Obituaries
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...
Dorothy Jean Ferguson
Apr 19, 2026
Dorothy Jean Ferguson, age 91, went to be with the Lord on Sunday April 19, 2026. Born August 26, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Dewey Howard Chafin and Minnie Robins Chafin.
In addition to her parents Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband, Carter Boyd Ferguson; son: Jeffery Boyd Ferguson; daughter-in-law, Nancy Ferguson and several brothers and...
Jimmy Lester Honaker
Apr 15, 2026
Jimmy Lester Honaker, age 67, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday April 15, 2026, at his home. Born May 13, 1958, he was the son of the late Cecil and Helen White Honaker. Jimmy loved cars and he loved spending time with his granddaughter Gracin; he was the owner of Classic Car Care and Jimmy’s Detailing.
In addition to...
Gregory Stewart Hancock
Apr 14, 2026
Gregory Stewart Hancock, age 75, of Lebanon, Virginia passed away on Tuesday, April 14, 2026.
He was the son of the late Franklin and Geraldine Shore Hancock.
Gregory was a 1976 graduate of the University of Richmond Law School and was a practicing attorney for 50 years. He enjoyed collecting antique cars.
He is survived by his wife, Margaret “Maggie” Hancock; son, Gregory...
Wanda "Granny" Faye Wolfe
Apr 7, 2026
Wanda Faye “Granny” Wolfe, age 78, of Lebanon went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, April 7, 2026.
Wanda was born October 25, 1947, in Lebanon, Va to the late Rufus and Rosa Sword Lasley. She loved to talk on the telephone and listen to the scanner. Wanda enjoyed spending the holidays with her family and enjoyed going to church.
Besides...
Annice Estell Byrd
Apr 3, 2026
Annice Estell Byrd, 76, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, April 3, 2026.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Claude and Lola Miller; husband, Russell Byrd; daughter, Sharon Kay Clark; brothers, Palmer Miller, James Miller and Russell Miller; sister, Stella Maxfield.
She liked to fish and make diamond art crafts. She enjoyed spending time with her friends...







