Obituaries

Apr 20, 2020

BRISTOL, Va.

Diane Rasnake Lambert, age 71, passed away Monday, April 20, 2020 at her home.

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

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

Apr 19, 2020

MARION, Va.

J. Stuart Buchanan, age 80, passed away Sunday, April 19, 2020 at Smyth County Community Hospital, Marion, Va.

Stuart was a bigger than life hero. He never met a stranger and after meeting him, you'd probably want to ring his neck or hug it. Stuart was a mentor to so many young men over the years in life, in work...

Apr 12, 2020

ST. PAUL, Va.

William Elliott "Butch" Ramsey, age 52, passed away Sunday, April 12, 2020 at his home.

In keeping with Mr. Ramsey's request, all services will be private.

To share memories of William Elliott Ramsey, please visit www.seaverbrown.com.

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

Apr 10, 2020

CHILHOWIE, Va.

ROGER LEE BROWN, age 63, passed away Friday, April 10, 2020 at Smyth County Community Hospital, Marion, Va.

Roger came into this world with many things against him. He was diagnosed with polio at the age of two. None of that slowed him down. He and his family worked constantly to improve Roger’s quality of life. He was home-schooled and...

Apr 10, 2020

MARION, Va.

Susan Parrish Walker, age 94, passed away Friday, April 10, 2020 at her home.

Mrs. Walker was a true lady. She loved her family, her church, The Christ Episcopal Church in Marion where she was a life-long member, and her community. Susan had a wonderful relationship with the people in her town. She was a great help to many, honest...

Apr 9, 2020

MARION, Va.

NANCY CROUSE McALLISTER, age 74, passed away Thursday, April 9, 2020 at her home.

Nancy loved her family, friends and co-workers. She was a funny lady who enjoyed cooking – she loved brown beans and cornbread; and the kids loved her frozen pot pies off the bus. Her love, laughter, sense of humor, and the fact she was a tough...

Apr 9, 2020

MARION, Va.

SHIRL JACOB BLEVINS, age 86, of Marion, Va. passed away Thursday, April 9, 2020. 

Shirl was born on October 15, 1933 in Fairfax, Va. to the late Fred and Virginia Myers Blevins. When his friends were drafted in 1956, Shirl joined the Army in the hopes that they could serve together. Following his honorable discharge from the service of our...

Apr 8, 2020

MARION, VA.

REVEREND NEVILLE MOZINGO, age 82, passed away Wednesday, April 8, 2020 at Francis Marion Manor, Marion, Va.

Reverend Mozingo was a life-long member of the First Church of God. He had pastored church’s in three states; Virginia, West Virginia and Texas. Neville was the Smyth County Community Hospital Chaplain from 1980 until recently when he was unable to fulfill...

Apr 5, 2020

MARION, VA & FLEETWOOD, N.C.

WILLIAM W. "BILL" FARRIS, SR., age 90, passed away Sunday, April 5, 2020 at Ashe Memorial Hospital, Jefferson, N.C.

Mr. Bill was a proud and loving husband, father, papaw and friend. He loved his family. Mr. Farris loved God and his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Bill was a member of Wassum Valley Baptist Church, and in...

Apr 3, 2020

RADFORD, Va.

Rebecca Gill Nunley, age 60, passed away Friday, April 3, 2020 at her home.

She is survived by her husband, David Nunley; and a multitude of family and friends who will miss her tremendously.

In keeping with Mrs. Nunley’s wishes, all services will be private.

To share memories of Rebecca Gill Nunley, please visit www.seaverbrown.com. Care for Mrs. Nunley’s family has been...

Apr 3, 2020

MARION, VA.

Clarence Dale Hutton, age 74, passed away Friday April 3, 2020 at his home.

In keeping with Mr. Hutton's wishes, there will be no services.

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

Mar 31, 2020

KINGSPORT, TENN.

Paul Harvey Kilgore, age 52, of Kingsport, Tennessee, passed away Tuesday, March 31, 2020. 

Paul was born at St. Mary’s hospital in Norton, Virginia, to Larry and Lutricia “Lucy” Kilgore on January 24, 1968. He attended Powell Valley SDA Christian School in Olinger, Virginia from the Southern section of Big Stone Gap, Virginia. He grew up working in his family’s...

Mar 31, 2020

MARION, Va.

Sue “Mushy” Roberson Morrell, age 92, passed away Tuesday, March 31, 2020 at Commonwealth Senior Living, Abingdon, Va.

Sue Morrell loved her family and her community. The passion of her life was being an educator. Mushy taught for 20 years and every student had a nickname, and a special place in her heart. Mushy loved them all and was beloved...

Mar 29, 2020

Rural Retreat, Va.

Johnny Dean Thomas, Sr., age 51, passed away Sunday, March 29, 2020 at his home.

He was preceded in death by his father, Johnny Isaac Thomas; mother, Betty Wagner; brothers, Gary Wagner and Rick Wagner.

Johnny is survived by his sons, Johnny Dean Thomas, Jr. and Isaiah Thomas and girlfriend, Alexis, all of Rural Retreat, Va.; sister, Patty Wagner of...

Mar 28, 2020

Rural Retreat, Va.

Robert Lloyd “Bob” Estep, age 80, of Rural Retreat, Va. died suddenly of COVID-19 in Carteret Health Care, Morehead City, North Carolina on March 28, 2020.

Bob was born in Marion Virginia on December 20, 1939 to Clara Nell and Lanson Estep. He graduated from the University of Virginia in 1962, a member of Phi Beta Kappa and a...

Mar 28, 2020

Mar 28, 2020

Rural Retreat, Va.

Robert Lloyd “Bob” Estep, age 80, of Rural Retreat, Va. died suddenly of COVID-19 in Carteret Health Care, Morehead City, North Carolina on March 28, 2020.

Bob was born in Marion Virginia on December 20, 1939 to Clara Nell and Lanson Estep. He graduated from the University of Virginia in 1962, a member of Phi Beta Kappa and a...

Mar 27, 2020

CASTLEWOOD, Va.

Robert Duncan, age 67, passed away Friday, March 27, 2020.

In keeping with Robert's wishes, survivors and services are private.

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

Mar 25, 2020

CHILHOWIE, Va.

James F. Greer, age 89, passed away Wednesday, March 25, 2020 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, Winston-Salem, N.C.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 66 years, Nannie Belle Greer; parents, Spence and Lillian Greer; two sisters and one brother.

James was one of one. He loved his family and made a friend easily. James would do anything...

Mar 21, 2020

ABINGDON, Va.

CATHERINE NEAL, age, 101 passed away Saturday, March 21, 2020 at her home.

She had years of wisdom and shared with her family, but the many years of her selfless caring for her family will be missed the most.

She was preceded in death by two sons, John Wayne Neal and Jackson Neal; her mother, Berdie Haire; twin sister, Vergie Anderson;...