Obituaries

Carrie Sheffield Johnson

Sep 9, 2019

MARION, Va:  CARRIE SHEFFIELD JOHNSON, age 98, died Monday, September 9, 2019 in Ballad Hospice House, Bristol, Va.

She was born August 11, 1921 in Glade Spring, Va. to the late Morris D. and Mae Sawyers Sheffield. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She worked for many years at The Regent and Jenretts Fashion Shop.

In addition to her parents,...

Michael Shannon Martin

Aug 29, 2019

MARION, Va.

MICHAEL SHANNON MARTIN, age 46, passed away Thursday, August 29, 2019 at Johnson City Medical Center, Johnson City, Tenn.

He was born July 26, 1973 to Michael W. and Donna Martin, and grew up in the Sugar Grove community. Early in life Shannon found a love of tinkering and working on cars. He became the guy around town that could...

Charlotte Pauline Sheets Parks

Aug 25, 2019

MARION, Va.

CHARLOTTE PAULINE SHEETS PARKS, age 82, passed away Sunday, August 25, 2019 at Johnston Memorial Hospital, Abingdon, Va.

Charlotte was a loving wife, mother, mamaw, sister and friend. Mrs. Parks loved her Lord and her family. She and her husband Guy were instrumental in seeing that children all over, heard about Jesus. They would load up their van as full...

William Garland Doyle

Aug 23, 2019

GRAY, TENN.

WILLIAM GARLAND “BILL” DOYLE, age 83, passed away Friday, August 23, 2019 at Johnson City Medical Center, Johnson City, Tenn.

Bill never met a stranger; but when he did, they were instant friends and touched by his presence. He was a loving husband, father, father-in-law, papaw, friend and fighter – surviving four strokes, two pacemakers, and 42 years working for...

Nellie S. Waller White

Aug 15, 2019

SALISBURY, N.C. NELLIE S. WALLER WHITE, age 87, died Thursday, August 15, 2019 in Salisbury, N.C. She was a member of Royal Oak Presbyterian Church in Marion, Va., and was retired from Southwest Virginia Mental Health Institute after 35 years of service. Nellie loved reading books and growing flowers. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harry T. White...

Edith M. Harper-Halsey

Aug 13, 2019

TROUTDALE, Va.

EDITH M. HARPER-HALSEY, age 86, passed away Tuesday, August 13, 2019 at her home.

Edith loved her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, her family, and friends. She was unable to attend church for several years but faithfully watched Dr. Charles Stanley every Sunday morning and read her Bible daily. She served her community by being on the Troutdale Town Council...

Leroy Campbell, Sr.

Aug 8, 2019

ATKINS, VA

WARREN LEROY CAMPBELL, SR., age 83, passed away Thursday, August 08, 2019 at his home.

Leroy was always smiling. Most people would know him as "The Bread Man". He worked for Kern's for more than 30 years. He was a loving husband, dad, papaw, brother and friend. His sense of humor, friendly personality, and smile will be missed by all...

Terry R. Gilley, Sr.

Aug 7, 2019

MARION, VA

TERRY R. GILLEY, SR. age 60, passed away Wednesday, August 07, 2019.

Terry would do anything for just about anybody. He had a huge heart for his family and friends. He never met a stranger. Terry will be missed.

He is survived by his sons, Dylan Martin of Orlando, Fla. and Terry Gilley, Jr. of Sugar Grove, Va.; brother, June Gilley...

Ralph Joseph Emerson, Sr.

Aug 7, 2019

MARION, Va.

RALPH JOSEPH EMERSON, SR., age 90, passed away Wednesday August 7, 2019.

Ralph was a wonderful husband, dad, granddaddy, brother, and friend. He loved being outdoors, hunting, and fishing with his son. Mr. Emerson adored his three grandchildren and was the family go-to-fixer of about anything, a lot of time with duct tape. Ralph enjoyed his work and the friends...

Daniel Stuart Williams

Aug 7, 2019

Daniel Stuart Williams

Born 6-5-49 Died in Charleston S.C. On 8-7-19

It is with deep sadness and sorrow that we announce the loss of the most wonderful husband, father, brother, grandfather and friend, Daniel Stuart “Dan” Williams.

He was best known for his many years in radio working for WOLD in Marion VA. As an on-air DJ. While in high school at...

Emmett "EZE" Buford, Jr.

Aug 1, 2019

BRISTOL, Tenn.

