Obituaries

Casey Rogers Barton

Casey Rogers Barton

Dec 5, 2024

Casey Barton, age 43, went to be with the Lord Wednesday, December 4, 2024. 

She was born on December 23, 1980, the daughter of Roger Howard and Rebecca Massie. Casey was a 1999 graduate of Lebanon High School and a 2010 graduate of King University. She taught special education at Richlands Elementary School and Lebanon High School. Casey devoted her heart...

Sandra Lee Parker

Sandra Lee Parker

Dec 5, 2024

Sandra Lee Parker, age 78, passed away on Thursday, December 5, 2024 at her home. 

She was preceded in death by her parents, Gaines Clark and Mildred Snead Clark. 

She retired from the Russell County School System after 32 years of service and was a lifelong member of Lebanon Baptist Church. She loved to cook, garden and spend time with her family....

Steven Lynn Collins

Steven Lynn Collins

Dec 2, 2024

Steven Lynn Collins, age 72, of Lebanon, Virginia passed away Monday, December 2, 2024, peacefully at home. He was born September 18, 1952, in Bristol, Virginia to the late Robert and Margarita Collins. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Howard Collins and Jimmy Collins.

 Steve was a faithful member of West Hills Baptist Church...

Judy Kay Bowman

Judy Kay Bowman

Nov 26, 2024

Judy Kay Bowman, age 68, went to be with the Lord Tuesday November 26, 2024. Born August 7, 1956, she was the daughter of the late Hoover Bowman and Margaret Wishon Bowman.

 She was born in Johnson City, Tn. but lived most of her life in the Corn Valley section of Russell County. She enjoyed listening to country music and babysitting...

Sandra Kay Chafin

Sandra Kay Chafin

Nov 23, 2024

Sandra K. “Seaweed” Chafin, age 76, went to be with the Lord Saturday November 23, 2024. Born April 4, 1948, she was the daughter of the late James Robert Bowles, Sr. and Thelma Candler Bowles. 

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James Chafin; daughter: Jamie Chafin; brother-in-law, Eugene Chafin. 

Sandy was a lifelong resident of...

Alice Faye Gobble

Alice Faye Gobble

Nov 23, 2024

Alice Faye Gobble, Age 74, went to be with the Lord Saturday November 23, 2024. Born May 27, 1950, the daughter of the late Irvin and Leora Jane Belcher Griffith. Alice loved to watch Soap Operas, WWE, Law and Order, NCIS New Orleans, and she was a Dallas Cowboys fan.

 In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by...

Patrick Callaway Johnson

Patrick Callaway Johnson

Nov 19, 2024

Patrick Callaway Johnson, age 82, passed away Tuesday, November 19, 2024, in his home. 

He was born March 17, 1942, in Middlesboro, KY to the late Eullis and Ida Johnson. Patrick had worked for fourteen years as a police officer in Indianapolis, IN and eight years as a security guard at Buchanan General Hospital. Patrick loved to hunt, fish, and tell...

Nikolai Vasil Lashinsky

Nikolai Vasil Lashinsky

Nov 12, 2024

Nikolai Vasil Lashinsky, 48, passed away on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, at home in Lebanon, Virginia.

 Born July 29, 1976, in Sharon, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late Vasil Patrick Lashinsky and Cheryl D. Spoharski.

 Nikolai graduated from Lebanon High School in June 1994. He graduated 2nd in his class in 1997 from Alliance Tractor-Trailer Training Center, Wytheville, Virginia. In...

Joyce Elaine Gilbert

Joyce Elaine Gilbert

Nov 11, 2024

Cleveland, VA – Joyce Elaine Parks Gilbert, age 76, gained her angel wings November 11, 2024, at Bristol Regional Medical Center after a brief illness. She was born March 2, 1948, to the late Raymond and Edith Payne Parks.

She was an avid sports fan who loved NASCAR, tennis basketball, and golf the most. She was a huge animal lover especially...

Judy Ann Hubbard

Judy Ann Hubbard

Nov 9, 2024

Judy Ann Hubbard, age 71, of Lebanon, Virginia passed away on November 9, 2024, at her home following a long illness.

Judy was born on April 22, 1953, to Beulah Grubb and Ransom Mays in Norton, Virginia. She was a 1971 graduate of Castlewood High School. She worked as a clerk for the telephone company before becoming a full-time homemaker, which...

