Obituaries

Betty Louise  Shupe Hensley

Betty Louise Shupe Hensley

Sep 28, 2021

CERES / ATKINS, Va.

Betty Louise Shupe Hensley, age 77, passed away Tuesday, September 28, 2021 at Smyth County Community Hospital, Marion, Va.

Miss Betty was everybody’s granny. She loved her family and friends with all her heart. Betty enjoyed making people smile. She loved her Lord and enjoyed worshipping with everyone at her church, Freedom Tabernacle. There were many things she...

James Randolph Williams, Sr.

James Randolph Williams, Sr.

Sep 26, 2021

HILLSVILLE, Va.

James Randolph Williams, Sr., age 78, passed away Sunday, September 26, 2021 at Twin Count Regional Hospital, Galax, Va.

Care for the Williams family has been entrusted to Seaver-Brown Funeral Service & Crematory, 237 East Main Street, Marion, Va. 24354.

Marla S.  Money

Marla S. Money

Sep 23, 2021

CHILHOWIE, Va.

Marla S. Money, age 69, passed away peacefully at her home Thursday, September 23, 2021.

Marla was loved by her husband, Rick Money, her family and friends, and will be celebrated with a private family service in the place she loved.

To share memories of Marla S. Money please visit www.seaverbrown.com. Care for Marla's family has been entrusted to Seaver-Brown Funeral...

Doctor Raul  Montero

Doctor Raul Montero

Sep 19, 2021

MARION, Va.

Doctor Raul Montero, age 90, of Marion, Va., passed away peacefully after months of battling cancer, Parkinson's, dementia and other health issues in Grayson Rehab in Independence, Va. on Sunday, September 19, 2021.

Raul Montero loved life. He loved golfing, tennis, shopping, family and medicine. His was a life well lived. Raul began medical school in Mexico City and graduated...

Peter Thomas Talmage

Peter Thomas Talmage

Sep 17, 2021

Marion, Va.

 Peter Thomas Talmage, age 38, passed away Friday, September 17, 2021 at Smyth County Community.

Peter was a loving husband to Tiffany and dad to Lillith. He enjoyed life at his own speed and was a friend to everyone. Peter enjoyed riding his scooter, playing video games and messing with computers. He will certainly be missed by all who knew...

James Samuel "Jim" Corvin

James Samuel "Jim" Corvin

Sep 16, 2021

MARION, Va. / PENSACOLA, Fla.

James Samuel “Jim” Corvin, age 70, passed away at his home in Pensacola, Fla., Thursday, September 16, 2021 surrounded by his loving family.

Jim was born April 19, 1951 in Marion, Va. to the late Bowman Atkins Corvin and Della Lyons Corvin. He was a graduate of Marion Senior High School and served in the U.S. Air...

Jacob A.  Hubbard

Jacob A. Hubbard

Sep 13, 2021

SUGAR GROVE, Va.

Jacob A. Hubbard, 26, a lifelong resident of North Ridgeville Ohio, passed away unexpectedly at University Hospitals of Cleveland on Monday, September 13, 2021.

He was born March 29, 1995 in Frederick, Md. He was very passionate about cooking and enjoyed music, teaching himself the guitar and drums. Jacob was a caring and lighthearted jokester.

He was preceded in death...

Eustice Wade Thompson

Eustice Wade Thompson

Sep 9, 2021

Ceres, Va.

Eustice Wade Thompson, age 79, passed away Thursday, September 9, 2021, at Carrington Place of Rural Retreat.

Wade left a legacy of music behind for generations to hear and love. He was a wonderful musician – especially with the banjo. If you were in a bad mood, Wade would have you laughing and smiling in no time. His music and...

Bruno Albert Antonucci

Bruno Albert Antonucci

Sep 8, 2021

SUGAR GROVE, Va.

Bruno Albert Antonucci, age 82, passed away Wednesday, September 8, 2021 at Johnston Memorial Hospital, Abingdon, Va. after a sudden illness.

He was born March 23, 1939 at Good Samaritan Hospital, Suffern NY to the late Luciano and Mary Antonucci. He was a skilled mason and a retiree from the Ford Motor Company. Bruno was a proud man, and...

Teddy Sawyer Sweat

Teddy Sawyer Sweat

Sep 6, 2021

MARION, Va.

Teddy Sawyer Sweat, age 70, passed away Monday, September 6, 2021 at his home.

If you needed a car – wanted to sell a car – talk about a car, Teddy was your man. Teddy's world was prioritized by God, family, and cars. Teddy was a loving husband to Judy for 43 years, dad to Heather and friend to all;...

