Obituaries

Helen Virginia Pickle Wolfe

Helen Virginia Pickle Wolfe

Feb 19, 2021

MARION, Va.

Helen Virginia Pickle Wolfe, age 88, passed away Friday, February 19, 2021 at Wythe County Community Hospital, Wytheville, Va.

Helen was preceded in death by her parents, Pierce and Dorothy Pickle; husband, Charles Rex Wolfe; son, Steve Wolfe; brothers, Edward Pickle and Ted Pickle.

Helen was a sweet woman who loved the Lord, her family and living life. She was a long...

Clarise Jane  McGrady

Clarise Jane McGrady

Feb 18, 2021

MARION, Va.

Clarise Jane McGrady, age 79, passed away Thursday, February 18, 2021 at Valley Health Care Center, Chilhowie, Va.

Clarise was the rock of her family – making sure everyone was loved and fed. She took care of her family and made sure the house was a home. When she wasn’t cooking, she loved game shows, her dog Pixie, and taking...

Richard Lee "Rick" Pipes

Richard Lee "Rick" Pipes

Feb 17, 2021

CHILHOWIE, Va.

Richard Lee "Rick" Pipes, age 67, passed away Wednesday, February 17, 2021 at his home.

Rick was everybody's go to for help – anybody that needed anything, Rick was their man. He worked as a truck driver all of his life, that was his dream as early as twelve years old. He loved his life on the road and retired...

Charles Harvey  Davis, Jr.

Charles Harvey Davis, Jr.

Feb 16, 2021

ROANOKE, Va.

Charles Harvey Davis, Jr., age 48, passed away Tuesday, February 16, 2021 at Accordius Health at Roanoke.

Charles had a level head, but a great sense of humor. He loved his family and the truth. He would tell you how he felt no matter what, but was still a man of few words. Charles was a Mustang fanatic, and loved...

Rebecca Billings "Becky" Wagoner

Rebecca Billings "Becky" Wagoner

Feb 15, 2021

MARION, Va.

Rebecca Billings "Becky" Wagoner, age 56, passed away Monday, February 15, 2021 at Valley Health Care Center, Chilhowie, Va.

Becky had a wonderful heart and loved her family; but struggled with addiction due to tragedy in life that was too hard to overcome. Her children request if you're dealing with addiction, please seek help.

She was preceded in death by her...

Bessie Arlene Buchanan Echols

Bessie Arlene Buchanan Echols

Feb 9, 2021

MARION, Va.

Bessie Arlene Buchanan Echols, age 89, passed away Tuesday, February 9, 2021 at Francis Marion Manor, Marion, Va.

Bessie is remembered having a sweet, kind, gentle spirit, with a smile for those around her.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Echols; parents, William and Verna Buchanan; four brothers; and four sisters.

Bessie is survived by two nieces, Linda Gotthardt...

David Lynn  Meek

David Lynn Meek

Feb 8, 2021

MARION, Va.

David Lynn Meek, age 76, passed away Monday, February 8, 2021 at Johnson City Medical Center, Johnson City, Tenn.

David was a loyal son, dad and friend. He was a graduate of Marion Senior High School, and attended E.T.S.U. He worked at Marley Moulding, Rector Oil Company, and Dana Corporation. David enjoyed showing his cars and attending car shows.

He was...

Randy Lee Stone

Randy Lee Stone

Feb 8, 2021

MEADOWVIEW, Va.

Randy Lee Stone, age 55, passed away Monday, February 8, 2021.

Randy was an employee of KVAT; and was preceded in death by his wife, Teresa Stone.

He is survived by a few cousins who will greatly miss him.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, there will be no services.

Care for Randy’s family has been entrusted to Seaver-Brown Funeral Service & Crematory, 237...

Rhea B.  Lawrence

Rhea B. Lawrence

Feb 8, 2021

MARION, Va.

Rhea B. Lawrence, age 97, passed away Monday, February 08, 2021.

Rhea Lawrence was the embodiment of a smile. He was a loving husband, dad and Rhea Rhea to his grandchildren. Rhea had his priorities in order, he loved his Lord, family, country and community. He was married to the love of his life, Marie, for over 70 years and...

Paul David Greer

Paul David Greer

Feb 4, 2021

MARION, Va.

Paul David Greer, age 84, passed away Thursday, February 4, 2021 at Smyth County Community Hospital, Marion, Va.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Nina Lee and Cecil Greer; siblings, Martha Lee Greer and Rhodes Greer; and cousin, Punch Greer.

Paul Greer was a loving husband to Tissie for 64 years, a supportive and proud father to Leesa and...

