Obituaries

Jan 24, 2020

Marion, Va.

Nancy Sue Pritchard Maguire, age 77 passed away Friday, January 24, 2020 at Francis Marion Manor Health & Rehabilitation, Marion, Va.

Nancy was a loved woman. She tried to help everyone that she could. Her grandchildren had a wonderful grandma. Nancy deserved all of the best in the world. She will be missed.

Nancy was preceded in death her parents, Ernest...

Jan 24, 2020

Marion, Va. / Gainesville, Fl.

Ronald Lee Shaddeau, age 79 passed away on Friday, January 24th, 2020, at his home in Gainesville, FL.

Ron Shaddeau was born in Norfolk, VA on December 17, 1940, to Louis and Estelle (Adylette) Shaddeau. ‘Ronnie’ grew up in Berkley, a neighborhood of South Norfolk. He was a part of the lost class of 1958 at Maury...

Jan 22, 2020

Marion, Va.

Betty Sheets Childers, age 83 passed away Wednesday, January 22, 2020 at Johnston Memorial Hospital, Abingdon, Va. after a long illness.

She was born November 13, 1936 to the late William and Nannie Combs Sheets. In addition to her parents, Betty was preceded in death by her daughter, Carolyn Hester Pennington; brothers, Jack, Billy, Robert, and Jimmy Sheets; sisters, Frances...

Jan 22, 2020

Marion, Va.

Marie Blevins Lawrence, age 94, passed away Wednesday, January 22, 2020 at her home.

Marie was a loving mother, wife, daughter, sister and friend. She loved to cook for friends and family – her grandchildren were crazy about their Ree Ree. Marie enjoyed life, she worked for several years with Royal Oak Hosiery, U.S. Census, and the National Opinion Research...

Jan 18, 2020

Wytheville, Va.

Olyvia A. Deal, passed away Saturday, January 18, 2020 at home surrounded by her family.

She was born October 29, 1944 in Statesboro, Ga., and was a graduate of Georgia Southern University and the Medical College of Georgia where she received her degree in nursing. She and her husband moved to Wytheville in 1980 where they worked together in his...

Jan 18, 2020

Mary Lou (Riddle) Armbrester passed away in Florida on Saturday January 18.

She was preceded in death by her husband Bob Armbrester.  She was also preceded in death by her parents Virginia and Veron Riddle; sister Bee Anne (Riddle) Schwartz and brother-in-law David Schwartz; and nephew Michael Schwartz.

She is survived by her daughter Jeanine Robertson (Allen) of Plant City; grandchildren June...

Jan 15, 2020

Rural Retreat, Va.

Grace Elizabeth Burris Evans, age 90, born April 28, 1929, passed away Wednesday, January 15, 2020 at Wythe County Community Hospital.

Elizabeth was a beautiful woman, inside and out. Liz loved her family, they were everything to her. “Memaw Evans” was loved by everyone. She was faithful to her church, Fulton United Methodist Church, all her life; and sang...

Jan 10, 2020

Chilhowie, Va.

James R. "Jim" Neal, Sr. age 71, passed away Friday, January 10, 2020 at Johnston Memorial Hospital, Abingdon, Va.

Jim was a proud American and proudly served his country in two wars. He was in the Navy during Vietnam and he served in the Army Reserves during Desert Storm. He was a faithful member of the American Legion 107. He...

Jan 9, 2020

Marion, Va.

Henry Morris Osborne, age 78, passed away Thursday, January 9, 2020 at his home.

Henry didn't say a whole lot, but that doesn't mean he was quiet. He never met a stranger – in fact, his grandchildren thought he was famous. He was always smiling or waving when he took Buddy out. Henry was the most wonderful husband and poppy...

Jan 8, 2020

Chilhowie, Va.

Morris C. Evans, forever 29, went to his Heavenly home, Wednesday, January 8, 2020 with his family and friends by his side.

Morris was born in Pineville, W.Va., June 12, 1942 to the late Thelma Caudill. He grew up in Bluefield, W.Va. where he met the love of his life, Kathy Totten Evans. Morris was a retired DJ and worked...

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Dec 30, 2019

MARION, Va.

Sharon Johnson Schrader, age 75, passed away Monday, December 30, 2019 in Johnson City Medical Center.

Sharon was a faithful member of Ebenezer Lutheran Church and was employed at Francis Marion Manor Nursing Home for many years.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Walter R. and Pauline Jones Johnson; brother, Kenneth Johnson and sister Carol Johnson.

Sharon is survived by...

Dec 30, 2019

MARION, Va.

PHYLLIS MAE WALSH, age 88, went home to be with the Lord on December 30, 2019.

She was born January 11, 1931 in Lockport, NY, the daughter of James and Josephine Palisano. She was a punch press operator for Dickey Grubbler in Cleveland, Ohio for over 20 years. She was a loved mother and grandmother that loved her family.

She is...

Dec 28, 2019

SUGAR GROVE, Va.

Herbert Dwight Anderson, age 76, passed away Saturday, December 28, 2019 at the Salem Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Salem Va.

You'd never find a more loving father, husband, brother, papaw or friend than Dwight. He loved his country and proudly served in the U.S. Army. If you knew him, every conversation was interesting and never boring. He loved to...

Dec 25, 2019

MARION, Va.

MARY LILLIAN DANTZLER SLAGLE, age 86, passed away Wednesday, December 25, 2019 at Carrington Place of Rural Retreat.

She was born in Rossville, GA where she graduated from Rossville High School. She was a graduate of Emory and Henry College, she taught school in Marion for several years. Mary was a faithful member of Marion First United Methodist Church, being...

Dec 21, 2019

Dec 21, 2019

SEVEN MILE FORD, Va. BRIGID ANN MULLIGAN CAUDILL, age 76, went to be with our Lord, Saturday, December 21, 2019, surrounded by her loving family. Brigid was a beautiful loving person who loved her family fiercely. She never met a stranger and everyone that met her, adored her. If her kindness could be measured, it would fill the world. Absolutely,...

Dec 19, 2019

Barbara Cox O’Neal, age 82, of Brevard, NC and later of Marion, Virginia died on December 19, 2019 of natural causes while in residence at Brookdale Assisted Living in Monroe NC. She was preceded in death by her parents, Rev. John Andrew and Letha Howard Cox and 4 of her siblings, John Jr., Milford, Charlie and Kay; her first husband,...

Dec 13, 2019

Durham, N.C. / Marion, Va.

Alvis Vernon O’Neal (A.V.), age 98, of Durham, NC and later of Marion, Virginia died on December 13, 2019 of natural causes while in residence at Brookdale Assisted Living in Monroe NC.

He was preceded in death by his parents and siblings, his first wife, Ruby Parker O’Neal, and both of their children, Stephen V. O’Neal and...