Obituaries

Susie Barton Fife

Susie Barton Fife

Aug 4, 2021

Abingdon, VA – Susie Barton Fife, age 83, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, August 4, 2021 in Russell County, Virginia. Susie was one of four children of the late Corbon Lee Barton and Katherine (Shoemaker) Barton. She was preceded in death by her husband of sixty years, Clyde Harry Fife; her parents; brothers: Jerry and Frank Barton;...

LeRoy N. Hilton, III

LeRoy N. Hilton, III

Jul 26, 2021

Newport, NC   - LeRoy Hilton, III went to be with the Lord on July 26, 2021.  He was the son of the late LeRoy N. Hilton, II and Arlie Combs Hilton. 

Service information and a full obituary will be available soon. 



Margaret Russell Senn

Margaret Russell Senn

Jul 25, 2021

Abingdon, VA – Margaret R. Senn, age 73, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 25, 2021. She loved to sew, crochet and crafting. Spending time with her family is what made her happy. She was preceded in death by her parents: Bernard and Laura Monk; her partner: Tommy Artrip; and brother: Johnny Monk.

She is survived...

Vanessa Renee Bailey

Vanessa Renee Bailey

Jul 19, 2021

Lebanon, VA – Vanessa Renee Bailey, age 33, went to be with the Lord on Monday, July 19, 2021. She loved spending time with her son and enjoyed cooking. She was preceded in death by her mother, Lucy Bailey and an infant sister.

She is survived by her husband: Timothy Carroll; son: Asher Bailey of Lebanon; father: Rick Bailey...

Ronnie W. Williams

Ronnie W. Williams

Jul 16, 2021

Lebanon, VA  – Ronnie W. Williams, age 72, went to be with the Lord on Friday July 16, 2021, Born February 17, 1949, the son of the late Walter and Frances Ferguson Williams.   He loved going to church, farming, horses and dogs. Ronnie was a member of Green Valley Baptist Church. In addition to his parents he was...

James  A. Gray, Jr.

James A. Gray, Jr.

Jul 10, 2021

Gray, James A., Jr., passed away on July 10, 2021. He was born on April 14, 1945 at Clinch Valley Hospital in Richlands, VA to James Aston and Evangeline Garrett Gray. He resided in Amonate, VA for the first 15 years of his life before the family moved to Lebanon, VA.  He is survived by his wife of 48 years,...

Claire Abolin

Claire Abolin

Jul 9, 2021

Claire Keebaugh Abolin, 95, passed away on July 9, 2021 after a long battle with dementia. The family would like to thank the Memory Care staff and associates of Commonwealth Senior Living Center in Abingdon, VA for their love and care over the last two years. Their excellent daily care and care during the pandemic were exemplary and much appreciated....

Peggie Etta Jessee Campbell

Peggie Etta Jessee Campbell

Jul 6, 2021

Castlewood, VA – Peggie Etta Jessee Campbell, age 86, passed peacefully and quietly to her Heavenly home on Tuesday, July 6, 2021. She was a lifelong resident of Russell County and was the daughter of the late Robert E. Lee and Mary Lou Baker Jessee. She loved her family dearly and spent much time in prayer for them. In addition...

Norman Edward Jessee, Jr.

Norman Edward Jessee, Jr.

Jul 5, 2021

Castlewood, VA – Norman Edward Jessee, Jr., age 59, went to be with the Lord on Monday, July 5, 2021. Born January 23, 1962. He was the son of the late Gussie and Norman Edward Jessee, Sr. He loved his dogs and he was a devoted member of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Dungannon, VA. He was a graduate from...

Reata Gale Batton

Reata Gale Batton

Jul 4, 2021

Swords Creek, VA – Reata Gale Batton, age 69, went to be with the Lord on Sunday July 4, 2021. Born May 6, 1952. She was the daughter of the late John and Virgie Dye. She enjoyed gardening and tending to her house. She loved to spend time with her family and friends. She worked at Maple Grove as a...

