Obituaries
Robert Preston McGrady
Jul 25, 2021
MARION, Va.
Robert Preston McGrady, age 78, passed away Sunday, July 25, 2021 at the James H. Quillen VA Medical Center, Mt. Home, TN.
Robert was a generous man who loved his God, family and country. He supported many ministries and charities in his community, while providing wonderful care for his wife of 56 years, was a loving dad to his boys,...
Robert Allen Bonham
Jul 25, 2021
SUGAR GROVE, Va.
Robert Allen Bonham, age 79, passed away peacefully at his home in Sugar Grove, Va., Sunday, July 25, 2021.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Allen Glenn Bonham and Sue Cornett Bonham; and son, Steven G. Bonham.
Robert is survived by his wife and caretaker of 58 years, Joyce Ann Hall of Sugar Grove, Va.; son, William P....
Elizabeth Rogerson "Betty" Scott
Jul 24, 2021
MARION, Va.
Elizabeth Rogerson “Betty” Scott, 90, died peacefully, Saturday, July 24, 2021 at Wendover Hospice House in Shelby, North Carolina.
She was born on March 23, 1931 in Petersburg, Virginia to Waverly Wilkins Rogerson and Rosa Kevan Rogerson. Betty spent her early childhood in Evanston, Illinois. Due to the untimely death of her father, she moved with her mother and sisters...
Judy Renee Perkins Yates
Jul 20, 2021
HONAKER, Va.
Mrs. Judy Renee Perkins Yates, age 58 of the Big A Mountain section of Honaker, Virginia took her heavenly flight on Monday night, July 19, 2021 at her home following a valiant battle with breast cancer.
Born July 19, 1963, at Ravenswood Hospital in Chicago, Illinois, she was the daughter of Charles Walker Perkins and Laura Novella Farmer Perkins. A...
Larry M. Shelton
Jul 17, 2021
SWORDS CREEK, Va.
Larry M. Shelton, age 67, passed away peacefully at his home Saturday, July 17, 2021.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Carlos and Dorothy Shelton.
Larry is survived by his wife of 48 years, Linda Curry Shelton of Swords Creek, Va.; daughters, Cindy Dye and husband, Joe of Swords Creek, Va., and Heather Absher and husband Shawn of...
Gerald Gordon Widener
Jul 11, 2021
MARION, Va.
Gerald Gordon Widener, age 69, passed away Sunday, July 11, 2021 at his home.
Gerald was one of twelve children born to the late Hobert and Ethel Price Widener. He loved his family – and over the years was caregiver for several of his brothers and sisters. Gerald enjoyed playing the guitar and often shared his love of music with...
Lois Frazier "Lucy" Goodpasture
Jul 10, 2021
MARION, Va.
Lois Frazier “Lucy” Goodpasture, age 83, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones Saturday, July 10, 2021 at her home in Marion, Va.
She was preceded in death by her parents, James Howard and Annie Watson Frazier; her four legged grandbabies, Gracie and Scooter.
Lucy retired from Smyth County Community Hospital after working many years in the dietary department. She...
Charles Lewis Harrington
Jul 4, 2021
MARION, Va.
CHARLES LEWIS HARRINGTON, age 94, passed away Sunday, July 4, 2021 at Carrington Memory Cottages of Daleville, Va.
Charlie loved his family, his country and community. Charlie served as a U.S. Army Air Corps Supply Sergeant in Alaska during World War II. Later he earned his undergraduate degree from Virginia Tech and then a Juris Doctorate from Washington & Lee...
Lynda Lucille Bowman Barker
Jun 29, 2021
MARION, Va.
Lynda Lucille Bowman Barker age 62, stepped out to the Big Family Reunion Tuesday, June 29, 2021 from Bristol Regional Medical Center, Bristol, Tenn.
Born June 17, 1959 in Mercer County, Bluefield, West Va., Lynda was the daughter of the late Walter Blaine Bowman and Frances Noralee Boothe Bowman. In May 1977, she married the love of her life, Charles...
Jim Burkett
Jun 26, 2021
MARION, Va.
Jim Burkett, age 78, left this world a little emptier and filled heaven a lot sooner than anyone expected on June 26, 2021 at his home in Marion, Va.
