Obituaries

Frances Elizabeth Simms Alley

Frances Elizabeth Simms Alley

Apr 10, 2016

CHILHOWIE, Va.: Frances Elizabeth Simms Alley, age 71, went home to be with the Lord, Sunday, April 10, 2016 at Smyth County Community Hospital, Marion Va. Born July 9, 1944 to the late, Albert “June” and Bonnie Elizabeth McKinnon Simms. Frances was a dearly loved mother, grandmother, companion, sister and friend. She spent her life taking care of so many...

Virginia Atkins McCrickard

Virginia Atkins McCrickard

Apr 6, 2016

DECATUR AL: VIRGINIA ATKINS McCRICKARD, age 86, passed away Wednesday, April 6, 2016 at River City Center, Decatur, Al. She was born June 17, 1929 to the late P. W. Atkins and Lucille Putney Atkins. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Thomas L. McCrickard, Jr. and son, David W. McCrickard. Virginia is survived...

Teresa Lynn Thomas Baker

Teresa Lynn Thomas Baker

Apr 3, 2016

WYTHEVILLE, Va.: Teresa Lynn Thomas Baker, age 51, passed away Sunday, April 3, 2016 at her home in Sneedville, Tennessee. She was born August 5, 1964 a daughter of Nancy Toon and Ike Reed, and stepmother Bonnie Crunzn. Teresa has lived in the Sneedville, Tn. area for the past 13 years. She was preceded in death by her grandparents James...

Robin S. Musser

Robin S. Musser

Mar 29, 2016

ABINGDON, Va.: ROBIN S. MUSSER, age 54 of Abingdon, Va. died at Johnston Memorial Hospital, Tuesday, March 29, 2016 after a long courageous battle with leukemia. She is survived by her parents, Mike and Carol Musser; two brothers, Mick and Ed Musser; two sisters-in-law, Missi and Lisa Musser; niece, Abby Musser; nephews, Garrett Musser, Ben Musser, Matthew Musser and Andrew...

Lillie Mae Hayden

Lillie Mae Hayden

Mar 27, 2016

MARION, VIRGINIA: LILLIE MAE (CALE) HAYDEN, age 74 died, Sunday, March 27, 2016 at Johnson City Medical Center, Johnson City, Tn. She was born on April 12, 1941 in Smyth County, Va. to the late Charles Shuler and Bertha Mae Cale. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Samuel G. Hayden; and brothers, Clarence...

William Howard Johnson

William Howard Johnson

Mar 27, 2016

William (Minner) Howard Johnson, age 75 of Marion, Va., passed away Sunday, March 27, 2016. He was born January 13, 1941 to the late Elmer Ray and Dorothy L. Johnson in Smyth County, Va. He honorably served our country in the United States Army prior to Vietnam. Mr. Johnson was owner and operator of Holiday Gulf Filling Station for a...

Jackson B. McCarty, Jr.

Jackson B. McCarty, Jr.

Mar 23, 2016

MARION, Va.: JACKSON B. McCARTY, JR. age 87 passed away Wednesday, March 23, 2016 at Francis Marion Manor. He was born November 19, 1928 in Marion, Va. to the late J.B. and Laura Buchanan McCarty. Mr. McCarty was educated in Smyth County public schools and received a Bachelor of Arts degree from King College, Bristol, Tn. He was very active...

Irene Preston Brown

Irene Preston Brown

Mar 17, 2016

MARION, Va.: IRENE PRESTON BROWN, age 89, passed away peacefully Thursday, March 17, 2016 at her home in Marion, Va. Mrs. Brown was a lifelong member of the First United Methodist Church, Marion, Virginia and a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) and a 60 year plus member of The Order of the Eastern Star. She was...

Walter J. Dennison

Walter J. Dennison

Mar 10, 2016

MARION, Va.: WALTER J. DENNISON, age 87, went to be with his wife, Beulah and daughter, Shonie in their heavenly home, Thursday, March 10, 2016 at Smyth County Community Hospital, Marion Va. He was born June 5, 1928 in Marion, Va. to the late William Clayton and Ollie May Dennison. Walter proudly served in the U.S. Army during the Korean...

Elizabeth Pearl Barton Coffey

Elizabeth Pearl Barton Coffey

Mar 10, 2016

MARION, Va: ELIZABETH PEARL BARTON COFFEY, age 94, died Thursday, March 10, 2016 at Johnston Memorial Hospital, Abingdon, Va. Mrs. Coffey was born January 1, 1922 in Cherokee County, North Carolina, a daughter of the late Wilbur W. and Maude Taylor Barton. She was a member of the Royal Oak Presbyterian Church and was a retired employee of Southwestern State...

