Obituaries
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.
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Rachel Diane Taylor
May 29, 2021
Coeburn, VA –Rachel Diane Taylor, age 62, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 29, 2021. Born September 12, 1958. She was the daughter of the late Lowell Nathaniel Ball and Vernie Lorraine Rose Ball Owens. She loved to sew, loved gardening, enjoyed cooking and spending time with her family and friends. She was a great mother and...
Tina Marshell Culbertson
May 27, 2021
Cedar Bluff, VA – Tina Marshell Culbertson, age 58, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 27, 2021. Born January 20, 1963. She was the daughter of Nancy Buckles Jesse and the late Vernon Jessee. She loved her grandchildren and her church. She was a member of Morning Star Full Gospel Church in Castlewood. She also loved...
Kenneth "Kenney" Swain Ferguson
May 21, 2021
Lebanon, VA –Kenneth “Kenney” Swain Ferguson, age 61, went to be with the Lord on Friday, May 21, 2021. Born April 28, 1960. He was the son of Virginia Swain and the late Kenneth Banner “Fish” Ferguson. He loved to hunt, fish and trap. Kenney loved doing anything outdoors and spending time with his family and friends. Kenney was always...
Donnie Eugene Arnold
May 19, 2021
Donnie Eugene Arnold went to be with the Lord on May 19, 2021. Born June 12, 1955. No services will be conducted per his wishes.







