Obituaries
Gary Howard Ford
Aug 15, 2016
MARION, Va. Gary Howard Ford, age 64, son of the late William H. Ford and Margaret "Perkie" Ford died August 15, 2016 while in Heartland Hospice care in Myrtle Beach, S.C. He was born in Marion, Va. on May 18, 1952. Gary was a 1970 graduate of Marion Senior High School, a veteran of the Army and was a lifelong...
Brenda McFarlane
Aug 13, 2016
GLADE SPRING, Va. Brenda McFarlane, age 68, died Saturday, August 13, 2016 at her home. Brenda was a wonderful mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She was always happy and upbeat; she was crazy about her family, friends and church, Highlands Fellowship in Abingdon, Va. Always smiling, Brenda was fittingly serving on Highland’s First Impression Team and the Prayer Ministry. Brenda...
Raymond Vance Shingler
Aug 10, 2016
ABINGDON, Va. Raymond Vance Shingler, age 82, passed away peacefully Wednesday, August 10, 2016 at Johnston Memorial Hospital after a lengthy illness. Ray was born November 21, 1933 in Charleston, W.Va. He served in the United States Navy during the Korean War and was honorably discharged. He was a Certified Public Accountant and was retired from the West Virginia Healthcare...
Nellie J. Richardson Campbell
Aug 5, 2016
CHILHOWIE, Va. Nellie J. Richardson Campbell, age 78, died Friday, August 5, 2016 at Johnston Memorial Hospital, Abingdon, Va. She was born February 6, 1938 to the late John Sherman and Mandy Sheets Richardson. Mom was a very loving mother, wife, grandmother and friend to all who knew her. She will certainly be missed. In addition to her parents, she...
Lola Jackson Pruitt
Aug 1, 2016
VALLEY CITY, OHIO LOLA JACKSON PRUITT, age 90, died Monday, August 1, 2016 at Life Care Center, Medina, Ohio. She was preceded in death by her husband, Marlin Ford Pruitt; parents, Clyde and Emma Buchanan Jackson; sisters, Hazel Pruitt and Addie Brooks; and son-in-law, Charles Jones. Mrs. Pruitt is survived by daughters and sons-in-law, Connie and G. Mitchell Harmon of...
Charles B. Dickson
Jul 27, 2016
MARION, Va. Charles B. Dickson, age 79, died Wednesday, July 27, 2016 at Johnston Memorial Hospital, Abingdon, Va. Mr. Dickson was born in Marion, N.C. in February of 1937. He graduated high school in 1955, then attended college at Davidson, was initiated into Pi Kappa Phi and graduated in 1959. He and Harriett married and moved to Marion, Va. and...
Wesley D. Robertson
Jul 25, 2016
MARION, Va. Wesley D. Robertson,Lt. Col, Ret., age 82, died Monday, July 25, 2016 at Valley Health Care Center, Chilhowie, Va. Mr. Robertson served in the U.S. Air Force for 23 years and retired a Lt. Col. Upon retiring, Wesley spent the rest of his work life at Smyth County Community Hospital in the Radiology Department. He was preceded in...
Dorthea Phillippi Hall
Jul 23, 2016
MARION, Va. Dorthea Phillippi Hall, age 94 passed away Saturday, July 23, 2016 at Francis Marion Manor, Marion, VA. She was born in Bristol, Va. on April 28, 1922 to Edward Franklin Phillippi and Lula Jane Pickle Phillippi. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Maurice, and three brothers - Edward Jr, Richard...
Brenda Hall Blevins
Jul 22, 2016
MARION, Va.: Brenda Hall Blevins; age 74, went to be with the Lord on Friday morning at her home. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Earnest Blevins; parents, Herman and Clara Hall of Marion, Va.; sisters, Dortha Elswick and Frankie Minnick; brothers, Grant Hall, Don Hall, Willard Hall and Freddie Hall. Family remaining to cherish her memory...
Della Elizabeth Dunford
Jul 20, 2016
MARION, Va. Della Elizabeth Dunford, age 68, died Wednesday, July 20, 2016 at her home. She was born November 14, 1947 to the late Willie Mae Jones. In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by her husband of 46 years, Rex Martin Dunford; daughter, Sherri Slaubaugh; and her cat, “Baby”. Della is survived by her daughter, Dana...
