Obituaries
Franklin Rector Currin
Jul 10, 2018
SUGAR GROVE, Va.
Franklin Rector Currin, age 82, passed away Tuesday, July 10, 2018 at his home in Sugar Grove, Va.
He was born October 29, 1935 in Sugar Grove, Va. to the late Oden and Alma Hamm Currin. Rector was a member of Wharf Hill United Methodist Church. He served in the United States Army and was retired from Sprint after...
Chris Arthur Wingate
Jul 2, 2018
SUGAR GROVE, Va.
Chris Arthur Wingate, age 60, passed away at his home, Monday, July 2, 2018 surrounded by his loving family.
He was born April 21, 1958 in Wytheville, Va. to the late Carl L. and Mattie V. Wingate. Chris was a fishing enthusiast and collector of coins and rocks. He enjoyed his adventures using his metal detector to add to...
Patricia Ann "Pat" Williams
Jul 1, 2018
CHILHOWIE, Va.
Patricia Ann "Pat" Williams, age 51, died Sunday, July 1, 2018 at Select Specialty Hospital, Bristol, Tenn.
Pat was a loving daughter, friend and overcomer. Her biological family was very small; however, the family she chose was huge. Pat's personality and voice was recognizable to most everyone from her time at the Department of Rehabilitation, office manager for Heatherwood Counseling,...
Glenn S. Body, Sr.
Jun 30, 2018
MARION, Va.
Glenn S. Body, Sr., age 65 died Saturday, June 30, 2018 at Smyth County Community Hospital, Marion, Va.
Glenn Body was a good-hearted man and an excellent musician. Glenn Body and the Blues Cruisers played music all over the country in his younger years – later in life he was a regional sensation. If you knew Glenn, you knew his...
Debora (Debbie) Catron Martin
Jun 26, 2018
MARION, Va.
Debora (Debbie) Catron Martin, age 62, passed away Tuesday, June 26, 2018 at Bristol Regional Medical Center, Bristol, Tenn.
She was born October 12, 1955 in Marion to the late Lee Roy and Ina Goodpasture Catron. Debbie worked as a dispatcher for Smyth County for several years; also, in registration at Smyth County Community Hospital and during the summers at...
Robert Leigh Copeland, Jr.
Jun 25, 2018
Robert “Bob” Leigh Copeland, Jr., age 79, of Maumelle, Arkansas, entered his heavenly home on June 25, 2018.
He was a loving, devoted man who leaves a legacy of compassion and faith for his family that spans three generations. His sense of humor was infectious; his dedication, steadfast; his determination, resolute. He found great joy in his family, church family, and...
William "Bill" Troy Hyatt
Jun 19, 2018
BRISTOL, Va.
William “Bill” Troy Hyatt, age 47, passed away Tuesday, June 19, 2018 at Wellmont Hospice House, Bristol, Tenn.
He loved life. Bill was quick witted and spunky. From the time he was 16 years old he worked at Central Machine Shop with his dad. He was a loving husband, father, and son. Bill had many interests; among his favorites were...
Joyce Carolyn Miller
Jun 16, 2018
MARION, Va.
Joyce G. Miller, age 74, died Saturday, June 16, 2018 at her home.
She was born on December 30, 1943 in Eckman West Va. to the late Edward and Beulah Gibson. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her beloved husband of 51 years, Virgil Miller, and her brother, Billy Gibson.
Joyce was a loving wife, mother,...
Donald Wayne Spencer
Jun 7, 2018
Wytheville, Va.
Donald Wayne Spencer, age 61, passed away Thursday, June 7, 2018 at his residence in Wytheville, Va.
He is survived by his wife, Deborah L. Spencer of Wytheville, Va.; three sons, Brandon Spencer and wife, Sandra of Wytheville, Va., Chris Spencer and wife, Patty of Sugar Grove, Va., and Timmy Spencer and wife Anna of Chattanooga, Tn.; two step-daughters, Kimberly...
Jerry Lynn Greer, Jr.
Jun 7, 2018
BRISTOL, VIRGINIA: JERRY LYNN GREER, JR., 38, passed away on Thursday, June 7, 2018 at Bristol Regional Medical Center in Bristol, Tenn.
