Obituaries
Larry Douglas Carr
Apr 25, 2025
Larry Douglas Carr, age 89, passed away at home on Friday, April 25, 2025. Born on February 11, 1936, Larry was the son of Douglas and Paralea Carr. He grew up with his sister, Marilyn Sue Moore, who preceded him in death. Larry lived a life marked by deep faith, public service, and devotion to his family and community.
He is...
Gloria Jean Cox
Apr 13, 2025
Gloria Jean Cox, 74, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 13, 2025.
She was preceded in death by her parents, John Jessee Nunley, Jr. and Magaret Ellen Nunley, previous husband, Bill Litton and sister, Ann Rosenbaum.
She enjoyed collecting light houses and loved to spend time with her family. She was a member of Flat Rock Community Church.
She is...
Mark Anthony Webb, Sr.
Apr 7, 2025
Mark Anthony Webb, Sr., age 59, passed away on Monday, April 7, 2025 in Bristol Regional Medical Center.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Josephine Gobble; his son, Michael Aaron Webb and his grandparents, Jeff and Blanche Gobble.
Mark enjoyed fishing, hunting and watching football. He worked in construction most of his life. He was a loving husband, father and...
George Marvin Castle
Apr 5, 2025
George Marvin Castle, age 87, passed away on Saturday, April 5, 2025.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Nelson Castle and Macedonia Austin Castle; his first wife, Phyllis L. Castle; brothers, Napier Castle, Floyd (Greezer) Castle, Jimmy Castle and Robert Miller and sister, Ruth Miller Taylor.
He loved being outdoors and was a coal miner retiring from Pittston Coal Company,...
Sharon Kay Clark
Apr 1, 2025
Sharon Kay Clark, age 52, passed away on Tuesday, April 1, 2025 in a Kingsport, Tn. hospital.
She was a graduate of Lebanon High School and a member of Lebanon Lifesaving Crew and Cleveland Lifesaving Crew.
She was preceded in death by her father, William Tiller; grandmother, Burble Runyons; maternal grandparents, Claude and Lola Miller.
She is survived by her husband, Kevin Clark;...
Claude "Doug" Taylor
Mar 31, 2025
Claude (Doug) Douglas Taylor, age 82, born April 9, 1942, joined his wife Shirley Foster Taylor to be with the Lord on March 31, 2025. Doug was a hard-working man.
In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by his parents Charlie and Hattie Lee Taylor; brothers: Wayne Taylor, and Glenn Taylor; sister: Ruth Breckenridge.
Survivors include Phylis Artrip, Bill...
Juanita Sue Owens Jessee
Mar 30, 2025
Juanita Sue Owens Jessee, age 86, of the Big Moccasin community of Russell County passed away at her home on Sunday, March 30, 2025. She was a life-long resident of Russell County and the daughter of the late Craig Scott Owens and Tina Cornelia Herndon Owens.
Juanita was a Christian and a member of Free Hill Baptist Church. She enjoyed bird...
Phyllis Artrip
Mar 29, 2025
Phyllis Wallace Artrip, age 86, went to be with the Lord at her home Saturday March 29, 2025. Born September 15, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Ralph and Blanche Statzer Wallace. She loved to go to church and was a member of Weaver Creek Baptist Church for over fifty years. Phyllis enjoyed spending time with her family...
Darrell Edwin Breeding
Mar 20, 2025
Darrell Breeding, age 61, went to be with the Lord Thursday March 20, 2025, born August 30, 1963, the son of the late George Bea and Evelyn Faye Salyer Breeding. Darrell attended New Bethel Baptist Church.
Darrell was a simple kindhearted man that loved to live the “old way” of life. He was an avid farmer and gardener who always loved...
Steven Hugh Skeen
Mar 19, 2025
Steven Hugh Skeen, 61, passed away on Wednesday, March 19, 2025.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Howard Glenn Skeen and Sue Miller Skeen; wife, Rachel Skeen; sister, Wanda Sue Moore; brothers, Dennis Glenn Skeen and Darin Skeen.
He was a loving father and grandfather. He loved to dirt race and spend time with his family and friends. Steve was...
