Obituaries
Daniel K. Read Jr.
May 14, 2021
BRISTOL, Va.
Daniel K. Read, Jr. passed away peacefully after a long illness on Friday, May 14, 2021 at the age of 86.
Dan graduated from Williams College and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, before going into the United States Air Force to serve as a pilot flying various types of jets. He married Barbara Sass in 1959 and had four sons....
Carolyn A. Norman
May 14, 2021
MARION, Va.
Carolyn A. Norman, age 69, passed away Friday, May 14, 2021 at Bristol Regional Medical Center, Bristol, Tenn.
Carolyn was an amazing wife, mom, grandma and friend. She gained her angel wings and went to be with Jesus and all her loving family in Heaven. Carolyn was just the sweetest lady who loved summer, sunshine, and being outdoors. She enjoyed...
Roy Ralph Morris
May 11, 2021
MARION, Va.
Roy Morris, age 78, passed away Tuesday, May 11, 2021 at Smyth County Community Hospital, Marion, Va.
At Roy's request, there will be no services.
Care for Roy’s family has been entrusted to Seaver-Brown Funeral Service & Crematory, 237 East Main Street, Marion, Va. 24354.
Kyle William "Bill" Callan
May 6, 2021
MARION, Va.
Kyle William “Bill” Callan, age 94, passed away Thursday, May 6, 2021.
Mr. Callan was a veteran of World War II and served in the 1st Marine Division of the United States Marine Corps (First Tank Battalion, Pacific and China Theater). He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign War (VFW) post # 4667 of Marion, Va., past Commander...
Ella Mae Winebarger
May 2, 2021
MARION, Va.
ELLA MAE WINEBARGER, age 93, widow of Randolph Winebarger, passed away Sunday, May 2, 2021 at Lucy Corr Continuing Care Community, Chesterfield, Va.
Mrs. Winebarger was a loving wife, mother, and excellent homemaker. In addition to her husband she was preceded in death by two brothers, Ernest Burkett and Charles E. Burkett; four sisters, Helen Louise Burkett, Annie Sheets, Lucille...
Dorothy Ann Combs
May 2, 2021
MARION, Va.
Dorothy Ann Combs, age 89, passed away at her home, Sunday, May 2, 2021 surrounded by her family.
Per Mrs. Combs wishes, all services are private.
Care for the Dorothy Ann Combs family has been entrusted to Seaver-Brown Funeral Service & Crematory, 237 East Main Street, Marion, Va. 24354.
Temple Pauline Branch Taylor
May 1, 2021
DILLWYN, Va.
Temple Pauline Branch Taylor age 75, of Dillwyn passed away May 1, 2021.
She was born May 23, 1945 in Buckingham County, the only daughter of the late Thomas Oakley and Mary Pauline Branch. She was a retired employee of Buckingham County. Tempie never met a stranger and enjoyed conversations with everyone she met throughout her day. She was an...
Denise Lynn Martin Repass
Apr 30, 2021
ABINGDON, Va.
Denise Lynn Martin Repass, age 56, passed away Friday, April 30, 2021 at Ballad Hospice House, Bristol, Tenn. surrounded by family and friends.
Denise was a Respiratory Therapist for 33 years and had worked as a Liaison for Encompass Health for the last 5 years. She and her husband Michael had been a couple for 25 years, and loved to...
Sarah Elizabeth Hammacker Johnson
Apr 30, 2021
TAZEWELL, Va.
Sarah Elizabeth Hammacker Johnson, age 37, passed away Friday, April 30, 2021 at her home in Tazewell, Va.
Sarah was our beloved daughter, mother and wife. She was the light of our life.
Sarah was preceded in death by her grandfather, Levy James Craig; aunts, Sandra Sternberg and Roberta Hammacker; and cousin, Erica Whitt.
Sarah is survived by her father, Vaughn Hammacker;...
Carolyn Calhoun Jones
Apr 27, 2021
MARION, Va.
Carolyn Calhoun Jones, age 91, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 27, 2021 at English Meadows Senior Living, Abingdon, Va.
Carolyn was born in Marion, Va. to the late Quincy Albert and Kathleen Gwyn Calhoun. She attended college at Farmville State Teachers College for the first two years, and then transferred to Richmond Professional Institute (now known as VCU) where...
Thomas L. "Tommy" Fulcher
Apr 25, 2021
MARION, Va.
Thomas L. “Tommy” Fulcher, age 85, passed away Sunday, April 25, 2021 at Francis Marion Manor, Marion, Va.
