Obituaries
Joseph "Joe" David Bales
Dec 31, 2024
Joseph “Joe” David Bales, born on December 8, 1963, in Marion, Virginia, passed away on December 31, 2024, in Danville, Kentucky. Known for his warm smile and knack for making people laugh, Joe lived a life full of love, curiosity, and hard work that left an indelible mark on everyone who had the privilege of knowing him.
Joe was the son...
Tim Rabara
Dec 29, 2024
Rural Retreat, Virginia
Tim Rabara age 58, passed away Sunday, December 29, 2024.
Tim was a distinguished Master Carpenter known for his unparalleled skills in crafting wood floors. He dedicated much of his professional life to perfecting his craft before taking an early retirement due to health reasons. His loved ones often referred to him as "Superman," a testament to his selfless...
Peggy Gardner Mullins
Dec 25, 2024
Bristol, Virginia
Peggy Gardner Mullins age 92 passed away Wednesday, December 25, 2024 at her home.
Peggy loved life, and she had hers in order. Faith, family and friends were the important things. Peggy and Raymond were high school sweet hearts, married 73 years sharing all the ups and downs of life. Her career as a teacher was the perfect way for...
Edna Alice Widener
Dec 24, 2024
Marion, Virginia
Edna Alice Widener age 92, passed away Tuesday, December 24, 2024 at her home.
Edna Widener left a legacy that her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren will strive to continue. She was smart, giving and hard working. She was a cashier at Walmart for several years, teaching by example with her genuine personality and excellent work ethic. When she wasn’t busy...
Annie Thomas Bell
Dec 23, 2024
Chilhowie, Virginia
Annie Thomas Bell age 89, went home to be with the Lord Monday, December 23, 2024 at the home of her daughter and son-in-law, Cindy and Gerald DeBusk.
Annie was a dedicated Christian lady and a lifelong member of Cedar Bluff Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 45 years, James “Jimmy” Bell; son, James “Jamie”...
Charles Edward Cullop
Dec 21, 2024
Marion, Virginia
Charles Edward “Charlie” Cullop age 61 passed away Saturday, December 21, 2024 at his home.
Charlie worked for Merillat and Utility Trailer. There was never a dull a moment with Charlie around. He was the life of the party and could make you laugh at anything. He hated reading books, but was highly intelligent when it came to History and...
Robert D. Denham
Dec 14, 2024
Emory, Virginia
Robert D. Denham age 86 died peacefully in his sleep, Saturday, December 14, 2024.
He was surrounded by family during his finally days.
Robert is survived by his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchild.
A celebration of Robert’s life will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Whatcom Hospice Foundation, Lockbox #1097 – Gift Processing,...
Cathy Yvonne Anders
Dec 11, 2024
Marion, Virginia
Cathy Yvonne Anders age 67, passed away Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at Smyth County Community Hospital, Marion, Va.
Cathy was preceded in death by her parents, James Clifton Sexton and Mary Hazel Sexton; sister, Wanda Zill.
Cathy is survived by her daughter, Latasha Mullins (Jared) of Wytheville, Va.; sisters, Vicki Tagarelli of Freeport, Fla., Michelle Lemly (Ed) of Bristol, Tenn.; grandchildren,...
Reba Catron Bridges
Dec 11, 2024
Atkins, Virginia
Reba Catron Bridges age 90, passed away Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at Valley Health Care Center, Chilhowie, Va.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 69 years, Ed Bridges; parents, Charles Catron Sr. and Verna Cedella Cornett Catron; sisters, Frances Funk, Pauline Bush, Virginia Mason; brothers, James Catron and Clarence “Scrap Iron” Catron.
Reba is survived by two sons,...
Nancy Gregory
Dec 9, 2024
Meadowview, Virginia
Nancy Gregory age 89, passed away Monday, December 9, 2024 at her home.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Andy and Lucy McAllister; son, Doug Gregory.
Nancy is survived by her daughters, Mary Thomas and Michelle Moore, both of Meadowview, Va.; son, Kenneth “Buddy” Gregory (Betty) of Glade Spring, Va.; brother, Don McAllister of Johnson City, Tenn.; five grandchildren;...
