Our Obituaries
Eric Edwin Tolbert
August 14, 2021
Eric Edwin Tolbert, 48, passed away Saturday, August 14, 2021 at the Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon, VA.
He was born in Marion, VA to the late Patricia Jean Testerman. He is preceded in death by his grandson Ryder Edward Tolbert, father-in-law Roscoe Vanhoy, and his mother Patricia Jean Testerman.
He was a skilled mechanic and truck driver. He enjoyed riding his motorcycle with his...
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John Robert "Bob" Fields
July 20, 2021
John Robert "Bob" Fields of Chilhowie, Virginia passed away at his home on Tuesday, July 20, 2021 after a long illness. Bob was born in Stone Coal, West Virginia. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II. Bob was a member of the Chilhowie Baptist Church. He retired from the U.S. Treasury Department of engraving and printing.
Bob was preceded in death by his parents Noah Fields and Hazel...
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Nancy Hughes Jones
July 10, 2021
Nancy Hughes Jones, 96, passed away Saturday, July 10, 2021 at her home in Chilhowie. She was born Nov. 30, 1924 and was a lifetime member of the Riverside Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents William (Bill) and Margaret Hughes; her husband, Willie Moore (Bill) Jones; granddaughter, Robin Jones; sisters, Libby Overbay and Isabelle Hockett; and brother, Billy Ed Hughes.
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Mary Charlotte "Polly" Dungan Furr
June 29, 2021
Mary Charlotte "Polly" Dungan Furr, 96, passed away on June 29, 2021 at Chestnut Hill Senior Living in Columbus, Ohio. She was preceded in death by her parents, Marvin and Mary Eliza (Heath) Dungan, brothers William T. Dungan (Vergie), Sanders J. Dungan (Helen), Payne R. Dungan (Margaret), and sisters Helen D. McRae (James), Elizabeth "Betsy" D. Tilley (Paul), Louise D. McClung (Nortie), Ada D....
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Edward Samuel Green
June 25, 2021
Edward Samuel Green, age 62, went home to be with the Lord at his home in Gray, Tennessee on Friday, June 25, 2021.
He was preceded in death by his father, Edward Samuel Hood Sr.; mother, Ann Louise (Wolf) Klebanow; father-in-law Charles Herbert Harlow; brother-in-law, Eric Daniel Harlow; and sister-in-law, Crystal Ann Harlow.
Survivors include his loving wife of almost 10 years, Susan...
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Howard Vernon Blevins
July 20, 1926 - June 24, 2021
Howard Vernon Blevins, 94, went to be with his Lord on Thursday, June 24, 2021. Howard worked with his brothers as a master brick layer and carpenter his whole career. He was an avid coon hunter, loved to fish, spend time with his family, and read his bible. He was a lifetime member of Cleghorn Valley Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jessie and Ethel Blevins; wife, Tebah...
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Betty Snavely Miller
March 4, 1932 - June 23, 2021
Betty Snavely Miller, 89, passed away on Wednesday, June 23, 2021. Betty was born March 4, 1932 in Marion Va., a daughter of the late Dewey and Cleo Testerman.
Betty was a homemaker in her young life and was known for her cakes and pies. She later worked on the family farm with her husband Jim. She began her CNA career at Birdmont Manor and finished at Valley Health Care for almost four decades...
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Kenneth Edward Brooks
June 23, 1935 - June 21, 2021
Kenneth Edward Brooks, 85, of Chilhowie was called home to be with the Lord June 21, 2021. He was preceded in death by his wife, Rachel Brooks.
Survivors include his daughters, Teresa Dunford and husband Johnny of Chilhowie and Debbie Blevins of Rich Valley; grandchildren, Jennifer Sullivan, Aaron Dunford and wife Faith, Kelly Surber, and Rachel Blevins; great grandchildren, Elizabeth Sullivan,...
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Brenda Faye Kilby Sauls
December 11, 1941 - June 21, 2021
Brenda Kilby Sauls, 79, passed away Monday, June 21, 2021 at her home in Chilhowie. Survivors include sons, Richard Sauls and wife Lori, Tim Sauls and wife Sonya, and Travis Sauls and wife Yvette, all of Chilhowie; Grandchildren, Jared Sauls and wife Lauren, Logan Sauls and Brandi Richardson, Megan Sauls, Austin Sauls and Kyra Sauls; Great grandchildren, Everly Ray Sauls, Bryson Zane Sauls, and...
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Dakota Lomans
January 29, 1992 - June 18, 2021
Dakota Berkley Lomans, went home to be with the Lord on June 18, 2021, at the age of 29 years-old in Bristol Tennessee.
Dakota accepted the Lord as his Savior at a very young age and was baptized at First Baptist Church, Marion Va. He knew the Lord. During his last days, he rekindled that relationship.
Dakota worked hard to obtain his CDL through CRST Trucking School. After completing the...
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William Alf Shores
June 5, 2021
Alf went to be with his Heavenly Father on Saturday June 5th 2021 in Bristol Regional Medical Center after a brief illness.
Alf was preceded in death by his father and mother, Elmer and Rosalee Shores; brothers, Lloyd, Lewis, and Fred Shores; Left to cherish his memory are his beloved wife of over 53 years Mary Carol Shores; brothers Jack Shores and wife Sharon, Carroll Shores and wife Pat,...
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Dwight Delano Blevins
January 15, 1947 - June 4, 2021
Dwight Delano Blevins, 74, of Chilhowie, Virginia, peacefully entered his eternal home on June 4, 2021, while surrounded by his family at the James H. Quillen Veterans Administration Medical Center.
Dwight was a proud veteran of the United States Army, having served his country during the Vietnam War. He was a dedicated and active member of Macedonia Baptist Church where he proudly served as a...