Verlean Musick

Verlean Musick

Jun 25, 2021

Cleveland, VA – Verlean Musick, age 94, passed peacefully to her Heavenly home on Friday morning June 25, 2021. She was a lifelong resident of the Sourwood Mountain section of Russell County, a daughter of the late George and Fonnie Johnson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband of fifty six years, Berkley...

Carter H. Wilson

Carter H. Wilson

Jun 23, 2021

Abingdon, VA – Carter H. Wilson, age 80, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, June 23, 2021. Born March 26, 1941. He attended church faithfully and sang for the Lord since his early twenties. He was a member and deacon at Mt. View Freewill Baptist Church for several years and currently attended Antioch House of Prayer in Abingdon,...

Wilma Lois Musick

Wilma Lois Musick

Jun 20, 2021

Lebanon, VA – Wilma Lois Musick, age 91, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 20, 2021. Born November 22, 1929. She was of the Jehovah Witness faith. She enjoyed reading, cooking and she loved her dogs. She was preceded in death by her parents: Frank and Alma Patton; sisters: Norma Patton and Ila Bendes; brother: John Patton;...

Patricia Marie Jessee

Patricia Marie Jessee

Jun 17, 2021

Castlewood, VA – Patricia Marie Jessee, age 86, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 17, 2021. Born June 6, 1935. She was the daughter of the late Troy and Ruth Casteel.  She was of the Christian faith. She loved to spend time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death...

Brenda Sue Mitchell

Brenda Sue Mitchell

Jun 14, 2021

Cedar Bluff, VA – Brenda Sue Mitchell, age 68, went to be with the Lord on Monday, June 14, 2021. Born February 5, 1953. She enjoyed taking care of her home. Her three sons were her life. She was of the Christian faith. She was preceded in death by her son: Joshua Aaron Mitchell father: Donald Cox; brother: Ronnie Cox;...

Robert Lee Brendlinger

Robert Lee Brendlinger

Jun 11, 2021

Lebanon, VA – Robert Lee Brendlinger, age 63, went to be with the Lord on Friday, June 11, 2021. Born September 10, 1957. He was a member of Richlands Presbyterian Church. He loved real estate and enjoyed carpentry work and skiing. He was interested in geology. He received his Bachelor’s Degree at Penn State and his Master’s Degree at Virginia...

Charles Ersel Stiltner

Charles Ersel Stiltner

Jun 11, 2021

Lebanon, VA – Charles Ersel Stiltner, age 44, went to be with the Lord on Friday, June 11, 2021. Born October 15, 1976. He always enjoyed working on vehicles. Family was everything to him and he loved spending time with everyone. He attended Flat Rock Community Church. He was preceded in death by his father: Ersel Stiltner; and his maternal...

Donald Gee Hobson

Donald Gee Hobson

Jun 7, 2021

Lebanon, VA –Donald Gee Hobson, age 87, went to be with the Lord on Monday, June 7, 2021. Born March 21, 1934. He was U.S. Army Veteran and 293  rd    Military Police Company attached to 5    th    Army Fort Ord, California and Camp Desert Rock, Nevada. He observed seventeen nuclear blasts during his military career. He later...

Richard Phillip Williams

Richard Phillip Williams

Jun 6, 2021

Lebanon, VA – Richard Phillip Williams, age 62, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 6, 2021. Born May 5, 1959. He was the son of the late Lawrence and Vergie Williams. Richard loved to build different things and he also loved dogs. He attended Calvary Temple Church. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death...

Timothy Wayne Campbell

Timothy Wayne Campbell

May 29, 2021

Lebanon, VA –Timothy Wayne Campbell, age 48, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 29, 2021. Born February 19, 1973. He was a Texas A&M fan, enjoyed NASCAR and enjoyed any type of sports. He was preceded in death by his father: Dewey Campbell.

He is survived by his mother: Olga Medrano Campbell; brother: Russ Campbell and...