EMMETT "EZE" BUFORD, JR., age 58, departed life Thursday, August 1, 2019 at Bristol Regional Medical Center, Bristol, Tenn.

He was born February 5, 1961 in Fort Bragg, Fayetteville, N.C. to the late Emmett "Mr. B." Buford, Sr. and Reola "Mrs. B." Buford.

Emmett Buford, Jr. was best known for his concrete work; his greatest job accomplishment was helping build Antioch...

Marie Sisk Linkous

Jul 31, 2019

PULASKI, Va.

MARIE SISK LINKOUS, age 64, died Wednesday, July 31, 2019 at her home in Pulaski, Va.

Marie was a loving mother and grandmother. She was fast with the funny, and before you left, you got a hug and a smile.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Arthur and Mildred Sisk; and sisters, Jean Stults and Jenny Lambert.

Marie is survived...

Mark W. Lambert

Jul 30, 2019

RICH VALLEY, Va.

MARK W. LAMBERT, age 58, passed away Tuesday, July 30, 2019 at Smyth County Community Hospital, Marion, Va.

Mark was born October 11, 1960 in Madison County, W.Va. to Harold Lambert and the late Phyllis Pennington Lambert. He worked for 18 years at the Equestrian Center at Virginia Intermont and Emory & Henry College. Mark was an outdoorsman who...

Glenda Kaye Frazier Godbee

Jul 23, 2019

SPARTANBURG, SC

Glenda Kaye Frazier Godbee, 74, of Spartanburg, SC, died Tuesday, July 23, 2019, at Spartanburg Medical Center. Born February 1, 1945, in Ashe County, NC, she was the daughter of the late Bruce and Madeline Hamm Frazier.

Glenda “NaNa” loved her grandchildren. She attended Anderson Mill Road Baptist Church “The Mill” and was formerly employed with Southern Eye Associates...

Ralph Wayne Sims

Jul 20, 2019

MARION, Va.

RALPH "WAYNE" SIMS, age 53, passed away Saturday, July 20, 2019 at Bristol Regional Medical Center, Bristol, Tenn.

Wayne was crazy about his family – loved his grandbabies – and enjoyed watching their sporting activities. Every morning he'd go get Brenda a "pop" and return an hour and a half later, having been with his brother Arnold at Walmart. He...

Robert Joseph Falkie

Jul 18, 2019

MARION, VIRGINIA: ROBERT JOSEPH "JOE" FALKIE, age, 62 died Thursday, July 18, 2019 at his home.

Joe always had a smile and a joke or something to say. He made many friends from his Walmart days. He left his earthly home peacefully for his Heavenly home, and will be missed by all who knew and loved him.

He was preceded in death...

Bertha Campbell

Jul 17, 2019

SUGAR GROVE, Va.

BERTHA CAMPBELL, age 92, passed away Wednesday, July 17, 2019 at Johnston Memorial Hospital, Abingdon, Va.

Bertha loved the Lord, her family and her friends. She was a proud and faithful member of Valley View Baptist Church. Ms. Bertha made many friends and memories working for years at Buster Brown and Brunswick. She loved reading her Bible – especially...

Albert Ray Clark

Jul 12, 2019

Pastor Al Ray Clark

( October 27, 1948 - July 12, 2019 )

Pastor Al Clark

Gaffney, SC - - Albert Ray Clark, 70, of 141 Cheyenne Road, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, July 12, 2019 at Duke University.

Born in Marion, VA, he was the husband of Polly Armstrong Clark and the son of the late Walter Leonard Clark...

Lois Jean Cornett

Jul 10, 2019

Marion, Va.

Lois Waak Cornett, age 90, died, surrounded by family, on Wednesday, July 10, 2019 in her home in Marion, Va.

She was born in Bluefield, W. Va. to the late Ernest Max and Cessie Reedy Waak, and grew up in Grassy Creek, N.C. Lois graduated from Marion Junior College and Radford College, and worked as a primary schoolteacher in Smyth...

Dollie Atkins VanHoy

Jun 29, 2019

MARION, Va.

Dollie Atkins VanHoy, left her family peacefully and met her Lord, Saturday, June 29, 2019 at her home.

Dollie was a loving wife, mom, mamaw/gran, caring sister and devoted friend. If she wasn't enjoying her family, she was always working to provide. After graduating from Patrick Henry High in Glade Spring, Dollie worked for 48 years at Brunswick/General Dynamics where...