Obituaries
Freida Widener Osborne
Jul 19, 2023
Marion, Va.
Freida “Nanny” Widener Osborne age 73, passed away Wednesday, July 19, 2023 at Mountain Laurel Rehab & Nursing, Rural retreat, Va.
Freida was one of a kind! Lots of folks knew her as Nanny from her many years as a nurse – either with Smyth County Community Hospital or the State Hospital, where she met the...
Judith Ann (Judy) Taminger
Jul 18, 2023
Marion, Va.
Judith Ann (Judy) Taminger, age 82, passed away Tuesday, July 18, 2023.
Judy was born in Freeport, Il. in 1940 and raised in northwestern Illinois. She attended Northern Illinois University where she met and later married John Taminger in 1963. After spending five years as an Air Force wife, including three years in Tokyo, Japan, they...
Mary Carlotta Turner
Jul 18, 2023
Marion, Va.
Mary Carlotta Turner age 52, passed away Tuesday, July 18, 2023 at her home.
Survivors and arrangements will be announced soon.
To share memories of Mary Carlotta Turner, please visit www.seaverbrown.com. Care for the Turner family has been entrusted to Fraziers’ Seaver Brown Funeral Service & Crematory, 237 East Main Street, Marion, Va....
Juanita Hartsell
Jul 18, 2023
Marion, Va.
Juanita Hartsell age 77, passed away Tuesday, July 18, 2023 at her home.
Juanita was a loving wife, mom, nana and friend. She loved her family and they adored her. Juanita was a devout Catholic and devoted to her family. She will be missed terribly.
She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Zim...
Albert "Benny" Robinson
Jul 17, 2023
Marion, Va.
“Work willingly at whatever you do, as though you were working for the Lord rather than for people.”
Albert “Benny” Robinson age 87, went to his Heavenly home, Monday, July 17, 2023 at Francis Marion Manor.
Benny was the epitome of the American dream. He loved God first and foremost, as well as his...
Thelma Jean Lesher Mitchell
Jul 15, 2023
Bluefield, Va.
Thelma Jean Lesher Mitchell age 90, entered into her eternal joy Saturday, July 15, 2023.
She was born June 10, 1933, at Kanawha Falls WV, the sixth of ten children born to William Grover Lesher and Lora Lee Baker Lesher. She met the love of her life, Stanley Ross Mitchell, while working at a boarding...
Barbara "Susie" Copenhaver Haywood
Jul 14, 2023
Barbara "Susie" Copenhaver Haywood, passed away Friday, July 14, 2023.
Private graveside services were held at Southwest Virginia Veterans Cemetery, 5550 Bagging Plant Road, Dublin, Va.
This is a courtesy announcement by Fraziers' Seaver-Brown Funeral Service & Crematory, 237 East Main Street, Marion, Va. 24354.
Oakey's South Chapel, 4257 Brambleton Avenue, Roanoke, Va. is serving the Haywood Family.
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Tracy Smith McCarty
Jul 13, 2023
Bristol, Tenn. / Marion, Va.
Tracy Smith McCarty age 43, broke the chains of this body at Bristol Regional Medical Center, Thursday, July 13, 2023 surrounded by her family.
Tracy was a graduate of Marion Senior High School class of 1998. She then attended Radford University where she received her Bachelors in reproductive Biology. She then graduated from...
Tim Thompson
Jul 12, 2023
Johnson City, Tenn.
Tim Thompson, a beloved son, brother, and friend, passed away on July 12, 2023, in Johnson City, Tennessee. From an early age, Tim was known for his adventurous spirit. He always sought out new experiences and cherished the opportunity to travel. One of his favorite destinations was the beautiful beaches of Florida. Tim had a deep appreciation...
Donald Eugene Lowman
Jul 12, 2023
Sugar Grove, Va.
Donald Eugene Lowman age 70, passed away Wednesday, July 12, 2023.
Don was a talented mechanic who could fix anything – and people brought everything to him. He was a faithful employee of Royal Mouldings (DG Mouldings) for over 40 years. Don loved his Lord and was a lifetime faithful member of Valley View Baptist...
