Obituaries
Peggy Arlene Wright
Aug 15, 2017
RURAL RETREAT, VIRGINIA
PEGGY ARLENE BOWERS WRIGHT, 82, went home to be with her Lord on Tuesday, August 15, 2017 surrounded by her family.
She was born on August 2, 1935 in Carrol County, Va. to the late Harden and Sadie Bowers.
In addition to her parents, Peggy was preceded in death by four brothers, Randolph Bowers, Ken Bowers, Tex Bowers, and Walter...
Vivian Wampler
Aug 14, 2017
MARION, Va.
Vivian G. Wampler, age 106, died August 14, 2017 at Francis Marion Manor, Marion, Va.
She was born December 27, 1910 in Wythe County, Virginia to the late John and Ina Vaught Gilbert. Vivian was a member of Grace United Methodist Church and a former member of Kings Grove United Methodist Church. She moved to Marion in 1969 and began...
Marian Lee Graybeal
Aug 13, 2017
Marion, Va.
Marian Lee Graybeal, long-time Marion resident, devoted wife of Kent, loving mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday night. She was 92.
Born and raised in Wichita Falls, Texas, she met Kent Graybeal in 1942 when she was just 16 and he was a 20 year-old second lieutenant from Marion. He was in training with her...
Charles Anthony Lilly
Aug 12, 2017
MARION, VA.
Charles Anthony (Andy) Lilly, 59, passed away at his home on Saturday, August 12, 2017.
He was born on June 17, 1958 in North Carolina to the late Charles Willard and Hilda Robinson Lilly.
Andy was well known for his expertise in automotive mechanics. If it could be repaired Andy could fix it! He was a loving husband, brother, and friend...
Hazel L. Barker
Aug 8, 2017
MARION, Va.
Hazel L. Barker, age 82, died Tuesday, August 8, 2017 at Hands of Grace, Marion, Va.
She was born December 12, 1934 in Fireco, West Virginia, to the late Ralph and Marie Smith Akers. Hazel was a member of Marion Church of God and was retired from the Southwestern State Hospital after 20 years of service in the housekeeping department.
In...
Gordon Stanley Widener
Aug 5, 2017
MARION, Va.
Gordon Stanley Widener, WWII veteran of the United States Army, age 94, died Saturday, August 5, 2017 in Marion, Va.
Gordon, born in Washington County, Virginia on 19 October, 1922, was one of a big family (ten kids) who farmed in parts of Washington and Smyth County for years, He loved his garden and was a very good cook. He...
Raymond Lee Burgess, Jr.
Aug 3, 2017
MARION, Va. Raymond Lee Burgess, Jr., age 65, died Thursday, August 3, 2017 at his home. He was preceded in death by his father, Raymond Burgess, Sr. Raymond is survived by his mother, Bonnie Moore of Marion, Va.; aunt and uncle, Betty and Jerry Sams of Crescent City, Fla.; and several cousins. All services will be private. Expressions of sympathy...
Robert Michael Slemp
Aug 3, 2017
MARION, Va. Robert Michael Slemp, age 64 went home to be with his Lord Thursday, August 3, 2017 at Johnston Memorial Hospital, Abingdon, Va. He was born October 14, 1952 in Chattanooga, Tenn. to the late R. Claude and Josephine Eller Slemp. Mike was a proud veteran of the U. S. Marine Corps and a die-hard Virginia Tech Hokie fan....
Danny Lee Cress, Sr.
Jul 31, 2017
MARION, Va.
Danny Lee Cress, Sr., age 65, died Monday, July 31, 2017 at his home.
He was born May 15, 1952 in Pulaski, Va. to the late Herman W. and Virginia Naomie Harman Cress. Danny had been controlling pests all over Southwest Virginia since the early 80's and was a person trusted to care for people. He was the perfect salesman...
Bertha M. Hubble
Jul 25, 2017
CERES, Va.
Bertha M. Hubble, age 88, passed away Tuesday, July 25, 2017 surrounded by her loving family.
She was born August 8, 1928 in Smyth County, Va. to the late William George and Mary Sula Ann Myers Hayton. Bertha was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend. She loved her Lord and was a faithful member of the Seventh Day...
