Obituaries
Kenneth Alvin Harris
Dec 9, 2019
SALTVILLE, Va.
KENNETH ALVIN HARRIS, age 62, passed away Monday, December 9, 2019 at Lakebridge Health Care Center, Johnson City, Tenn.
Kenny loved his family and his country. He served proudly in the U.S. Marine Corp. and was especially proud of his niece and nephew and their families. Kenny will be missed by his family and friends.
He was preceded in death by...
Harry Lawrence, Jr.
Dec 9, 2019
CHILHOWIE, Va.
HARRY LAWRENCE, JR. age, 61, passed away Monday, December 9, 2019 in Boone County, W. Va.
Harry was a loving husband, dad, and pawpaw. He loved his family and worked hard to provide for them. Harry enjoyed laughing and talking to his son Chance. His joking and happy way will be missed by his family and friends.
He was preceded in...
Sammy H. Clark
Dec 2, 2019
MARION, Va.
Sammy H. Clark, age 66, passed away Monday, December 2, 2019 at his home.
Sammy loved his family and his country. He served proudly in the U.S. Army. Sammy was a friendly man who was like a brother to his many nieces and nephews. After his time in the Army, he was more comfortable living alone on his own.
He was...
Trudy Jelf Vernon
Dec 1, 2019
MARION, Va.
Trudy Jelf Vernon, age 70, with profound sadness, we announce the December 1, 2019 passing of Trudy, our loving and magical mother and beloved friend, to all whose lives she touched. She left us peacefully after a 3 year war with cancer. Born along the Clinch River in Tazewell, VA, Trudy is a graduate of Virginia High School, Emory...
Vera Blanche E. Barker
Dec 1, 2019
MARION, Va.
VERA BLANCHE E. BARKER, age 94 passed away Sunday, December 1, 2019 at Valley Health Care Center, Chilhowie, Va.
She was born in Grant, Virginia, May 19, 1925 to the late Charlie F. and Daisy M. Emerson.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Robert John “Bob” Barker.
Mrs. Barker is survived by three sons, Ernest...
David Brent Glidewell
Nov 29, 2019
SUGAR GROVE, Va.
David Brent Glidewell, age 38, passed away Friday, November 29, 2019 in Russell County, Va.
Brent was a wonderful husband and a loving father to his children. He loved to hunt, fish, and do anything on the water. Brent was a man's man who was proud to serve his country in the U.S. Army in Iraq. He was a...
Margaret Sue Tilson Main
Nov 26, 2019
MARION, Va.
MARGARET SUE TILSON MAIN, age 87, passed away Tuesday, November 26, 2019 at Valley Health Care Center, Chilhowie, Va.
Sue was born in Smyth County, Va., August 31, 1932 to the late Arthur and Margaret Cullop Tilson. She was the last of eight children. Sue was a member of Bethel Baptist Church in York County, Va. and was very involved...
Reggie Leonard Miller
Nov 25, 2019
MARION, Va.
Reggie Leonard Miller, age 82, passed away Monday, November 25, 2019 at Johnson City Medical Center, Tenn.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Clinton and Rettie Stidham Miller.
Reggie is survived by many nieces and nephews.
At the family's request, all services will be private.
To share memories of Reggie Leonard Miller, please visit www.seaverbrown.com. Care for Reggie's family has been...
Betty Jacqueline "Duke" Widener
Nov 24, 2019
MARION, Va.
Betty Jacqueline "Duke" Widener, age 85, passed away at home Sunday, November 24, 2019.
She was born June 1, 1934 in Marion to the late Paul and Hazel Hopkins Barker of Marion. Betty was a wonderful mom and a silent, humble hero to her seven children. She was a loving granny to her grandchildren and a good friend to many....
Sgt. Warren Del "Butch" Pinnick
Nov 20, 2019
MARION, Va.
SGT. WARREN DEL "BUTCH" PINNICK, age 41, passed away Wednesday, November 20, 2019.
Butch was a man of service. He proudly served his country as Sergeant in the U.S. Army in Operation Iraqi Freedom, the Hatian Conflict and for 14 months in Iraq. During Mr. Pinnick's service he earned three Army Commendations many other awards and medals. Butch was a...
Kenneth Lynn "Kenny" "Cebeda" Armstrong
Nov 20, 2019
ATKINS, Va.
