Obituaries
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,...
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Foster Reed Gamble
Sep 18, 2025
Foster Reed Gamble, age 71, passed way Thursday, September 18, 2025, in his home. He was born November 4, 1953, in Russell County, VA to the late John Gamble and the late Eula Wilson Gamble.
Foster owned and operated Southwest Appliance Services for many years. He loved to play chess, cards, and work on anything.
Besides his parents he was preceded in...
Anita Louise Hughes (Nene)
Sep 18, 2025
Anita Louise Hughes (Nene), 58, passed away on Thursday, September 18, 2025.
She was preceded in death by her father, Huston Vermont Winebarger and granddaughter, Everly Mullins.
She was a simple lady that loved her family. She loved to garden, listen to music and work with her flowers.
She is survived by her husband, Frank Hughes; mother, Mary Lou Maggie Winebarger; daughters, Kimberly...
Harold O'Dell "Bubby" Cole, Jr.
Sep 12, 2025
Harold Odell “Bubby” Cole, Jr., age 61, passed away on Friday, September 12, 2025, at his home.
Bubby was the son of the late Harold Odell Cole, Sr. and the late Minnie Pearl Ray Cole Taylor. Besides his parents he was preceded in death by his sister, Debbie Cole.
Bubby enjoyed watching football and NASCAR. He had worked in construction until he...
Linda Sue Wallace
Sep 8, 2025
Linda Sue Wallace March 3, 1949 – September 8, 2025
Linda Sue entered this world on March 3, 1949, and ever so gently was carried out on September 8, 2025. She was the second of five bright and loving children of Benjamin Harrison Stamper II and Flossy Mae Stamper, both of whom welcomed her home in Heaven.
Waiting there for her also...
Robert Elliot Morrison
Sep 7, 2025
Robert Elliot Morrison, age 85, passed away September 7, 2025.
Robert was born February 5, 1940, to the late Guy and Claudia Alexander Morrison. He had served in the United States Army and retired from Russell Manufacturing. Robert loved to farm, fish, and talk to everyone.
Besides his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Toni Morrison; daughters, Karen Hess...
Nancy Dye
Aug 30, 2025
Nancy J. Dye, age 80, went to be with the Lord Saturday August 30, 2025, at her home surrounded by her family. Born December 11, 1944, she was the daughter of the late Carl and Madge Hicks. Nancy was a very hard worker and raised her two boys by herself. She was an electrician for Clinchfield Coal Company, after being...
Alexander Lawrence Hicks
Aug 27, 2025
Alexander Lawrence Hicks
July 25, 1945 – August 27, 2025
“Earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal.”
Alexander Lawrence Hicks, affectionately known as Brother or Al, departed this life on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, in Lebanon, Virginia.
Born on July 25, 1945, to the late Earnest and Malissa Alexander Hicks, Al was a native of Lebanon, Virginia. He graduated from Arty Lee High...
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.
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