James Silas Jones, Jr.

James Silas Jones, Jr.

Mar 8, 2016

MARION, VIRGINIA: JAMES “BOOTIE” SILAS JONES, JR. passed away Tuesday, March 8, 2016 at Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon, Virginia. In keeping with Mr. Jones’ wishes all services will be private. Condolences to the family may be sent to www.seaverbrown.com. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service and Crematory is honored to serve the Jones Family.

Jean Kell Morgan

Jean Kell Morgan

Mar 5, 2016

MARION, VIRGINIA: JEAN KELL MORGAN, age 74, passed away Saturday, March 5, 2016 at her home. She was born on February 15, 1942 in Marion to the late William Alex and Margaret Frances Kell. Mom enjoyed numerous things including bus trips, Wheel of Fortune and spending time with friends in the pool at the Wellness Center. She will forever be...

Michael David Schwartz

Michael David Schwartz

Mar 4, 2016

MARION, Va.: Michael David Schwartz, age 60, of Henrico County, passed away on March 4, 2016. He was preceded in death by his parents, David and Bee Anne Schwartz. He is survived by his son, William Andrew (Drew) Schwartz as well as his brother Jeffrey, sister-in-law Angela, and nephews, David and Cooper. Mike was known for his quiet passion for...

Willard Monroe Shupe

Willard Monroe Shupe

Mar 4, 2016

MARION, Va.: WILLARD “DOGG” MONROE SHUPE, age 40, died Friday, March 4, 2016. Mr. Shupe was a kind, free-spirited, friendly man who loved being around his family and friends. Willard was a big joker and enjoyed making people laugh. Most people will remember him as Dogg…as he could imitate a coon dog bark perfectly. He leaves behind two young boys...

Josephine Blevins Crouse

Josephine Blevins Crouse

Mar 2, 2016

MARION, Va.: JOSEPHINE “GEE” BLEVINS CROUSE, age 90, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Wednesday, March 2, 2016 at her residence. Gee was born May 9, 1925 in Smyth County, Va to the late Charles M. and Caroline Brooks Blevins. She loved to work in her flowers and gardening was certainly a passion to her. Gee enjoyed...

Reverend Daniel Chester Hall, Sr.

Reverend Daniel Chester Hall, Sr.

Feb 29, 2016

CHILHOWIE, Va.: Reverend Daniel Chester Hall, Sr. age 93, of Jefferson, Georgia, passed away Monday, February 29, 2016. Reverend Hall was born in Chilhowie, Virginia, a son to the late Vernon Smythe Hall and the late Dinah Mae Blevins Hall. Reverend Hall was a lifelong Southern Baptist Minister serving in Virginia, Tennessee, and in the Georgia communities of Ohoopee County,...

Patrick  K. Hash

Patrick K. Hash

Feb 24, 2016

ATKINS, Va.: PATRICK “PAT” K. HASH, age 59, died Wednesday, February 24, 2016 at Johnston Memorial Hospital, Abingdon, Va. Pat worked with Royal Mouldings for 36 years. He was a wonderful son, brother and husband. He was the SCA Class President of the MSHS Class of 1974. Pat graduated from Virginia Tech with a degree in Agriculture. He loved to...

Linda Ross Russell

Linda Ross Russell

Feb 21, 2016

SUGAR GROVE, VIRGINIA: LINDA ROSS RUSSELL, age 64, passed away Sunday, February 21, 2016 at Johnson City Medical Center in Johnson City, Tn. She was preceded in death by her mother, Margaret Katherine Ross. Linda was one of the sweetest people you would ever meet. She would rather give than receive. Linda was a loving and wonderful wife, mother, and...

Margaret Louisa Velazquez

Margaret Louisa Velazquez

Feb 20, 2016

MARION, VIRGINIA: Margaret Louisa Velazquez, age 48, died Saturday, February 20, 2016 at Smyth County Community Hospital in Marion, Virginia. Margaret’s motto was always, “if I have it, you have it”. She was a wonderful mother, sister and friend. Marg will be missed by all who knew and loved her. She is survived by her fiancé, Willie “Frank” Moore of...

Della Gay Irvin Robbins

Della Gay Irvin Robbins

Feb 17, 2016

SUGAR GROVE, Va.: DELLA GAY IRVIN ROBBINS, age 85, passed away on Wednesday, February 17, 2016 at UVA Culpeper Regional Hospital in Culpeper, Va. She was born on May 17, 1930 in Blue Springs, Va. to the late James and Nellie Irvin. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Robbins; grandson, Travis Berry;...