Obituaries
Wyle Wayne Maloyed
Oct 20, 2018
Wyle Wayne Maloyed, age 79, passed away Saturday, October 20, 2018 at Smyth County Community Hospital, Marion, Va.
Wyle, better know as "Cowboy", has been there, done that and got the t-shirt. If you knew Wyle, when the stories weren't rolling, that meant the spurs were blazing and the dust was flying! He loved all things, horses, America, family and ladies....
William "Bill" Graham Bice
Oct 20, 2018
Marion,VA.
After a short but courageous fight, William (Bill) Graham Bice, age 81, lost his battle with cancer on October 20, 2018. “If we live, we live for the Lord and when we die, we die for the Lord” Romans 14:8. Bill was a member of Marion Pentecostal Holiness Church and Matson Presbyterian Chapel. Anyone who knew Bill, knew he loved...
Geneva Mae Cullop
Oct 17, 2018
CERES, Va. Geneva Mae Cullop, age 66, died Thursday, October 18, 2018 in Valley Health Care Center, Chilhowie, Va. Geneva was a home health nurse and helped people all over Smyth County for years. She and her late husband Mark Cullop kept to themselves, but through her nursing, she would help when she was needed. It is peaceful to know...
Charles Durdward Proxmire
Oct 17, 2018
Lebanon, Va.
Charles 'Dick' Durdward Proxmire was taken up to be with the Lord in all His glory on October 17th, 2018. Dick was 78 years old. He was a wonderful man who was loved, will be missed, and will always be cherished. Dick was the only son born to Durdward and Oma Geren Proxmire in Paulding County, Ohio, in 1940.
He...
James Oxendine
Oct 8, 2018
Marion, Va.
James Oxendine, age 71, passed away Monday, October 8, 2018 at Johnston Memorial Hospital, Abingdon, Va.
James was a loving husband, father and papaw. When he wasn’t working, he was tinkering on a car, playing pool or catching up on NASCAR. He was a jokester who was always high on life, but if you needed anything, James would give you...
Floyd Clayborn Whitaker
Oct 7, 2018
Wytheville, Va.
Floyd Clayborn Whitaker, age 49, passed away Sunday, October 7, 2018 at Wythe County Community Hospital, Wytheville, Va.
Floyd was a good man. He was a loving son, husband, step-father, and friend. Floyd had a love of collecting. He loved books, comic books, and guns. He was proud of his country and his service in the Army. Floyd enjoyed making...
William "Bill" Edgar Havens
Oct 4, 2018
Marion, Va. William "Bill" Edgar Havens, age 83, passed away Thursday, October 4, 2018 at Francis Marion Manor in Marion, Va. Bill was born in Smyth County to the late James Henry and Stella Margaret Gross Havens. He attended East End Baptist Church, and was retired from Marion Composites after 43 years of service. He enjoyed his journey's through the...
Roger Lee Russell
Oct 4, 2018
Sugar Grove, Va.
Roger Lee Russell, age 74, passed away Thursday, October 4, 2018 at Carrington Place in Rural Retreat, Va.
Roger was born in 1944 to the late Neal and Blanche Blevins Russell. After receiving his G.E.D. he began his work career and retired as a very well accomplished electrician for Brunswick, American Composites, and General Dynamics. Above all else, Roger...
William Ray Sexton
Sep 28, 2018
Troutdale, Va. William Ray Sexton, age 91, passed away Friday, September 28, 2018 at his home. Ray was a loving husband, dad, papaw and friend. He was a good man and a hard worker. Ray had done a lot of things, but was best known for his carpentry. He loved his Lord, his family, and his country. He was a...
Larry David Crusenberry
Sep 24, 2018
BRISTOL, Tenn.
Larry David Crusenberry, age 77, passed away Monday, September 24, 2018 at his home.
Larry was a devoted husband, loving father, papaw and friend. He didn’t say a lot, but he was a giving man. Larry was a wonderful cook, a skill he utilized during his Navy days; and if he thought you were hungry, he’d fix you a meal,...
