Obituaries

Janice Gay Comer

Janice Gay Comer

Nov 20, 2025

Janice Gay Comer, 72, passed away on Thursday, November 20, 2025.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Edwin Stallard and Lois Austin Stallard and her husband, Robert Lee Comer, brother Eddie Stallard.

Survivors include her daughter, Kim Jeffers and husband Johnny; son, Robert Comer; sister, Joanna Ferguson and husband Eugene; brothers, Tim Stallard and wife Billie and Roger Stallard; grandchildren,...

Danny Wayne White

Danny Wayne White

Nov 18, 2025

Danny Wayne White went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, November 18th 2025.

Danny was a lifelong resident of Russell County and was a faithful member of Old Path Independent Church. He served a mighty God.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Giles and America White.

Surviving family includes his loving wife, Pam White; brother, Scott White and wife...

Donna Elaine Taylor

Donna Elaine Taylor

Nov 17, 2025

Donna Elaine Taylor, 50, passed away on Monday, November 17, 2025.

She was preceded in death by her daughter, Kayla.

She enjoyed spending time with her family and was a member of Memorial Chapel.

Survivors include her husband, Tim Taylor; son, Casey Taylor; daughters, Cassie Taylor, Kensey Taylor and Kalli Taylor; sisters, Angie and Denna; brothers, Mike and Mark.

There will be no services...

Mary Salyer

Mary Salyer

Nov 14, 2025

Mary Lena Johnson Salyer

Beautiful, gentle and strong-like a flower in full bloom-our beloved Mary lived her 97 years with grace rooted deeply in her faith. She served as the matriarch of our family across generations; her life of devotion was gently guiding everyone she encountered toward a Christ centered way of living.

Mary Lena Salyer went home to be with the...

Glenn C. Taylor

Glenn C. Taylor

Nov 13, 2025

Glenn C. Taylor was born on November 23, 1944 at Clinch Valley Clinic on Thanksgiving Day to G. Garnett and Hannah Elizabeth Ascue Taylor both Belfast natives. He was raised and started his farming career at a young age on the Taylor family farm. On June 6, 1969, he married the love of his life, Carol Minnick Taylor in Bristol,...

Becky Carter

Becky Carter

Nov 11, 2025

Lebanon, VA – Rebecca Grace Carter, age 70, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, at Bristol Regional Medical Center. Born September 6, 1955, she was the daughter of the late Giles Beckley and Mildred Puckett Carter. She was born in Lebanon, VA and was a 1973 graduate of Lebanon High School. She graduated from Radford...

Shirley Cook

Shirley Cook

Nov 7, 2025

Shirley Ann Stoots Cook, age 86, went to be with the Lord Friday November 7, 2025. Born March 22, 1939, she was the daughter of Kemper and Grace Hale Stoots.

Shirley was of the Baptist Faith, she was a loving mother and wife, she loved the beautiful scenery at the lake and being in Florida in the wintertime, she was an...

Judy R. Little

Judy R. Little

Nov 6, 2025

Judy Little, 77, passed away on Thursday, November 6, 2025.

Judy was a daughter, daughter-in-law, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Over the years, she has cared for all of them.

She was born in Clintwood in 1948. She loved working in the garden, raising hogs, chickens and sewing. She canned for many years helping her mother can everything from tomatoes, chow chow and...

Betty Lou Garrett Kegley

Betty Lou Garrett Kegley

Oct 30, 2025

In Loving Memory of Betty Lou Garrett Kegley

12/26/1941-10/30/2025

Our hearts are heavy as we share the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Betty Lou Garrett Kegley, age 83, went home with the Lord on October 30, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.

Betty was the last living member of her immediate family and was preceded in death by her loving...

Dakota Blake Keene

Dakota Blake Keene

Oct 27, 2025

Dakota Blake Keene, 23, passed away on Monday, October 27, 2025.

Dakota was a graduate of Lebanon High School. He liked to fish, and was always very inquisitive, a hard worker and very organized. He loved to go out to eat and enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of...

Lisa Renee Wien

Lisa Renee Wien

Oct 23, 2025

The world has lost a treasure. Lisa Renee Jenks Wien was born in Abingdon, VA on 1/3/1962, the third child of John Paul and Loretta Jenks. She loved her rural childhood as she grew up in Lebanon VA, was truly well loved at Lebanon High School, was voted Most Popular and Best Personality, and was captain of the football cheerleaders....

