Obituaries
Deborah Carol Lee McClanahan
Dec 28, 2023
Sugar Grove, Va.
Deborah Carol Lee McClanahan age 68, passed away Thursday, December 28, 2023.
Deborah was a loving mother, grandmother, and sister. She loved her family dearly and enjoyed spending time with them. She was a Social Service worker for nearly 20 years and was one of the best counselors the Job Corps had. When she wasn’t...
Albert L. "Bob" Asbury
Dec 28, 2023
Austinville, Va.
Albert Lee “Bob” Asbury age 93, died peacefully in his home with his family, Thursday, December 28, 2023.
Bob was born February 7, 1930 to the late Price and Mary Alice Armbrister. He was an avid fisherman with a great passion for gardening and would challenge his family to compete over whose garden was superior year...
Connie Sue Reeves
Dec 27, 2023
Marion, Va. / Ceres, Va.
Connie Sue Reeves age 64, passed away Wednesday, December 27, 2023 at Johnston Memorial Hospital, Abingdon, Va.
Connie Sue was one of a kind. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and sister. Her grandchildren were her world and they loved their nanny just as much. Connie was always busy and was a...
Steven M. Parks
Dec 25, 2023
Grayson County, Va.Steven M. Parks age 66, passed away Monday, December 25, 2023 at Carrington Place, Wytheville, Va.
Steven was a special, softspoken man who created a special bond with his Carrington Place family and will be missed by those who were lucky enough to know and love him.
Steven is survived by the staff and...
Sylvia Gentry Richardson
Dec 25, 2023
Marion, Va.
Sylvia Gentry Richardson age 88, of Marion, VA, passed away Monday, December 25, 2023.
She was born on August 7, 1935 in Buckingham County, VA and lived for over 60 years in Marion. Sylvia was a loving mother, gifted teacher, and an extremely versatile and talented artist. She dedicated her life to her family and growing...
Freddie Ray Blevins
Dec 24, 2023
Marion, Va. Freddie Ray Blevins age 75, passed away December 24, 2023 at his home.
There is not enough ink or paper to write the good things of Freddie. He had his priorities straight: God, family and country. He was a proud Vietnam Marine Veteran, loving husband to Cathy for 54 years and a best friend, dad and...
Delores Holmes
Dec 20, 2023
Saltville, Va.
Delores Holmes age 75, passed away Wednesday, December 20, 2023 at Bristol Regional Medical Center, Bristol, Tenn.
She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Georgia Holmes; and several siblings.
Delores is survived by her husband Raymond “Ray” Holmes of Saltville, Va.; daughter, Sherry Saltz of Chilhowie, Va.; son, Darrell Holmes and...
Dolores Steele Dempsey
Dec 20, 2023
Marion, Va.
Dolores Steele Dempsey age 85, passed away Wednesday, December 20, 2023 at her home.
Dolores was a loving wife, mom, and momaw. Her family was her world – especially her great-grandchildren; they were everything to her. Dolores will be missed by her family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold...
Charles A. Wood
Dec 19, 2023
Sugar Grove, Va.
Charles A. Wood age 79, passed away Tuesday, December 19, 2023 at Johnston Memorial Hospital, Abingdon, Va.
A full obituary will be available soon.
To share memories of Charles A. Wood, please visit www.seaverbrown.com. Care for Charles has been entrusted to Fraziers’ Seaver-Brown Funeral Service & Crematory, 237 East Main Street, Marion, VA 24354....
Lynn Campbell
Dec 18, 2023
Chilhowie, Va.
Lynn Campbell age 75, passed away Monday, December 18, 2023 at Ballad Hospice House, Bristol, Tenn.
Lynn was a loving husband, dad, and grandad. He was ornery, but kind – he’d go above and beyond for anyone who needed help. Lynn loved animals, kids, and family. Christmas was his favorite time of the year, he loved...
John David Nummerdor
Dec 17, 2023
Saltville, Va. / West Bend, Wis.