Laura Faye McCracken Richardson

Laura Faye McCracken Richardson

Sep 3, 2021

GLADE SPRING, Va.

Laura Faye McCracken Richardson, age 74, passed away Friday, September 3, 2021 at Johnston Memorial Hospital, Abingdon, Va.

Laura was a lovely lady who loved her family. She was a loving mother, nana, sister and friend. Laura loved making things beautiful by decorating her home inside and outside. She loved her flowers and garden. Laura was loved by all...

Dewey E. "Bo"  Guinn, Jr.

Dewey E. "Bo" Guinn, Jr.

Aug 28, 2021

Abingdon, Va.

Dewey E. “Bo” Guinn, Jr., age 72, passed away Saturday, August 28, 2021 at Johnston Memorial Hospital, Abingdon, Va.

Bo was the son of the late Dewey and Gracie Guinn. He was a self-employed contractor, but now he has laid down his tools and gone to his home in Heaven.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by...

Opal Ellen  Spiker

Opal Ellen Spiker

Aug 28, 2021

Marion, Va. / Rocky Mount, Va.

Opal Ellen Spiker, age 95, passed away Saturday, August 28, 2021 at the home of her granddaughter, Terrianne Julian (Donny) in Rocky Mount, Va.

She was born March 12, 1926 to the late Russell and Bernice Cox. Mom loved to attend church and social activities. Reading was her favorite pastime, her love for reading even lead...

JoAnne  Wayne

JoAnne Wayne

Aug 26, 2021

INDEPENDENCE, Va.

JoAnne Wayne, age 84, passed away Thursday, August 26, 2021 along with her husband of 70 years, Ronald Wayne. 

Throughout her life, JoAnne loved being out in nature taking walks and gardening. She enjoyed finding out about the various wild plants in the area. As one of Jehovah’s Witnesses, her faith shaped her life and her respect for the earth.

Survivors include...

Walter Luther  Baldwin

Walter Luther Baldwin

Aug 24, 2021

MARION, Va.

Walter Luther Baldwin, age 79, passed away Tuesday, August 24, 2021 at Smyth County Community Hospital.

Walter Baldwin was a loving husband to his wife Ann for more than 56 years. He was the best dad, grandaddy, and friend you could find. If Walter said he was going to do it – you could count on it. He was devoted...

Linda Jean  Caldwell

Linda Jean Caldwell

Aug 23, 2021

MARION, Va.

Linda Jean Caldwell, age 73, passed away Monday, August 23, 2021 at Smyth County Community Hospital.

Linda was a loving and laughing wife – she enjoyed at and with John, her husband of 50 years. Her full time job was raising their two boys, and becoming a wonderful nanny to their five children. She enjoyed crocheting quilts for family and...

John H. "Johnny"  Shupe

John H. "Johnny" Shupe

Aug 20, 2021

CERES / MARION, Va.

JOHN H. "JOHNNY" SHUPE, age 70, passed away Friday, August 20, 2021 at home, surrounded by family.

He was preceded in death by his daughter, Samantha Gail Shupe; parents, Joel and Mary Shupe.

Johnny is survived by his wife of 30 years, Susan Hancock Shupe of Marion, Va.; two daughters, Pamela Sue Harris and husband, Steve, and Peggy Louise...

Betty  Moore

Betty Moore

Aug 19, 2021

ATKINS, Va.

Betty Moore, age 63, passed away Thursday, August 19, 2021 at her home.

Betty was a loving sister, wife to Roy for 26 years, and a caring mom, granny and momaw to her children and grandchildren. She loved to sell Paparazzi Jewelry, and make people happy. Betty was an excellent cook, and the best baby sitter ever; and you can't...

Peggy Jean Rosenbaum

Peggy Jean Rosenbaum

Aug 19, 2021

MARION, Va.

Peggy J. Rosenbaum, age 76, passed away Thursday, August 19, 2021, at NHC HealthCare, Bristol, Va.

Peggy was a simple lady who enjoyed her quiet, laid-back life. Napping, coloring, and reading filled most of her time. To her family, she was the one to who everyone came to for advice. Red granny always had the right answers. Peggy had a...

Carrie T.  Sexton

Carrie T. Sexton

Aug 15, 2021

MARION, Va.

Carrie T. Sexton, age 96, passed away Sunday, August 15, 2021 at Francis Marion Manor.

Miss Carrie was a loving and devoted wife, mom, and grandmother. She loved to be with her family most of all. Carrie was a loving friend who spent as much time as she could being with them. Shopping, talking on the phone, and watching her...