Obituaries
Mary Wilma Thomas
May 12, 2025
Marion, Virginia
Mary Wilma Thomas age 82 passed away Monday, May 12, 2025 at her home.
In her husband’s words “You have been such a wonderful wife, friend, partner, mother, that I have often wondered what I ever did to deserve you. You have such marvelous qualities that define you as a person. You are honest, strong in your faith, loyal, friendly,...
Blana Mae Johnson
May 11, 2025
Chilhowie, Virginia
Blana Mae Johnson, age 93, of Chilhowie, Virginia, passed away on Sunday, May 11, 2025 surrounded by her family.
Born to the late John and Sarah Shelton, she lived a full life centered around friends, family, and faith. Blana's kindness and love will remain an enduring inspiration and source of strength to all who knew her.
Blana was preceded in death...
Dock Harlow "Pete" Dillman, Jr.
May 10, 2025
Marion, Virginia
Dock Harlow “Pete” Dillman, Jr. age 81 passed away Saturday, May 10, 2025 at Russell County Hospital.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Eleanor Seymour Dillman Cullop; brothers, Staff Sgt. Roger Lee Dillman, Donnie Joe Cullop and Charles Edward Cullop.
Pete is survived by his sister, Connie Rowland of Rural Retreat, Va.; and many special cousins.
A private graveside service...
Mark Edward Blevins
May 4, 2025
Marion, Virginia.
Mark Edward Blevins, age 56, passed away Sunday, May 4, 2025 at Roanoke Memorial Hospital, Roanoke, Va.
Mark was born August 12, 1968 in Marion, Virginia. He graduated from VCU in 1990, where he studied business management and finance. He lived in Richmond, Virginia, Washington D.C. and New York City with career moves in banking, retail, and computer programming. He...
Rita Louise Lund
May 4, 2025
Meadowview, Virginia.
Rita Louise Lund, age 62, began a new adventure on Sunday, May 4th, 2025.
Rita was born September 08, 1962 in Bristol, Virginia. She was a wonderful lunch lady for the Washington County Public Schools. She went above and beyond for the students and often showed up to support them. She had many friends that loved her and she them....
Riley E. Heath, Sr.
May 1, 2025
Marion, Virginia.
Riley E. Heath, Sr. age 91, passed away surrounded by his family’s love Thursday, May 01, 2025 at his home.
Riley was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend. He was born in Davy, West Virginia to Robert and Mary Heath. He was a hard worker, retiring from Brunswick. Riley was a proud veteran, serving in the U.S....
Betty Cruff Osborne
Apr 29, 2025
Atkins, Virginia.
Betty Cruff Osborne age 74, passed away Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at Johnston Memorial Hospital, Abingdon, Va.
Betty, better known as “Granny” always had a smile on her face along with a hug for everyone whether she knew you or not. She always made it a point to let everyone know she loved them, especially her family. Family was most...
Fannie Rebecca Reedy Greer
Apr 28, 2025
John 11:25-26 – Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live: and whosoever believeth in me shall never die. Believest thou this?
Sugar Grove, Virginia.
Fannie Rebecca Reedy Greer age 81, left this earthly body on Monday, April 28, 2025 with family at her bedside.
Fannie was...
Delores Diane Leonard
Apr 24, 2025
Atkins, Va.
Delores Diane Leonard, age 68, passed away Thursday, April 24, 2025 at her home.
Delores Leonard, or Susie, lovingly known by her family and friends, passed away, leaving behind a legacy of warmth, laughter, and love. Born into a family with three sisters and one brother, Susie learned early the value of togetherness - a value she would carry with...
Molly Lucille Byrd
Apr 23, 2025
Chilhowie, Va.
Molly Lucille Byrd, age 87, passed away peacefully Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at Valley Health Care Center in Chilhowie, Va.
Molly was a loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother, aunt and friend. She was her husband’s right hand at Grissom Motor Parts as well as NAPA and he was hers while they cared for children at their home daycare. She was...
Alicia Shatley
Apr 18, 2025
Marion, Va.
