Obituaries
Stella Rae Tilson James
Aug 26, 2020
TROUTDALE, Va.
Stella Rae Tilson James, age 61, passed away Wednesday, August 26, 2020 at Smyth County Community Hospital, Marion, Va.
Stella was a loving and beautiful sister, mom, grandmomma, wife to Rick and friend to all. She loved to tell stories, laugh, and spend time with family, friends and the family she worked with and cherished. A beautiful soul. A beautiful...
David H. McMillion
Aug 25, 2020
WYTHEVILLE, Va.
David H. McMillion, age 85, passed away Tuesday, August 25, 2020 at Carrington Place of Wytheville.
He was born in Ashtabula County, Ohio to the late Howard and Donna McMillion, and was a heavy equipment operator.
David is survived by his sisters, Anna McMillion of Damascus, Va. and Carol Abrams of Kodak, Tenn.
In keeping with David's wishes there will be no...
Sheri A. Heldreth
Aug 23, 2020
MARION, Va.
Sheri A. Heldreth, age 38, passed away Sunday, August 23, 2020 at Bristol Regional Medical Center.
Sheri would fill a room with her personality and smile. She not only loved butterflies – but was a social butterfly. She loved her children, granddaughter, and all of her family. Sheri made friends anywhere she went. She was very smart, and worked in...
Linda Craig
Aug 20, 2020
BASTIAN, Va.
Linda Craig, age 69, passed away Thursday, August 20, 2020 at her home.
Linda was a loving mother to her girls, and a wonderful Nana to her grandchildren. She enjoyed life and loved to sing and dance – especially Celtic Thunder. Linda loved her Lord and worshipped for many years at the Church of God of Prophecy in Bastian. She...
James "Jimmy" Dungan
Aug 17, 2020
Seven Mile Ford, Va.
James "Jimmy" Dungan, age 96, went to be with his Lord, August 17, 2020 in Kettering, Ohio.
He was a man who loved life and was a kind, loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend. He will be greatly missed by all. Jimmy had the privilege of growing up in the Seven Mile Ford / Chilhowie area, which...
Autumn Grace Bowman
Aug 16, 2020
SALTVILLE, Va.
Autumn Grace Bowman, infant daughter, came into this world wearing her angel wings, Sunday, August 16, 2020.
Services will be private.
Condolences for Autumn Grace Bowman's family may be left at www.seaverbrown.com. Care for Autumn's family has been entrusted to Seaver-Brown Funeral Service & Crematory, 237 East Main Street, Marion, Va. 24354.
Reverend W. Eugene Copenhaver
Aug 16, 2020
MARION, Va.
Reverend W. Eugene Copenhaver, age 81, died Sunday, August 16, 2020 at his home in Marion, Va.
He was born September 20, 1938 in Marion, Va. the son of the late Glenn Edward and the late Ethel Virginia Coulthard. He lived in Marion from birth to 1956 and was an active member of Ebenezer Lutheran Church. He and his wife,...
Robert Russell "Rusty" Sneed
Aug 16, 2020
MARION, Va.
Robert Russell "Rusty" Sneed, age 66, passed away Sunday, August 16, 2020 at his home.
He was born in Smyth County to the late W.R. "Dude" and Ruby Sneed. Rusty graduated from Marion Senior High School in 1972. He was a regional wrestling champion and a member of the Scarlett Hurricanes team that competed in state meets. He was also...
Doris Vogt Parks
Aug 10, 2020
ATKINS, Va.
Doris Vogt Parks, age 85, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 10, 2020, at Modern Caregivers, her home away from home in Piney Flats, TN.
She was born in Atkins, Va. on January 10, 1935. Doris was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Howard Parks; her parents, Jim and Annabelle Vogt; sisters, Frances Wyatt and Betty Jo...
Jacqueline Britt Reed
Aug 8, 2020
ROANOKE, Va.
Jacqueline Britt Reed, age 89, passed away Saturday, August 8, 2020.
She was born in Roanoke City to the late Ollie and Sally Britt. Jacqueline graduated high school in 1949. She married Wallace A. Reed and in addition to being a homemaker for her family – she worked as a retail sales clerk for many years.
Jacqueline is survived by her...