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Beatrice "Bea" Faye Cline Blevins
March 20, 1942 - June 3, 2021
Beatrice "Bea" Faye Cline Blevins, 79, passed away Thursday, June 3, 2021. Bea was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest M. Blevins. Survivors include her two daughters, Linda Gail White and her husband, Brian of Henrietta, N.C., Kristy Faye Pruitt and her husband, Roe of Jefferson, N.C.; one son, Anthony "Tony" McGuire Blevins and wife, Jamea of Chilhowie, Va.; six grandchildren, Megan, Jack,...
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Robert "Dwight" Barker, Jr.
November 9, 1943 - June 2, 2021
Robert "Dwight" Barker Jr., age 77, died on Wednesday June 2, 2021.Dwight was born on November 9, 1943, in Smyth County, to the late Robert Barker and Nina Currin Barker. He grew up in Sugar Grove and attended Sugar Grove High School. Following graduation, he enrolled at Milligan College where he played ...
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Robert "Dwight" Barker, Jr.
November 9, 1943 - June 2, 2021
Robert "Dwight" Barker, Jr. 77, of Chilhowie, VA, passed away Wednesday, June 2, 2021. Arrangements are incomplete at this time. The tentative date for the Memorial Service is Saturday, June 26, 2021. Full obituary and further information will be run at a later date. Condolences can be made to the family online at www.williamsfuneralhomeofchilhowie.com. Williams Funeral Home of Chilhowie is...
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Eula Mae Heath
May 7, 1934 - May 28, 2021
Eula Mae Heath, 87, of Chilhowie, VA, peacefully gained her angel wings on Friday, May 28, 2021 while surrounded by her loved ones at her home.
Eula was born on May 7, 1934 in Smyth County, a daughter to the late William and Frankie Trivett. She married the love of her life, Buddy Heath on June 19, 1958, whom preceded her in death in 1996. Together, they had five children. She loved to play...
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Roger Lee McVey
May 8, 2021
Roger Lee McVey, 72, passed away Saturday, May 8, 2021. Roger was preceded in death by his parents, Jessie and Ruth McVey. Survivors include his sisters, Barbara Phillips and husband Robert and Clarice Combs and husband Willie; niece, Karen Mitchell; nephews, Jeffery Helton and wife Leslie, Bobby Joe Phillips, and Michael Phillips. Graveside services will be conducted 11 AM Wednesday, May 12,...
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Arlis Ray Crutchfield
November 11, 1943 - May 5, 2021
Arlis Ray Crutchfield, age 77, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 5, 2021 at Johnson Memorial Hospital with his loving wife of 55 years by his side.
He was born November 11, 1943 to the late George Allen and Inez Bean Crutchfield in Smyth County, Va.
Arlis graduated from Chilhowie High School and proudly served in the US Army. He was a Park Ranger at Douthat State Park for a time...
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Thelma Joyce Jones Elliott
April 16, 2021
Thelma Joyce Jones Elliott, 94, of Chilhowie, VA, passed away Friday, April 16, 2021 at Valley Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Chilhowie VA. She was born February 2, 1927 in Sarasota, Florida to the late Charles King Jones and Sallie Berry Jones. She was predeceased by her husband of 70 years, Johnny Elliott, Jr. and her son, John Allen Elliott.
Mrs. Elliott retired as Office Manager from...
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Georgia B. Polk
April 12, 2021
Georgia B. Polk, 91 years young; was called home to be with the Lord on Monday, April 12th, 2021. Georgia maintained her residents at her home in Glade Spring Virginia until her death.
Georgia was born to the late Ballard Polk Sr. and Ardean Annoy Polk December 25th, 1929. She lived most of her life in the Plum Creek community. She joined the Plum Creek Baptist Church at an early age where she...
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Janet Sturgill Stamper
April 1, 2021
Janet Sturgill Stamper, 71, passed away Thursday, April 1, 2021. Janet was preceded in death by her mother and father, Helen and Fields S. Sturgill and by her brother, Randy Sturgill. Survivors include her loving husband, Roger Stamper; children, Trina Gross of Chilhowie, Julie Mitchell and husband Steven of Chilhowie; Heather Parker of Marion; Trampas Stamper and wife Paula of Marion; and Terra...
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Leary Dean Doss
March 18, 2021
Leary Dean Doss, 80, passed away peacefully Thursday, March 18, 2021 at his home in Chilhowie surrounded by friends and family.
Dean served in the United States Army and retired from the Virginia Department of Corrections after 30 years.
He was preceded in death by his devoted wife of 50 years, Dolores Ann Doss; sisters, Bernie Moore and Janie Young; brothers, Oscar Doss and Tom Jr. Doss.
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Levoda Elizabeth Goff Blevins
March 17, 2021
Levoda Elizabeth Goff Blevins, 75, went to be with the Lord and rejoin her beloved husband of 54 years, Douglas Marshall Blevins, Wednesday, March 17, 2021.
Mrs. Blevins was preceded in death by her mother and father, Ida V. O'Quinn Goff and William Dixon Goff; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Ora Marshall and Bessie Blevins; brothers, William "Buck", Charlie "Roger", Virgil, and Jerry Goff;...
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Mary Katherine Fowler Compton
March 8, 2021
Mary Katherine Fowler Compton, age 88, passed away Monday March 8, 2021 at her home in Chilhowie. She was a member of Chilhowie United Methodist Church in Chilhowie. She was born in Morristown, TN to the late Howard W. and Mary Lea Harvey.
Mrs. Compton was employed for 25 years by the Smyth County School System.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Lester...
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Patsy "Pat" Gilley
March 5, 2021
Patsy "Pat" Gilley, beloved sister and aunt, died on March 5, 2021 in Chilhowie, VA. She was born in 1952 to the late Paul Wilburn and Stella Faye Gilley of Whitetop, VA. Pat enjoyed life's simple pleasures--long car rides, hearty meals, and big hugs. Her laugh carried and she never missed an opportunity to show off her extensive jewelry collection. She had a special affection for her dolls Coco,...
