Obituaries

Jun 18, 2020

ATKINS, Va.

Margie Croy, age 61, passed away Thursday, June 18, 2020 at Smyth County Community Hospital, Marion, Va.

Margie was just an awesome person. She loved her family and the little ones who called her Gran. Margie was a fighter, and battled her cancer to have as much time possible with the people she loved. She kept her family straight with...

Jun 17, 2020

BRISTOL, Tenn.

Marieange A. Haggerty, age 92, passed away Wednesday, June 17, 2020 at her home.

She was born in December of 1927 in Canada to the late Napoleon and Eva Aubin. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Everette Albert Haggerty, Sr.

Marieange is survived by her loving family and numerous friends.

In keeping with the family's...

Jun 17, 2020

MARION, Va. / SALEM, Va. / ATLANTA, Ga.

Robert Allen Shults, age 50, of Atlanta, Ga. passed away peacefully Wednesday, June 17, 2020 at his home surrounded by family and friends, after a long and courageous struggle with brain cancer.

Robert was born in Roanoke and spent his childhood in Salem and Marion. He graduated from Marion Senior High School in 1987,...

Jun 11, 2020

MARION, Va.

Gregory Allen Stacy, age 61, passed away Thursday, June 11, 2020 in Marion, Va.

Greg was loyal, giving and you could always count on him to be there for you. He loved his family and tried to be the best man he could be. Greg also loved his country and was a proud veteran of the U.S. Army. His fun,...

Jun 11, 2020

MARION, Va.

William Harry Haga, Jr. age 81, passed away Thursday, June 11, 2020 at his home.

Harry was born in Appomattox, Va. March 26, 1939 to the late William Harry Haga, Sr. and Tessie Mays Haga. As a young boy he and his family located to Chilhowie and then to Marion where he was a caddie at the golf course –...

Jun 8, 2020

Salem, Va.

Lillian Radford Shumate, age 81, passed away Monday, June 8, 2020 at her home in Salem.

She was born in 1938 in Bland County, Va. to the late William G. and Emma C. Radford. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by siblings, George William Radford and Betty Radford Darnell.

Lillian is survived by her son Rodney Shumate...

Jun 8, 2020

MARION, Va.

Vicky Lynn Sawyers Baldwin, age 68, of Marion, went home to be with the Lord, Monday, June 8, 2020.

Vicky was born December 22, 1951 in Smyth County, Va. She was beloved daughter of Joan Umbarger Sawyers and the late William (Bill) Harold Sawyers, Sr. Vicky was a hard worker. She managed the Family Dollar Store in Chilhowie, Va. and...

Jun 8, 2020

Dublin, Va.

Valerie Groseclose Anderson, age 67, passed away Monday, June 8, 2020 at Lewis-Gale Hospital, Pulaski, Va.

She was born in York, Penn. to Carl and Dorothy Groseclose. Valerie was a waste water operator for BAE Systems for several years.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Willard John Anderson.

Valerie is survived by her loving family including daughters, Crystal Whittaker &...

Jun 7, 2020

MARION, Va.

Margaret "Peggy" Bachtell Payne, age 92, passed away Sunday, June 7, 2020 at Francis Marion Manor, Marion, Va.

Peggy grew up on a dairy farm in Lexington, Va. and began a life of caring for others by making sure neighbors had enough to eat. That kind of life of compassion became an example for Peggy's daughters and grandchildren. Her life...

Jun 6, 2020

Jun 3, 2020

MARION, Va.

Paul Lee Shaft, age 63, passed away Wednesday, June 3, 2020 at Smyth County Community Hospital.

He was born in Saginaw, Mich. and was proud to have served his country in the U.S. Marine Corp. Paul will be missed by his family and friends.

In honoring Paul’s request, there will be no services.

To share memories of Paul Lee Shaft, please visit...

Jun 2, 2020

RICHMOND, Va. / ATKINS, Va.

Patsy Edmonds, passed away at the age of 81, on Tuesday, June 2, 2020.

She was born in Atkins, Va. in 1939. Patsy was preceded in death by her husband, Bud Edmonds, whom she was married to for 53 years; father, George Robert Atkins, Sr.; brother, George Robert Atkins, Jr; and sister, Betty Atkins.

Patsy is survived by...

May 28, 2020

Clintwood, Va.

William Douglas “Billy” Clark, Jr. age 55, passed away Thursday, May 28, 2020 at Dickenson Community Hospital, Clintwood, Va.

He was born in Richmond, Va. to William D., Sr. and Betty J. Clark. Billy worked in HVAC until becoming disabled.

Billy is survived by several loving family members, including his wife, Glorena M. Clark; and many friends.

As per the family's wishes,...

May 26, 2020

Mayson Scott Delp was born May 13, 2020 and came into this world just a little too early. Mayson’s little body couldn’t handle all that was against him medically and he left the loving arms of his mom and dad much too soon. Mayson leaves a world where there was so much love and promise for him to a place...

May 24, 2020

ABINGDON, Va.

Bryon Keith Paris, age 56, passed away Sunday, May 24, 2020 at his home.

In keeping with Bryon's wishes, services will be private.

To share memories of Bryon Keith Paris, please visit www.seaverbrown.com. Care for Bryon's family has been entrusted to Seaver-Brown Funeral Service & Crematory, 237 East Main Street, Marion, Va. 24354.

May 24, 2020

Dan Ross September 2, 1955 – May 24, 2020 On Sunday, May 24th, 2020, Daniel Eugene Ross, proud father, grandfather and great grandfather passed away at home surrounded by his family in Greer, South Carolina.

Dan’s greatest love in life were his daughters and grandchildren. This humble loving father, is eternally etched in love and memories by his three daughters,...

May 23, 2020

Wytheville, Va.

Roger Kenneth Bedwell Sr., age 83, passed away Saturday, May 23, 2020 at Smyth County Community Hospital.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Fred and Theresa Bedwell; his children, Brenda Sue Bedwell and Roger Kenneth Bedwell Jr.

He is survived by his wife, Neva G. Bedwell of Wytheville, VA.; daughter, Linda Grubb and husband, Bobby of Rural Retreat, VA.,...

May 22, 2020

MARION, Va.

Lois Blevins Sexton age 93, passed away Friday, May 22, 2020 at her home.

When you think "salt of the earth", you automatically think of Lois "Mamaw" Sexton. She loved her family and would bring them together every Sunday after church for dinner for more than 30-50 people – with bowls full of mashed potatoes, macaroni, and pork chops as...

May 22, 2020

SUGAR GROVE, Va.

Rebecca Sue "Becky" Cox Havens age 61, passed away Friday, May 22, 2020 at her home.

Becky loved her family. She was a loving wife to Gary for 43 years, a caring mother, grammy / mimi, sister and friend. Becky spent several years at Marion Senior High School making sure the children were fed each day. She loved to...

May 22, 2020

MARION, Va.

Zenna Parks Pennington age 92, passed away Friday, May 22, 2020 at Bristol Regional Medical Center, Bristol, Tenn.

Zenna to friends and Nannie to family, we celebrate a well lived life of a gracious and wonderful lady. She wore many honored labels: devoted wife, mother, doting grandmother, sister and aunt, all with ample smiles and sincere hugs and love for...