Obituaries
William "Bill" Sexton, Jr.
May 21, 2020
ATKINS, Va.
William "Bill" Sexton, Jr. age 82, passed away Thursday, May 21, 2020 at his home in Atkins, Va.
Frank Sinatra did it his way, but he didn't have a thing on Bill. He could do just about everything. Bill cut every tree and built his own log home that was very unique. He owned his own business and enjoyed his...
Rebekah Sue Marshall
May 17, 2020
MARION, Va.
Rebekah Sue Marshall, age 63, passed away Sunday, May 17, 2020 at her home.
She was born in Miami, Fla. to the late Jack and Valinda Lawter, and worked as a hotel night auditor.
Rebekah is survived by many loving family members who will miss her tremendously.
In keeping with Rebekah's wishes, services will be private.
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Ronnie Lee Smith
May 17, 2020
CHILHOWIE, Va.
Ronnie Lee Smith, age 68, passed away Sunday, May 17, 2020 at his home.
He was born January 1952 in West Va. to the late Lucy Kegley Smith; and was a driver for Yellow Cab in Roanoke, Va. for many years.
Ronnie is survived by his wife, Nancy Bentley Smith; children, Lucy Michelle Oliver, William Lee Smith and Shawn Michael Smith;...
Charles Preston Wallace
May 16, 2020
LEBANON, Va. / BANNER ELK, N.C.
Charles Preston Wallace, age 72, passed away Saturday, May 16, 2020 at the Watauga Medical Center in Boone, N.C.
He was born in Virginia in 1947 to the late Clyde Charles and Mary G. Wallace. Charles never married, but had many "children" as an educator and band director in Lebanon, Va. His love and appreciation for...
Peggy Powell Snapp
May 15, 2020
GLADE SPRING, Va.
Peggy Powell Snapp, age 87, passed away Friday, May 15, 2020 at her home.
Peggy loved her family. She enjoyed country and gospel music, and when she was able, going to church at Glade Presbyterian. Peggy enjoyed being with her senior citizens group. When she wasn't with her family or friends eating out and enjoying one another's company, she...
Robert "Bob" Preston Parsons
May 14, 2020
MARION, Va.
Robert "Bob" Preston Parsons, age 89, passed away Thursday, May 14, 2020 at his home.
Mr. Parsons was born in Glade Spring and early in his life, moved to Marion. He joined the Army Air Corps at 16, served two years, and returned home to finish his high school education, meet and marry his sister Charlot's friend Audrey, and begin...
Mayme Curnow Parsons
May 12, 2020
Wytheville, Va.
Mayme Curnow Parsons, age 101, passed away Tuesday, May 12, 2020 at her home.
She was born July 26, 1918 in South Dakota to the late Frank and Mary Curnow. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Al Parsons; and daughter, Roberta Stoffer.
In keeping with Mayme's wishes, there will be no services.
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Geneva Grey Cox Leedy
May 12, 2020
Jackson Miss. / Atkins Va.
Geneva Grey Cox Leedy, age 84 passed away on Tuesday, May 12, 2020 at Mississippi Baptist Medical Center, Jackson, MS.
Born in Atkins, Va., she was one of ten children born to the late Gilbert and Florence Hubble Cox. Growing up in a 4 room house with no running water in the 1930’s and 1940’s did much to...
Mariloys R. Sutphin
May 12, 2020
Seven Mile Ford, Va.
Mariloys R. Sutphin, age 87, went to be with her Lord and ride that final train ride to Heaven with her husband of 54 years, Everett "Buddy" Sutphin to continue their eternal love story.
Mariloys was an angel on earth – not only to the family she adored, but to many of the patients during her 40 years...
Eva Mae Shuler Williams
May 10, 2020
Atkins, Va.
Eva Mae Shuler Williams, age 96, died peacefully Sunday, May 10, 2020 at Valley Health Care Center, Chilhowie, Va.
She was born and grew up in Chilhowie, Va., and was the daughter of the late James Granville Shuler and Mary Dolinger Shuler. Eva was the widow of the late Marvin Williams and she was the last surviving sibling of 14...