Janie Christine Elizabeth Woodard
Aug 7, 2020
MARION, Va.
Janie Christine Elizabeth Woodard, age 31, passed away Friday, August 7, 2020.
Janie Woodard, Light of my Life!! Born July 10, 1989 in Staunton, Va. Too late to get her to the hospital, so she was born at home. Her 4 older brothers got to welcome her at 5 a.m. That was probably the earliest Janie ever got up. She...
Ronny "Wink" Jones
Aug 1, 2020
MARION, Va.
Ronny "Wink" Jones, age 76, passed away Saturday, August 1, 2020 at Johnson City Medical Center, Johnson City, Tenn.
Ronny was just an all American man. He was a devoted husband to the love of his life, a loving father – papaw, poppa and friend. Ronny spent 40 years working for General Dynamics, when he wasn't working he loved to...
James Gregory "Greg" Brooks
Aug 1, 2020
MARION, Va.
James Gregory "Greg" Brooks, age 55, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Saturday, August 1, 2020 at his home.
Greg loved his family – he was so proud of his children and new grandson. You would have never found a better brother, friend of "Uncle Greggy". He never met a stranger and his huge heart made friendship easy...
Betty Viars Davis
Jul 31, 2020
PULASKI, Va.
Betty Viars Davis, age 58, passed away Friday, July 31, 2020 at her home.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Joel Alvin Davis.
There will be no public services.
To share memories of Betty Viars Davis, please visit www.seaverbrown.com. Care for Betty’s family has been entrusted to Seaver-Brown Funeral Service & Crematory, 237 East Main Street, Marion, Va. 24354.
Dexter Wayne Poston
Jul 26, 2020
CHURCH HILL, Tenn.
Dexter Wayne Poston, age 73, passed away Sunday, July 26, 2020 at the Church Hill Health Care & Rehab Center.
He was born December 1946 in Kingsport, Tenn. to the late McGarvey & Inez Doan Poston. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Carol Williams Poston.
In keeping with Mr. Poston’s wishes, no public...
John David Shuler
Jul 26, 2020
MARION, Va.
John David Shuler, age 73, passed away Sunday, July 26, 2020 at Valley Health Care Center, Chilhowie, Va.
David was born April 30, 1947 in Rural Retreat, Va. to the late Claude and Agnes Shuler. He grew up in Marion, Va. where he graduated from Marion High School and Steed College. David joined the Army in 1969 and proudly served...
Rex Arnold Rowland
Jul 20, 2020
MARION, Va.
Rex Arnold Rowland, age 91, passed away Monday, July 20, 2020 at Smyth County Community Hospital.
Rex was born April 15, 1929 in Chilhowie, Va. to the late Reeves Lillard and Myrtle Ann Matheson Rowland. He loved his family, and was always smiling and loving life. To the grandchildren he was "Papaw", but to many he was "Mr. Fix It"....
Judy Carol Anderson Craver
Jul 18, 2020
SEVEN MILE FORD, Va.
Judy Carol Anderson Craver, age 69, passed away Saturday, July 18, 2020 at Smyth County Community Hospital, Marion, Va.
Born in Rich Valley, Va. to the late James and Ethel Hoover Anderson, Judy was one of 13 children. She was interested in her family history, and genealogy became a hobby. However, her favorite hobby was shopping – but...
Leroy Wayne, Jr.
Jul 16, 2020
RAYWICK, Ky.
Leroy Wayne, Jr. age 57, passed away Thursday, July 16, 2020 from injuries sustained in an auto-accident.
Mr. Wayne was born June 5, 1963 to Leroy, Sr. and Marilyn S. Wayne. He was a self-employed truck driver.
Leroy was dearly loved and will be greatly missed by his daughter, Brooklyn Foster of Ky.; and many other beloved family members and friends.
To...
William Webb Parsons, Sr.
Jul 14, 2020
SUGAR GROVE, Va.
William Webb Parsons, Sr. age 81, passed away Tuesday, July 14, 2020 at Smyth County Community Hospital.
William was a proud veteran of U.S. Army, having served in Korea as a radio operator on DMV. He worked over 40 years as a truck driver for North America Van Line, retiring in 1999.
He was preceded in death by his brother,...
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