Obituaries
Virginia Hall McFarlane
Dec 29, 2017
MARION, Va.
Virginia Hall “Granny” McFarlane died Friday, December 29, 2017 at Francis Marion Manor, Marion, Va.
She was born April 28, 1928 in Crockett, Va. to the late John Roy and Minnie Lee Hall. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Marion C. McFarlane; son-in-law, Richard Briscoe; sisters, Frances Harmon and Nancy Murphy; brother Herman...
Debra Jean Ellis
Dec 17, 2017
MARION, Va.
Debra Jean Ellis, age 57, passed away peacefully, Sunday, December 17, 2017 at her home with her children by her side.
Debra was born March 16, 1960 in Danville, Va. to the late Bobby and Myrtle Wilson. She lived most of her life in Marion, Va., serving the community working as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker.
Debra is survived by her...
William Lee Martin
Dec 17, 2017
William Lee (W.L.)
W.L. Martin age 90, of Laurel Fork, Va. died Sunday, December 17, 2017 at Valley Health Care in Chilhowie, Va. He was born on May 23, 1927 in Six, West Va.; the son of the late Hubert F. and Lettie O. Martin.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Audrey G. Martin; a...
Rosamond Calhoun McCarty
Dec 17, 2017
MARION, Va.
Rosamond Calhoun McCarty, age 90, passed away Sunday, December 17, 2017 at English Meadows Senior Living, Abingdon, Va.
She was born December 6, 1927 in Marion, Va. to the late Quincy Albert and Kathleen Gwyn Calhoun. Mrs. McCarty was educated in Smyth County Public Schools and received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Education from the University of Richmond, Richmond,...
Cleo Lester Gardner
Dec 16, 2017
GROSECLOSE, VA. Cleo Lester Gardner, 87, went to be with her Lord on Saturday December 16, 2017 surrounded by her loving family. Cleo was born on December 24, 1929 to the late Wallace and Mae Shupe Lester. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, and love of her life of 64 years, James Clifton...
William Fred Fowler
Dec 10, 2017
MARION, Va. William Fred Fowler, age 93, died Sunday, December 10, 2017 at Durham VA Medical Center, Durham, N.C. He was born September 11, 1924 in Seven-Mile-Ford, Va. to the late Mac. C. and Susie Anderson Fowler. Fred almost always could be found wearing a smile with a friendly hello to just about everyone he came in contact with. He...
Wendell Lynn Watkins
Dec 4, 2017
Weston, FL
Wendell Lynn Watkins, age 85 - Mr. Watkins, a Vice -President of Manufacturing for The Harwood Companies, died December 4, 2017 at Cleveland Clinic, Weston, FL. He was a member of First Baptist Church at Weston, Jaycees, Lions Club, Rotary, Masons and also a member of the Army National Guard. He was an avid Miami Dolphins fan and...
Warren P. Byrd
Dec 2, 2017
MARION, Va.
Warren P. Byrd, age 79, passed away at Smyth County Community Hospital in Marion on Saturday, December 2, 2017.
Warren was born October 29, 1938 in Smyth County, Va. to the late Paul and Willie Byrd.
Mr. Byrd was a true cheerleader for his community. He enjoyed keeping up with the young people, not only in his family, but with Marion...
Louise Evelyn Dempsey
Nov 30, 2017
MARION, Va. Louise Evelyn Dempsey, age 86, passed away peacefully, after a brief illness, Thursday, November 30, 2017 at Smyth County Community Hospital, Marion, Va. Ms. Dempsey was a devoted daughter, sister, aunt and friend. She retired from Harwood with many memories and friends. Aunt Evelyn loved her garden, flowers and giving handmade quilts to family for weddings, new babies,...
Harry Lee Duncan
Nov 27, 2017
ABINGDON, Va.
Harry Lee Duncan, age 86, formerly of Atkins, Va., died Monday, November 27, 2017 at Johnston Memorial Hospital, surrounded by his family.
He was born December 1, 1930 in Draper, Va. to the late Edd and Flossie Duncan. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, and seven brothers.
Harry served his country in the U.S....