Tommy Fulcher enjoyed fast cars and beagles. He drove the Howard Parks 01 car for years successfully at Wythe Raceway, and he loved hunting rabbits with his dogs. When Tommy wasn’t racing or at a shooting match, he enjoyed family – he...
Joan "Joann" S. Tucker
Apr 24, 2021
MARION, Va.
Joan “Joann” S. Tucker, age 88, passed away Saturday, April 24, 2021 at Oakmont at Gordon Park, Bristol, Va.
Joan was a loving wife to Roy for 65 years, mom and mammaw. Her work life was filled with banking. Managing Charter Federal, and after retiring, working part-time at the Bank of Marion until her grandson Chase was born which began...
Sadie Allen Cook
Apr 23, 2021
Rural Retreat, Va.
Sadie Allen Cook, age 84, of Rural Retreat, Va., formerly of Warriormine, W.Va., passed away Friday, April 23, 2021 at her home.
She was born October 4, 1936 in Litwar, W.Va., the daughter of the late Jessie Allen and Olie Cooper Allen. Sadie was a resident of Rural Retreat since 1993 and of the Baptist faith.
In addition to her...
Jeanette Meade Little
Apr 23, 2021
SEVEN MILE FORD, Va.
Jeanette Meade Little, age 83, passed away in the comfort of her home in Seven Mile Ford, Va., into her Savior’s arms, Friday, April 23, 2021 following a long illness.
Jeanette was born on February 21, 1938, in Tazewell, Va., to the late Robert Preston and Mary Moore Meade. Jeanette graduated from Tazewell High School in 1955. She...
Edna Ernest
Apr 20, 2021
MARION, Va.
Edna Ernest, age 93, passed away Tuesday, April 20, 2021 at Francis Marion Manor, Marion, Va.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Harlow and Ada Reedy; brother, Bob Reedy; sisters, Maxine Hitchcock and Irene Haga.
Edna is survived by her sister, Helen Sturgill of Culpeper, Va.; sister-in-law, Harriet Reedy of Ocala, Fla.; daughter, Carol Martin of Chilhowie, Va.; sons,...
Joseph Dean Horton
Apr 14, 2021
MARION, Va.
Joseph Dean Horton, infant son of Corey and Ashley Horton, was born with his angel wings, Wednesday, April 14, 2021.
In addition to his parents, Joseph is survived by his grandparents, Jimmy and Lynn Skidmore of Marion, Va., Donnie and Karena Cullop of Sugar Grove, Va., and Greg and Sherry Nelson of Marion, Va.; several aunts, uncles and cousins.
All services...
Everlyn "Denise" Lester Russell Southwick
Apr 14, 2021
ABINGDON, Va.
EVERLYN "DENISE" LESTER RUSSELL SOUTHWICK, age 47 passed away Wednesday, April 14, 2021 after a courageous battle with cancer.
It is with a heavy heart, that I will write the obituary of our sweet, beautiful sister, Neese. Denise was born January 7, 1974 to the late Ronny Hubert Lester, and Patricia Haywood Lester. She was a lover of the great...
Betty Lou Musick
Apr 10, 2021
LEBANON, Va.
Betty Lou Musick, age 82, passed away Saturday, April 10, 2021 at her home.
She was born in Russell County in 1938 to the late Willard and Sadie Dotson; and was also preceded in death by her husband, Coy L. Musick.
Betty is survived by several loving family members, and friends.
In keeping with Betty's wishes, there will be no services.
Care for...
Billy Junior Montgomery
Apr 7, 2021
CHILHOWIE / MARION, Va.
Billy Junior Montgomery, age 46, passed away at his home, Wednesday, April 07, 2021.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Rhonda Montgomery.
Billy is survived by his son, Dakota Montgomery and wife, Christina of Bangor, Mich.; father, Billy D. Montgomery and wife, Patricia of South Haven, Mich.; and granddaughter, Charella Montgomery.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, there will...
Jerrill Dean "Jerry" Ashley
Mar 30, 2021
MARION, Va.
Jerrill Dean “Jerry” Ashley, age 74, passed away Tuesday, March 30, 2021 at Bristol Regional Medical Center, Bristol, Tenn.
Jerry was a force in life. After leaving the Brunswick Operation in Sugar Grove, Va., he proudly served 29 years in the U.S. Air Force. He was awarded many honors of distinctions including the National Defense Medal, U.S. Airforce Commendation, Outstanding...
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