KENNETH LYNN “KENNY” “CEBEDA” ARMSTRONG, age 67, passed away Wednesday, November 20, 2019 at his home.
Kenny was always a hard worker. His dad passed when he was only 9, so he started young, helping his mom. Kenny would do anything to help. He loved to entertain and cook for family and friends. He was the life or clown of...
William "Bill" Guy
Nov 15, 2019
Marion ,Va.
William " Bill" Guy, age 71 , passed away Friday, November 15, 2019 at Johnston Memorial Hospital, Abingdon, Va.
Bill loved to fish and watch Nascar racing. His family would always kid him about his love affair with Little Debbie. Bill loved oatmeal and strawberry swirl cakes. Bill was a wonderful father, even more, a wonderful Papaw and friend. He...
James Enwin Foster
Nov 14, 2019
Abingdon, Va.
JAMES "WHATEVER" ENWIN FOSTER, age 84, passed away Thursday, November 14, 2019 at The Waters of Johnson City, Tenn.
Jim was a true gentleman. He was a kind, gentle, humble and loving husband to his soul-mate Joni for 63 years; and a wonderful dad and pop-pop to his grandchildren. Jim loved his Lord, and was a faithful, ordained Pastor. He...
David Wayne Bell
Nov 11, 2019
MARION, Va.
DAVID WAYNE BELL, age 57, passed away Monday, November 11, 2019 at his home.
David loved to be in the mountains hunting for ginseng. A great day was on the creek bank reeling in the fish. He loved his cat Smokey, his family and friends. David was a simple man, and will be missed.
He was preceded in death by his...
Carl "Junior" Parsons, Jr.
Nov 10, 2019
Sugar Grove, Va.
Carl Parsons “Junior”, age 88, passed away Sunday, November 10, 2019 at Smyth County Community Hospital, Marion, Va.
Junior was born February 2, 1931 to the late Carl and Belvia Parsons. He was a life-time member of the Sugar Grove Baptist Church where he served as deacon and Sunday school teacher for many years. Junior was Post Master, clerk...
Rosetta Hodge Thomas
Nov 6, 2019
MARION, Va.
ROSETTA HODGE THOMAS, age 88, passed away Wednesday, November 6, 2019 at her home.
Rosetta was a loving mother and gran-gran to her family. She would give you her last penny to help out a friend or family member. Rosetta loved to crochet and was always up for some good Chinese food. Her bubbly and witty personality will be missed...
Sara "Miss Fitz" Fitzpatrick
Nov 4, 2019
Marion, Va.
SARA "MISS FITZ" FITZPATRICK, age 80, passed away Monday, November 4, 2019 at Ballad Hospice House, Bristol, Tenn.
It's no secret that Sara Fitzpatrick loved her Lord, her family, church, and community. For more than 25 years she was known as "Miss Fitz" to just about every child in Smyth County, where she taught Bible through the Weekday Religious Education...
Sylvia Cahvodiyah Glass Wheeler
Nov 4, 2019
MARION, Va.
Sylvia Cahvodiyah Glass Wheeler, age 70, passed away Monday, November 4, 2019 at her home.
Loved by all her family and friends, the matriarch of the family – Sylvia was a strong leader who fought to keep her family together. She was a tough lady, but she loved to make people laugh.
She was preceded in death by her husband, James...
Faison W. "Buck" Pickard, Jr.
Nov 3, 2019
Marion, Va.
FAISON W. "BUCK" PICKARD, JR. age 78, passed away Sunday, November 3, 2019 at Francis Marion Manor.
Buck was a loving husband, dad and Grumps to his three grandchildren. He was a wonderful manager and was plant manager at Virginia House Plant 2 for 18 years. Mr. Pickard served his church on the Ebenezer Lutheran Church Council for many years...
Beverley Bonham Birchfield Derian
Oct 26, 2019
MARION, Va.
Beloved mother, sister, grandmother, friend, Beverley Bonham Birchfield Derian, known as BB to the community, passed away on Saturday, October 26, 2019, surrounded by her loving family.
The cherished daughter of the Honorable William V. Birchfield and Virginia S. Birchfield, she was born in Marion, Va. on April 30, 1937. She was a graduate of Marion Senior High School, Sweet...
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