Obituaries

May 1, 2018

ABINGDON, Va. Sheila (La) Rene Tiller, born April 23, 1961 in Richlands, Va., passed away Tuesday, May 1, 2018 after a lengthy illness. Sheila was of the Baptist faith and a member of Barns Chapel in Abingdon, Va. She truly was a servant of the Lord, whose kind heart and bright smile will be missed by all who loved her,...

Apr 29, 2018

MARION, Va.

Sandra Lee Robinson Testerman, age 69 passed away Sunday, April 29, 2018 at Smyth County Community Hospital, Marion, Va.

She was born April 6, 1949 to the late Robert Lee and Flora Kate Gross Robinson.

Sandra was a beautiful lady, inside and out. She was a very classy woman who enjoyed fashion and clothes. Formerly employed at Francis Marion Manor, she...

Apr 21, 2018

MARION, Va.

Roger Barry Shields, age 56, passed away Saturday, April 21, 2018.

He was the owner of Marion Electric Company since 1991. He and his late father started Marion Electric Company in 1969 in the old John Deere building. Roger was a 1983 graduate of Virginia Tech, with a Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering. He loved to share his extreme knowledge...

Apr 18, 2018

DAMASCUS, Va.

Debra "Debbie" Sue Thomas, age 60, died Wednesday, April 18, 2018 at Johnston Memorial Hospital, Abingdon, Va.

To know Debbie was to love her. She was a feisty, giving and loving lady who loved and was loved by her family and many friends. Debbie will be missed by everyone who knew and loved her.

She was preceded in death by her...

Apr 16, 2018

SUGAR GROVE, Va.

CLAUDE KENT PRUITT, JR. age 79, died Monday, April 16, 2018 at his home.

He was born in Marion, Va., March 21, 1939 to the late Claude Kent Pruitt, Sr. and Anna Mae Cook. Kent Pruitt was a loving father and a great grandfather – he LOVED his grandbabies. He was the friend you would want. Most of all...

Apr 10, 2018

ATKINS, Va. Zillie Viola Brooks McKinnon, age 88, died Tuesday, April 10, 2018 at her home. She was born June 26, 1929 in Smyth County, Va. to the late James Monroe and Lou Fox Brooks. Zillie was a faithful member of Freedom Tabernacle Baptist Church and a strong Christian woman, who shared her testimony and witnessed for her Lord. She...

Apr 5, 2018

Bristol, Va. Patricia Lynn "Patty" Martin, age 63, died Thursday, April 5, 2018 at Select Specialty Hospital, Bristol, Tenn. She was born January 13, 1955 in Illinois to the late Leroy and Leona Collins Porter. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a grandson, Mikey Harris. Patty is survived by her husband, Kenneth Martin of Bristol,...

Mar 25, 2018

MARION, Va.

Floyd Clayton Wolfe age 91, passed away Sunday, March 25, 2018 at Smyth County Community Hospital.

He was born April 10, 1926 in Marion, Va. to the late Floyd and Hattie Wolfe. He graduated from Marion Senior High School in 1944. He was an avid football and basketball player in high school. Floyd joined the Army Air Corp in August...

Mar 24, 2018

MARION, Va.

Danny Lee Reynolds age 53, passed away Saturday, March 24, 2018 at his home.

Danny was born on March 13, 1965 in McDowell County, West Virginia to the late James Randolph and Helen Loraine Welch Reynolds.  He graduated from Marion Senior High School where he loved playing football and was well known for his abilities on the field.

Danny is also...

Mar 18, 2018

MARION, Va.

Vivian Sneed Murphy passed away Sunday morning, March 18, 2018. Vivian or "Woo" to her family was born June 13, 1924 in Norton, Va. to the late William Taylor Sneed and Russell Jessie Sneed. She was preceded in death by her parents, a brother W.R. Sneed, a sister Mildred Sneed MacWhite and her husband, George W. Murphy.

Vivian retired from...

Mar 15, 2018

ABINGDON, Va.

Joseph E. "Joe" Puckett, age 64, passed away Thursday, March 15, 2018 at Johnston Memorial Hospital, Abingdon, Va.

He was born April 10, 1953 in Beaumont, Texas to the late Hubert Estel and Margie Portie Puckett. Joe was a Chef for 45 years, serving in various universities and colleges, including Emory & Henry College, and private catering events. He loved...

Mar 14, 2018

SALTVILLE, Va.

George F. Cook, Jr. age 77, died Wednesday, March 14, 2018 in Roanoke, Va.

George, Poppy, Jack or Pete – however you knew George Cook, he loved his family, his farm and his country. He grew up in Rich Valley. In fact, he graduated from Rich Valley High School in 1957 and the day after enlisted in the US Air...

Mar 11, 2018

RURAL RETREAT, Va.

Donna Marie Williams Maloskey, age 57, died Sunday, March 11, 2018 at Francis Marion Manor, Marion, Va.

She was born June 23, 1960 in Lexington, Va. the fifth child of Walter W. and Mary Goodpasture Williams. The family moved back to Marion in 1962 where she lived until she married. Donna and Stanley were married September 4, 1982 at...

Mar 11, 2018

MARION, Va.

Marion Kay Denny, age 70, passed away Sunday, March 11, 2018 at Francis Marion Manor.

He was born February 12, 1948 to the late Charles T. and Polly Neely Denny.

Marion is survived by his brother, William Denny of Duffield, Va.

A private graveside service was held Friday, March 23, 2018 at the American Legion Cemetery in Big Stone Gap, Va. with...

Mar 6, 2018

MARION, Va.

Patsy Ann Brimer Willis, age 84, passed away Tuesday, March 6, 2018.

She was born November 21, 1933 in Johnson City, Tenn. to the late Walter Kenneth Brimer and Nellie Esther Wright Brimer. Patsy was a graduate of Science Hill High School in Johnson City, Tenn. She will be lovingly remembered and dearly missed by all who knew her.

In addition...

Mar 6, 2018

MARION, Va.

Lynda D. Hall, age 72 passed away Tuesday, March 6, 2018.

Lynda was a private lady who loved her daughters, grandsons, and family. Her life was not complete without the love and companionship of a pet – she always had one. Her latest love, a cute, sweet dog, Gracie – passed away with the love and caregiver of her life,...

Mar 5, 2018

MARION, Va.

Doctor Brown "Doc" Odham, age 82 passed away Monday, March 5, 2018 at Johnson City Medical Center.

Doc was born May 12, 1935 in Smyth County, Va. to the late Alvin Richard and Susie Stevenson Odham. He was a proud veteran of the U. S. Army, who honorably served his country during World War II. Doc was a member of...

Feb 21, 2018

Feb 20, 2018

TROUTDALE, Va. LORRAINE JOYCE WOODCOCK PIERCE, age 86, of Troutdale, Va. passed away Tuesday, February 20, 2018 at Valley Health Care Center, Chilhowie, Va. She was born September 17, 1931 in Flint Mi. to the late Floyd Carl and Zella Merle Berryhill Woodcock. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence "Larry" Blake Pierce....

Feb 19, 2018

MARION, Va. Margaret Hayes Rhoten, age 67, died Monday, February 19, 2018. Margaret was a wonderful and caring person. She loved her family friends. Margaret loved being in the outdoors and being with animals. She enjoyed fishing with Allen and he is sure going to miss her. She was preceded in death by her mother, Mildred Hayes Evans and several...