Elizabeth Thomas
Dec 8, 2024
Marion, Va
Elizabeth Thomas age 80, passed away Sunday, December 8, 2024 at Valley Healthcare Center, Chilhowie, Va.
Elizabeth was born in Black Hawk, SD. She was a devoted wife, a wonderful Mother, and a “Mom-Mom.” Elizabeth was a woman who lived life fully and loved wholeheartedly. She had an unmatched passion for bringing people together. She knew the magic of creating...
Robert Brian Tibbs
Dec 8, 2024
Atkins, Virginia
Robert Brian Tibbs, age 40, passed away Sunday, December 8, 2024 at Forsyth Medical Center, Winston-Salem, N.C. after a strong fought battle with Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma.
Brian graduated from Marion Senior High School in 2002 and worked at Virginia’s State theatre, The Barter Theatre in Abingdon while attending Virginia Highlands Community College eventually transferring to Longwood University in Farmville, Va. graduating...
Alexander Gene Francis
Dec 5, 2024
Marion, Virginia / Charleston, South Carolina
Alexander Gene Francis, age 32, ‘Alex’, passed away Thursday, December 5th, at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston after a hard-fought battle with a sudden illness.
Alex grew up in Marion, Virginia where he thrived with his OC group. He excelled in academics, participated in many sports, and formed many life-long friendships. Alex attended...
Theresa Baylor
Dec 4, 2024
Marion, Virginia
Theresa Patterson Baylor age 59 passed away Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at Mountain Laurel Nursing & Rehab, Rural Retreat, Va.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Steve Baylor; & parents, Walter & Theresa Patterson.
Theresa is survived by four daughters, Christine Dutcher (Adam), Catherine Campbell (Michael), Angelica Washington & Candice West (Dakota); eight grandchildren, Penelope Dutcher, Apollo Dutcher, Paisley...
Michael Kevin Davis
Dec 3, 2024
Sugar Grove, Virginia
Michael Kevin “Mike” Davis age 61 passed away Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at his home.
Mike was a Christian man and a member of Freedom Tabernacle Baptist Church. He was employed by General Dynamics as a Security Guard.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert & Lucy Parks Davis; brother, Robert Carson Davis.
Mike is survived by his sister,...
Opal Perkins Johnson
Dec 2, 2024
Salem, Virginia
Opal Perkins Johnson 98 years young passed away Monday, December 2, 2024 at Joseph C. Thomas Assisted Living, Salem, Va.
Opal was born in Volney, Va. and she was a wonderful mother and “Nanny Opal” She was a talented seamstress and great cook. Opal was proud of her age and had a great sense of humor. She was a role...
Donna Blevins Cox
Dec 2, 2024
Marion, Virginia
Donna Blevins Cox age 51, passed away Monday December 2, 2024 at UT Medical Center, Knoxville, Tenn.
Donna was solid gold – she was the most selfless person, always putting others first. Donna touched so many lives as a nurse – either bringing healing to their earthly body or preparing a loved one for their heavenly home. Donna loved her...
MaryAnn Martin
Dec 2, 2024
Chilhowie, Virginia
MaryAnn Martin age 84 – a beautiful woman & light of God, left this earth for her Heavenly home, Monday, December 2, 2024.
MaryAnn Martin was an incredible woman. Born in New York in 1939 during a blizzard, thus began her passion for adventure, which continued to Texas & ultimately the mountains she loved in Southwest Virginia. It was while...
Sue W. Haydock
Nov 28, 2024
Lebanon, Va.
Sue W. Haydock age 91, left this life Thursday, November 28, 2024 at Holston Valley Medical Center in Kingsport, TN joining her husband Bob who preceded her in death in 2021.
Sue taught first grade in Russell County for 36 years, retiring in 1995.
A Celebration of Life will be held Wednessday, April 16, 2025 at 11 a.m. at Elk...
Judith C. Fiebig
Nov 28, 2024
Wytheville, Virginia
Judith "Judy" Carter Fiebig, 81, passed away peacefully Thursday, November 28, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of compassion, grace, and unwavering optimism.
She was a devoted mother to Wendy Martin and Matthew Fiebig, a proud and loving Nana to Manoa Wurth, and a cherished sister to Patricia Combs. Judy’s life was a testament to the power of kindness, understanding, and...
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