Obituaries
Anne Sykes McClanahan
Jan 9, 2026
Anne Sykes McClanahan, age 93, went to be with the Lord Friday January 9, 2026. She was born August 22, 1932, in Cleveland, VA to the late A.T. Sykes and Adalene Musick Sykes. She was a 1952 graduate of Lebanon High School. Her first job was with the Russell County School Board and retired from Pittston Coal Company. Anne was...
Margaret Nadine Sutherland
Jan 1, 2026
Margaret Nadine Sutherland, 79, of Abingdon, Virginia passed away peacefully at home on January 1, 2026. Nadine was a loving wife, devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, as well as a cherished sister and aunt. She was the daughter of Clyde and Helen Huffman and was deeply rooted in her family, always prioritizing time with those she loved most. Nadine’s quiet...
Ricky Allen Blevins
Dec 27, 2025
Ricky Allen Blevins, age 48, passed away Saturday December 27, 2025 at his home. Born July 21, 1977 he was the son of the late Clifford Ricky Davis and Donna Sue Blevins.
Ricky is also preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Mike Davis and maternal grandmother, Donnie Francis Blevins.
Ricky loved working and being with family. He was employed at Lakeside...
Stanley Dave Robinson
Dec 27, 2025
Stanley Dave Robinson, age 77, went to be with the Lord on Saturday December 27, 2025. Born March 16, 1948, he was the son of the late Stanley and Betty Elizabeth Silva Robinson. Stanley was retired from Pittson Coal Company, he trained and showed Tennessee Walking horses he loved to attended horse shows especially the walking horse celebration, he loved...
Pamela Ruth White
Dec 16, 2025
Pamela Ruth White, 65, of Lebanon, VA, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 16, 2025. She was surrounded by family.
Pam was a faithful member of Old Path Independent Church.
Pam was preceded in death by her parents Ebbie and Phyllis Holmes, and by the love of her life, Danny White.
She is survived by her children, Lee Davis...
Linda Jean Booker
Dec 16, 2025
Linda Jean Sexton Booker, age 76, of Lebanon, VA, passed away December 16, 2025.
Linda was born May 2, 1949, the daughter of the late Emory Eugene Sexton and the late Maxine Ring Cox. She was born in the Old Castlewood area of Russell Cdounty, Virginia. She was a licensed cosmetologist and was always up for a good card game or...
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...
Wanda Sue Breeding
Dec 11, 2025
Wanda Sue Breeding, age 77, of Cleveland, VA, passed away December 11, 2025, in Bristol Regional Medical Center.
Wanda was born January 17, 1948, to the late Wendell Thomas and Sally Wallace Thomas. She was a hard worker and enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Besides her parents she is preceded by her husband, Ronald Breeding, Sr., daughter, Renee...
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...
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