Obituaries
William R. "Bill" Akers Jr.
Aug 22, 2024
William “Bill” Robinson Akers Jr., age 63, went to his Heavenly home on Thursday, August 22, 2024.
Bill was reunited with his parents, Bill and Margaret Akers; father-in-law, Kenneth B. Ferguson, brother-in-law, Kenney Ferguson, and niece, Samantha Jo Ferguson.
To write a full account of the accomplishments, accolades, and the life of service of Bill Akers would be quite the undertaking. However,...
William "Tad" Dotson
Aug 18, 2024
William McKinley (Tad) Dotson, went to be with the Lord peacefully surrounded by his family to join his loving wife of 46 years Niata Dotson on Sunday, August 18, 2024.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Stacy Dotson and Lois Johnson Dotson; wife, Niata Jo Dotson; brother, Fredrick Scott Dotson.
Tad was a devoted Christian and loved his Savior. Tad...
Helen Clair Fuller Kiser
Aug 16, 2024
Helen Clair Fuller Kiser, 103, slipped away to heaven from Abingdon Health and Rehab on Friday, August 16, 2024.
She was born on April 7, 1921, the daughter of the late William Henry and Virginia Williams Fuller, and lived her entire life in the Spring City Community which she loved.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband...
Minnie Pearl Taylor
Aug 15, 2024
Minnie Pearl Taylor, 81, passed away at her home on Thursday, August 15th, 2024.
She loved to shop, enjoyed watching tv and telling everyone what to do.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Corbin and Gussie Hess Ray; husband, Marvin Taylor and daughter, Debbie Cole; sisters, Ettie Hess, Betty Rasnake and Juanita Dye; brothers, Lawrence Ray, Ralph Ray, Don Ray.
Survivors...
Daniel Jackson Wise, Sr.
Aug 7, 2024
Daniel Jackson Wise, Sr., 88, passed away on August 7, 2024 at his home.
He retired from construction work and farming. His chewing tobacco was his best friend. He enjoyed walking on the farm and spending time with his family and friends.
He was a U.S. Army veteran.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank Lee Wise and Margaret Mae Fortner;...
Antonetta Kutschera Shortt
Aug 3, 2024
St. Paul, VA
Antonetta Kutschera Shortt, age 62, passed away, Augsust 3, 2024, at Bristol Regional Medical Center.
She was born April 8, 1962 in Philadelphia, PA to the late Charles and Lenora Kutschera.
Antonetta is survived by her husband, Ronnie Shortt; son, Charles Smith and wife Kacy Deaton; grandchildren, Rhyan Smith and Christian Smith.
Per Antonetta's wishes no services will be conducted.
Expressions of...
Kathy Lynn Morefield Hincher
Jul 31, 2024
Kathy Lynn Morefield Hincher age 67, passed away peacefully on July 31st, 2024, at her home in Lebanon, VA. Kathy, born on March 8th, 1957, in Abingdon VA, was the loving daughter of the late Alex Morefield Jr. and Nadine Remines, loving wife to husband Mike and loving mother to son Jared. A graduate of both Southwest Virginia Community College...
Dr. Norman Leon Rexrode, Jr.
Jul 10, 2024
Dr. Norman Leon Rexrode Jr. passed away on July 10, 2024, in Johnson City Medical Center at the age of 72.
He was born on March 16, 1952, in Shepherdstown, West Virginia. He was the son of the late Hicle and Norman Rexrode Sr. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by Wayne Butcher.
He was a loving husband...
Sammy Dale Hess
Jul 9, 2024
Rosedale, VA, Sammy Dale Hess, age 67, passed away, July 9, 2024, in Russell County Hospital.
He was born June 12, 1957, in Richlands, VA to the late Burke Hess and Virginia Hess. Sammy was a 1975 graduate of Honaker High School and retired after 35 years of service from Norfolk & Southern Railroad. He enjoyed cooking, watching TV, and fishing.
Besides...
Michael Stewart Townsend
Jun 26, 2024
Castlewood, VA, Michael Stewart Townsend, age 60, passed away, June 26, 2024, in Bristol Regional Medical Center due to a long illness.
