Obituaries
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...
Elizabeth Dutton Prater
Jun 8, 2016
MARION, Va.: Elizabeth “Libby” Dutton Prater, age 86, died Wednesday, June 8, 2016 at her home in Christiansburg, Va. She was born August 25, 1929 in Marion, Va. to the late Charles Porter and Geneva McKinnon Dutton. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Leonard Prater; and sister, Mary Jo Dutton Phillippi. Libby...
Thomas James John
Jun 2, 2016
MARION, Va.: Thomas James John, age 60, from the D.C. area, died Thursday, June 2, 2016. He was born January 17, 1956 in Sitka, Alaska, and grew up in the D.C. area. He served honorably in the Army and continued to be an advocate for the military by inspiring others to make a career of the military. Tom went on...
Richard David Anderson
May 31, 2016
MARION, Va.: Richard David Anderson age 77, died Tuesday, May 31, 2016 at Johnston Memorial Hospital, Abingdon, Va. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ollie Kate Anderson; son, Richard Lee Anderson; father, John David Anderson; mother, Vicie Davis; and sisters, Bertha Hayton and Shirley May. He is survived by three daughters, Peggy Poston, Susan Elliott and husband, Allen,...
Teddy Vencill, Jr.
May 31, 2016
MARION, Va.: Teddy Vencill, Jr, age 76, died Tuesday, May 31, 2016 at Smyth County Community Hospital. Teddy was a wonderful man and was the one ready to help. He was extremely active in his church and a 20 year member of Valley View Baptist Church where he taught Sunday school until he lost his eyesight. He loved the Lord,...
Emma Josephine Aker Terry
May 23, 2016
CHILHOWIE, Va.: Emma Josephine Aker Terry, passed away peacefully at her home and went to be with the Lord after a courageous battle with cancer on May 23, 2016. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend to everyone who knew her. She will be sadly missed by all her family. Mrs. Terry was preceded in death by husband,...
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