Obituaries
James Curtis Anderson
Dec 26, 2016
MARION, Va. James Curtis Anderson, age 85, passed away peacefully, with his family by his side, Monday, December 26, 2016 at Smyth County Community Hospital. He served his country in the US Army in Korea and was a lifetime member of Francis Marion VFW Post #4667. He retired from Pepsi after 44 years, and was an avid gardener, who never...
William Franklin Pratt
Dec 26, 2016
MARION, Va. William Franklin Pratt Born in a sawmill camp in Smyth County on October 18, 1928, Bill Frank Pratt was the oldest of five children of Frank and Blanche Buchanan Pratt. He passed away peacefully on December 26th at home with his wife of 66 years by his side, just as he wanted. He called her “sweetheart” and liked...
Gerald Dean Blevins
Dec 21, 2016
MARION, Va. Gerald Dean Blevins, age 63, died Wednesday, December 21, 2016 at Johnston Memorial Hospital, Abingdon, Va. He was born April 8, 1953 in Marion, Va. to the late David H. and Edith Plummer Blevins. Gerald retired after 32 years of service for the Pepsi Cola Company. He was the truest and most loyal Baltimore Orioles fan you would...
Alva Marvin Stevenson
Dec 11, 2016
MARION, Va. ALVA MARVIN STEVENSON, age 91 went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Sunday afternoon, December 11, 2016. He was born October 30, 1925 in Burkes Garden, Va. to the late Beverly and Bessie Myers Stevenson. Mr. Stevenson served two tours of duty with the U.S. Navy in WWII, then rejoined the U.S. Army and fought in...
Sally McGavock Harman Werth
Dec 11, 2016
Rural Retreat, Va. Sally McGavock Harman Werth, age 96, died Sunday, December 11, 2016 in Rural Retreat, Va. She was born April 29, 1920 in Dublin, Va. to the late David King Harman and Elizabeth Jackson Larew Harman. She graduated from E.C. Glass High School in Lynchburg, Va. and was a 1940 graduate of Randolph-Macon Women’s College. Mrs. Werth was...
Clara P Cullop
Dec 10, 2016
Marion, Va. Clara Phyllis Cullop, age 89, passed away Saturday, December 10, 2016 at Francis Marion Manor. She was a member of Marion Baptist Church and a dedicated Aunt who loved her family dearly and very dedicated to her cats. She was employed at Department of Rehabilitation for many years. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and...
Edna Lucille Naimaster
Dec 9, 2016
Marion, Va. Edna Lucille Naimaster, age 82, passed away Friday, December 9, 2016. Edna never met someone who she did not make an impact on. Everybody knows Edna. She spent 14 years managing the Double T Diner in Baltimore, Md. and made her way to Marion and spent 22 years meeting, feeding and making new friends at Hardees where she...
Bernice Powell
Dec 2, 2016
KING GEORGE, Va. Bernice “Bun” Powell, age 87, died Friday, December 2, 2016 in King George, Va. Bun retired as vice-president of production at McCoy Publishing and Masonic Supply in Richmond, Va. She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter S. Powell Jr.; parents, Ben and Lula Guthrie; brother, Ben; sisters, Nadine and Jackie; and granddaughter, Ashlie Powell. Bun...
Sherry H. Wilson
Dec 1, 2016
Marion, Va. Sherry Henderson Wilson, age 53, passed away Thursday, December 1, 2016 at her home. She was born June 12, 1963 to Tracy and Faye Henderson. Sherry Wilson never met a stranger and lived her life with a contagious smile and her priorities in order. Her love of God, family, life and all animals was evident in the way...
Roy G. Shupe
Nov 29, 2016
SUGAR GROVE, Va. Roy G. “Colonel” Shupe, age 87 of Sugar Grove died peacefully Tuesday, November 29, 2016. He was born May 19, 1929 in Sugar Grove to the late Robert and Dora Richardson Shupe. Of his many accomplishments and interests, music was one of his greatest joys. He played guitar, banjo and had the singing voice of an angel....
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...
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