Obituaries
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...
Judy Leona Phillips Smallwood
Mar 27, 2026
Judy Leona Phillips Smallwood, age 84, went to be with the Lord Friday March 27, 2026. Born April 4, 1941, she was the daughter of the late Romey and Lottie Garrett Phillips.
Judy loved her family and spending time with them; she was a blessing to all that knew her. Judy was a manager of Sunamco, she was a hard worker...
Wade Graham Farmer
Mar 16, 2026
Wade Graham Farmer, Jr., age 76, of Rosedale, VA, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 16, 2026, in Johnson City Medical Center with his family by his side.
Graham enjoyed harvesting his vegetables from his raised gardens, boating on the lake, beach trips, and sitting by the pool enjoying the view of the mountains. He was an avid Duke and NASCAR...
Harold Dean Musick
Mar 15, 2026
Harold Dean Musick, 68, passed away on Sunday, March 15, 2026 at his home.
He was preceded in death by his parents, James Harold Musick and Annie Crabtree Musick; grandmother, Lula Grace Musick and sister, Charlotte Vivian Musick.
Dean liked to hunt, fish and farm. He enjoyed spending time with his cats and with his family.
Survivors include sisters, Wilma Stallard and husband...
Jimmy Layne Witt
Mar 10, 2026
Jimmy Layne Witt, 62, passed away on March 10, 2026 at his home in Belfast.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence Edward Witt and Sarah Katherine Taylor Witt; brother, Douglas Allen Witt and grandparents, Fred B. and Ella Witt and Bert and Bess Taylor.
Jim was a third-generation farmer. He loved to hunt, fish, and spend time outdoors. He...
Ronnie Leonard Jessee
Mar 1, 2026
Ronnie Leonard Jessee, 69, passed away on Sunday, March 1, 2026.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Walker and Elsie Jessee; sisters, Mary Ellen Hall, Patsy “Jiggs” Light and Linda Sue Jessee.
Ronnie loved his family and especially his grandchildren. He enjoyed riding side by side with his grandchildren.
Survivors include his wife of 51 years, Rhonda Jessee; daughters, Kristy Greer...
Donald Thomas Osborne
Feb 16, 2026
Donald Thomas Osborne, 80, passed away on Monday, February 16, 2026 at his home.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Claude Osborne and Ollie Mae Stapleton Osborne; son, Donald “Slick” Osborne, Jr.; brothers, Bob Osborne and Ralph Osborne and nephew, James Lee.
He was a member of Bethany United Methodist Church, worked 40 years at AFG Industries, Greenland, Tn., was...
Wanda Gay Kennedy
Feb 9, 2026
Wanda Gay Kennedy, age 65, went to be with the Lord February 9, 2026. Born February 21, 1960, she was the daughter of the late Paul Baldwin and Mary Ann Ball Baldwin. She enjoyed spending time with family and friends; she was a 1978 graduate of Garden High School; she was a member of Red Ash Pentecostal Church, she was...
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
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
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
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
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...
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