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Thomas Mack Brown
May 23, 1941 - February 3, 2021
Thomas Mack Brown, 79, of Chilhowie, Va. passed away at his home on Feb. 3, 2021.
Psalm 91:2 I will say to the Lord, "My Refuge and my Fortress, My God, in whom I trust". Psalm 91 became a prayer that Tom prayed in many years later as he did his daily devotional. He believed it and claimed its truth. We complete an education, work hard in our profession, and plan for retirement. We often think...
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Juanita Chapman Blevins
January 31, 2021
Juanita Chapman Blevins, 80, passed away Sunday, Jan. 31, 2021 at her home in Marion, Va. after an extended illness. Mrs. Blevins was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and sister. She was of the Baptist faith and a member of Faith Fellowship Church and also attended Wassum Valley Baptist Church and Fellowship Baptist Church. Juanita was a former employee of the Smyth County Community Hospital....
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Carole Sue Williams
January 30, 2021
Carole Sue Williams, 71, passed away Sunday, January 30, 2021. She is preceded in death by her parents Edgar Miller King and Nita Pickle King; sister, Jeanette Pruitt.
Survivors include her husband, Troy R. Williams, Jr.; children, Daniel Williams of Tazewell, Va., Shayla Hankins of Bland, Va., Scott Lambert of Ivanhoe, Va., and Gene Lambert of Radford, Va.; eight grandchildren;...
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Patricia Jean Testerman
December 26, 1946 - January 21, 2021
Patricia Jean Testerman, 74, passed away Thursday, Jan. 21, 2021 at the Valley Health Care Center in Chilhowie. Survivors include her sons, Oliver S. Tolbert Jr., Montgomery Tolbert, Eric E. Tolbert, Shannon Tolbert, and Jason Tolbert; grandchildren, Chad Tolbert, Chloe E. Tolbert, Drew Tolbert, and Alivia Tolbert; step-grandchildren, Miranda Nichole Montgomery and Darren M. Helton; four great...
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Mildred Seymour Hughes
November 18, 1934 - January 11, 2021
Mildred Seymour Hughes, 86, went to be with her Lord and Savior on January 11, 2021 at her home surrounded by her family.
Mildred was born, raised, and lived all her life in Chilhowie, Va. and was a devoted member of Riverside Baptist Church.
She had a passionate love for her church and served many roles including Sunday School teacher. She worked at Harwood of Marion and Buster Brown of...
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Toby Stephen Blevins
June 20, 1950 - January 7, 2021
Toby Stephen Blevins, 70, passed away Jan. 7, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles M. Blevins and Esther B. Blevins. Toby was a lifelong resident of Chilhowie and was a member of the Chilhowie Baptist Church and a member of the Chilhowie Masonic Lodge. He served his country as a member of the United States Army. Survivors include his son, Todd Blevins and wife Kendra; brother,...
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A.L. Dungan
September 9, 1929 - December 27, 2020
A.L. Dungan Jr., 91, passed away on Sunday, December 27, 2020. He was preceded in death by his parents, Aubrey Leon Dungan Sr., and Alma Virginia Woody Dungan; one sister, Dorothy Virginia Dungan and a brother, James W. Woody. He was an active member of Seven Mile Ford U.M.C, a member of the Chilhowie U.M.C. Men's Club as well as a member of Seven Mile Ford Ruritan Club for fifty-two and a half...
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Hunter Raymond Greer
December 17, 2020
Hunter Raymond Greer, 93, passed away Thursday, Dec. 17, 2020. He was born April 10, 1927, the son of the late Spencer Greer and Lillian Greer Walters. He was also preceded in death by his wife Jean Greer; two brothers, James Greer and Wayne Blevins; two sisters, Geneva Greer Teaters and Jewel Greer Walters; special nephew, Roger Eller. Mr. Greer worked for Bonham Brothers for many years and...
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Kathryn Chapman Beattie
October 22, 1929 - December 13, 2020
.Mrs. Kathryn Chapman Beattie, age 91, of Chilhowie, Va., passed away on Sunday, December 13, 2020.She was born on October 22, 1929, in Newport News, Va., the daughter of the late Marion R. and Helen Gray Chapman Sr. Kathryn grew up in Gloucester, Va., and settled in Chilhowie nearly fifty years ago, which be-came her adopted hometown.Kathryn was preceded in death by her husband...
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Carl Baker Troxel
December 12, 2020
Carl Baker Troxel, 79, passed away Saturday, December 12, 2020 at his home after a bout with health issues. He was preceded in death by his father, Neil Troxel; his mother, Helen Troxel; and his son, Kenny Troxel. Survivors include his loving companion, Dorothy Phillips; his daughter, Pam Troxel; two sisters, Peggy Keith and Charlotte and Ed Mason; 6 grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren; several...
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Donna Louise Love, Goff
December 18, 1938 - November 6, 2020
Donna Louise Goff Love, 81, of Spotsylvania, VA passed away November 06, 2020 at Spring Arbor in Fredericksburg VA. She was born December 18, 1938 in Minocqua, Wisconsin. Survivors include her husband Warren Love; daughters, Michelle (Galo) Chaves of Spotsylvania VA, and Tracy (Steve) Silver of Portland OR.; grandchildren, Brianna, Galo (IV), Martes Chaves and Nathan, Adam and India Silver....
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Edward E. Kuhn
September 25, 1930 - November 5, 2020
Edward E. Kuhn, 90, of Chilhowie passed away Thursday, Nov. 5, 2020. Ed served in the United States Army during the Korean War. He was a member of the Adwolfe Freewill Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ethel Irene Kuhn. Survivors include one daughter, Cheryl Dye and husband Bobby of Meadowview, Va.; one son, Carl Wright of Sugar Grove, Va.; four grandchildren; ten great...
