Obituaries

Oct 3, 2020

PITTSBURGH, Penn./BLACKSBURG, Va.

Donald Joseph Shepley, age 84, passed away Saturday, October 3, 2020 at Kane Community Living Center, Pittsburgh, Penn.

Donald was born in Wills County, Ill. in 1935 to the late Samuel J. and Mary Ellen Shepley. He was retired "railroad man" and had moved from Chicago, Ill. to Blacksburg, Va., and in later years to Pittsburgh.

In addition to his...

Oct 1, 2020

MARION, Va.

Mary Ann Fulford Williams, 86, passed away Thursday, October 1st, 2020 at Francis Marion Manor, Marion, Va.

She was born to the late Forrest and Mary Fulford on August 5, 1934 in Lakeland, Fla. Ann was known to many by "Nana". She was feisty, stubborn, and so much fun to be around. She was a talented artist and quilter, loved...

Sep 25, 2020

GLADE SPRING, Va.

Harold Wayne Lambert, age 85, passed away Friday, September 25, 2020 at Valley Health Care Center, Chilhowie, Va.

Harold was born in Mercer County, W.Va. in 1935 to the late Henry Gordon and Laura Thompson Lambert. He was a proud veteran of the U.S. Army, and continued to place others before himself serving for many years as a Virginia...

Sep 24, 2020

MARION Va.

MARY ELIZABETH MYERS age 92, passed away Thursday, September 24, 2020 at Valley Health Care Center, Chilhowie, Va.

She was born to the late Robert and Gertrude Geiman Myers on June 12, 1928 in Hanover, Penn. Mary was a true lady. She was strong willed, deep in faith and a wonderful matriarch to her family. Mary was an active member,...

Sep 24, 2020

FRIES, Va.

Michael Neil "Mike" Nystrom, age 70, passed away Thursday, September 24, 2020 at Johnston Memorial Hospital, Abingdon, Va.

Services are private.

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

Sep 20, 2020

ABINGDON, Va.

Susan D. Hillard Hash, age 85, passed away Sunday, September 20, 2020 at Johnston Memorial Hospital, Abingdon, Va.

She was born in 1935 in Iaeger, West Va. to the late Jackson and Laura Hillard. Susan was a natural caregiver. She exemplified this in her career as a Registered Nurse working with and caring for many nursing home residents.

In addition to...

Sep 18, 2020

BLACKSBURG, Va.

Laurel Childe Kassoff, age 95, passed away Friday, September 18, 2020 at her home.

She was born in Nebraska in 1925 to the late Cyril E. and Laurella J. Childe. After graduate school, Laurel worked for many years as a psychologist.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur Kassoff; and a daughter, Melanie Kassoff.

Laurel...

Sep 17, 2020

ST. PAUL, Va.

Stella Skeens Sproles, age 79, passed away Thursday, September 17, 2020 at Grace Healthcare, Abingdon, Va.

She was born in 1941 to the late R.B. and Fannie O. Skeens. Stella touched many lives over the years as a care-giver. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Sproles.

Stella is survived by 6 children;...

Sep 14, 2020

JOHNSON CITY. Tenn. / MARION, Va.

Mary Ruth Dutton Vaught, age 91, passed away Monday, September 14, 2020 at Colonial Hill Retirement Center, Johnson City, Tenn.

Mary Ruth was a true lady, perfectionist, and hard worker for many years at the First National Exchange Bank. A wonderful homemaker, impeccable seamstress, making the MSHS majorette uniforms for many years, and loving grandmother to...

Sep 13, 2020

Sep 13, 2020

CHILHOWIE, Va.

RANDALL LYNN TRAIL, age 52, passed away Sunday, September 13, 2020.

Randy always said – "you either love me or you hate me." For the people Randy loved, he had a heart of gold and would sacrifice all he had. Randy's words were as big as his actions. He loved his children more than life, but the arrival of his...

Sep 12, 2020

FLOYD, Va.

Jeannette Cherry, age 87, passed away Saturday, September 12, 2020 at the Skyline Nursing & Rehab Center, Floyd, Va.

At Jeanette's request, there will be no public services.

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

Sep 9, 2020

MARION, Va.

ROLAND STEWART WILLIAMS, age 83, passed away Wednesday, September 9, 2020 at Abingdon Health & Rehab, Abingdon, Va.

Roland was born in California but grew up in Oak Ridge, Tenn. during the World War II era, graduating Oak Ridge High School in 1955. He loved visiting and reminiscing and telling stories of his life in the Secret City to all...

Sep 6, 2020

ABINGDON, Va.

Fayrene G.  Tiller “Maw Tiller”, age 79, passed away Sunday, September 6, 2020, at Bristol Regional Medical Center.   

Fayrene had many different names to many different people. She was Nana, Maw Tiller, Precious, and Mom. Maw Tiller was a dispatcher for the Russell County Sheriff’s Department for 20 years. When she was not working, she loved her family and...

Sep 6, 2020

APPALACHIA, Va.

C. WAYNE MORRIS, age 86, passed away Sunday, September 6, 2020 at Johnson City Medical Center, Johnson City, Tenn.

He was born in Wise County, Va. to the late Jordan and Audrey Morris. Wayne proudly served his country with the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He was a hard working coal miner until his retirement.

Wayne is survived by...

Sep 1, 2020

MARION, Va.

Caroline Miller “Mini” Dickson, age 57, passed away Tuesday, September 1, 2020 at her home.

Caroline was a lady who loved her family, her friends and Clemson football. As a matter of fact, attending the Dabo Swinney Women’s Cancer Clinic and walking on the field was the highlight of her life. She was a travel buddy to her sister and...

Aug 31, 2020

MARION, Va. / WYTHEVILLE, Va.

Jiles Lee Collins, age 80, passed away at his home Monday, August 31, 2020.

It is with great sadness that the family of Jiles Lee Collins announce his passing.

Jiles was owner and operator of Collins General Tire and Collins Service Center from 1968 until his passing. He loved large truck recovery and all the wonderful memories and...

Aug 29, 2020

MARION, Va.

GERTIE ELIZABETH HAMM, age 81, passed away Saturday, August 29, 2020 at her home.

Gertie Elizabeth was a very loving and caring lady who brought so much joy and happiness to those who have loved and cared for her. She absolutely loved her pound pup Lucky, and he adored her. Elizabeth was a favorite wherever she went and people...

Aug 28, 2020

MARION, Va.

DIXIE BRIGGS  BAUMAN, age 98, passed away Friday, August 28,2020 at Francis Marion Manor, Marion Va.

Dixie was born on Dec.15, 1921 in Porterville, Ms. to the late John and Maggie Smith Briggs. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her loving husband of 59 years, The Reverend Frank Bauman; 8 siblings, Tom, Kenneth, Odessa, Jerry...

Aug 26, 2020

MARION, Va.

Mack Leslie Walls, 69, died on Wednesday, August 26, 2020.

He was a beloved husband, father, grandpa (MackDaddy), brother, uncle and friend. He died doing what he loved – working outdoors. Mack was born September 8, 1950 in Saltville, Va., growing up with his parents Evelyn and Glinford Walls, and siblings Janice, Gilda and Jeff. He graduated from R.B. Worthy...