Betty Lee Smith Arrington

Betty Lee Smith Arrington

Oct 23, 2025

Betty Lee Smith Arrington, 91, passed away at her residence on Thursday, October 23, 2025 surrounded by her family and loved ones.

She was the last surviving member of her immediate family.

She was a graduate of Radford Women’s College class of 1956. She pursued a career as a home economics teacher starting in Virginia Public Schools for over 40 years. Her...

Ramond Kelly "Tene" Johnson

Ramond Kelly "Tene" Johnson

Oct 23, 2025

Ramond Kelly “Tene” Johnson, 91, passed away on Thursday, October 23, 2025.

He was a lifetime farmer and enjoyed talking to everyone that he met.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Ibby Luceillia Mullins Johnson and several brothers and sisters.

Survivors include daughters, Judy Nash and Karen Neece; sons, Anthony Johnson and wife Jessica, Joseph Johnson and wife Pam and Stephen...

Timothy "TJ" Wayne Jennings

Timothy "TJ" Wayne Jennings

Oct 20, 2025

Timothy Wayne (T.J.) Jennings, Jr, age 39, went to be with the Lord, October 20, 2025. He was born July 11, 1986, in Norton, VA. T.J. worked at the Volvo Heavy Truck Plant in Dublin, VA and enjoyed hunting, fishing, and going on vacation. He was an avid Ohio State fan.

T.J. was preceded in death by his grandparents, James Grizzle,...

Kelly Carter Hermann

Kelly Carter Hermann

Oct 20, 2025

Kelly Carter Hermann of Abingdon, VA, passed away Monday, October 20, 2025.

Kelly was a graduate of Lebanon High School and pursued a career in cosmetology.

She was preceded in death by her parents Wyatt Harry Carter and Dorothy Ellis Carter.

She is survived by her siblings, Carole Fitzsimmons, Kathy C. Mull and husband, John, Michael Carter, Wyatt “Scooter” Carter and wife, Millicent,...

Virgie Lee Jones

Virgie Lee Jones

Oct 19, 2025

Virgie Lee Jones, age 81, passed away on Sunday, October 19, 2025

She was born February 25, 1944, in Bradshaw, West Virginia to the late Orb Mullins and the late Effie Adkins Mullins. She graduated from Iaeger High School. She worked for Cecil County, Maryland School System as a Kindergarten aide retiring in 1996. Virgie Lee loved to spend time with...

Claude Allen Laslie

Claude Allen Laslie

Oct 17, 2025

Claude Allen Laslie, 78, passed away on Friday October 17, 2025.

He was an Air Force Veteran, serving in the Vietnam war. He spent 8 years in and out of the country. He enjoyed telling stories of his life experiences to anyone who would listen. He worked and retired from VDOT after 43 years. Claude enjoyed spending his time outside, fishing,...

James Robert Jovick

James Robert Jovick

Oct 7, 2025

James Robert Jovick, age 71, passed away Tuesday, October 7, 2025. He was born on February 27, 1954, in Olympia, Washington.

James loved to build things, enjoyed music, playing guitar and spending time outdoors. He loved his pets, Darwin and Mayze.

James was preceded in death by his parents, Robert Jovick and Joan Ferguson Jovick Buckley.

He is survived by his wife, Eva...

Jimmy Shawn Justus

Jimmy Shawn Justus

Oct 3, 2025

Jimmy Shawn Justus, age 50, passed away Friday, October 3, 2025. He was born in Tazewell, VA on March 22, 1975.

Shawn was a United States Army veteran having served in the infantry in which he was very proud of and was a graduate of Big Creek High School. He enjoyed four wheeling, camping, and any outdoor activity.

Shawn was preceded in...

Brenda Joyce Childress Lambert

Brenda Joyce Childress Lambert

Sep 28, 2025

Brenda Joyce Childress Lambert, 82, passed away on Sunday, September 28th, 2025.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Henry Earl Childress and Ethel Bartley Childress; husband, Bill Lambert; sisters, Betty Bustamonte and Debbie Paul; brother, Buddy Childress.

Brenda was a graduate of Radford University and taught school in Russell County for 32 years. She was a member of Lebanon Baptist...