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Charmie Lois Haga Blevins
September 19, 1926 - November 2, 2020
Charmie Lois Haga Blevins, 94, passed into the loving arms of her Lord and Savior, November 2, 2020. She was born September 19, 1926 to Herman and Tina Mae Haga in Marion, VA. She leaves to cherish her memory; granddaughter, Tabatha Lingerfelt and great grandson, Draven Lingerfelt of York, SC; sister Jewel Blevins, Mechanicsville, VA; brother, Herman (Bud) Haga, Jacksonville NC; sister-in-law,...
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Linda K. Herrell
October 26, 2020
Linda Kay Clark Herrell, 71, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, Oct. 26, 2020 at her home, surrounded by family.
She was born Oct. 13, 1949, the daughter of the late Johnny and Lois (Bowen) Clark.
She is survived by her husband of 52 years, Charles David Herrell; daughter and son-in-law, Angela and Timothy Jenkins of South Point, Ohio; son and daughter-in-law, Matthew and Crystal Herrell...
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Josefa Dona "Pepi" Stamper
October 21, 2020
Josefa Dona "Pepi" Stamper, 86, passed away Wednesday, October 21, 2020 at the Valley Health Care Center in Chilhowie. Survivors include her children, Anna Baldwin, John Stamper and wife Vicky, and Carl Stamper and wife LeeAnn; Grandchildren, Robert Baldwin, Isaiah Stamper, Caleb Stamper, Amber Green, and Madalyn Ranallo; six great grandchildren. Graveside services will be conducted 11 AM Friday,...
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Phyllis Joan Shuler
October 9, 2020
Phyllis Joan Shuler, 76, passed away Friday, October 09, 2020 at her home in Chilhowie. She was preceded in death by her parents, Edgar and Katherine Stuart. Survivors include her son, Mike Shuler and wife Peggy; grandchildren, Jacob, Amber and husband Michael, Rob and wife Jess, Robin and husband Don; special little buddy, Keagan Blevins; siblings, Patty and late husband Ted Wallace, Benny...
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Charles Lynn Vanhoozier
October 7, 2020
Charles Lynn Vanhoozier, 61, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2020. Lynn had a passion for hunting, fishing, and sports. He was a devoted Chilhowie Warriors fan in which he hardly ever missed a game and was always wearing the Orange and Black. He also was a Pittsburg Steelers fan and Virginia Tech fan. Lynn always made friends around town and while working. He served the local community as a former...
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Sarah Beth Heffinger
March 4, 1948 - September 30, 2020
Sarah Beth Heffinger, 72, passed away on Wednesday, September 30, 2020 in Chilhowie, Va. She was the daughter of the late Doug and Polly Heffinger.
Survivors include her two brothers, D. Gale Heffinger and wife Debby of Abingdon, Va. and Tommy Heffinger of Chilhowie, Va.; She is also survived by three nephews, Kyle Heffinger and wife Nan, Josh Heffinger, and T.J. Heffinger and wife Amanda; one...
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Ricky Leonard Hess
September 26, 2020
Ricky Leonard Hess. 61, passed away Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020. Ricky was the best husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, uncle, brother, cousin, and father-in-law that anyone could ever ask for as well as the most generous and helpful person. He was very special to all of us and he will be missed very much. He was preceded in death by his parents, Carl L. Hess and Katie Warren Hess....
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Peggy Jean Tuell Joines
August 18, 1935 - September 22, 2020
Peggy Tuell Joines, 85, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2020. Peggy was a lifelong member of the Grosses Creek Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Rev. William Tuell and Ruby Tuell; sisters, Judy Sturgill and Anna Lou Sheets and her husband Lloyd Sheets. Survivors include her loving husband of 68 years, James H. "Jimmy" Joines; son, Danny Joines and wife Jenell; grandchildren...
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Rose Ann "Rosie" Overbay
November 16, 1939 - September 17, 2020
Rose Ann "Rosie" Overbay, 80, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, Sept. 17, 2020. She was preceded in death by her parents Woodrow and Emily Blevins.
Survivors include her husband, John Robert "Bob" Overbay; son, Johnny Overbay (Teresa); daughter, Deborah Powers (Josh); granddaughter, Ashley Overbay Turley (Keith); grandson, Garrett Overbay; great-grandson, Easton Turley;...
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Joseph Lee "Jack" Lundy
September 11, 2020
Joseph Lee "Jack" Lundy, 87, passed away Friday, Sept. 11, 2020. Jack was a member of the Cleghorn Valley Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ellen Blevins Lundy; his parents, Earnest W. Lundy and Nellie Catron Lundy and several brothers and sisters.
Survivors include his son, Tim Lundy and wife Susan; granddaughters, Heather Lundy and Stephanie Vrettos and husband Nick; and...
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Paul Wayne St. John
August 29, 2020
Paul Wayne St. John passed away August 29, 2020 at the age of 80 at home in Chilhowie, VA after a long illness.
Born and raised in Chilhowie, VA, at 23 he became a heavy equipment operator, moving his family to WV in 1965 to build their highway infrastructure, including the New River Gorge Bridge. From 1984-1988 he was a heavy equipment operator in the surface mining industry. From 1988-1995 he...
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David Kecil Sheets
July 21, 2020
David Kecil Sheets, 82, went home to be with the Lord, Tuesday, July 21,2020 at Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon, Va. He was a loving husband and dad. He is preceded in death by his parents, Margaret Lavon Sheets and Neal Sheets; two brothers, Lloyd and Bradley Sheets; two sister-in-laws, Anna Lou and Cissy Sheets; two lifelong friends, Bill Martin and Donald Shupe, all of Chilhowie.
