Obituaries

Frances Dickey  Carroll

Frances Dickey Carroll

Aug 29, 2018

CHARLOTTE, N.C.

Frances Dickey Carroll, age 94, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family, Wednesday, August 29, 2018 at Aldersgate Assisted Living in Charlotte, N.C.

Frances was a loving wife, mother, and grandma to her family and a friend to those she came in contact with. She taught over 40 years to children, in an orphanage, in Richmond and finished her school...

Nellie Bonnie  Moore

Nellie Bonnie Moore

Aug 28, 2018

MARION, Va. Nellie Bonnie Moore, age 90 passed away Tuesday, August 28, 2018 at Francis Marion Manor, Marion, Va. She was born December 3, 1927 in Elliston, Va. to the late Emmett and Mamie Gilmore Weeks. Bonnie was retired from Harwood Industries after numerous years of service. She was an avid reader who was loved by those who knew her,...

Shawn Michael  Ring

Shawn Michael Ring

Aug 27, 2018

Marion, Va.

Shawn Michael Ring, age 44, passed away Monday, August 27, 2018 in Charlotte, N.C.

Shawn Ring was the kind of guy everybody loved. He was always smiling and seeing the best in everyone he came into contact with…and the list was long – Shawn never met a stranger. His genuine and compassionate way made him a friend to so many...

Debbie Martin Waskey

Debbie Martin Waskey

Aug 23, 2018

Marion, Va.

Debbie Martin Waskey, age 62, passed away Thursday, August 23, 2018 at Carrington Place, Rural Retreat, Va.

Debbie was born in Smyth County, Va. to the late James and Lessie Martin.

At her request, all services will be private.

Expressions of sympathy may be made to the family at www.seaverbrown.com. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service and Crematory is honored to serve the family of...

Patsy Sue Blizzard

Patsy Sue Blizzard

Aug 18, 2018

MARION, Va.

Patsy Sue Blizzard, age 59, passed away Saturday, August 18, 2018 at her home in Marion, Va.

She was born January 7, 1959 to the late Walter and Shirley Armstrong. Patsy was always smiling and making you feel welcome, especially if you'd ever walked into Marion Wal-Mart, where she had worked for 15 years. She loved her family (most of...

Joan J. Baldwin

Joan J. Baldwin

Aug 13, 2018

Grand Rapids, MI

Joan J. Baldwin

Heaven gained a wonderful soul, Monday, August 13, 2018 with the passing of Joan Baldwin in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and “adopted” mom to many.

 She was an amazing woman who dedicated her life not only to her family but advocated tirelessly for the welfare of all animals. Her particular loves were for...

Christopher (Adam)  Foore

Christopher (Adam) Foore

Aug 12, 2018

Marion, Va.

Christopher (Adam) Foore, age 39, passed away Sunday, August 12, 2018 at Johnson City Medical Center, Johnson City, Tenn.

Adam loved being outdoors. He especially enjoyed fishing, hunting and riding his 4-wheeler. He spent 20 plus years in metal building construction. Although he could be very stubborn, he truly loved his family.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Margaret...

Michael "Mike"  Hester

Michael "Mike" Hester

Aug 11, 2018

MARION, Va. Michael "Mike" Hester, age 65, passed away Saturday, August 11, 2018 at Smyth County Community Hospital. Mike Hester was a giving and loving man. He loved his God and his family. Some may say that Mike lived alone, but his home and his heart was full of love for and from his dogs. He enjoyed his Bible and...

Lola Virginia Pennington

Lola Virginia Pennington

Aug 10, 2018

MARION, Va.

Lola Virginia Pennington, age 82, passed away Friday, August 10, 2018 at the Wellmont Hospice, Bristol, Tenn.

Lola was a loving wife, mother, grandmommy, nana, me-maw, and grandma. She loved her Lord, her family, friends and church brothers and sisters. She prayed daily for God to save her children, loved ones, and the lost everywhere. Mrs. Pennington was a true...

Mandy C. Rose

Mandy C. Rose

Aug 10, 2018

RURAL RETREAT, Va. Mandy C. Rose, age 37, passed away Friday, August 10, 2018 at her home in Wythe County, Va. Mandy was the kindest, sweetest person you'd ever meet. She enjoyed doing little things for others. Canning peaches, green beans, potatoes, jelly… if you could can it, she did! Mandy was a wonderful friend and loved helping her friends....