James Curtis "Brickey" Brickey, Jr.

James Curtis "Brickey" Brickey, Jr.

Feb 1, 2021

MARION, Va.

James Curtis Brickey, Jr. “Brickey”, age 54 passed away Monday, February 1, 2021.

Brickey was a loyal dad, son, and friend. His word was as straight as his shot. Brickey loved being outdoors hunting – he hunted some of the country’s prettiest places. He loved his guns as much as the hunt. He was a proud graduate of ETSU and...

Helen Kirk  Barnes

Helen Kirk Barnes

Jan 30, 2021

MARION, Va.

HELEN KIRK BARNES age 78, passed away Saturday, January 30, 2021 at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital, Roanoke, Va.

Helen was born June 3, 1942 in Smyth County, Va. to the late Glenn and Beulah Sheets Kirk. She was a faithful member of Valley View Baptist Church. She loved children and Christian music; but the thing that Helen loved most was...

Robert M.  Davis

Robert M. Davis

Jan 24, 2021

MEADOWVIEW, Va.

Robert M. Davis, age 60, passed away Sunday, January 24, 2021

Robert was born in West Virginia to Dayton and Mary Lynn Davis. He kept himself busy as a self-employed handyman and odd jobs task man.

In keeping with the family's wishes, survivors and services will be private.

Care for Robert's family has been entrusted to Seaver-Brown Funeral Service & Crematory, 237...

Linda Lou Jenkins Farmer

Linda Lou Jenkins Farmer

Jan 23, 2021

MARION, Va.

Linda Lou Jenkins Farmer, age 57, passed away Saturday, January 23, 2021 at Smyth County Community Hospital, Marion, Va.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Pricilla Jenkins and her brother, Tim Jenkins.

Linda was a loving wife, mom and grandmother, and friend. She enjoyed her work at District Three and all of the friends that became family....

Judy Mays Booth

Judy Mays Booth

Jan 23, 2021

GLADE SPRING, Va.

Judy Mays Booth, age 73, passed away Saturday, January 23, 2021 at Johnston Memorial Hospital, Abingdon, Va.

You’d never met a kinder, loving and giving lady than Judy Booth. She was a loving wife, mom, nana, sister and friend. Judy loved collecting things, especially beautiful plates and dishes. She loved to play the piano and everyone enjoyed hearing her...

Annie J.  Gordon

Annie J. Gordon

Jan 19, 2021

RURAL RETREAT, Va.

Annie J. Gordon age 91, passed away Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital, Roanoke, Va.

Annie loved the Lord, her family and her country. She worked hard – never missing a day. The little ones who loved her sense of humor called her “Greasy Granny” and they had a song for her. Annie never met a...

Juanita Lee Queen Cooper

Juanita Lee Queen Cooper

Jan 18, 2021

SEVEN MILE FORD, Va.

Juanita Lee Queen Cooper, age 89, passed away Monday, January 18, 2021 at NHC Healthcare of Johnson City, Tenn. after a long illness.

Juanita was born November 6, 1931 in Grayson County Va. to the late William and Dora Queen. She was a faithful member of Chilhowie Baptist Church where she served until she became homebound. Juanita loved...

Leokadia "Lydia"  Hajek

Leokadia "Lydia" Hajek

Jan 17, 2021

ABINGDON, Va.

Leokadia “Lydia” Hajek, age 88, passed away Sunday, January 17, 2021 at Abingdon Health & Rehab.

Born in Poland in 1933, Lydia faced many adversities, including the Holocaust. The stories she told her family included being in the presence of Nazi leader, Adolf Hitler on more than one occasion. Despite the harrowing circumstances, Lydia was a survivor, and a strong,...

John W.  Bowling

John W. Bowling

Jan 14, 2021

ABINGDON, Va.

John W. Bowling, age 61, passed away Thursday, January 14, 2021 at his home.

Mr. Bowling was born in Greensboro, N.C. in 1959 to Wayne and Maria Bowling. He was employed as a warehouse clerk for K-Mart where he made many friends.

John is survived by his wife, Catherine Elaine Bowling and their children; and many other loving family and friends.

Due...

Danny Price Frye

Danny Price Frye

Jan 14, 2021

CHILHOWIE, Va.

Danny Price Frye, age 73, passed away Thursday, January 14, 2021 at Smyth County Community Hospital, Marion, Va.

Danny was born in Saltville in 1947 to the late Danny E. Frye, Jr. and Dorothy Frye. He was a humble but proud U.S. Army Veteran, earning multiple honors for marksmanship. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by...