Obituaries
Shirley June Wright
Aug 26, 2025
Shirley June Wright of Lebanon, VA., 70, passed away on August 26, 2025.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Juanita Wright; sisters, Felicia Gail Wright and MaryAnn Fugate; brothers, Vince Wright, Tony Wright and Roy Wright; brother-in-law, Mike Popina.
Shirley was of the Baptist faith. She loved animals, especially dogs. She loved to spend time with her grandchildren and friends.
Survivors...
John Calvin Parris
Aug 22, 2025
John Calvin Parris, of Lebanon, Virginia, was welcomed into his heavenly home on Friday, August 22, 2025.He was born on October 25, 1948, and grew up in Damascus, Virginia. At the age of 12, he moved with his family to Lebanon, where he continued to live with his wife and daughters for the rest of his life. John was a...
Priscilla Jessee Bacorn
Aug 21, 2025
Priscilla Jessee Bacorn, 74, went to be with the Lord on August 21, 2025, in Lebanon, Virginia. Priscilla was born on July 21, 1951, the daughter of the late Billy Lee Jessee and Fay Christine Jessee. She had previously worked at Ingersoll Rand as a bookkeeper and at the Cumberland Plateau Planning District Commission. She was a member of the...
William "Billy" David Sutherland
Aug 18, 2025
William “Billy” David Sutherland, age 60, went to be the Lord Monday August 18, 2025, surrounded by his family. Born April 22, 1965, the son of the late Robert Garland Sutherland and Betty Ruth Cox Blevins. Billy was a very hard worker, he loved listening to music, watching sports but most of all he loved spending time with his family.
In...
Betty Jo (JoAnn) Rasnake
Aug 17, 2025
Betty Jo (JoAnn) Rasnake, 83, went to be with the Lord Sunday, August 17, 2025.
Betty was preceded in death by her father and mother, Offitt Kerns and Lillian Carico; sisters, Anna Mae Snead (Carlos), Bonnie Sue Fields (Bill), former husband, Jimmy Allen Rasnake; son, Duane Edward (Eddie) Rasnake; great-grandson, Jaxon Dean Harvey; brother-in-law, Charles Tate, Jr.
Betty is survived by her...
Ricky Allen Dye
Aug 16, 2025
Ricky Allen Dye, age 64, of Lebanon, Virginia, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 16, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was born May 23, 1961, in Lebanon, Virginia, son of the late William “Bill” and Nancy Dye.
Those left to cherish his memory include his wife of 44 years, Sharon Dye; his son, Matthew Dye and wife Ashton of...
Ellis Carlton Jessee
Aug 9, 2025
Ellis Carlton Jessee of Castlewood Virginia passed away on August 9th, 2025, at the age of 75. Born February 9, 1950, the son of the late Carlos Buford Jessee and Cora Rita Lyttle Jessee.
He is survived by his wife April Louise Jessee, his wife of 56 years and his 9 children Carlos Clyde Jessee, Jason Ellis Jessee, Joseph Nathaniel Jessee,...
Michael Blaine Collins
Aug 8, 2025
Michael Blaine Collins, age 72, went to be with the Lord Saturday August 8, 2025. Born January 14, 1953, son of the late George and Beulah Sykes Collins. Michael worked as a self-employed carpenter and master home builder for at least 50 years. He was proud of the houses he built and was especially proud of his stone mason accomplishments....
Corey Maxwell Belcher
Aug 5, 2025
Corey Maxwell Belcher, also known as Corey Be, age 43, passed away on Tuesday, August 5, 2025.
Corey was preceded in death by his grandparents, Rev. Dr. James and Lucille Belcher and Mr. James and Louisa White.
He was born on June 30, 1982, the son of Rev. Danny B. Belcher and Janice L. Belcher. Corey gave his life to Christ at...
Sidney Ann Rhea
Aug 3, 2025
Sidney Ann Rhea, age 68, Born August 23, 1956, passed away peacefully in her home on Sunday, August 3, 2025. Sidney loved to cook, sew and spend time with her family.
She was preceded in death by her sisters: Faye Swakker and Mammie Ward.