Ronald Michael Musser
Jul 10, 2023
Rural Retreat, Va.
Ronald Michael Musser age 80, passed away Monday, July 10, 2023 at his home in Rural Retreat, Virginia.
Mike was a loving husband, dad, grandad, brother, and friend. He founded Musser Lumber Company in 1968 and his contribution to the community has extended many decades. He enjoyed farming and spending time with his family. Mike...
Mary Frances "Penny" Mercer
Jul 6, 2023
Marion, Va.Mary Frances “Penny” Mercer strolled into her Heavenly home late Thursday evening, July 6, 2023, surrounded by family and friends, who loved her dearly. Penny was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother “nan." She loved her family and friends and enjoyed her career with Atkins Tax Service until she retired to care for her grandchildren. Penny loved the Lord,...
Emma Jean Gilley
Jul 2, 2023
Galax, Va.Emma Jean Gilley age 59, passed away July 02, 2023 at her home.Emma Jean was a wonderful daughter with a kind heart. She would do anything to help those in need and loved her two cats. Her loving way will be missed. She was preceded in death by her mother, Joanne Myers; and brother, Timothy Wayne Gilley. Emma Jean...
Emmett Vynston Richardson, Jr.
Jun 29, 2023
Marion, Va.
Emmett Vynston Richardson Jr., affectionately known as Pops, passed away on June 29, 2023, at the age of 89 in Newton, NC.
Emmett was born on June 10, 1934. Emmett was a highly respected, small-town physician who dedicated his life to serving his community. He had a deep love and dedication to his family, and sports served...
Joanne Hubble Barton
Jun 26, 2023
Newnan, GA.
Joanne Hubble Barton age 89, passed away on Monday, June 26, 2023, at Sacred Journey Hospice in Newnan, GA.
Joanne was born in Smyth County to the late Ray and Hettie Victoria Blankenbeckler Hubble. She was a resident of Sugar Grove, Virginia, for the majority of her life before moving closer to family in Newnan, GA. Joanne...
Mary Lou Olinger
Jun 22, 2023
Marion, Va.Mary Lou Olinger age 94, widow of John H. Olinger, joined her loved ones in Heaven, Thursday, June 22, 2023 at Francis Marion Manor, Marion, Va.Mary Lou was an exceptional and charismatic lady who was very loving and caring to all whether they had two legs or four. A true people person, she found her passion as...
Tommy Goss
Jun 22, 2023
Cedar Bluff, Va.
Tommy Goss age 73, passed away Thursday, June 22, 2023.
Tommy lived in Tazewell County his entire life. He was an avid reader, reading over a thousand books in his life and watching numerous movies. He worked as a painter, brilliant wood worker, and silversmith.
He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Betty Goss;...
Mary Ruth "Tootsie" Smith Coe
Jun 21, 2023
Abingdon, Va.Mary Ruth “Tootsie” Smith Coe, passed away peacefully Wednesday, June 21, 2023.
Ruth was born in Washington County, VA and grew up in Smyth County, VA. She graduated from Marion Senior High School and began working at Greer Studio. She married Franklin E. Coe and moved to Roanoke, VA and began her career in education at Mountain View...
Roy Russell McNeil
Jun 20, 2023
Marion, Va.
Roy Russell McNeil age 90, passed away Tuesday, June 20, 2023 at Smyth County Community Hospital, Marion, Va.
Roy was born on September 27, 1932 to the late Oscar and Maude McNeil in Ashe County, North Carolina. He graduated from Marion High school in 1951, and entered active service in the Navy in 1952. After proudly serving his...
Lisa Elaine Long Rigely
Jun 19, 2023
Marion, Va.
Lisa Elaine Long Rigely age 71, passed unexpectedly Monday, June 19, 2023.
Lisa was born September 24, 1951 to Amos and Lottie Long in Annville, Pa. After graduating from Union College with a Masters’ Degree in Elementary Education and Library Science, she was the Librarian at Marion Primary School for thirty-three years. Lisa was an active...
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