Obituaries
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...
Donna Mae Harnisch Rodgers
Sep 1, 2016
MARION, Va. Donna Mae Harnisch Rodgers, age 74, died Thursday, September 1, 2016 at Bristol Regional Medical Center. She was born June 3, 1942 in Chicago Heights, Ill. to the late Elvin and Minnie Lorenz Harnisch. Donna was a member of the Ebenezer Lutheran Church where she fulfilled her love of singing as a member of the choir. She was...
Jessie Andrew Dunn
Aug 31, 2016
CHILHOWIE, Va. Jessie Andrew Dunn, age 55, died Wednesday, August 31, 2016 at his home. Mr. Dunn was preceded in death by his father, Richard Allen Dunn and his mamaw, Clifford Suit. He is survived by his mother, Eleanor Leonard of Chilhowie, Va; two daughters, Tina Dunn of Lebanon, Va and Chrissy Dunn of Bristol Va; three sister, Bonita Dunn...
Betty Jean Combs Barns
Aug 28, 2016
SALTVILLE / RICH VALLEY, Va. Betty Jean Combs Barns, age 85 of the Saltville / Rich Valley community, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Sunday, August 28, 2016 at Johnson City Medical Center. Betty was a member of the Rich Valley Presbyterian Church, a graduate of Radford University, and a proud fan of Virginia Tech Athletics. Betty...
Fred Allen Stoots
Aug 22, 2016
MARION, Va. Fred Allen Stoots, age 64, died Monday, August 22, 2016. Fred Stoots was a good man. It was pretty simple, if he had something on his mind, he’d let you know. His family knew this well and so did the folks Fred worked with during his many years in construction. He was a Master Electrician, a trade he...
Eddie Carl Sheets
Aug 16, 2016
RURAL RETREAT, Va. Eddie Carl Sheets, age 81, died Tuesday, August 16, 2016 at Johnston Memorial Hospital, Abingdon, Va. He was preceded in death by his parents, Oscar Wilson and Sally Marie Monk Sheets; brother, Jack Sheets; and sister, Maxine D. Stowers. Eddie is survived by his wife, Joyce A. Kegley Sheets; son, Eddie Dean Sheets; sister, Hazel L. Gordon...
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...