Donald V. Harrington
Jul 17, 2016
SUGAR GROVE, Va. Donald V. Harrington, age 81, of Sugar Grove, Va. died peacefully at his home, Sunday, July 17, 2016. He was born October 16, 1934; the youngest of 12, to the late Charles M. and Lettie Esther Dunavant Harrington. Don served the Lord all his life. He was an ordained minister, Sunday school teacher, and a member of...
Hattie Riggles Cornett
Jul 16, 2016
MARION, Va. HATTIE RIGGLES CORNETT, age 88, died Saturday, July 16, 2016 at Francis Marion Manor, Marion, Va. She was a God fearing woman who loved the Lord. Hattie was a loving mother, grandmother, and friend to all who knew her and she was ready to go home to her Lord. She was preceded in death by her husband of...
Sherman G. Armstrong
Jul 14, 2016
MARION, Va. SHERMAN G. ARMSTRONG, age 80, died Thursday, July 14, 2016 at his home. Sherman was born November 9, 1935 to the late Homer and Amanda Pearl Smith Armstrong. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Frances Armstrong. Sherman is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Amanda and David Moore of Chilhowie,...
Nancy Jane McCoy
Jul 11, 2016
MARION, Va. Nancy Jane McCoy, age 72, died Monday, July 11, 2016 at Vaca Valley Hospital, Vacaville, Calif. Nancy was a loving wife, mother, sister and friend. She worked for Tultex Corporation for 12 years. She was retired from the Smyth County Regional Jail after many years of service. She was preceded in death by her husband Howard “Pete” McCoy;...
Arlen B. Snider
Jul 9, 2016
MARION, Va. ARLEN B. SNIDER, age 80, died Saturday, July 9, 2016 at his home. He was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley Snider and grandson, Ryan Charles Snider; parents, Conley Ray and Alva Snider; sister, Wilma Sherwood; brothers, Clifton Snider and Landis Snider. Arlen is survived by one daughter, Lisa Snider Carrico and fiancé, James of Marion, Va.;...
Cletia Maxine Moore
Jul 4, 2016
MARION, Va. Cletia Maxine Moore, age 91, died Monday, July 4, 2016 at Johnston Memorial Hospital, Abingdon, Va. Mrs. Moore was a wonderful mom and grandmother, who loved her family, her Lord and her community. She was an encourager who truly enjoyed her time tutoring in the S.C.A.L.E. Program. Mrs. Moore was very active in her church, Grace United Methodist...
Herman Leroy Pafford
Jun 16, 2016
MARION, Va. HERMAN LEROY PAFFORD, age 57, passed away June 16, 2016. Leroy was a wonderful husband and father. He never met a stranger and he was always happy and smiling. Mr. Pafford will be missed by his family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Sidney and Mildred Pafford; uncles, Ray and Carson Pafford; aunt, Polly...
Robbie Buchanan
Jun 14, 2016
SUGAR GROVE, Va. Robbie “Hickey” Buchanan, age 41, passed away Tuesday, June 14, 2016 at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Robbie was a loving husband, father, brother and friend. He was a HUGE Raiders fan and when they weren’t playing football, he was watching wrestling. Robbie, even through the pain, sadness or madness, was always smiling. He loved...
Raymond Vincent Taylor
Jun 11, 2016
MARION, Va.: Raymond (Sonny) Vincent Taylor, Jr., 82, died Saturday, June 11, 2016. He was born on April 7, 1934, in Marion, to the late Raymond Vincent and Elizabeth Wolfe Taylor. Sonny proudly served our country in the U.S. Navy from 1951 until 1955. He was retired from Brunswick Corporation as a Technical Draftsman following 30 plus years of faithful...
Donna Houck Compton
Jun 9, 2016
MARION, Va.: Donna Houck Compton, age 71 of Marion, Va. formerly of Ceres, Va. died Thursday, June 9, 2016. Donna was a huge advocate for the American Cancer Society and Relay for Life. She was former president of the Ceres Alumni Association and remained on their Board of Directors. She was a graduate of King College and held a Bachelor’s...
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