Obituaries
Clyde David Boardwine
Dec 13, 2025
Clyde David Boardwine, age 72, of Lebanon VA. passed away peacefully on December 13, 2025. Born July 3, 1953, to the late Noah and Lockie Boardwine. Clyde enjoyed sports, He enjoyed watching his New England Patriots and spending time with family and friends.
Clyde is survived by three brothers: Preston Boardwine and wife Linda of Ohio, Ralph Boardwine and wife Linda...
William "Bill" Edgar Gray
Dec 9, 2025
William (Bill) Gray Sr. Lebanon, Virginia -- It is with deep sorrow that we mourn the passing of a loved husband, father, grandfather, brother who went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at the age of 83. William was born on July 12, 1942, in Russell County, Virginia to the late Cecil & Dacy Gray.
William was...
Riley Aden Wyatt
Dec 9, 2025
Riley Aden Wyatt, 20, of Lebanon, Virginia, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday December 9, 2025. Born July 16, 2005, he was the son of Bobbie Herbert and Roger Wyatt. He was cherished and raised by his grandparents Teresa “Nannie” Herbert and Glenn “Poppy” Herbert. He was preceded in death by his mother and his grandmother and several...
Letty Jean Groce
Nov 30, 2025
Letty Jean Groce, 78, passed away on Sunday, November 30, 2025.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Woodrow Wolfe and Fannie Kate Richardson; her husband, Benny Groce and her siblings.
She loved word search books, listening to the radio and Lebanon Pioneer football. She was a member of Cedar Creek Baptist Church.
She is survived by her son, Woody Lambert and...
Homer Lee White
Nov 28, 2025
Homer Lee White, age 90, went to be with the Lord Friday November 28, 2025. Born January 25, 1935, he was the son of the late Arthur and Arminda Church White. He was a US Army veteran having served in the 101st. Airborne Division during the Korean War. He owned and operated Whites Heating and Air, he was a member...
Franklin Dale Kiser
Nov 26, 2025
Franklin Dale Kiser, age 59, of Lebanon, VA , passed away peacefully on Nov. 26,2025 surrounded by loved ones.
Born on Oct 9,1966, Frankie was known for the love of his daughter Ashley and his grandchildren, his favorite dog Jack, The Pittsburgh Steelers, NASCAR, Friday Night Lights, St. Louis Cardinals and his family.
He is survived by his daughter Ashley Harris and...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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,...