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Evelyn Marie Lomans Polk
July 20, 2020
Evelyn L. Polk, 88, went home to be with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on July 20, 2020, at her home with her family by her side.Evelyn was born on December 31st, 1931, in Chilhowie, Va., to the late Beverly and Mary Alice Lomans. She was a lifelong member of First Baptist Church in Chilhowie, Va. She served as the Mother of the Church, and the Secretary of the Sunday School. Evelyn was...
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Dorsey "Dee" Cook
February 26, 1946 - July 17, 2020
Dorsey "Dee" Cook, 74, passed away Friday, July 17, 2020. He was born on February 26, 1946, in Buchanan, Va. He was the son of the late Dorse and Nora Cook. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brothers Curtis and Willard Cook; one precious sister, Margie McGlothlin and daughter, Shirley Kay Cook.
The strongest man we've ever known, loving husband, and dad. He was the...
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Alta Mae Boyd Price
December 13, 1926 - July 9, 2020
Alta Mae Boyd Price, 93, passed away Thursday, July 9, 2020. She was born on December 13, 1926 to the late Homer Clark Boyd, Sr. and Lacy Dare Woodward Boyd. She was a member at Chilhowie Christian Church. Alta retired from Central Fidelity Bank. In addition to her parents, Alta was also preceded in death by her husband, Doug Price; seven siblings, Mamie Buck, Earnest "Tom" Boyd, Homer Clark Boyd...
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Roy Jackson Love
June 20, 2020
Roy Jackson Love, 88, passed away Saturday, June 20, 2020. Roy proudly served in the United States Air Force from 1951-1955. Mr. Love was a retired ABC Special Agent. He was preceded in death by his wife, Delores June Love; his parents, John Earnest Love and Georgia Gladys Ratliff Love; and a brother, J.D. Love. Survivors include his daughter, Lisa Love and companion Jerry Sheffey; brother,...
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Anna James Heath Anderson
June 19, 2020
Anna James Heath Anderson, beloved matriarch of her family, passed away on June 19, 2020. Her 96 years of life were a gift to everyone who knew her.
Growing up as the oldest daughter in a family of nine children, Anna James learned early how to get things done. She was a natural-born leader, and from a young age she helped to care for her younger siblings and others. As a girl she learned...
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Charles Robert Grace
August 20, 1943 - May 26, 2020
Charles Robert Grace, 76, passed away Tuesday, May 26, 2020. He was preceded in death by his wife Judy Mae Rose Grace; parents, Robert Lee Grace and Dorothy Dean Thomas Grace.
Survivors include his children, Connie Grace of Chilhowie, and Christopher Grace of Chilhowie; grandchildren, Brandon Pierce, Shane Pierce, Madison Grace, and Casse Grace; special friends, Charlie Brown and Kenny Rose.
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Daisy Lucille Peery Martin
January 13, 1930 - May 16, 2020
Daisy Martin left this world and ran into her Savior's arms on Saturday, May 16, 2020 at Valley Health and Rehab Center in Chilhowie. She was 90 years old.
Daisy was born in Tazewell County to the late Harvey and Elma Abel Peery. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Charles B. Martin, Sr.; brothers, Nelson Peery, Fred Peery, and Jim Edd Peery; sisters, Mary Hayes and Emma Webb; son...
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Floyd L. Sheets
May 12, 2020
Floyd L. Sheets, 99, went home to be with the Lord Tuesday, May 12, 2020 at Commonwealth Senior Living in Abingdon, Va. He was preceded in death by his wife, Effie Sheets; two brothers, Neal and Luther Sheets; and a sister, Pearl Hawkins. Floyd was born in Chilhowie on April 3, 1921 to the late Roe and Lottie Sheets. Floyd and his late wife Effie were longtime members of the Chilhowie Christian...
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Donald Edward Barr
March 22, 1939 - May 1, 2020
Donald Edward Barr, 81, passed away Friday, May 1, 2020 at his home in Chilhowie, Va. Don was born in Smyth County on March 22, 1939 to the late McKinley Roosevelt Barr and wife Lora Mae Hamm Barr. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Charles Edward Barr, as well as several brothers and sister.
Survivors include his wife Myrna Jean Lethcoe Barr; daughters, Debra...
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Louie Wade Ward
March 10, 1933 - April 30, 2020
Louie Wade Ward, 87, passed away Thursday, April 30, 2020. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Ellen Cress Ward; parents, Paul Lawrence Ward and Mary Kate Poston Ward; one sister, Helen E. Maiden; brothers, William P. Ward, Charles Harlen ward, Lloyd Alvin Ward, and Russell B. Ward.
Survivors include one daughter, Deanna Lynn Ward Gravely and husband Chris; two sons, Brian Wade Ward and...
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Faye Heath Null
October 5, 1960 - April 18, 2020
Faye Heath Null, 59, passed away Saturday, April 18, 2020 at her home in Marion.
Survivors include her husband, Gordon Null; children, Justin Null and wife Samantha, Joshua Null, and Leighia Null Drake and husband C.J.; grandchildren, Poppy Null and Gordon Drake; brothers, Ray Heath and wife Virginia, and David Heath; sister, Lenora Farris and husband Gary; several aunts, uncles, nieces, and...
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James and Pamela Denny
April 11, 2020
James and Pamela Denny, 80 and 76, of Chilhowie, Va., passed away on Saturday, April 11, 2020.
They were married for 55 years. James retired from the Virginia Department of Corrections and was an avid farmer. He was preceded in death by his parents, Emitt S. and Bonnie B. Denny; his sister, Olga Denny Heath and brother-in-law Cecil Heath. Pamela was a two-time survivor of breast cancer, avid...
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Joseph Cecil "Joe" Moore
March 30, 2020
Joseph Cecil "Joe" Moore of Glade Spring, aged 83, left his earthly home to go on to his heavenly home on Monday, March 30, 2020 at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Joe was preceded in death by his parents, Roy P. and Leona Moore. Mr. Moore is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Gay Nell Moore of Glade Spring; his brother Myrl Moore of Louisville KY; his four children and their spouses:...
