Obituaries
Billy Sam Price
Jul 27, 2026
Billy Sam Price, 93, went to be with the Lord on Monday, July 26, 2026, at Johnston Memorial Hospital surrounded by his family.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Bert Price and Martha Ferguson Price; his wife of sixty years, Betty Fields Price and great-grandson, Jackson Cook; sisters, Wilma Jean Ganoe and Doris Garrett; brother, Roland “Hambone” Price and...
Brooke Leevon Barton
Jul 26, 2026
Brooke Leevon Barton, 45, passed away on Sunday, July 26, 2026.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Michael Cross; parents, Robert Carrol Phillips, Sr. and Wanda Louise Cook Phillips; nephew, Christian Shane Phillps and uncle, Louis Cook.
Brooke was a 1998 graduate of Lebanon High School. She enjoyed taking care of her animals, loved spending time with her family, and...
Cheryl Melinda Hobson
Jul 22, 2026
Cheryl Melinda Hobson, age 62, went to be with the Lord Wednesday July 22, 2026. Born November 5, 1963, she was the daughter of the late John and Linda Lou Gobble Duty. Cheryl loved spending time with her family, she was a graduate of Lebanon High School, enjoyed crocheting, coloring grey scale and she attended Maple Grove Community Church.
In addition...
Walter Adolphus Schwitzerlett
Jul 15, 2026
Walter Adolphus Schwitzerlett, age 83, of Kingsport, Tennessee, peacefully passed from this life into his Heavenly home on July 15, 2026.
He was born on February 28, 1943, in Pittsylvania County, Virginia, to the late Samuel Burton and Myrtle Irby Schwitzerlett.
On August 21, 1964, Walter married the love of his life, Nancy Schwitzerlett, and together they celebrated sixty years of unwavering...
Lauretta Davis Gray
Jul 12, 2026
Lauretta Davis Gray, age 92, went to be with the Lord Sunday July 12, 2026. Born September 20, 1933, she was the daughter of the late Leonard and Lala Addison Davis.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Henry Cleveland (Buddy) Gray, Jr. and sister, Faye Davis.
She was a member of Lebanon Baptist Church, the...
June T. Cook
Jul 3, 2026
June T. Cook, 73, passed away on Friday, July 3, 2026.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Warnie and Lena Day; sons, Bobby Joe Kennedy and Michael Day; sister, Jean Kennedy and brothers, Estil Day, Kyle Day and Delmas Day and granddaughter, Tabitha Kennedy.
June had worked as a beautician, loved people and spending time with her family. She attended...
Larry Stanley Stacy
Jul 1, 2026
Larry Stanley Stacy, 74, passed away on Wednesday, July 1, 2026.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Giles “Bud” Stacy and Gertrude Sparks Stacy; brother, Clarence Stacy, Gary Stacy, Henry Stacy; sisters, Retha Ratliff, Eula Evans, Phyllis Stanford and niece Jawanna Osborne.
Larry was a U.S. Army veteran and retired from Buchanan Oil.
Survivors include his wife, Sheila Stacy; sons, Brian...
Jerry Wayne Smith
Jun 29, 2026
Jerry Wayne “Bucky” Smith, 72, passed away on Monday, June 29, 2026.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Fred Smith and Iristena Kiser Smith; brother, Geary Smith; sister, Joyce White; brother-in-law, George White and sister-in-law, Eileen Reynolds.
Jerry retired from R.H. Boulghany. He loved to ride horses and farm.
Survivors include his loving and faithful wife of 46 years, Alice Smith;...
Henrietta Johnson Keene
Jun 27, 2026
Henrietta Johnson Keene, age 98, went to be with the Lord Saturday June 27, 2026. Born April 06, 1928, she was the daughter of the late Ollie and Croda Meade Johnson.
Henrietta was a member of Green Valley Baptist Church where she taught Sunday School for over 40 years.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband...
William Carl Smith
Jun 23, 2026
William Carl Smith, 76, passed away on Tuesday, June 23, 2026.
He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Mildred Smith; first wife, Nancy A. Smith; daughter, Crystal Lynn Smith and sister, Judy Gilmer.
Carl was a retired coal miner with thirty-one years of service and a member of the UMWA. He enjoyed working on lawn mowers and being outdoors.
