Obituaries
Ellen Jane Bostic
Jul 30, 2025
Lebanon, VA, Ellen Jane Bostic, age 93, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 30, 2025, at her home. She was a Russell County Public School teacher for 33 years; her family was her life and love to tell others about her Lord and Savior.
She was proceeded in death by her parents Clyde and Jeanette Hagaman; her husband Robert C Bostic...
William David Gray
Jul 28, 2025
William David Gray, age 66, went to be with the Lord Monday July 28, 2025. Born December 17, 1958, he was the son of the late James and Donna Keller Gray. William loved to fish, hunt and go to church at Robinson Fork Holiness Church.
In addition to his parents William was preceded in death by father-in-law Daniel Richard Justice, mother-in-law...
Gary Edwin Holliday
Jul 28, 2025
Gary Edwin Holliday of Lebanon, VA, affectionately known by his truck driver handle “Hollywood,” took his final road trip around 6:00 p.m. on Monday afternoon, July 28, 2025, at Bristol Regional Medical Center.
He was predeceased in death by his Mother Catherine McCann Holliday and father Harry Edwin Holliday. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his brother Tony...
Chris Stiltner
Jul 27, 2025
Douglas Christopher Stiltner, age 72, passed away on Sunday, July 27, 2025, in Bristol, TN.
Born December 23, 1952, Chris was the son of the late Beulah Childress Stiltner and Lum Stiltner. He was raised in Grundy, VA alongside his nine siblings and was preceded in death by Buster Stiltner, Arlene Wheeler, Jack Snyder, Jerry Stiltner, Larry Stiltner, Jim Stiltner, and...
Shirley Marie Owens
Jul 15, 2025
Shirley Marie Breeding Owens, 86, of Hurt passed away July 15, 2025, at Gretna Health and Rehabilitation in Gretna, VA, due to complications from a fall.
She was born July 6, 1939, to the late George and Effie Jackson Breeding, in Davenport, VA. She was married to Benny Owens, who passed away in 2004.
In addition to her parents and husband, Shirley...
Lester Bailey
Jul 13, 2025
Lester Hearl Bailey, 72, passed away on Sunday, July 13, 2025, at his home.
Lester was born on November 18, 1952, to parents James B. and Irene Bailey in Abingdon, Va. Lester graduated from John Battle High School in 1971.
Lester went on to own and operate B&B Cable Company, Hilltop Cable Company, and retired as the owner and operator of L&S...
Sherry Lynn Kiser
Jun 28, 2025
Sherry Lynn Kiser, age 72, went to be with the Lord Saturday June 28, 2025, with her family by her side. Born June 8, 1953. She was the daughter of the late Bascom and Viola Hurt Clifton. She loved walking on the beach looking for seashells and being Nana. Sherry graduated from Garden Creek High School and Southwest Virginia Community...
Pinkie Eller Sword Cook
Jun 25, 2025
Lebanon, VA, Pinkie Eller Sword Cook, age 86, went to be with the Lord surrounded by her family on Wednesday, June 25, 2025. She was born in the Corn Valley section of Russell County on May 15, 1939, to the late Fred Campbell Sword and the late Lona Price Sword.
She enjoyed being outdoors working in her flowers, cooking, and spending...
Lillian Ann Hartsock
Jun 16, 2025
Lillian Ann Hartsock, 84, of Lebanon, Va. passed away peacefully on June 16, 2025 at Abingdon Health and Rehabilitation.
She was born on July 7, 1940 in Lebanon, Va. to the late J.P. Hartsock and Eva Hartsock. She was preceded in death by several aunts, uncles and cousins.
She graduated from Lebanon High School and went on to attend Radford College where...
Tammy Ruth Eads
Jun 14, 2025
Tammy Ruth Eads, age 57, of Cleveland, VA, passed away June 14, 2025.
No services will be conducted at this time.
Expressions of sympathy may be made on Combs-Hess Funeral Service Facebook page and our website at www.chfunerals.com. Combs-Hess Funeral & Cremation Service, 291 Hwy 71 Fincastle Road, Lebanon, VA 24266, (276) 889-4444.
Joan Ann Deel
May 25, 2025
Joan Ann Deel, 76, passed away on Sunday, May 25, 2025.
Joan loved to read the bible, do word search puzzles and listen to music especially Kenny Rogers.
She was preceded in death by her parents, George Helton and Maggie Charles Helton; son, Michael Lee Deel; brother, Roger Helton; sisters, Joyce Allison and Susie Street.
Survivors include her husband, Jerry Deel, Hansonville; daughters,...
Steve Richard Cox
May 20, 2025
Steve Richard Cox, age 73, went to be with the Lord May 20, 2025, born August 10, 1951, he was the son of the late James Albert Cox and Ruth Elizabeth Hubbard Cox Robinson. Steve loved to go to church and serve the Lord and attended Flat Rock Community Church, he enjoyed spending time with family and friends, he was...
Connie Hale Smith
May 20, 2025
Connie Hale Hampton Smith, age ,70, born December 5, 1954, passed away May 20, 2025, at her home in Blountville with family by her side. She was the daughter of the late Ed and Gladys Dye Hale. Connie worked at Lear of Lebanon for 10 years. She had many friends, she loved music and dancing, she loved her family and...
Danny Morris Hill
May 17, 2025
Danny Morris Hill, Age 76, passed away on May 17, 2025, after battling a lengthy illness. Danny was born at home in Greenbrier, Buchanan County, Virginia. While Danny was from Buchanan County he called Lebanon his home for the past 30 years. Danny was the son of James Corbit Hill and Ocie Hill, both deceased.
Danny is survived by his spouse...
James Hassel Kegley
May 5, 2025
James Hassel Kegley, 84, passed away on Monday, May 5, 2025.
Hassel was the owner of Kegley Service Center for 49 years. He served for 28 years on the Lebanon Town Council. He loved spending time with his family and enjoyed cooking.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Turner and Goldie Kegley; sisters, Charlotte Robinson, Betsey Owen and Goldie Adams;...
Johnny Wayne Honaker
May 3, 2025
Johnny Wayne Honaker, age 58, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Saturday, May 3, 2025.
He loved to fish, spend time outdoors and hang out with his dog Wally. He enjoyed spending time with his family. He was employed at Utility Trailer.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Charlie and Dorothy Honaker; two brothers, Kenneth Honaker and Scotty...
Kathy Jane Dunford
May 1, 2025
Kathy Dunford, age 64, passed away, Thursday May1, 2025 in Russell County Hospital. She was born on July 17, 1960, in Ash County, North Carolina.
Kathy was a 1978 graduate of Richlands High School and had worked for 22 years as an LPN at Maple Grove Nursing and Rehab of Lebanon. She loved playing with her puppies and her grandchildren.
Kathy was...
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...
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