Jerry was born on September 9, 1979 in Quarryville, PA to Jerry Lynn Greer, Sr. and the late Yolanda Presnell. He graduated from Solanco High School in Quarryville, PA in 1998. Following High School, Jerry made the decision to...
Herbert Eugene Haulsee
Jun 7, 2018
Marion, Va. Herbert Eugene Haulsee, age 86, went to be with his Lord and Savior Thursday, June 7, 2018 at his home in Marion, Va. surrounded by his family. He was preceded in death by his parents Kermit and Josephine Haulsee. Herbert is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 67 years, Emma Elledge Haulsee, who never left his...
Shannon Jean Vance
Jun 6, 2018
MARION, Va.
Shannon J. Vance, age 39, passed away Wednesday, June 6, 2018 at UVA Medical Center in Charlottesville, Va.
Shannon was one of a kind. Her personality was one to remember if you were acquainted with her. If she liked you, she was a friend to the end. If you crossed her…well…good luck! She made a lot of friends through work...
Jackie D. Perry
Jun 4, 2018
MARION, Va.
Jackie D. Perry, age 66, passed away Monday morning, June 4, 2018 surrounded by his loving family.
He was born May 5, 1952 in Welch, West, Va. to the late Curtis and Patty Blevins Perry. Jackie Perry was a hardworking, dedicated, caring, and loving husband, dad, and Paw. Mr. Perry worked for the Town of Marion for 41 years and...
James Cary Perkins
Jun 3, 2018
BRISTOL, Va. James Cary Perkins, age 71, died Sunday, June 3, 2018 at Duke Hospice, Durham N.C. He was born August 3, 1946 in Atlanta, Ga. to the late James and Reba Perkins. Cary was a loving husband, dad and grandfather. His grandchildren were very special to him. He enjoyed being outdoors – hiking, fishing, camping and working in the...
Richard Dean Martin
Jun 2, 2018
RURAL RETREAT, VA Richard Dean Martin, age 58, passed away on Saturday, June 2,2018 at Wythe County Community Hospital. He is preceded in death by his parents, Richard and Iva Martin, and brother, William Martin. He is survived by two sisters, Deborah Wren and husband, Harold of Wytheville, VA., Micki Martin and Paul Bird of Rural Retreat, VA.; sister-in-law, Patty...
Paul Edward Peacock
Jun 1, 2018
MARION, Va.
Paul Edward Peacock, age 81, passed away June 1, 2018.
Paul was an electrician for over 27 years at Merillat Industries. He was a charter member of the Adwolfe Volunteer Fire Department and was so proud of the department for it accomplishments. When Paul wasn't building his bird houses or piddling on his lawnmower he was being a good husband,...
Patsy Elizabeth Patton
Jun 1, 2018
MARION, Va.
Patsy Elizabeth Ross Patton, age 76, died Friday, June 1, 2018 at her home.
She was born on August 30, 1941 in Smyth County to the late Raymond and Mary Ross. Patsy loved to be outside working in her yard, mowing and planting flowers. She loved to cook for her family and they loved her cooking. People from all over...
Rodney Wayne Trent
May 19, 2018
Los Angeles, Cali. Rodney Wayne Trent, age 49, died Saturday, May 19, 2018 in Los Angeles, Cali. He was born January 11, 1969 in Charleston, S.C. Mr. Trent was a good man and was ready to help anyone who needed it. He loves his Washington Redskins and enjoyed listening to anything by Led Zeppelin, usually while playing poker or blackjack....
Thelma Conner Foglesong
May 17, 2018
MARION, Va. Thelma Conner Foglesong, died the morning of Thursday, May 17, 2018 at the home where she was born 99 years ago. She was born December 3, 1918 in Marion, Va. to the late David Willis and Mattie Snider Conner. Thelma was the middle child, and the only girl of five children. She was a member of Mt. Carmel...
Mark Wayne Smith
May 9, 2018
MARION, Va.
Mark Wayne Smith, age 55, passed away on Wednesday, May 9, 2018.
He was born June 29, 1962 in Hedgesville, W. Va. to the late Willard William and Luella Landis Smith. Mark was an extremely hard worker, and was employed by General Shale Brick Yard from 1982 until its closing in 2016. His family considered him to be OCD because...
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