Obituaries
Wanda Sexton
Oct 24, 2017
MARION, Va.
Wanda Sexton, age 66, died Tuesday, October 24, 2017 at Johnston Memorial Hospital, Abingdon, Va.
Wanda was a wonderful lady. She was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. Wanda loved people, and talking to them. She enjoyed her friends that she made eating at Food City. She was crazy about her grandkids and they loved their mommaw.
She was preceded...
Christopher Brian Hayden, Sr.
Oct 23, 2017
MARION, Va.
Christopher Brian Hayden, Sr., age 45, died on Monday, October 23, 2017. at Carrington Place of Wytheville.
Chris was a wonderful son, father, and friend. He loved his family, and his country and would proudly defend each of them. He was a living, breathing U.S. Marine. Chris enjoyed his work at Gatorade, and his collection of guns. Chris never took...
Robert F. Lawrence
Oct 20, 2017
Marion, Va.
Robert F. (Bob) Lawrence, age 86, of Bluff City, Tenn.; formerly of Marion, Va., died Friday, October 20, 2017 in Johnson City, Tenn.
He was born December 7, 1930 in Saltville Va. to the late Bolden Perkins Lawrence and Fannie Lorene Debord Lawrence.
Bob retired from the United States Navy in the late 1960's after 20 years of dedicated service to...
Violet Marie (Hart) Blevins
Oct 18, 2017
MARION, Va. Violet Marie (Hart) Blevins, age 85, went to be with the Lord, Wednesday, October 18, 2017, passing peacefully with family by her side. She was born September 19, 1932 in White Top, Va. to the late Thomas Henry and Edna Mae Finley Walters. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Lillard Ray...
Harvey W. Farmer
Oct 17, 2017
MARION, Va.
Mr. Harvey W. Farmer, age 76, died Tuesday, October 17, 2017 at Johnston Memorial Hospital, Abingdon, Va.
He was born February 16, 1941 in Independence, Va. to the late Luther and Fannie Walton Farmer. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by one sister, Edna Dunford; and three brothers, Tracy Farmer, Lacy Farmer, and James Farmer.
Harvey is...
Alice Arnold Conner
Oct 17, 2017
MARION, Va.
ALICE ARNOLD CONNER, age 101, died Tuesday, October 17, 2017 at Francis Marion Manor, Marion, Va.
She was born July 5, 1916 in Glade Spring, Va. to the late Charles Arnold and Alice Tuell Arnold. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Fred D. Conner, Sr.; sisters, Edith Barker and husband Ira, Nell Grimes...
Pauline Wampler Snider
Oct 11, 2017
ATKINS, Va. PAULINE WAMPLER SNIDER, age 100, passed away peacefully Wednesday morning, October 11, 2017, just days after her 100th birthday celebration with family from Texas and Virginia with friends all around. She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul "Pete" Snider. Pauline is survived by two sons, Paul Snider, Jr. of Marion, Virginia and David K. Snider and...
Charles Wade "CW" Cox
Oct 9, 2017
MARION, Va.
Charles Wade "CW" Cox, age 69, died Monday, October 9, 2017 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, Winston-Salem, N.C.
He was born April 17, 1948 in Crockett, Va. to the late Charles Marco and Ovella Kincer Cox. Charlie was a kind, kind man – family was the love of his life. He was married to Merrianne for almost 50 years....
Thomas S. Ewald, Jr.
Oct 7, 2017
Rural Retreat, Va.
Thomas S. Ewald, Jr, age 85, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 7, 2017, at his residence surrounded by his loving family.
He was born October 24,1931 in Marion Va. to the late Thomas S. Ewald, Sr. and Eleanor Snider Ewald.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by a sister, Martha Ewald Cox.
Tom served his country...
Roy Charles Russell
Oct 7, 2017
Marion, Va.
Roy Charles Russell, age 75, passed away very peacefully on Saturday, October 7, 2017, at his residence surrounded by his family.
He was born March 20, 1942 in Smyth County Va. to the late Curtis Webster Russell and Lockie Belle Callahan Russell.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by 2 brothers and 1 sister.
Roy honorably served his...
William "Bill" Leedy
Sep 30, 2017
MARION, Va.
