Obituaries
Becky Carol Perkins Pierson
Nov 24, 2023
Sugar Grove, Va.
Becky Carol Perkins Pierson age 56, passed away Friday, November 24, 2023.
Becky was a loving Mom and Nana. She loved her family and enjoyed being with them. Becky loved her flowers, and meeting people. She never met a stranger, and with her outgoing personality – you couldn’t help but smile when you were with...
Ruth Smith Greer
Nov 23, 2023
Ruth Smith Greer, age 90 passed away Thursday, November 23, 2023 at her home. The Lord called His devoted servant Ruth Greer to her heavenly home on Thanksgiving evening. She passed peacefully after a brief illness and was surrounded by her family. A native of Saltville, VA, she was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Rex L.O....
Grat Martin Smith
Nov 22, 2023
Pounding Mill, Va.
Grat Martin Smith age 73, passed away Wednesday, November 22, 2023 at his home.
At this time, no services are planned.
To share memories of Grat Martin Smith, please visit www.seaverbrown.com. Care for Grat has been entrusted to Fraziers’ Seaver Brown Funeral Service & Crematory, 237 East Main Street, Marion, Va. 24354.
Nichole Jatan Smith
Nov 21, 2023
Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Nichole Jatan Smith was born in Santa Barbara California at Cottage Hospital on February 4, 1981 to parents Linda English Smith and Henry Smith. Nichole also had two other siblings Crystal Crockett(oldest) and Jalielah Smith Holmes (sec. oldest) ... Nichole attended Santa Barbara High and later relocated to Ventura county. Nichole loved her new church (Evangelist Missionary Baptist...
James W. Hartsell
Nov 21, 2023
Marion, Va.
James W. Hartsell age 77, passed away Tuesday, November 21, 2023 at Clinch Valley Medical Center, Richlands, Va.
James was a true gentleman – he was a devout Catholic, devoted husband of 60 years, a loving dad and proud Pops to the grands in his life. James had his life in order and he worked hard...
Jimmy Dale Gentry
Nov 21, 2023
Marion, Va.
Jimmy Dale “Jimbo” Gentry age 51, went to be with his Heavenly Father, Tuesday, November 21, 2023 after a brief illness and hospital stay, at Norton Community Hospital, Norton, Va.
Jimmy was a kind man who never met a stranger. It didn’t matter who the person was, Jimbo was going to draw them into conversation and...
John Franklin Metheney
Nov 19, 2023
Marion, Va.
John Franklin Metheney age 89, of Marion passed away peacefully at home Sunday, November 19, 2023 after a brief battle with cancer with his family by his side.
John’s career was in finance – he retired from Bank of America in 1994 with 37 years of service. He later went to work part-time at the Lifetime...
Kathleen L. Grubb
Nov 18, 2023
Wytheville, Va.
Kathleen L. Grubb age 76, passed away Saturday, November 18, 2023.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Gerald and Luella Allen.
Kathleen is survived by her husband, Floyd “Buch” Grubb; daughter, Dawn Marie Duff; sister DeeDee Dole; brother, Tom Allen; several nieces and nephews; special friends, Clara Farthing, Mabel Joe Wilson and Barbara...
April Boardwine Harrington
Nov 15, 2023
Marion, Va.
April Boardwine Harrington age 48, passed away Wednesday, November 15, 2023 at Bristol Regional Medical Center.
April was the most caring and sharing person. She would do anything for her Ty-Bug. April would do without so Tyler could have what he needed and wanted. She was a wonderful daughter, and was beautiful inside and out. April...
Carole Jean Miller
Nov 14, 2023
Marion, Va.
Carole Jean Miller age 71 passed away Tuesday, November 14, 2023.
She is survived by her sister, Brenda Robinette Seals and family of Abingdon, Va.
No public services are planned.
To share memories of Carole Jean Miller, please visit www.seaverbrown.com. Care for Carole Jean has been entrusted to Fraziers’ Seaver-Brown Funeral Service...
