Obituaries
Edna Joyce Hall
Jan 1, 2022
Chilhowie, Va. Edna Joyce Hall, age 89, passed away Saturday, January 1, 2022 at Carrington Place of Rural Retreat. Joyce was a loving Wife, Mom and Mamaw. She cared for her family, friends and the many patients she looked after during her time as an aide for Southwest Virginia Mental Health Institute. Joyce loved her cat and dog; and she...
Betty "Louise" Kathaleen Greer Testerman
Dec 31, 2021
Chilhowie Va.
Betty “Louise” Kathaleen Greer Testerman, age 82, was reunited with her Lord on Friday, December 31, 2021.
Betty was a unique woman like no other who loved life. Her biggest blessing was her family. She loved her children and grandchildren unconditionally, but especially her Lord. She was a friend to everyone. Betty loved visiting with others, hiking, camping,...
Donald Michael "Mike" Shupe
Dec 24, 2021
Ceres Va. Donald Michael “Mike” Shupe, age 59, was called home on Friday, December 24, 2021. Mike was married to the love of his life, Dora, for 38 loving years. Together, they lived in a house that not only did they get married in and raise their two boys, but countless memories that are undoubtedly cherished. He enjoyed simple pleasures...
Diane Marie Gilbert
Dec 22, 2021
Rural Retreat Va. Diane Marie Gilbert, age 48, passed away Wednesday, December 22, 2021, at her home. Diane was a loving mom to her son, Jonathan. She enjoyed watching movies, taking walks, and helping Jonathan clean his room. Her motto was live, laugh, and love. Her son was her world and she loved him very much. Diane will be missed...
John Patrick Collins
Dec 21, 2021
WEYMOUTH, Mass. John Patrick Collins, age 65, passed away unexpectedly, Tuesday, December 21, 2021 at the Salem VA Medical Center. The son of the late John F. and Elinor J. Knight Collins, Pat was a U.S. Army Veteran who was very hard working and had strong ethics. Pat loved the simple things in life, like playing cards and cribbage; and...
Luther Lee Norman
Dec 21, 2021
Marion Va. Luther Lee Norman, age 80, passed away Tuesday, December 21, 2021. He was welcomed home by his wife, Opal Norman; his parents; James and Mary Norman; and several brothers, sisters, and loving family members. He is survived by his brothers; Benny Norman and wife Karen, Roger Norman and wife Mary, and Jerry Norman; sisters, Rosena Harris and Janet...
Bobby David Martin
Dec 20, 2021
Tallahassee, FL Bobby David Martin, age 65, passed away Monday, December 20, 2021. Bobby could do just about anything, especially in the field of plumbing. He loved the Lord and is with him today and that gives his family wonderful comfort. He is preceded in death by his father, James Monroe Martin. Bobby is survived by his daughter, Maria Martin...
James A. Van Antwerp
Dec 17, 2021
CROCKETT, Va. James A. Van Antwerp, age 79, passed away Friday, December 17, 2021 at Lewis-Gale Medical Center, Salem, Va. James was a loving husband to Ivy for 58 years, loving dad and grandpa to his grandchildren. As a Design Consultant and Engineer, he owned and operated his own company, JAVATEC Inc. for 50 years, and it still operates today...
Katherine Louise Evans Doane
Dec 13, 2021
CERES, Va.
Katherine Louise Evans Doane, age 76, passed away peacefully Monday, December 13, 2021 at her home after a long illness.
Katherine “Lou” was born on her dad’s farm in Rich Valley, Va. She moved to Maryland where she met her former husband, Harry Doane. Together they had two sons, Richard and Danny. Katherine moved to Arizona where she became a...
Sharon Kay Millet Johnson
Dec 13, 2021
SALTVILLE, Va.
Sharon Kay Millet Johnson, age 64 passed away Monday, December 13, 2021 at Johnston Memorial Hospital, Abingdon, Va.
There will be no public services.
Care for Sharon’s family has been entrusted to Seaver-Brown Funeral Service & Crematory, 237 East Main Street, Marion, Va. 24354.
Leland Otto Stevens
Dec 10, 2021
ROANOKE, Va.