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Elizabeth Geraldine Crusenberry
March 24, 2020
Elizabeth Geraldine Crusenberry, 80, passed away Tuesday, March 24, 2020 at her home. She was a member of the Chilhowie Christian Church. Geraldine was preceded in death by her husband, James E. Crusenberry; her parents, Gerald S. Wolfe and Beulah H. Wolfe; aunt, Belle Hawthorne; and daughter-in-law, Terry L. Smith.
Survivors include her children, James Richard Crusenberry Sr., Elizabeth C....
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Betty Sue Hillman Cole
March 23, 2020
Betty Sue Hillman Cole, 90, passed away Monday, March 23, 2020. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leon Weaver Cole; parents, W.C. Hillman and Ollie Ruth Hillman; brothers, W.C. Hillman Jr., Sid Hillman, Eugene Hillman, Dwight Hillman and a sister, Ruth Hillman. Betty was a member of the Mt. View United Methodist Church where she was the pianist for many years. She was a graduate of Emory...
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James Thomas "Tommy" Jackson
September 21, 1956 - March 22, 2020
James Thomas Jackson "Tommy", 63, born on September 21, 1956, drove his last mile and went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 22, 2020, surrounded by loving family and friends.Tommy was preceded in death by his mother, Billie Jean Havens; father, James Jackson; brother, Eugene Jackson; sister, Patty Thomas; and daughter, Amanda Fisher.Surviving to cherish his memory are the love of his...
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Eva McCormick Horne
March 5, 2020
Eva McCormick Horne, 99, of Chesapeake, went to be with the Lord, Thursday, March 5, 2020.
Born in Chilhowie, Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Charles Franklin McCormick and Anna Blessing McCormick. She was also predeceased by her husband, Richard Edwin Horne; siblings, Alice Louvania, Mary Ocie, Charles Franklin, Pearl Ester, John Christman, Anna Pauline, Katherine Virginia, Paul...
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Shelva P. Russell
December 25, 1936 - February 26, 2020
Shelva P. Russell, 83, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020.
Shelva was preceded in death by her husband, Lee L. Russell.
Survivors include her children, Nola Fisher of Clearwater, Fla., Carol Wilson of Glade Spring, Va., Katherine Jones of Longwood, Fla., Sharon Lineberry of Chattanooga, TN., Steven Russell of Marion, Va., and Janelle Sharp of Apex, N.C.; eight grandchildren; five great...
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Ellen Blevins Lundy
February 24, 2020
Ellen Blevins Lundy, 88, passed away Monday, Feb. 24, 2020. Ellen was a lifelong member of the Cleghorn Valley Baptist Church and loved to cook. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ethel Anderson Blevins and Jesse Blevins; brothers, Gordon Blevins, Joe Blevins, and Kenny Blevins; and sister, Lois Coe.
Survivors include her loving husband of 65 years, Jack Lundy; son, Tim Lundy and wife...
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Arnold Reed Widener
February 14, 2020
Arnold Reed Widener, 72, passed away Friday, Feb. 14, 2020 at his home in Marion.
Reed was preceded in death by his parents, Hobert and Ethel Widener: brothers, Warren, Bernard, Edward, J.D., Gary, Herb, Ronnie, and Harlow "Red" Widener.
Survivors include his loving wife, Marie Widener of the home; children, Regina Mathena and husband Ronnie of Marion and Tim Widener and wife Christy of...
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Kathleen Tuell Walton
September 22, 1931 - February 4, 2020
Kathleen Tuell Walton, 88, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2020 at the Valley Health Care Center in Chilhowie. Kathleen was a member of the First Church of God in Chilhowie and also attended Chilhowie Christian Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Ed Walton; two sons, Alvin Walton and Benny Walton; her parents, John and Annie Tuell; brother, John Tuell; sisters, Josephine Miller,...
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Helen Lucille Blevins
November 11, 1923 - February 3, 2020
Helen Lucille Blevins, 96, of Chilhowie, Virginia, went to be with the Lord peacefully and with family by her side on February 3, 2020.
Helen was born on November 11, 1923, in Green Cove, Virginia, the daughter of Rev. Clifton Blevins and Ethel Blevins.
She was married to James Chesil Blevins on November 1, 1943; they were married for 64 years.
Helen was a homemaker and lifelong member...
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Carl Edward Werkheiser
February 1, 2020
Carl Edward Werkheiser, 89, passed away Saturday, Feb. 1, 2020. Carl was the youngest and last of the 13 children of Floyd Wilson Werkheiser and Leah Haas Werkheiser. He grew up near Easton, PA in the 1930's on his sister's farm after their parents passed away in 1932. In 1948 he joined the Navy and served until 1952. On a shore leave he came home with one of his friends where he met Sandra Ruth...
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Teresa Ann Sandefur
August 26, 1968 - January 25, 2020
Teresa Ann Sandefur, 51, went to be with our Lord, Saturday, January 25, 2020. She is preceded in death by her father Samuel M. Sandefur.
Teresa is survived by her mom, Eula F. Sandefur; special Aunts, and Matthew Holbrook. Teresa was the most beautiful, kind, and loving human being. All who knew her loved her, she will be so very missed.
Memorial services will be held...
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Carrie Lucille Gross
January 17, 2020
Carrie Lucille Gross, 90, went home to be with the Lord Friday, January 17, 2020. She was a member of Cleghorn Valley Baptist Church and will be greatly missed by those that knew her.
Carrie was preceded in death by her parents, Harvey V. Taylor and Mamie Sheets Taylor, her loving husband, Elmer T. Gross and her son, Jimmy T. Gross.
Survivors include her children, Linda Gross and Thomas...