William "Bill" Leedy, age 83, died Saturday, September 30, 2017 at Hospice Ministries in Ridgeland, Mississippi.
Bill was born in Marion and lived here most of his life. He was a graduate of Marion College, and made many friends while working at Harwood as a Data Processing Manager. Bill was a deacon and active member of Gethsemane Baptist Church in...
Dorothy Ely Huntley
Sep 28, 2017
MARION, Va. / NORTHERN CAMBRIA, Pa.
DOROTHY ELY HUNTLEY, age 94 died Thursday, September 28, 2017 in Rebekah Manor, Northern Cambria, Pennsylvania.
Dorothy was born in Buffalo Township, Pennsylvania on September 25, 1923 to the late William Alexander and Florence Leech Ely. She grew up outside Washington, Pennsylvania and attended State Teachers College in Indiana, Pennsylvania, where she graduated with a B.S....
Edward Dwayne Idol
Sep 21, 2017
Speedwell, Va.
Edward Dwayne “Eddie” Idol, age 54, died Thursday, September 21, 2017 at his home.
He was born October 1, 1962 in Norfolk, Va. to Irene Musser Idol and the late Richard Edward Idol. Eddie loved music! Elvis Presley was certainly one of his favorite artists. He loved to laugh, and watching Westerns on tv was a favorite pastime. Above all,...
Edward Nelson Rowe
Sep 19, 2017
Lexington, S.C.
Edward Nelson Rowe, age 50, died Tuesday, September 19, 2017.
Eddie was a good father, and a fan of the outdoors. He never met a stranger and would love you like family. He loved his country and was proud to serve in the U.S. Army. If he wasn’t driving his truck - he could be found with his grandchildren, probably...
Deborah Hawk
Sep 16, 2017
MARION, Va.
Deborah "Debbie" Hawk age 51, died Saturday, September 16, 2017 at her home in Marion, VA.
Debbie had a smile and sometimes funny, but most of the time a kind word for anyone she met. She was a loving person who cared deeply for her son and grandchildren. Debbie worked at Valero in Marion for 12 years where she made...
Lila Elizabeth Williams
Sep 7, 2017
RICHMOND, Va.
Lila Elizabeth Williams, age 73, died Thursday, September 7, 2017 at Francis Marion Manor, Marion, Va.
She was born February 23, 1944 in Washington D.C. the daughter of the late Marshall L. and Anna B. Williams. She graduated from Osborn High School in Manassas, Va., received her Bachelor’s degree from Bridgewater College, and her Master’s degree from the University of...
Gerald Lee Putman
Sep 5, 2017
MARION, Va.
GERALD LEE “JERRY” PUTMAN age 71, died Tuesday, September 5, 2017 at Wexford House in Kingsport, Tenn.
Jerry was a good man. He loved his family, sometimes too much. He was a strong man, in every sense of the word. Jerry will be missed by all who knew, loved and cared for him.
He is survived by his wife Annicia G....
Ollie Kate Bright
Sep 1, 2017
Marion, Va.
Ollie Kate "Sue" Bright, age 78, went home to see the Lord on September 1, 2017 at 1:45 p.m. at her home in Marion, VA.
She was preceded in death by her daughter, Dawn Barkley.
She is survived by her children, Carol Blackwell and husband, Harold, Mark Bright, Robert Bright and wife, Angie, and Deborah Lundblad and boyfriend, Bobby Alley; grandchildren,...
Mildred Jeanine Eastridge
Aug 18, 2017
ROANOKE, Va.
Mildred Jeanine Eastridge, age 79, died Friday, August 18, 2017 at Friendship Health & Rehab, Roanoke, Va.
Mildred was a loving, caring and "spit fire" of a lady. If you ran into Mildred you'd be sure to hear "Well I've Never"! She was a famous for her homemade candy at Christmas, her grandchildren were allowed to be her "sugar shifters"....
Shirley Guy Spencer
Aug 17, 2017
MARION, Va.
SHIRLEY GUY SPENCER, age 70, died Thursday, August 17, 2017 at Bristol Regional Medical Center.
She was born in Marion, Va., December 4, 1946 to the late Marshall E. and Ruby Osborne Guy. Shirley loved God and demonstrated that love to her family, friends, and Marion First United Methodist Church family through much encouragement, support and her giving spirit....
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