John David Nummerdor age 67, passed away Sunday, December 17, 2023 at Johnston Memorial Hospital, Abingdon, Va.
John was a 1974 graduate of West Bend East High School (Wisconsin.) Born in Milwaukee in 1956, John lived for the great outdoors. Camping, fishing, hunting – it was his happy place. Recently he...
Fletcher Vernon
Dec 16, 2023
Piney Flats, Tenn.
Fletcher Vernon age 73, passed away Saturday, December 16, 2023.
He is survived by his wife, Mercedes Vernon; and many loving family and friends.
Private services were held Friday, December 22, 2023 at Fraziers’ Seaver-Brown Chapel with burial following in Laurel Springs Cemetery, Marion, Va.
To share memories of Fletcher Vernon, please visit...
Joyce Shepherd Cheeks
Dec 16, 2023
Atkins, Va.
Joyce Shepherd Cheeks is sitting at the feet of her Lord and Savior for evermore. Joyce was from Atkins, Va., she passed away Saturday, December 16, 2023 at Northern Regional Hospital, Mt. Airy, N.C.; Joyce was 63.
Joyce worked in her family’s business, D & J Auto Parts. She continued her education and obtained her...
Paul S. Hayes
Dec 15, 2023
Marion, Va.
Paul S. Hayes age 64, passed away Friday, December 15, 2023 at Francis Marion Manor, Marion, Va.
There was only one Paul Sterling Hayes. He never met a stranger – everybody loved Paul. Most people knew him as one of the best basketball players Marion ever had. Paul loved sports – especially the Dallas Cowboys. Anytime...
Revena Hubble Cox
Dec 13, 2023
Ceres, Va.
Revena Hubble Cox age 82, went to her eternal home Wednesday, December 13, 2023 with her family by her side.
To know Revena Hubble Cox was to love her. For 82 years she blessed those who knew her sweetness, wit and humor. Revena loved life and living for her Lord. She brought such joy to...
Phyllis Clark Anderson
Dec 8, 2023
Phyllis Clark Anderson Age 82, born in Takoma Park MD on April 2, 1941 passed away peacefully on December 8, 2023.
She was preceded in death by her infant daughter, Debora Ann Farmer; her parents, Clayton H. and Irene E. Clark; and her husband, Clifton Anderson.
A kind and generous soul, Phyllis never met a...
Harold Guy Haulsee
Dec 4, 2023
Marion, Va.
Harold Guy Haulsee age 95, passed away Monday, December 4, 2023 at Smyth County Community Hospital, Marion, Va.
Guy was a simple man who loved his family – he was a devoted husband, dad, and grandfather. Guy was a long haul truck driver for many years and retired to enjoy life with his wife of 60...
Jackie Lee "Jack" Bell
Dec 3, 2023
Marion, Va.
Jackie Lee “Jack” Bell age 83, passed away Sunday, December 3, 2023 at his home.
Jack was a ginseng miner and life-long junker who loved to trade. He was a big-hearted man who would open his doors to anyone in need. But being a grandpaw was his favorite thing.
He was preceded in...
Len Mink
Nov 28, 2023
Marion, Va. / Tulsa, Ok.
Len Mink age 76, passed away Tuesday, November 28, 2023.
His loved ones are composing an obituary which will be shared soon.
A celebrated Psalmist, preacher, singer, television host, well-liked on-air personality, well-known broadcaster, and a close friend, has departed the show, bringing an end to a chapter that culminated in a great...
Charlie "Harlow" Gates
Nov 24, 2023
Rural Retreat, Va.
Charlie “Harlow” Gates age 86, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 24, 2023 at the Mountain Laurel Nursing Home in Rural Retreat, Va.
Harlow grew up in the “Black Hill” area of Smyth County. He graduated from Rich Valley H.S. and later attended Danville Com. College. He retired in 1997 from Danville’s Corning, Inc. plant after...
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