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Reverend Lloyd Lee Sheets
January 13, 2020
Reverend Lloyd Lee Sheets, 83, former pastor of Grosses Creek Baptist Church in Chilhowie, Virginia, went to be with the Lord on January 13, 2020. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 47 years, Anna Lou Tuell Sheets.
He is the brother of Kecil (Janice) Sheets, Avery (Linda) Sheets, the Late Bradley (Alice) Sheets, Polly (Sydney) Barr, and Roger (late "Sis") Sheets.
He is survived by...
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James William "Jimmy" Martin Sr.
January 10, 2020
"And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are called according to his purpose." Romans 8:28
James William "Jimmy" Martin Sr., 75, departed this Earth on Jan. 10, 2020 to be with "his Jesus". He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Guy and Margaret Martin; son, Jim-Jim Martin; granddaughter, Ashley Laxson; brother, John Martin; and...
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Edward Allen Booher
March 22, 1948 - December 19, 2019
Edward Allen Booher, 71, departed this life on December 19, 2019 at Johnson City Medical Center. He is preceded in death by his wife, Josephine Brown Booher; his parents Roy Booher, Sr. and Evelyn; brothers, Phillip B. Booher and Donald Booher.
Ed grew up in Bristol, he graduated from Virginia High School, where he excelled in basketball and football. He enlisted in the Marines, during...
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Barbara Lynn Bostic
December 5, 2019
Barbara Lynn Bostic, 61, passed away Dec. 5, 2019. She is survived by her husband Jackie W. Bostic; son, Jeff Bostic and wife Misty; granddaughters, Faith Dunford and husband Aaron, and Emily Bostic; great-grandson, Isaac Dunford; sister, Linda Lou Coughlin; several nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral services will be conducted 12 PM Monday, Dec. 9, 2019 at Williams Funeral Home with Larry...
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Charles Kelly Heninger
November 26, 1927 - December 2, 2019
Charles Kelly Heninger, 92, passed away Dec. 2, 2019. Charles was a lifetime member of the Cleghorn Valley Baptist Church. He had a great love of woodworking. He was preceded in death by his wife of 69 years, Leola Blevins Heninger; mother and father, Garland L. Heninger and Mae Lampkin Heninger; son, Alan Kelly Heninger; two brothers, Garland L. Heninger Jr. and Harry Heninger; and sister,...
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Gwendolyn Felty Eddy
July 18, 1927 - November 7, 2019
Gwendolyn Felty Eddy, 92, passed away Nov. 7, 2019.
She was the daughter of the late Ellis J. Felty and Annie Felty Tuell and husband Gordon Tuell. Her parents preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Millard M. "Bud" Eddy; one sister, Catherine J. Tuell; two brothers, James David Tuell and J. Gordon "Buddy" Tuell Jr..
She retired from Harwood Manufacturing Co....
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Estelle Thomas Louthian
October 1, 2019
Estelle Thomas Louthian, 91, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2019 at her home in Chilhowie. She was born in 1928 in Smyth County where she lived all of her life. Estelle was a loving mother and will be missed very much. Mrs. Louthian was a member of the Adwolfe Freewill Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Raymond and Josie Thomas; brothers, Raymond and Charlie Thomas; sister,...
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Vergie Powers Dungan
September 30, 2019
Vergie Powers Dungan, 97, of Chilhowie, Virginia passed away on Monday, September 30, 2019. She was preceded in death by her parents, Roscoe & Clyde Powers; sisters, Ruth Sullivan, Irene Rouse, and Katherine Williams; brother, J.B. Powers; daughter-in-law, Charlee Dungan and her husband Bill Dungan. Vergie was a lifelong member of Middlefork Baptist Church in Chilhowie. She is survived by her...
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Barbara Jean Terry
September 10, 2019
Barbara Jean Terry, 66, passed away at her home Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2019. Barbara was a loving mother, grandmother, and friend. She was always one to offer a helping hand and never met a stranger.
Barbara was preceded in death by her husband, Ricky Lee Ford; two brothers; Jessie Thomas and Bobby Thomas; sister, Grace Whitaker; and her niece, April Thomas.
Survivors include her children,...
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George W. Blevins
September 7, 2019
George W. Blevins, 87, passed away peacefully at his home after a short battle with cancer on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019.
He was born Aug. 3, 1932 in Porter Valley in Smyth County. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles M. Blevins Sr. and Frankie Caroline Brooks Blevins; three brothers, Paul (Millie), Their, and Charles Jr.; three sisters, Thelma (Phillip) Eblem, Stella (Dick) Severt and...
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Carl Ray Hopkins
September 3, 2019
Carl Ray Hopkins, age 83, beloved father, father-in-law, grandfather, brother and uncle, passed away Tuesday, September 3, 2019. He was preceded in death by his wife, Jean B Hopkins, father and mother, George and Agnes Hopkins, Brothers-Millard, Willard, Paul, Tommy and Clifford. He is survived by children, Scotty (Patty) Hopkins of Chilhowie, Cynthia (Jackie) Haynes of Scottsboro, AL., Barbara ...
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Lillian "Marie" Thomas Kilby
August 31, 2019
Lillian "Marie" Thomas Kilby, 82, passed away on Saturday August 31, 2019.
Marie was born to the late Frank P. and Willie Doss Thomas on September 11, 1936. She married the late Darrell D. Kilby on August 27, 1961. They worked hard, loved to travel and faithfully served their church, Little Rock Baptist Church of which Marie was a lifelong member and children's Sunday School teacher for more...
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Lisa K. Reid
August 29, 2019
Lisa K. Reid, 49, passed away Thursday, Aug. 29, 2019 in Crossville, T.N. Lisa was preceded in death by her grandparents, Homer and Judy Reid, and Doug and Lucille Powell. Survivors include her parents, Jim and Pat Reid of Chilhowie; one uncle, Bill Reid and wife Connie of Stuarts Draft, Va.
