Obituaries

Janet Boyd Clark

Janet Boyd Clark

Feb 4, 2026

Janet Boyd Clark, 81, passed away on Wednesday, February 4, 2026.

Janet loved to spend time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She enjoyed going to church and listening to the singing. She had worked at Lebanon Apparel for over twenty-one years.

She was preceded in death by her parents, McKinley and Kathleen Boyd; one son, David Clark; two great-granddaughters, Chelsea and Hannah...

Bobby B. Chafin

Bobby B. Chafin

Jan 28, 2026

Bobby B. Chafin, age 83, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, in Johnson City Medical Center. Bobby was born July 1, 1942 to the late William Augustus Chafin and the late Anna Mae Campbell Chafin. He was a 1964 graduate of Steed College, chairman of the deacons and served as a deacon for over fifty...

Fayne Farmer

Fayne Farmer

Jan 21, 2026

Fayne Farmer, 87, better known to many as “Farmer Fayne”, passed away on Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at his home.

Fayne was born on September 3, 1938 to his parents, Eulice and Estelle Farmer.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 51 years, Juanita Horne Farmer; his brothers, Garry Farmer and Fred Farmer and his...

Harold Dewain Lambert

Harold Dewain Lambert

Jan 21, 2026

Harold Dewain Lambert went home to be with his Lord and Savior on January 21, 2026.

Harold was born on August 24, 1932, in Nora, Virginia, to Noah and Ritter Lambert. He was a member of the Lebanon Baptist Church where he served as a Deacon, and he served on several committees over the years.

In addition to his parents, he was...

Arthur Samuel "Buck" Smith

Arthur Samuel "Buck" Smith

Jan 17, 2026

Arthur Samuel “Buck” Smith, 89, passed away on Saturday, January 17, 2026 at his home.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Giles Banner and Lillie May Smith; brothers, Jack Smith, Charlie Smith, Bill Smith, Banner Smith and Bruce Smith; sisters, Clara Barton, Lucy Barton and Helen Barton.

He loved to farm and worked at Tri State Livestock Market. He also...

James E. Trail

James E. Trail

Jan 13, 2026

James E. Trail, age 70, went to be with the Lord Tuesday January 13, 2026, Born May 2, 1955, he was the son of the late James and Alberta Matheny Trail. He loved the Lord and spending time with family, especially his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He loved all sports and was a 1974 graduate of Lebanon High School, he...

Shuler Adron Ferguson

Shuler Adron Ferguson

Jan 12, 2026

Shuler “Adron” Ferguson, age 86, of Lebanon, Virginia, went to be with the Lord on Monday, January 12, 2026.

Adron was born on April 23, 1939, in Lebanon, Virginia. He was a faithful member of Green Valley Baptist Church. He worked for many years with Pope Paving Company and later retired from the Russell County Public School System, where he served...

Anne Sykes McClanahan

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...