Alice Amelia Musick
Mar 14, 2025
Alice Amelia Musick, 85, passed away on Friday, March 14th, 2025 in Maryland.
She worked at Sheppard Pratt Hospital in Maryland for 44 years without missing a day of work.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Laemon and Ebbie Musick; brothers, Basil Musick, Titus Musick, Curtis Musick and Hurley Musick; sisters, Julia M. Carmichael, Edith M. Ball Buchheister, Odessa Musick...
Joanne Smith
Mar 12, 2025
Joanne Smith, age 84, went to be with the Lord Wednesday March 12, 2025, at her home surrounded by family. Born December 24, 1940, she was the daughter of the late Carl and Madge Hicks. She loved to spend time with her family and friends, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by...
Patsy Sue Wilson
Mar 7, 2025
With great sorrow, we announce the peaceful passing of Patsy “Sue” Wilson on March 7, 2025. Born in Lebanon, Virginia, to Carl Wilson and June Belcher Wilson, Sue became known throughout for her tender, generous spirit.
A woman of profound faith, Sue was an active churchgoer whose life was a testament to kindness, service, and an enduring trust in God. Her...
Bobby Lee Puckett
Mar 4, 2025
Bobby Lee Puckett, age 87, went to be with the Lord Tuesday March 4, 2025, at his home. He was the son of the late Roy and Nora Monk Pucket.
A memorial service will be conducted at a later date.
Expressions of sympathy may be made on Combs-Hess Funeral and Cremation Service Facebook page and our website at www.chfunerals.com. Combs-Hess Funeral and...
Nancy Elizabeth Schwitzerlett
Mar 2, 2025
Nancy Elizabeth Schwitzerlett, age 82, of Kingsport, TN. peacefully passed away from this life into her Heavenly home on March 2, 2025. She was born on August 25, 1942 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia, to the late James and Eliza Emerson.
On August 21, 1964, Nancy married the love of her life, Walter Schwitzerlett , and together they celebrated sixty years of...
Phillip Henley
Feb 26, 2025
Phillip Henley (aka “Coach Henley”, “Coach”, or “Big Phil”), age 64, passed away Wednesday, February 26th, 2025, at Commonwealth Senior Living Center in Abingdon, VA. He was the son of the late Dr. William Henley and Jackie Henley. He is preceded in death by his sister, Ellen Rogers Henley (“Innie”).
Phillip is survived by his wife of 41 years, Lisa Henley,...
Margaret Johnson Duty
Feb 24, 2025
Margaret Johnson Duty, age 91, of Lebanon, Virginia, passed away peacefully at her home with family by her side on Monday, February 24, 2025. She was a 1951 Lebanon High School graduate and a Green Valley Baptist Church member. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ollie and Croda Johnson, and sister, Rheba Starnes.
Margaret is survived by her children,...
Neva Anderson Garrett
Feb 2, 2025
Neva Anderson Garrett went to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 2, 2025.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Lewis Courtney Anderson and Dorothy Maria Hammersley Anderson; husband, Alfred Leonard Garrett; brother, Lewis Courtney Anderson, II; sisters, Carol Anderson Cook and Ellen Anderson; daughter-in-law, Melissa Garrett.
She retired from Pittston Coal Company and was a member of Lebanon Community...
Lois Jean Hicks
Feb 2, 2025
Castlewood, VA – Lois Jean Hicks, age 62, passed away Sunday, February 2, 2025, at Johnston Memorial Hospital. Lois loved to fish and spend time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Lois was preceded in death by her parents Gene and Wanda Murphy and mother-in-law, Mary Hicks.
She is survived by her husband, James William Hicks; daughters, April Renae Patton and Amanda Hensley;...
Mollie Ruffner Funk Carper
Jan 28, 2025
Mollie Ruffner Funk Carper, originally from Strasburg, Virginia, passed away January 28, 2025 at Russell County Hospital.
Mollie was born January 21, 1937 in Strasburg, daughter of the late Arthur E. and Dorothy “Dot” Artz Ruffner. She was a seamstress for various sewing factories throughout the Shenandoah Valley and continued sewing after her retirement doing alterations for friends and family. She...
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