Mona Faye Brown
Sep 22, 2018
ELK CREEK, Va. Mona Faye Brown, age 83, died peacefully at her home in Elk Creek, Va., Saturday, September 22, 2018. She was born October 29, 1934 in Elk Creek, the daughter of Hugh and Hattie Hawks Brown. Ms. Brown loved the Lord, and was looking forward to being reunited with many of her friends and family in heaven. Ms....
Robert W. "Bobby" Osborne
Sep 20, 2018
MARION, Va.
Robert W. “Bobby” Osborne age, 72, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, September 20th, 2018.
Bobby was affectionately known as “Pappy” by his grandchildren and great-grandchildren as well as his former co-workers at Hapco in Meadowview, Va. where he retired in 2008 following 25 years of dedicated service. Bobby was a resident of Southwest Virginia all of his...
Carol Ann Noe Zumpf
Sep 19, 2018
Marion, Va. Carol Ann Noe Zumpf, age 74, passed away Wednesday, September 19, 2018 at her home. Carol was born in Fawn River Township, Mich. On December 14, 1943. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She spent her life devoted to helping and caring for others. Her bright smile and huge heart will be missed by all...
James Matthew "Matt" Grandstaff
Sep 18, 2018
ATKINS, Va. JAMES MATTHEW "MATT" GRANDSTAFF, age 48, passed away Tuesday, September 18, 2018 at his home. Matt was a loving son, brother, father, "poppy" and friend to many. He loved anything that included hunting or shooting. He loved to work and was the proud owner of Grandstaff Tile. Matt was a good man, but the best thing he ever...
Robert Ulysses Parks
Sep 15, 2018
FLATRIDGE, Va. / DELTA, Pa. ROBERT ULYSSES PARKS, age 84, passed away Saturday, September 15, 2018 at his home in Delta, Pa. He was preceded in death by his parents, George Clifton and Jenny Lou Ross Parks; sisters, Ona Parks and Kate Buchanan; brothers, Will Parks and June Parks. Mr. Parks is survived by his wife, Ruby Lucille Parks of...
Hope Julie May Smith
Sep 14, 2018
Marion, Va.
Hope Julie May Smith, age 59, passed away Friday, September 14, 2018 at her home in Marion, Va.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Eugene Smith; parents, Willard William and Luella Landis Smith; brothers, Mark Smith and Daniel “Duck” Smith; sister, Ellie Smith.
Hope is survived by her daughters, Tabitha Ruth Smith and Angela Dawn Smith-Stacy and partner...
William Gray Wright
Sep 13, 2018
Marion, Va.
William Gray Wright, age 94, passed away Thursday, September 13, 2018 at Francis Marion Manor, Marion, Va.
"His master replied, 'Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your master's happiness!' - Matthew 25:23
Gray was born June 14, 1924 in Marion, Va....
Nora Edith Greer Cox
Sep 11, 2018
MARION, Va.
NORA EDITH GREER COX, age 94, born June 7, 1924 in Grayson County to L.O. & Beatrice Reedy Greer, one of ten children, died Tuesday, September 11, 2018 at Francis Marion Manor, Marion, Va.
In 1942, she married the late Warren H. Cox. Mrs. Cox worked at Glenn L. Martin Company during World War II and later became manager of...
Shirley Ann Fagan
Sep 8, 2018
Bristol, Tenn. Shirley Ann Fagan, age 73, passed away Saturday, September 8, 2018 at Broadmore Senior Living in Bristol, Tenn. Shirley loved Jesus and prayed for anybody and everybody. She loved to play the piano and was always the life of the party. Ms. Shirley loved her family and especially the little ones who called her mamaw. For many years...
Dr. Colin C.J. Angliker
Aug 29, 2018
WYTHEVILLE, Va.
Dr. Colin C.J. Angliker, age 80 of Wytheville, Va. died Wednesday, August 29, 2018 at Bristol Regional Medical Center after a brief illness.
Born on September 5, 1937 in Belfast, Northern Ireland, he was the son of Hans William Angliker and Mary Scott Angliker. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother-in-law, Robert Mercer.
Colin is...

