Obituaries
Graham Preston Hawthorne
Nov 19, 2016
Marion, Va. Graham Preston “Pete” Hawthorne, age 89, passed away Saturday, November 19, 2016 at Smyth County Community Hospital. He was born January 1, 1927 to the late King David and Malta Denny Hawthorne. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Patricia Hawthorne Keys; two brothers, King David Jr. and Walter; and three sisters, Mable, Nell,...
Barbara Wallis Wright
Nov 15, 2016
Essex, Md. Barbara “Mickey” Wallis Wright, passed away peacefully and surrounded by her family on November 15, 2016 in Essex, Md., due to complications with Alzheimer’s disease. She was 86 years old and leave a legacy of three children and their spouses, Vivian & Bob Hochrien, Helen & Bruce Davies, and James & Debbie Wright, five grandchildren, Kristin & Andrew...
Thomas Allen Bunch
Nov 11, 2016
Marion, Va.
Thomas Allen Bunch, age 70, passed away Friday, November 11, 2016.
Allen was born in Marion, Virginia, the beloved son of Thomas and Marguerite Dungan Bunch. He was educated in the schools of Smyth County, Virginia, and Baltimore County, Maryland. As a long haul truck driver, he travelled through all 48 states of the Mainland USA and all provinces of...
Mary Belle Moser
Nov 9, 2016
Chilhowie, Va. Mary Belle Moser, age 90, died Wednesday, November 9, 2016 at Johnston Memorial Hospital, Abingdon, Va. She was born August 1, 1926 in West Va. to the late George and Mary Taylor Baker. Mary never met a stranger – she’s been described as one of the kindest people you’d ever meet. She loved to cook for people and...
Ernest Dean Hicks
Nov 8, 2016
SUGAR GROVE, Va. Ernest Hicks, age 69, died Tuesday, November 8, 2016 at his home in Sugar Grove, Va. He was born December 20, 1946 to the late Charles and Dolly Greer Hicks. Ernest was a great husband, wonderful father and grandfather. He was a dependable man that his family loved dearly. In addition to his parents, he was preceded...
Jarrod Thomas Kemp
Nov 5, 2016
BLAND, Va. Jarrod Thomas Kemp, beloved son, brother, husband, and father passed at the young age of 24 into the loving arms of Jesus Christ on November 5th, 2016. Jarrod worked as a welder at Utility Trailer in Atkins, Virginia. He is survived by his wife Ruthanne Kemp of Bland, Va.; two precious daughters Lydia (22 months) and Emmalynn (6...
Edith Marie Hall Robinette
Oct 30, 2016
ATKINS, Va. Edith Marie Hall Robinette, age 88, passed away Sunday, October 30, 2016 at the home of her caregiver and niece, Peggy Price and husband, Doug. She was born October 31, 1927 in Smyth County to the late Steve and Ida Cline Hall. Edith was a member of the Church of God in Atkins. She loved her Lord and...
James Lewis Cress
Oct 26, 2016
ATKINS, Va JAMES “LOUIE” LEWIS CRESS, age 79, died Wednesday, October 26, 2016 at Francis Marion Manor, Marion, Va. He was born October 21, 1937 in Smyth County to the late Charlie and Hallie Suthard Cress. Louie was a veteran of the U.S. Army and was stationed in Korea for 2 years. He retired from Virginia House Furniture after 40...
Kate L Overbay
Oct 15, 2016
ATKINS, VA: KATE L. OVERBAY, age 90, died October 15, 2016 at Francis Marion Manor, Marion, Va. She was born December 6, 1925 in Smyth County to the late Albert and Blanch Geraldine Foster Leonard. Kate was a long time member of the Atkins First Church of God. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her...
Margaret Elmore Roberts
Oct 14, 2016
Marion Va: Margaret Elmore Roberts, 91, passed away on Friday, October 14, 2016 at her residence. She was born on November 3, 1924 in Saltville, Va. to the late Henry and Nannie Davidson Elmore. Mrs. Roberts was retired from Parks and Belk Department store after 42 years of faithful and dedicated service and has been a member of the First...