He...
Ralph Garland Campbell
Jun 18, 2026
Ralph Garland Campbell, 83, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 18, 2026.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Earl Garland Campbell and Hattie Lynn Collins Campbell; wife Barbara Sue Campbell and brother, Wiley Campbell.
Ralph loved to work and go to church. He retired from Pittston Coal Company as a heavy equipment operator.
Survivors include son, Robert Campbell...
Bobby Joe Stinson Jr.
Jun 14, 2026
Lebanon, VA – Bobby Joe Stinson, Jr., age 53, passed away Sunday, June 14, 2026.
He was born September 1, 1972, in Lebanon, VA to the late Bobby Joe Stinson, Sr. and the late Doris Marie Puckett Hess. Bobby was an operator/superintendent doing commercial and residential grading, excavating, and traveled working in the oil, gas, wind, and solar industries.
Besides his parents...
Tammy Lynn Taylor
May 30, 2026
Tammy Lynn Taylor, age 56, of Lebanon Va, went to be with the Lord Saturday May 30, 2026. She was born on October 31, 1969, the daughter of the late Roger and Barbara Hogston Rose.
Her nursing career was one of her most important aspects of her life, she was very adamant about autism awareness. She loved Dunkin Donuts and all...
Judy Nash Stinson
May 21, 2026
Lebanon, VA- Judy Nash Stinson, age 72, passed away Thursday, May 21, 2026.
The funeral will be held at 2 pm on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, in the Combs-Hess Funeral & Cremation Service Chapel. Burial will follow in Ketron Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from noon until time of service in the funeral home.
Expressions of sympathy may be made...
Eugene Waldo Dean
May 19, 2026
Eugene Waldo Dean, 81, passed away on Tuesday, May 19, 2026.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Willard Dean and Nellie Meade Dean and wife, Ruby Ann Mullins Dean and several siblings.
Survivors include his brothers-in-law, Larry Mullins and wife Willie and Guy Mullins and wife Dreama.
Several nieces and nephews also survive.
A private graveside service will be held at Keith-Mullins...
Wayne Howard Osborne
May 15, 2026
Wayne Howard Osborne, 82, passed away on Friday, May 15, 2026.
Wayne was preceded in death by his wife of 59 years, Linda Joyce Fields Osborne, his parents, John Henry Osborne and Sarah Osborne and brother, John Osborne.
He was a lifelong resident of Russell County. He loved sports especially the New York Yankees, farming, hunting, fishing and ginseng hunts.
The last 25...
Rebecca Elizabeth Grizzle
May 12, 2026
Lebanon, VA- Rebecca (Becca) Elizabeth Grizzle entered her Heavenly home on May 12, 2026, due to a lengthy illness. Rebecca was born July 21, 1962, to the late James A. and Trula Duncan Grizzle.
Becca made a lasting impact on everyone she met. She loved her Lord and Savior and attending Ivy Ridge Chapel Church. She loved her family deeply, loved...
Celeste Rutherford
May 3, 2026
Lebanon, VA- Celeste Abolin Rutherford, age 69, passed away on Sunday, May 3, 2026.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Theodore William Abolin and Velma Mae Roberts; stepmother, Claire Keebaugh Abolin and sister, Debbie Goff.
Celeste was a graduate of Emory & Henry University. She retired as a special education teacher at Lebanon High School with 35 years of service....
Margaret Ann Musick
May 3, 2026
Lebanon, VA- Margaret Ann Musick, age 81, went to be with the Lord on May 3, 2026. She was born in Lebanon, VA, on June 8, 1944, to the late Roby Lee Cook and the late Vinnie Arms Cook.
She was retired from Russell Lounge Wear and attended Green Valley Baptist Church. Margaret loved her family, especially her three grandsons. She...
Betty Ann Hughes
May 3, 2026
Castlewood, Virginia- Betty Ann Hughes, 81, went to be with her Lord and Savior Saturday, May 2, 2026, at Bristol Regional Medical Center in Bristol, TN. She was born in Castlewood, VA on July 26, 1944, to the late Rosa Bell Musick Couch.
She is preceded in death by her husband of 41 years, Emmett “Moll” Hughes; brother, Roy Couch and...
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