Michael was preceded in death by his parents Robert Townsend and Gloria May Hubbard Townsend.
He is survived by his wife Sandra Deel Townsend and brother, Robert Townsend and wife, Rany Kim.
A visitation with the family will be held Tuesday,...
Darrell "Coonie" Stoots
Jun 17, 2024
Darrell Lynn “Coonie” Stoots, 69, of Lebanon, Virginia, passed away on Monday, June 17, 2024 at his home.
He was born in Richlands, Virginia to the late Thurman ‘Coon” Stoots and the late Lucille Hess Stoots. Most people knew him as “Coonie” or the Sign Man as he was the owner and operator of the Sign Shop of Southwest Virginia for...
Jimmie Rodger Smith
Jun 14, 2024
Jimmie R. Smith, 94, passed away June 14, 2024, at the Maple Grove Nursing and Rehabilitation Home. Jimmie was born on June 2, 1930. A lifelong resident of the Long Hollow community, Jimmie had made his home at Maple Grove since September 2020, where he received loving care and attention.
Jimmie was preceded in death by his parents Martha and Eulis...
Hazel Shela Hicks
Jun 11, 2024
Hazel Shela Hicks passed from this earthly life on June 11, 2024, to be at home with Christ. She believed His words from John 14 that His Father's house has many rooms, and He would return for her after preparing a place for her there. Thankfully this same promise is available to all who call on the name of the...
Lynn Edward Peters
Jun 1, 2024
Lynn Edward Peters, 75, of Elk Garden, VA, passed away on Saturday, June 1st, 2024, at his home. He was born on January 2, 1949, in Kingsport, TN, to Carl Edward Peters and Ella June Haynes Peters.
Lynn is survived by his loving wife and best friend of 53 years, Sue Peters. While Lynn had many adventures and interests throughout his...
Niata Jo Dotson
May 30, 2024
Niata Jo Dotson, went to be with her heavenly Father on Thursday, May 30, 2024 at Holston Valley Medical Center.
She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Trula Duncan Grizzle; sister, Jewell McReynolds and brother, James Grizzle.
She loved spending time with her family and enjoyed gardening, cooking and watching YouTube. She was of the Baptist faith and was...
Patty Ann Bartee
May 27, 2024
Patty Perry Bartee, passed away on Monday, May 27, 2024 surrounded by her family.
She was a member of the Lebanon Memorial United Methodist Church
She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Bartee; parents, Hunter and Lillian Perry; brother. Jim Perry of Richmond, Virginia and sister Jane Tomko of Florida.
Survivors include daughter, Jackie and husband Marty Joyce and son Kim...
Mitchell Lee Bailey
May 22, 2024
Mitchell Lee Bailey, 71, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at his home.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Warren Bailey and Dorothy Sutherland; one sister, Ernestine Pridemore and brothers, Carroll Bailey and Don Bailey.
He liked to hunt, fish and hang out on the farm with his dogs Katie and Rosebud. He also enjoyed...
George Scott Burke, Sr.
May 20, 2024
George Scott Burke, Sr., passed away on Monday, May 20, 2024.
George was a brick mason for many years before working for David Leonard, where he stayed for 40 plus years up until his passing. He was an avid hunter and loved to be outside whether he was working on the farm or in his flower bed. He was loved by...
Ada Ruth Fields
May 19, 2024
Ada Ruth Fields, 90, passed away on Sunday, May 19, 2024 surrounded by her family.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Lou and Mary Hagy Pendleton; loyal husband of 65 years, Joe L. Fields; sisters, Ann Reynolds and Joyce Stigall and husband Jack; brothers, Doug Pendleton and Bob Pendleton and daughter-in-law, Lisa Fields.
She was an avid and competitive bridge...
Paul Cox Fields
May 14, 2024
Paul Cox Fields, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at Johnston Memorial Hospital, Abingdon, Va. He was a simple, peaceful man that was loved by many. He liked to watch westerns on tv, Ford trucks and John Deere hats. He was a retired logger and worked hard all his life.
He was born in Russell County on...
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