Opal Pauline Anderson
Nov 26, 2017
Chilhowie, VA
Dr. Opal Pauline Anderson 95, passed away, Sunday, November 26, 2017 at Bristol Regional Medical Center in Bristol, Tennessee to reside in Heaven with her Lord and Savior.
Dr. Anderson was born on March 2, 1922 to John Emory Anderson and Flora Vina Barker Anderson in Clinchburg, VA. She was raised in Atkins, VA., and worked and retired in Radford,...
Pamela Sue Debord
Nov 26, 2017
SALTVILLE, VIRGINIA Pamela Sue DeBord, age 59, passed away surrounded by her family at Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon on Sunday, November 26, 2017. She was born on December 29, 1957 in Saltville, VA to Cora "Sheila" (Henderson) DeBord and the late Mackie Vernon DeBord. Pamela was employed with Mountain Community Action Program Inc. in Marion, with over ten years...
Nora Wolfe Comer
Nov 23, 2017
CHILHOWIE, Va.
Nora Wolfe Comer, age 93, died Thursday, November 23, 2017 at her home in Chilhowie, Va.
Mrs. Comer was small in stature, but very impressive in life. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. For 40 years, Nora served as an Administrative Assistant to the Army in the Pentagon. All of her work friends called her "Shorty", but there...
Thomas (Tom) Randolph Testerman
Nov 18, 2017
Knoxville, TN
Thomas Randolph Testerman, (quite possibly the smartest man in the world), age 52, passed away at U.T. Medical Center; Knoxville, Tenn. on Saturday, November 18, 2017 surrounded by his children and their mother.
He loved, and was a member of Holy Ghost Catholic Church. He loved watching and coaching sports. Tom was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas...
Kevin Carl Soos
Nov 13, 2017
MARION, Va.
Kevin Carl Soos, age 62, died, Monday, November 13, 2017 at his home in Marion, Va.
For over 30 years radio listeners in Smyth County heard the familiar voice of Kevin Soos on WOLD. Kevin was the kindest, most gentle man and his intelligence was astounding. Kevin was a proud Mensa Club member and a part of the Marion Jaycees....
Peggy Goodman Dean
Nov 11, 2017
Marion, Va.
Peggy Goodman Dean of Marion, Virginia, aged 85, passed away on November 11, 2017.
She is survived by two sons, Alan Dean of Blacksburg, Virginia, and Mark Dean of Marion, Virginia. Also surviving is her sister, Tammy Goodman Winebarger and husband Alan of Marion, a dear friend, William Ochsenwald of Blacksburg, three grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. She was...
Elmer Lewis Phillippi
Nov 10, 2017
Fort Mill, SC
Elmer Lewis Phillippi, age 91, passed away Friday, November 10, 2017 at The Haven in Charlotte, NC.
Elmer was born March 9, 1926 in Smyth County to the late Edward F. Phillippi and Lulu J. Pickle Philippi. He attended and graduated from Sugar Grove High School in 1944. He was a proud veteran of the Army - Air Corps...
Johnnie Alexander Stuart
Nov 5, 2017
CHILHOWIE, Va. Johnnie Alexander Stuart, age 72, died Sunday, November 5, 2017 at Johnson City Medical Center. Johnnie was born December 15, 1944 in Tazewell to the late Fred and Myrtle Elswick Stuart. He was a veteran of the U. S. Army, having proudly served his country in the Vietnam War. In addition to his parents he was preceded in...
Danny Lee "Chico" Cress, Jr.
Oct 27, 2017
MARION, Va.
Danny Lee “Chico” Cress, Jr., age 46, died Friday, October 27, 2017 at Francis Marion Manor.
Danny or Chico as most of the world knows of Marion’s Number One Fan was a man full of energy, a work ethic for days, typically too much Mountain Dew and a love for every sport that Marion Senior High School offered. Chico had...
Stella Mae Ford Campbell
Oct 25, 2017
MARION, Va.
Stella Mae Ford Campbell, age 88, died Wednesday, October 25, 2017, at her home.
Mrs. Campbell was a wonderful wife, mother, and granny. She and June were married for 67 years, and through the years she worked over 40 of them at Harwood. Stella Mae loved her Lord, and she was a lifelong member of Valley View Baptist Church. She...
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