Thelma Jane Hicks

Thelma Jane Hicks

Nov 7, 2024

Cedar Bluff, VA – Thelma Jane Hicks, age 77, passed away on Thursday, November 7, 2024. Born November 27, 1946. She was the daughter of the late Noah and Estel Hicks. She loved to make leather clothing, make jewelry from beads, and work with horses. She always loved a good joke and watching T.V. 

In addition to her parents, she was...

Linda Ann Smith

Linda Ann Smith

Nov 1, 2024

Linda Ann Smith, age 61, went to be with the Lord on Friday, November 1, 2024.She was the daughter of the late Paul Burns and Virginia Breeding Smith. Linda was a dedicated wife, mother, grandmother and friend to all. She loved animals, especially her cats. 

She is survived by her husband Stevie Smith; daughter: Tabitha Smith; son: Steve Smith and wife...

Moses Edward Sims

Moses Edward Sims

Oct 15, 2024

Johnson City, TN - Moses Edward Sims, born October 15, 2024 too precious for this world soon passed in his mother’s arms. Those left to keep his memory alive are his parents, Miranda and Jacob Sims. Maternal grandparents Edward and Rebekah Hankins. Paternal grandparents Michelle and Jamie Calhoun and Justin Sims. 

Waiting earth side to join Moses in Heaven are many...

Sandra Clark Richardson

Sandra Clark Richardson

Oct 14, 2024

Sandra “Sandi” Clark Richardson, of 20098 McCray Dr., Abingdon, VA, died peacefully on October 14, 2024 in the Bristol Regional Medical Center after a lengthy battle with cancer. She was born May 4, 1956 in Lebanon, VA to John and Helen Clark. She is preceded in death by her parents.

Sandi was a graduate of Lebanon High School in 1974. She...

Timothy Todd Hobson

Timothy Todd Hobson

Oct 10, 2024

Timothy Todd Hobson (59), of Lebanon VA went to his everlasting home on October 10, 2024, at Eastern Carolina University Medical Center.  

Tim was a dedicated and loving husband to wife Rhonda, father to his children Eric and Tracy, Pappy to granddaughter Piper and grand dog Bo, friend, and confidant to many. Tim was noted as the youngest individual to...

Jamie Roseann Chafin

Jamie Roseann Chafin

Oct 6, 2024

Jamie Roseann Chafin, 55, passed away on Sunday, October 6, 2024.

She was a graduate of Lebanon High School, Carson-Newman College and was a member of Lebanon Baptist Church. She loved her dogs, cats and doing artwork.

She was preceded in death by her father, James Robert Chafin; grandparents, John T. and Nellie Proffitt Chafin and James Robert Bowles and Thelma Bowles;...

Donald David Bailey

Donald David Bailey

Oct 4, 2024

Isaiah 53:5

But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities; The chastisement for our peace was upon Him, And by His stripes we are healed.

Donald David Bailey, age 84, went to be with the Lord October 4, 2024. Born May 27, 1940 the son of the late Newton and Mary Lucas Bailey. Donald was of the...

Kris Keith Peck

Kris Keith Peck

Sep 28, 2024

 Lebanon, VA  

Kristopher Keith Peck, age 45, passed away Saturday, September 28, 2024. 

He was a Lebanon High School graduate and had worked in maintenance for several years. Kris enjoyed fishing and working on cars. 

Kris was preceded in death by his grandparents, Thomas June Ball and Rebecca Ball and two infant brothers. 

Kris is survived by his children, Alexius Peck and boyfriend,...

Blenda Louise Hartsock

Blenda Louise Hartsock

Sep 28, 2024

Blenda Louise Hartsock, age 79, went to be with the Lord, Saturday, September 28, 2024, at her home. 

Louise was born September 30, 1944, in Russell County, VA to the late George and Savanna Hurd. She was a member of Open Door Tabernacle Church, Castlewood, VA. 

Louise loved her flowers, gardening, shopping, and her beloved cat, Tom. She was a caretaker for...

Melissa Ann Schlichting

Melissa Ann Schlichting

Sep 9, 2024

Melissa Ann Schlichting, 56, passed away on Monday, September 9, 2024 surrounded by her family.

Missy was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas Glen “Tommy” Kegley and Peggy Elizabeth Owens Kegley.

She loved her family more than anything. They were her pride and joy. She also loved all her fur babies and any stray animals she came across she brought home....