Graveside services will be conducted 11 AM Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2019 in the Lebanon United Methodist Church...
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William Eugene Jackson
August 24, 2019
William Eugene Jackson, 51, passed away Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019. Eugene was a loving father, grandfather, and a man of God. He loved his family and his church family at Glade Spring Church of God. Eugene was dedicated to helping others and loved being a part of helping with St. Judes Children's hospital any way he could. He will be greatly loved and missed by many.
He was preceded in death by...
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Retta Stull Greever
January 17, 1923 - July 23, 2019
Retta Stull Greever, age 96, of Fort Myers, Fl. formerly of Chilhowie, Va. Passed away July 23rd at Larsen Pavilion Shell Point Fort Myers, Fl.
She was born January 17, 1923 to the late Wallie Edward Stull and Beatrice Dean Stull. In addition to her parents Retta was preceded in death by her husband, William "Dr. Bill" Greever; one brother, JD Stull; two sisters, Phyllis Stull Bonham...
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Betty Sue McGhee Bise
July 22, 2019
Betty Sue McGhee Bise of Chilhowie, VA, passed away on Monday, July 22, 2019 surrounded by her children.
Betty was born on August 24th, 1937 to the late Estel and Susie Call McGhee as the youngest of 12 children. She married the late Billie Lee Bise on June 25th, 1955. Faith and family were the most important things in Betty's life, as evidenced by the way she raised her four children and...
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Neal Edwin Burchett
July 8, 2019
Neal Edwin Burchett, 72, passed away Monday, July 8, 2019.
Neal graduated from Sugar Grove High School. After graduation he proudly served in the U.S. Army 199th Light Infantry Brigade in Vietnam. Upon returning home, Neal worked several years at the Southwestern State Hospital. He then worked for the Town of Marion until his retirement in 2008. From an early age, Neal became a self-taught...
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Walter Scott "Scotty" McCormick
July 8, 2019
Walter Scott "Scotty" McCormick, 72, passed away peacefully Monday morning, July 8, 2019, surrounded by his family at Johnston Memorial Hospital.
Scotty was known for his contagious smile and sense of humor. He graduated from Chilhowie High School in 1965 and attended Washington County Technical School for two years. As owner and operator of Chilhowie Alignment, he had a well...
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Mary Ellen Cress Ward
July 7, 2019
Mary Ellen Cress Ward, 70, was taken home to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 7, 2019.
She was preceded in death by her father and mother, Fred Wayne Cress and Alice Virginia Edmiston Cress.
Mary Ellen is survived by her husband, Louie Wade Ward; one daughter, Deanna Lynn Ward Gravely and husband Chris; two sons, Brian Wade Ward and wife Cindy, Eric Matthew Ward and wife Jennifer; eight...
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Mary Donna Hamm
June 18, 2019
Mary Donna Hamm, known to many as "4-H Mom", left us unexpectedly and gained her Angel wings on Tuesday June 18, 2019. Donna was born June 5, 1951 in Bristol, TN to Roby Lee and Pearl Taylor Shaw. She attended Lebanon United Methodist Church in Chilhowie where shewas a true and faithful member. She retired from Virginia Cooperative Extension, where she worked as the 4-H Agent for Smyth County.
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John Phillip Osborne
June 18, 2019
John Phillip Osborne, 66, passed away June 18, 2019 at the Johnston Memorial Hospital. John was preceded in death by his wife, Jeanette Osborne; father and mother, Page and Helen Osborne; and brother, Ben Osborne. Survivors include four sisters, Janet Marion and husband Stephen, Linda Owens, Mildred Vannoy, and Mary Socarras and husband Armondo; two brothers, Avery Osborne and Stuart "Shortty"...
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Leola Blevins Heninger
June 8, 2019
Leola Blevins Heninger, 87, passed away June 8, 2019 at the Smyth County Community Hospital. Leola was a lifetime member of the Cleghorn Valley Baptist Church. She enjoyed quilting, crafting, and spending time with her family. She was preceded in death by her mother and father, Minnie Brooks Blevins and Fred Calvin Blevins; son, Alan Kelly Heninger; two brothers, Ray Blevins and Gilbert Blevins;...
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Mattie Lucille "Patsy" Aker
May 10, 2019
Patsy Aker, 101, went to be with her Lord and saw Him face to face on Friday, May 10, 2019 at home in Roanoke, Virginia.
She was the perfect example of the woman in Proverbs 31, whose worth was far above rubies, always providing for her family and all those around her. She was a faithful prayer warrior and always wanted those around her to know Jesus. She taught Sunday School at Royal Oak...
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Charlee Beth Martin Dungan
May 29, 1951 - May 7, 2019
Charlee Beth Martin Dungan, 67, of Chilhowie, Virginia passed away on Tuesday, May 7, 2019 at her residence. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charlie and Georgie Martin, and father-in-law, Bill Dungan. She was a teacher at Chilhowie Elementary School for over 43 years and a lifelong member of the Chilhowie United Methodist Church. She is survived by her husband of 47 years, Billy...
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Paul Edward "Ed" Stanberry
March 22, 2019
Paul Edward "Ed" Stanberry, 77, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, March 22, 2019 at Bristol Regional Medical Center. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and a friend too all who knew him. Ed was full of life with a joke for every situation, never taking life too seriously.
He was preceded in death by his parents, William Frank and Lucy Pearl Stanberry; brother, Charlie Ray...
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Lois Evelyn Coe
February 17, 2019
Lois Evelyn Coe, 89, passed away Sunday Feb. 17, 2019. Lois was a lifetime member of the Cleghorn Valley Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Avery "Jack" Coe and her parents, Jessie and Ethel Blevins; and three brothers, Gordon, Joe, and Kenny Blevins.
Survivors include her two daughters, Joy Hughes and husband Dennis of Saltville, Va., and Linda Marshall and husband David...
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