wednesday, March 16, 2022 at Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon Va.
Tracy was a loving husband, dad, brother, and friend. He enjoyed working on cars and was the happiest being outdoors especially when spending time with his daughter.
He was preceded in death by his parents,...
Walter "Pete" Robinson
Mar 12, 2022
Walter “Pete” Robinson of Salem, Va., formerly of Marion, Va., passed away Saturday, March 12, 2022 at his home.
Walter’s parents were Conley T. and Emma Pearl Robinson. Early in his life, Walter knew he wanted to be an educator. He received his BA degree in English from Emory and his Masters in English from Virginia Tech, graduating Cum...
Lisa Karen Graves Meador
Mar 11, 2022
Marion, Va.
Lisa Karen Graves Meador, age 62, passed away Friday, March 11, 2022.
At this no time, there will be no public services.
Care for Lisa’s family has been entrusted to Seaver-Brown Funeral Service & Crematory, 237 East Main Street, Marion, Va. 24354.
Suellen Blizzard
Mar 11, 2022
MARION, Va.
Suellen Blizzard, age 75, passed away Friday, March 11, 2022.
Sue was a loving wife to her husband Joe and took special care of him in his final years. She was the most caring and patient mom to her kids and a wonderful Nana Sue to her grandchildren. She loved to play the piano and sing songs about...
Betty Hess
Mar 10, 2022
Swords Creek, Va.
Betty Hess, age 70, passed away Thursday, March 10, 2022 at Clinch Valley Medical Center.
Survivors and arrangements will be announced soon.
Care for Betty’s family has been entrusted to Seaver-Brown Funeral Service & Crematory, 237 East Main Street, Marion, Va. 24354.
Kay Bumgarner Edwards Carpenter Phillips
Mar 8, 2022
Lebanon, Va.
I, Kay Bumgarner Edwards Carpenter Phillips, joyfully departed this earthly existence into Jesus’s arms, Tuesday, March 8, 2022.
I was born to the late Carl George Bumgarner and Pearle Penland Bumgarner on August 6, 1939 at Bucu, Va. A beautiful state to arrive in and depart from.
Four siblings proceeded me in going home,...
Alvin "Buckie" Hubert Shirl Keene
Mar 5, 2022
ATKINS, Va.
Alvin "Buckie" Hubert Shirl Keene, age 61, passed away Saturday March 5, 2022 at his home in Atkins, Virginia.
Buckie was born on March 26, 1960 in Richlands, Virginia. He was a Pentecostal faith, a previous coal miner, and a devoted worker at Mount Rogers IDC. He enjoyed watching sports, racing, and spending time with family...
Jason Barker
Mar 4, 2022
RICHLANDS, Va.
Jason Barker, passed away Friday, March 4, 2022 at Clinch Valley Medical Center.
Survivors and arrangements will be announced soon.
To share memories of Jason Barker, please visit www.seaverbrown.com. Care for Jason’s family has been entrusted to Seaver-Brown Funeral Service and Crematory, 237 East Main Street, Marion Va. 24354.
Peggy Jean Musick
Mar 4, 2022
Lebanon, Va.
Peggy Jean Musick, age 84, passed away Friday, March 4, 2022 at Bristol Regional Medical Center, Bristol Tenn.
Peggy was all about life, especially life on the farm. She was a retired hairdresser who loved the outdoors, her home, and more than anything else, her family. Peggy will be missed by all who knew and...
James "Jimmy" Allen
Mar 1, 2022
MARION, Va.
James "Jimmy / Trasher" Allen, age 72, passed away Tuesday, March 1, 2022 at Johnston Memorial Hospital, Abingdon, Va.
Jimmy was one of a kind and for that, we should all be thankful. He loved life, kids, toys, entertaining and hanging out talking to people. He loved his country and proudly served in the U.S. Navy during the...
Peggy Ann Testerman
Mar 1, 2022
MARION, Va.
Peggy Ann Testerman, age 74, passed away Tuesday, March 1, 2022 at Smyth County Community Hospital, Marion, Va.
She was preceded in death by her husband, David Testerman; parents, Harvey and Elizabeth Cumbow Neal; and special cousin, Nancy Hill.
Peggy is survived by two special cousins, Rhonda Cress of Chilhowie, Va. and Laura Sheets of...
Virginia May Yates Keffer
Feb 27, 2022
INDEPENDENCE, Va.
Virginia May Yates Keffer, age 94, passed away Sunday, February 27, 2022 at Twin County Regional Healthcare, Galax, Va.
Virginia Keffer, born February 4, 1928 was the youngest of four children. She married and had two children. She chose a career with Geico insurance and spent the latter of her career there setting up new office...
Linda Carlton Pennington
Feb 25, 2022
MARION, Va.
Linda Carlton Pennington, age 67, passed away Friday, February 25, 2022 at Bristol Regional Medical Center, Bristol, Tenn.
Linda loved her life and her family. She was a loving wife, mom and Granny-Granny to the granddaughters she adored. Linda worked for the Town of Marion for 19 years and retired March 1, 2019 as Executive Secretary....
Gerald Garland Richardson
Feb 24, 2022
MARION, Va.
Gerald Garland Richardson, age 77, passed away Thursday, February 24, 2022 at Fairview Home in Wytheville, Va.
Gerald was a special soul. He loved chocolate pie, good home cooked food and being warm. Gerald had a wonderful sense of humor and would often make up his own names for normal, everyday things. He loved Laura and Jeremy...
Linda Joyce Stamper Mros
Feb 21, 2022
Marion, Va. / Aragon, Ga.
Linda Joyce Stamper Mros, age 70 of Aragon, Georgia passed into eternal rest Monday, February 21, 2022.
Linda attended Riverside Elementary School and graduated from Chilhowie High School in 1969 where she received the Betty Crocker award for culinary arts. She graduated from Berry College in Rome, Georgia in 1973 with a Bachelor of Science...
Donald L. "Don" Chisler
Feb 20, 2022
MARION, Va.
Donald L. “Don” Chisler, age 75, passed away Sunday, February 20, 2022 at Fairmont Crossing, Amherst, Va.
Don absolutely loved life, and lived and loved fully. He married his high school sweetheart, raised 3 wonderful kids who eventually made him Papaw Don or Papaw Man, depending on who was talking to him. Family was the joy...
Delphia "Duck" Duty Harris
Feb 16, 2022
Honaker, Va.
Delphia “Duck” Duty Harris, age 71, passed away February 16, 2022 in Winston- Salem, NC.
Delphia never met a stranger without a smile on her face and kind words for everyone. She loved being outdoors fishing, camping, and anything to do with her grandkids. Delphia was a good mom, grandmother, “Duck,” and friend. She will...
Lisa Darlene Kestner
Feb 15, 2022
Meadowview, Va.
Lisa Darlene Kestner born April 24th, 1958 and went to be with the lord on February 15, 2022.
Lisa was a loving mother, grandmother, and a soldier for the Lord. Her boys and her grandchildren were the most precious things in her life. She gave her testimony to each and every one she met. She...
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