N. Lorraine DeMarr Faddis

N. Lorraine DeMarr Faddis

Aug 9, 2018

West Berlin, NJ

N. Lorraine DeMarr Faddis, age 92, passed away Thursday, August 9, 2018 at her daughter’s residence.

Ms. Faddis was born on February 1, 1926 in Brandywine, MD to the late Thomas and Lillian LaMar DeMarr.

Family remaining to cherish her memory includes her daughter, Shirley Faddis of West Berlin, NJ; and her son John W. Faddis of Mount Laurel, NJ.

Graveside...

Christopher   "Moe"  Langston

Christopher "Moe" Langston

Aug 5, 2018

MARION, Va.

Chris “Moe” Langston, age 45, died, August 5, 2018 at Francis Marion Manor in Marion, Va.

How do you put Moe into words? If you were looking for a good time and a load of crazy, you would find Chris Langston and a ton of friends. Everyone knew Moe to be mischievous and fun, but his heart was made of...

James Everett Edmisten

James Everett Edmisten

Aug 4, 2018

James Everett Edmisten, age 67, passed away Saturday, August 4, 2018 at Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon, Va.

He was born August 26, 1950 in Chilhowie, Va. to Carrie Edmisten and the late Robert "Sleepy" Edmisten.

James is survived by four children, Patricia Molinary and husband, Pete of St. Paul, Va., Melissa Lawson and husband, Dave of Farmville, Va., Melanie Teaters of...

James Louis  Evans

James Louis Evans

Jul 31, 2018

Marion, Va.

Louis Evans

James Louis Evans age 86, passed away Tuesday, July 31, 2018 at Francis Marion Manor.

He was born in Sparta, N.C., November 28, 1931 to the late Elder Walter and Hattie Evans. Mr. Evans was a member of Hopkins View Primitive Baptist Church. He was an old-time claw hammer banjo player and loved his old-time bluegrass music.

In addition to...

Charles Winston (Chuck) Roberts

Charles Winston (Chuck) Roberts

Jul 28, 2018

Sugar Grove, Va.

Charles Winston (Chuck) Roberts, age 48, of both Sugar Grove, Va. and Crumpler, N.C., passed away Saturday, July 28, 2018.

Chuck had a laugh that would light up the room; and when he was telling a story, he would keep you laughing a long time. He was very sociable and never met a stranger. Chuck was the kind of...

Steven Tyler Everitt

Steven Tyler Everitt

Jul 27, 2018

GLADE SPRING, Va.

Steven Tyler Everitt, age 36, passed away Friday, July 27, 2018 in Oldsmar, Fla.

Steven graduated from St. Anne Catholic School in Bristol and went on to play high school football for Patrick Henry High School where he was a Virginia All-State Football player for three years. During that time, he was named to the Virginia Group A All-State...

William Witten Snidow, III

William Witten Snidow, III

Jul 23, 2018

Marion, Va.

William Witten "Billy" Snidow III, age 37, beloved husband, son, and brother, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Monday, July 23, 2018, at his home.

He was born in Bluefield, W.Va. on January 29, 1981, and was preceded in death by his father, William W. Snidow II; and grandparents, Charles and Anna Harrell and Barbara Price. Billy was an...

Linda Kay Danner

Linda Kay Danner

Jul 22, 2018

Marion, Va.

Linda Kay Danner age 71, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 22, 2018 surrounded by her loving family.

She was born June 20, 1947 in Smyth County, Va. to the late Juanita Dye Doss and Homer Parsons. She was the granddaughter of the late Rev. L.H. and Virginia Dye and Carl A. and Belvia Parsons, Sr....

Manuel D. "Jack" Sims, Jr.

Manuel D. "Jack" Sims, Jr.

Jul 20, 2018

MARION, Va.

Manuel D. “Jack” Sims, Jr., age 83, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, Friday, July 20, 2018.

Jack was retired after working at the Marion Correctional Center for 10 years and Southwest Virginia Mental Health Institute for over 30 years. He enjoyed antique cars and watching old western movies and television shows. Above all, Jack was a beloved husband,...

Pauline F. "Polly" Carlton

Pauline F. "Polly" Carlton

Jul 16, 2018

Marion, Va.

Pauline F. “Polly” Carlton, age 94, died Monday, July 16, 2018 at Smyth County Community Hospital, Marion, Va.

Polly was a native of South Carolina and had resided in Marion since 1964. She was a graduate of The McLeod Infirmary School of Nursing in Florence, S.C. and had actively worked as a Registered Nurse for more than 55 years in...