Sidney is survived by her husband Marvin Rhea; Daughters: Sarah Rhea and Tammy Lambert; Sons: Larry Rogers, Marvin...
Olegay Smith
Aug 3, 2025
Olegay Charles Smith, 71, of Lebanon, VA graduated from this life to her heavenly
home on August 3, 2025. Olegay passed at Maple Grove Care Facility in Lebanon,
VA, after a brief bout with illness.
Born July 4, 1954 in Grundy, VA to the late Earl and Pearl Charles. Olegay
graduated from Grundy Senior High. Shortly thereafter she married, had two
children and moved to...
Ellen Jane Bostic
Jul 30, 2025
Lebanon, VA, Ellen Jane Bostic, age 93, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 30, 2025, at her home. She was a Russell County Public School teacher for 33 years; her family was her life and love to tell others about her Lord and Savior.
She was proceeded in death by her parents Clyde and Jeanette Hagaman; her husband Robert C Bostic...
William David Gray
Jul 28, 2025
William David Gray, age 66, went to be with the Lord Monday July 28, 2025. Born December 17, 1958, he was the son of the late James and Donna Keller Gray. William loved to fish, hunt and go to church at Robinson Fork Holiness Church.
In addition to his parents William was preceded in death by father-in-law Daniel Richard Justice, mother-in-law...
Gary Edwin Holliday
Jul 28, 2025
Gary Edwin Holliday of Lebanon, VA, affectionately known by his truck driver handle “Hollywood,” took his final road trip around 6:00 p.m. on Monday afternoon, July 28, 2025, at Bristol Regional Medical Center.
He was predeceased in death by his Mother Catherine McCann Holliday and father Harry Edwin Holliday. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his brother Tony...
Chris Stiltner
Jul 27, 2025
Douglas Christopher Stiltner, age 72, passed away on Sunday, July 27, 2025, in Bristol, TN.
Born December 23, 1952, Chris was the son of the late Beulah Childress Stiltner and Lum Stiltner. He was raised in Grundy, VA alongside his nine siblings and was preceded in death by Buster Stiltner, Arlene Wheeler, Jack Snyder, Jerry Stiltner, Larry Stiltner, Jim Stiltner, and...
Shirley Marie Owens
Jul 15, 2025
Shirley Marie Breeding Owens, 86, of Hurt passed away July 15, 2025, at Gretna Health and Rehabilitation in Gretna, VA, due to complications from a fall.
She was born July 6, 1939, to the late George and Effie Jackson Breeding, in Davenport, VA. She was married to Benny Owens, who passed away in 2004.
In addition to her parents and husband, Shirley...
Lester Bailey
Jul 13, 2025
Lester Hearl Bailey, 72, passed away on Sunday, July 13, 2025, at his home.
Lester was born on November 18, 1952, to parents James B. and Irene Bailey in Abingdon, Va. Lester graduated from John Battle High School in 1971.
Lester went on to own and operate B&B Cable Company, Hilltop Cable Company, and retired as the owner and operator of L&S...
Sherry Lynn Kiser
Jun 28, 2025
Sherry Lynn Kiser, age 72, went to be with the Lord Saturday June 28, 2025, with her family by her side. Born June 8, 1953. She was the daughter of the late Bascom and Viola Hurt Clifton. She loved walking on the beach looking for seashells and being Nana. Sherry graduated from Garden Creek High School and Southwest Virginia Community...
Pinkie Eller Sword Cook
Jun 25, 2025
Lebanon, VA, Pinkie Eller Sword Cook, age 86, went to be with the Lord surrounded by her family on Wednesday, June 25, 2025. She was born in the Corn Valley section of Russell County on May 15, 1939, to the late Fred Campbell Sword and the late Lona Price Sword.
She enjoyed being outdoors working in her flowers, cooking, and spending...
Lillian Ann Hartsock
Jun 16, 2025
Lillian Ann Hartsock, 84, of Lebanon, Va. passed away peacefully on June 16, 2025 at Abingdon Health and Rehabilitation.
She was born on July 7, 1940 in Lebanon, Va. to the late J.P. Hartsock and Eva Hartsock. She was preceded in death by several aunts, uncles and cousins.
She graduated from Lebanon High School and went on to attend Radford College where...
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