Alicia Shatley, age 31, passed away Friday, April 18, 2025 at Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon, Va.
She was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Buddy and Eula Heath; paternal grandparents, Dean and Evelyn Shatley; uncle, Buddy Heath.
Alicia is survived by her parents, Billy Dean and Cynthia Shatley; brother, Billy Gene Shatley (Kailey Cregger); fiancé, Robbie Henley; special friend, Tonya...
James Alden "Jamie" Nunley
Apr 14, 2025
Marion, Virginia
James Alden “Jamie” Nunley, Jr. age 43, was called home Monday, April 14, 2025.
Jamie was an all around good father, son, fiancé, brother, uncle and friend. He was rough around the edges but had a big heart and short fuse (which only lasted five minutes). He is well respected by everyone especially those he loved that he called “darlin.”...
Victor Thomas
Apr 13, 2025
Marion, Virginia.
Victor Thomas age 32, passed away Sunday, April 13, 2025 at his home in Marion, Va.
Victor was a loving son and father that lived a full life. He was always active and on the go. He enjoyed the outdoors including fishing, hunting and working on mowers. He was his mother’s rock that never rolled. There was never a dull...
Ronna Lane Olinger Casey
Apr 11, 2025
Saltville, Virginia
Ronna Lane Olinger Casey joined her beloved husband in Heaven on Friday, April 11, 2025.
Ronna, Onnie to her family, loved her family, her dogs, her home, and her church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Douglas Terence Casey; parents, Graham and Nannie Olinger; several brothers and sisters.
Ronna is survived by her daughter, Tera Casey; son, Torey Casey, all...
Thelma Hutchins
Apr 7, 2025
FOREVER FALCON
Bridgeport, WV.
Thelma Hutchins, former Director of Library Services at Fairmont State University’s Ruth Ann Musick Library, passed away on Monday, April 7, at United Hospital Center after an extended illness.
Thelma earned a Master’s degree in Theology from the University of North Carolina, and later a Master’s in Library Science from Florida State University. Her career as an Academic Librarian...
Teresa Surber
Apr 5, 2025
Chilhowie, Virginia
Teresa McNew Surber age 68, passed away Saturday, April 5, 2025 at her home.
Teresa Surber was born and raised on Smokey Row in Saltville, a 1975 graduate of R.B. Worthy High School; she spent her entire adult life with her family in Chilhowie. Teresa held many different jobs and titles but was most well known for her time as...
Jonathan David Crowder
Apr 2, 2025
Courtesy Obituary
Raleigh, North Carolina
Jonathan D. Crowder, son of Otis Dunkley Crowder and Gracie Marie Rowland Crowder, passed away peacefully at his home in Raleigh, NC, surrounded by his family after a long battle with cancer.
A memorial service will be held in Raleigh at a later date.
This is a courtesy announcement by Fraziers’ Seaver-Brown Funeral Service & Crematory, 237 East Main...
David Glenn Broyles
Apr 2, 2025
Claypool Hill, Virginia
David Glenn Broyles age 87, passed away Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at Clinch Valley Medical Center, Richlands, Va.
David was a proud U.S. Air Force Vietnam veteran, retiring after 22 years of service to his country. Once back in civilian life, David became a long haul/over road truck driver for twenty years. He lived a simple life, enjoying his...
Mary Graham
Mar 28, 2025
With deep love and sadness, we announce the passing of Mary Graham, who left this world on March 28, 2025. Born on April 9, 1939, in Columbia, South Carolina, Mary lived a life filled with passion, kindness, and dedication to those she loved.
She was an extraordinary mother, friend, teacher, and human being. Mary’s talents were vast—she was an accomplished pianist...
Miles Everett Untiedt
Mar 28, 2025
Marion, Va.
Miles Everett Untiedt passed away peacefully Friday, March 28, 2025, at the age of 90.
Miles was born March 12, 1935, in Lake Park, Iowa, the son of Julius A. and Myrtle E. Untiedt. He attended the University of Iowa and worked for Boeing in Wichita, Kansas before moving to Muskegon, Michigan to join Brunswick. He transferred to the company’s...
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