Jim was larger than life, always smiling, laughing or saying something that he shouldn’t. Jim was a man who would do anything for you unless you were a sawed-off kind of...
Johnny Moore
Jun 22, 2021
MARION, Va.
Johnny Moore, age 65, passed away Tuesday, June 22, 2021 at Carrington Place of Rural Retreat.
Johnny was always smiling, cutting up or making somebody laugh. His easy going way made him a friend to just about anybody. Johnny loved his family and enjoyed cookouts, playing cornhole, traveling or taking their money over a game of pool back in the...
Charles March Kiser
Jun 14, 2021
MOUTH OF WILSON, Va.
Charles March Kiser, age 90, passed away Monday, June 14, 2021 at the Select Specialty Hospital of Bristol Regional Medical Center, Bristol, Tenn.
March was born on March 7, 1931 to the late Charlie Cleveland Kiser and Mary Young Kiser. He attended Virginia Carolina school and Emory & Henry College. March was employed as a draftsman at Sprague...
Helen G. Austin
Jun 13, 2021
MARION, Va.
Helen G. Austin, age 94, passed away Sunday, June 13, 2021 at Valley Health Care Center, Chilhowie, Va.
Helen Austin was a selfless lady. She loved her family, her community and was so thankful for the Lord's blessings in her life. Helen was in food services for the Smyth County schools and the Smyth County Hospital for over 30 years....
Helena Jewell Long
Jun 11, 2021
WYTHEVILLE, Va.
Helena Jewell Long, age 74, passed away Friday, June 11, 2021.
Jewell was a loving mom and was very proud of her children. She was an animal lover and loved spending time with her 2 dogs and chickens; she also enjoyed horses. Jewell also enjoyed working in her flowers. Her family and friends from Sugar Grove to Germany will miss...
Ricky Carter Woosley Sr.
Jun 10, 2021
Roanoke, Va.
Ricky Carter Woosley Sr., age 71, passed away Thursday June 10, 2021 at his home in Roanoke, Va.
Ricky was a loving husband, proud father and Grandpaw Woosley. He was a strong man and a 20 year veteran of the United States Navy where he served overseas on two occasions. He earned several accommodations among them was the National Defense...
Karin Petty
Jun 10, 2021
Karin Petty, age 82 passed away Thursday, June 10, 2021, at Grayson Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Independence, Va.
Karin was the greatest Mother ever! She was a loving wife, Mom and Granny to the lights of her life. Karin loved to laugh as she was always happy. Her love for God kept her strong and the only love she knew was...
Claude George A. Vipperman
Jun 7, 2021
Claude G. Vipperman, age 83, passed away Monday June 7, 2021 at his home in Marion, Va.
Claude was no stranger to long days and hard work with his life on the farm working dairy, beef and tobacco. He loved his family especially the ones who called him Papaw. Claude loved the Lord and was a Christian most of his life....
Anna Lee Lowe
Jun 5, 2021
Anna Lee Lowe
August 14, 1923 – June 5, 2021
Anna Lee Lowe, age 97, passed away on June 5, 2021, at the JourneyCare Hospice at Northwest Community Hospital in Cook County, Arlington Heights, Illinois. Anna had been in the care of
Alden Health and Rehab Care in Long Grove, Illinois for the past thirteen years. She was born in Russell County, Virginia...
Mary Ann Rachuba
Jun 3, 2021
MARION, Va.
Mary Ann Rachuba, age 80, passed away Thursday, June 3, 2021 at Johnston Memorial Hospital, Abingdon, Va.
At the family's request, there will be no public services.
Care for the Rachuba family has been entrusted to Seaver-Brown Funeral Service & Crematory, 237 East Main Street, Marion, Va. 24354.
James "Wormy" Baker Wassum
Jun 3, 2021
MARION, Va.
James "Wormy" Baker Wassum, age 82, passed away Thursday, June 3, 2021 at Smyth County Community Hospital, Marion, Va.
James Wassum was a one and only, and the world should be thankful. You couldn't meet James and not like him after just a few minutes of conversation. He loved Jesus, his family, and most everybody else. James retired from Coffman...