Zorada Katherine Moore
Oct 14, 2016
Marion, VA: Zorada Katherine Moore, 92, passed away Friday, October 14, 2016 at Wythe County Community Hospital. She was born on May 23, 1924 to the late Harry Carter Moore, Sr. and Bessie Calhoun Moore. In addition to her parents, she was proceeded in death by her daughter, Katherine Schaefer; sister, Della Mae Grubb; brothers, Harry T. Moore, Jr., Raymond...
Teddy Darrell Hall, Sr.
Oct 7, 2016
MARION, Va. Teddy Darrell Hall, Sr., age 58, died Friday, October 7, 2016 at Johnston Memorial Hospital, Abingdon, Va. Teddy has been in Smyth County his whole life. He was a loving husband, a great father, a hero to his children, a loving brother and a great friend. Teddy was an active volunteer and loved to coach kids football. He...
Edwin Dayton Cortner
Sep 30, 2016
Marion Va: EDWIN DAYTON CORTNER, age, 90 died Friday, September 30, 2016 at his home in Marion, Va. He was a veteran of the United States Army having served in WWII in Germany and later retired from Smyth County Community Hospital after 40 years of service. He was an avid sportsman who enjoyed golfing, bowling, hunting, bird watching and traveling....
John Ray Roe
Sep 25, 2016
MARION, Va. John Ray Roe, age 54, died Sunday, September 25, 2016 at Smyth County Community Hospital, Marion, Va. He was born September 23, 1962 to Margaret White Poore Roe and the late Ernest Gilmer Roe. John was a great husband, father, grandfather, son and friend. He thoroughly enjoyed cooking and gardening and loved using the fresh herbs he grew...
George J. Orr
Sep 24, 2016
LYNCHBURG, Va. Dr. George J. Orr, age 93 of Lynchburg, Va., passed away on Saturday, September 24, 2016 at Carrington Place, Wytheville, Va. Dr. Orr was born August 15, 1923 in Dryden, Va. to the late George W. and Lola Waive Herndon Orr. He was very proud to have received a Congressional Appointment to become a Cadet Midshipman during World...
Dr. Robyn Sareta Wallace Turner
Sep 23, 2016
MARION, Va. Dr. Robyn S. Turner, age 64, died Friday, September 23, 2016 at her home in Marion, Va. Doctor Robyn Sareta (Wallace) Turner was born to the union of Richard and Lorraine Wallace on March 24, 1952, in Columbus, OH. Before she came out of the womb God sanctified Robyn and ordained her a pastor. Robyn, meaning “birds”, was...
Dawn Wiles Hutton
Sep 17, 2016
MARION, Va. Dawn Wiles Hutton, age 95, died peacefully, Saturday, September 17, 2016 at Holston Health and Rehabilitation Center, Knoxville, Tenn. She was born October 1, 1920 in Park, Va. to the late Ed and Grace Leonard Wiles. We are grateful for “Nana” and the fine example of what it means to be a Proverbs 31 woman. A woman of...
Jessie Ruth Osborne
Sep 15, 2016
Marion, Va. Jessie Ruth Pugh Osborne, age 95, died Thursday, September 15, 2016 at Francis Marion Manor, Marion Va. She was born March 26, 1921 in Grayson County, Va. to the late Bob and Winnie Reedy Pugh. Ruth was a humorous person; one to keep you laughing. She had a special friend named Jake that no one knew or met...
Zane Thompson Maloyed
Sep 14, 2016
Saltville, Va. ZANE THOMPSON MALOYED, age 57 died Wednesday, September 14, 2016 at his home in Saltville, Va. He was born on June 8, 1959 in Kansas City, Kan. Zane was a family man who always placed his family first! He was crazy about his grandchildren and they loved their “Papaw.” You may have tried, and his son-in-law Daniel did,...
Teresa Hutton Parks
Sep 6, 2016
MARION, Va. Teresa Hutton Parks, age 58, died Tuesday, September 6, 2016 at Johnson City Medical Center, Johnson City, Tennessee. Teresa was a loving daughter, proud mother and even prouder mamaw. People who knew and loved Teresa were the lucky ones. She had a giving, caring spirit and a heart of gold that made her a treasure to her family...
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