Shirley Jean Cornett
May 10, 2020
MARION, Va.
Shirley Jean Cornett, age 76 passed away Sunday, May 10, 2020 at her home.
Ms. Cornett was born June 2, 1943 to the late Mr. & Mrs. French Cornett.
She is survived by her loving family and friends.
In keeping with Ms. Cornett's wishes, all services will be private.
To share memories of Shirley Jean Cornett, please visit www.seaverbrown.com. Care for Ms. Cornett's...
Margaret Lois Bledsoe
May 9, 2020
Chilhowie, Va.
Margaret Lois Bledsoe, age 75, went Home to be with the Lord, Saturday, May 9, 2020, after a long battle with renal disease.
She was born June 24, 1944 in Needles, Cali. to the late Arthur and Ula Murdock. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Bobbie J. Bledsoe.
Margaret is survived by five children,...
Myrtle Kirk Meek
May 6, 2020
MARION, Va.
Myrtle Kirk Meek, age 92, passed away Wednesday, May 6, 2020 at her home.
Mrs. Myrtle was a loving wife, mom, sister, grandma and friend. She loved her family and had a hand in raising just about everyone of her grandchildren. Mrs. Meek loved her Lord, and for several years was the “Oldest Mom” each Mother’s Day at Adwolfe Freewill...
Daniel Smith Blevins
May 4, 2020
Marion, Va.
Daniel Smith Blevins, age 90, passed away Monday, May 4, 2020 at his home. I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith. 2 Timothy 4:7
He was born July 6, 1929 in Smyth County, Va., to the late Fred C. and Minnie Brooks Blevins. Dan graduated from Chilhowie High School in 1946....
Dr. Robert L. "Bob" Youngs
Apr 25, 2020
BLACKSBURG, Va.
Dr. Robert L. (Bob) Youngs, age 96, passed away on April 25, 2020, in Blacksburg, Virginia.
Bob was born on February 10, 1924, in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, to Frank L. and Florence (Wilcox) Youngs. He was preceded in death by his wife, Esther (Stevenson) Youngs, and his son, Steven Wilcox Youngs.
He is survived by his children, Susan Catchpole (Tom),...
Margaret Haga Johnson
Apr 24, 2020
SALEM, Va. / MARION, Va.
Margaret Haga Johnson, age 90, passed away peacefully after a lengthy time under hospice care, Friday, April 24, 2020.
Formerly of Marion, Va., Margaret joined her daughters in Salem, Va. after the death of her husband and lived there for thirteen years.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Bascom W. Johnson; mother, Mae Haga Snider; father,...
Fred E. Colley
Apr 24, 2020
MARION, Va.
Fred E. Colley, age 85, passed away Friday, April 24, 2020 at his home.
Fred was a loving husband and family member. He loved to work with wood and could make just about anything. He and Wavie enjoyed working in the garden and canned much of their vegetables. Fred proudly served his country in the U.S. Army. He cared for...
Billy Robert Pennington
Apr 23, 2020
MARION, VA
Billy Robert Pennington, age 76, passed away Thursday, April 23, 2020 at Francis Marion Manor, Marion, Va.
Billy was happy with himself, and when you spoke to him, he would smile at you, and manage to find out a little something happening in your life. Any time you saw him, he would ask how you were and check on the...
Dona Raleigh Sawyers
Apr 22, 2020
MARION, Va.
Dona Raleigh Sawyers, age 68, passed away Wednesday, April 22, 2020 at her home.
At Dona's request, services will be private.
To share memories of Dona Raleigh Sawyers, please visit www.seaverbrown.com. Care for Dona's family has been entrusted to Seaver-Brown Funeral Service & Crematory, 237 East Main Street, Marion VA 24354.
Jimmie Dean Coe
Apr 22, 2020
MARION, Va.
Jimmie Dean Coe, age 82 years & 8 months, father of five, papaw of six, great-papaw of four, passed away Thursday, April 23, 2020 with his family by his side.
Jimmie was born August 29, 1937 in Ashe County, N.C. to the late James Arlie Coe and Nannie Levon Stamper Coe. Jimmie was a proud retiree who loved to talk...
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