Kandra D. Hart
Jul 24, 2017
MARION, Va.
Kandi Hart, age 52, passed away Monday, July 24, 2017 at her home in Marion, Va.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Howard and Flo Hart.
Kandi was full of life from day one. She was always smiling. Kandi loved her youth – she was a member of the band, a majorette, and a friend to everyone, especially her...
Sara Ann Grahame Clay
Jul 24, 2017
MARION, Va.
Sara Ann Grahame Clay, age 79, died Monday, July 24, 2017 at Johnston Memorial Hospital, Abingdon, Va.
Sara Clay was married for 50 years to N. Lewis Clay, former principal of Marion Junior High School, who passed away in 2008. She was a mother to two sons, and a prominent figure in the Marion Downtown business community. She opened Sara’s...
Ada Farmer Tilson
Jul 23, 2017
MARION, Va.: Ada "Mean Nanny" Farmer Tilson, age 84, died Sunday, July 23, 2017 at her home in Marion, Va.
She was born June 8, 1933 in Grayson County to the late Roby and Cordelia Absher Farmer. Ada was a full-time momma. She didn't know a stranger and if you came in the house there were always beans on the stove...
Larry Edward Keyes
Jul 23, 2017
SUGAR GROVE, VIRGINIA: LARRY EDWARD KEYES, age 74, passed away on Sunday, July 23, 2017, at his home.
Larry was the best dad, papaw and friend you could have ever wanted. He loved his flea markets, sports, and food. Larry would back his family 100 percent – even fight for them if he needed to. He loved talking with folks and...
Norma Beidleman Key
Jul 17, 2017
BLOUNTVILLE, TENNESSEE: NORMA BEIDLEMAN KEY, age 77, passed away on Monday, July 17, 2017 at her home.
She was born in Bristol, Tennessee on October 22, 1939 to the late Lewis and Ethel Harless Rouse. Norma was a member of Avoca Christian Church in Bristol, Tennessee. She was a graduate of Holston Valley High School, where she graduated salutatorian. She attended...
James Clifton Gardner
Jul 16, 2017
GROSECLOSE, VA.
James Clifton Gardner, 88, went to be with his Lord on Sunday July 16, 2017 at his residence.
James was born on December 20, 1928 to the late James Madison Gardner and Bertha Clair Flippin Gardner.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son James Madison Gardner II.
James served his Lord as an ordained deacon for...
Jean Williams Hash
Jul 12, 2017
ATKINS, VA
Jean Williams Hash, age 92, passed away Wednesday, July 12, 2017.
If you thought you heard a joyful noise when you went outside recently, it is not your imagination. Jean Williams Hash has been playing the piano and organ barefooted for the Heavenly Chorus since Wednesday afternoon, just as she did at Davis Memorial United Methodist Church in Atkins for...
Patty Gail Johnson
Jul 6, 2017
CHILHOWIE, Va.
Patty Gail Johnson, 63, of Chilhowie passed away on July 6, at her home surrounded by her family.
Born prematurely and with physical disabilities, Patty was fiercely independent and determined to never let her physical limitations hold her back. She was kind, generous and an inspiration to all that knew her. She graduated from Virginia Intermont College with a degree...
Richard Kyle Hamm
Jul 1, 2017
MARION, Va.
Richard Hamm, age 70, passed away Saturday, July 1, 2017 at his home.
Richard was born January 12, 1947 in Atkins Va. to the late Walter Ray and Ruby Marie Blevins Hamm.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by one brother, Leonard Hamm; and two sisters, Evelyn Pickle and Louise Parks.
Richard was a good father, husband, soldier...
Judy L. Kegley
Jun 25, 2017
CHILHOWIE, Va.
Judy L. Kegley, age 58, died Sunday, June 25, 2017 at Johnston Memorial Hospital, Abingdon, Va.
Judy was born February 18, 1959 in Jacksonville, Fla. to the late William Thomas and Eleanor Ann Salter. She was a loving mother, companion, sister and friend to anyone who knew her. She loved yard sales, reading and thoroughly enjoyed taking rides through the...
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