Richard Adam "Wormie" Hamm
Nov 10, 2023
Atkins, Va. / Kingsport, Tenn.
Richard Adam “Wormie” Hamm age 25, passed away Friday, November 10, 2023.
Wormie was a happy-go-lucky guy who made friends easily wherever he was. He loved his family and enjoyed spending time with them – especially when he could be outdoors. When Wormie wasn’t with friends or family, he enjoyed working at...
Wayne Alexander Rogers
Nov 10, 2023
Daleville, Va.
Wayne Alexander Rogers, age 71, passed away on November 10, 2023 at Roanoke Memorial Hospital.
A private burial was held at East Hill Cemetery, Salem, Va.
To share memories of Wayne Alexander Rogers, please visit www.seaverbrown.com. Care for Wayne’s family has been entrusted to Seaver-Brown Funeral Service & Crematory, 237 East Main Street, Marion, Va. 24354
Alice Louise Osborne
Nov 6, 2023
Marion, Va.
Alice Louise Osborne age 92, passed away Monday, November 6, 2023 at Mt. Laurel Rehab & Nursing, Rural Retreat, Va.
Alice was a wonderful mom, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend. She will be greatly missed.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Garnett Osborne; son, Earnest Junior Osborne; parents, Johnnie and Allie Parks; several brothers,...
Melinda Harris Atkins
Oct 31, 2023
Marion, Va.Melinda Harris Atkins age 59, passed away Tuesday, October 31, 2023 at Johnston Memorial Hospital, Abingdon, Va.
Melinda fought a courageous battle with cancer and never gave up her fight and finally won Tuesday afternoon when she found herself face to face with Jesus. Melinda was a loving wife, mom and nanny to the joys of her...
Tommye Jo Hays
Oct 28, 2023
Marion, Va.Tommye Jo Hays was born April 21, 1955 and passed away Saturday, October 28, 2023 in Hillsville, Virginia after sharing 68 years of love, joy, and laughter with her family and friends. She was born in Marion and lived most of her life in Smyth County with her mother. Her life was a beacon of instruction for those close...
Robert "Bobby" Pruitt
Oct 27, 2023
Marion, Va.
Robert “Bobby” Pruitt, passed away Friday, October 27, 2023 at his home.
Bobby was a loving husband of 52 years, a great dad and papaw to his favorite people in the world. He loved his family and enjoyed his time with them. Bobby retired from Textron in Wytheville after many years. He will be missed.
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Gardner Thompson Umbarger, III
Oct 26, 2023
Marion, Va.
Gardner T. Umbarger, III age 66, passed away Thursday, October 26, 2023 in Marion, Va.
Gardner was born in Homestead, Fl., the oldest of four boys. Childhood years were spent near Lexington, Va. He attended Washington & Lee (B.A. 1977), Lynchburg College (M.Ed. 1989), and University of Kansas (Ph.D. 2000). He married Lynne Judy at Quaker...
Howard M. Roark, Jr.
Oct 21, 2023
Chilhowie, Va.
Howard M. “Howie” Roark, Jr. age 55, passed away Saturday, October 21, 2023.
Howie was a loving son and grandson - he took good care of his mom and granny. Howie was a friendly guy who liked people and had an easy time making friends. He was a hard worker, but when he wasn’t working, Howie...
Joan Demer
Oct 18, 2023
MARION, VIRGINIA
Joan Douglas Demer: Sept. 5, 1932 — Oct. 18, 2023
Joan Demer, a quick-witted, flower-growing, cat-loving mom and friend to many, died in her Marion, Va., home on Oct. 18, 2023. She was 91.
Most everyone came to know her as JoJo.
She was born in Dunedin, Fla., delivered by her beloved Aunt Hazel...
Allen Rhoten
Oct 17, 2023
Marion, Va.
Allen Rhoten age 66, passed away Tuesday, October 17, 2023.
Allen was not a complicated man. He liked life to stay simple. He worked in construction, did his job well, and loved to fish.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret Rhoten; parents, Franklin and Wilma Rhoten; brother, Garry Rhoten.
Allen...
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