Leland Otto Stevens, age 77, passed away Friday, December 10, 2021.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Nelson and Arizona Stevens; sisters and brothers, Hazel, Loren, Marjorie, Ginger, Leta, Clarence and Vaughn.
Leland is survived by his children, Leeann S. Fowler, Michael Stevens, Tony Stevens, and Matthew Stevens; special friend, Danielle; sister, Martha Vernon; three grandchildren; several nieces and...
Robert E. Fonda, Sr.
Dec 5, 2021
SUGAR GROVE, Va.
Robert E. "Bob" Fonda, Sr., age 73, passed away Sunday, December 5, 2021 at his home.
Bob loved his family. He moved to Smyth County in 1998 and opened Bob's Garage. He had a wonderful business helping his friends and many in the community. His helpful nature and friendly way will be missed.
He was preceded in death by his...
Madeline Rose Dombroski Revis
Dec 4, 2021
WYTHEVILLE, Va.
Madeline Rose Dombroski Revis, age 86, passed away Saturday, December 4, 2021 at Carrington Place of Wytheville.
Madeline was a loving wife to her late husband Jack Revis for 23 years. She retired from the textile industry and later went on to be a caregiver. Madeline often visited with neighbors and would help them when she could. She enjoyed shopping...
David Samuel Bullins
Dec 2, 2021
GRUNDY, Va.
David Samuel Bullins, age 57, passed away Thursday, December 2, 2021 at Buchanan General Hospital, Grundy, Va.
David is survived by his children, Tammy Brown and husband, Michael, and Christopher Bullins and wife, Miranda, all of Grundy, Va.; five grandchildren; and his love, Kathy – all of whom were at his bedside when he passed. David is also survived by...
Georgia Ann Ferguson Wallace
Dec 2, 2021
NEWBERN, Va.
Georgia Ann Ferguson Wallace, age 81, passed away Thursday, December 2, 2021 after a long battle with dementia, followed by a short illness.
Georgia was born November 10, 1940 in Princeton, W.Va. to the late James Dale and Lena Ferguson. She attended Princeton High School and graduated in 1958. Georgia then attended St. Mary’s School of Nursing in Huntington, W.Va.,...
Joann Lambert Kinder
Dec 2, 2021
RADFORD, Va.
Joann Lambert Kinder, age 95, passed away Thursday, December 2, 2021 at Highland Ridge Rehab Center, Dublin, Va.
Joann lived in Tazewell for over 80 years before moving to Radford 15 years ago. She taught school in Dryfork, Va. and worked at Tazewell Community Hospital. She enjoyed crocheting blankets for the Linus Project of Radford. Joann was a dedicated mother,...
Alaina Marie Millet-Johnson
Dec 2, 2021
SALTVILLE, Va.
Alaina Marie Millet-Johnson, age 40 passed away Thursday, December 2, 2021.
There will be no public services.
Care for Alaina’s family has been entrusted to Seaver-Brown Funeral Service & Crematory, 237 East Main Street, Marion, Va. 24354.
Joseph Phillip Blevins
Dec 1, 2021
MARION, Va.
Joseph Phillip “Joe” Blevins, age 80, passed away Wednesday, December 1, 2021 at Valley Health Care Center, Chilhowie, Va.
Joe P., “a jack of all trades and a master of none” as he would say, was always generous with his “bride” and three sons; as well as his friends, and he was willing and able. There was nothing he could...
Willard Dixon
Nov 30, 2021
WHITETOP, Va.
Willard Dixon, age 83, passed away Tuesday, November 30, 2021 at his home.
He is survived by his daughter, Ellen Robinson and husband of 30 years, Randy Robinson; three grandchildren, Amanda Selby, Christina Robinson and Andrew Robinson; two great-grandchildren, Phoebe and Kyo; and his special canine companion Skip.
Graveside services will be held Saturday,...
Willard Dixon
Nov 30, 2021
WHITETOP, Va.
Willard Dixon, age 83, passed away Tuesday, November 30, 2021 at his home.
Care for Willard’s family has been entrusted to Seaver-Brown Funeral Service & Crematory, 237 East Main Street, Marion, Va. 24354.

