Obituaries
Harold Eugene Osborne
Sep 8, 2024
Harold Eugene Osborne, 58, passed away on Sunday, September 8, 2024.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Sam Edward Osborne and Shirley Ruth Hill Osborne.
He was a graduate of Richlands High School class of 1986 and retired from the Town of Richlands. He enjoyed fishing and anything to do with cars. He was a member of Maple Grove Community...
Jeff Lasley
Sep 8, 2024
Robert Jefferson “Jeff” Lasley, age 74, passed away at Bristol Regional Medical Center on September 8, 2024.
He was born on November 21, 1949 the son of the late Claude and Rosa Monk Lasley. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his first wife, Shirley Harrison Lasley; daughter, Melissa Kiser; grandson, Jeremy Rasnake; sisters, Virginia Hubbard and...
William Richard Parker
Sep 7, 2024
William Richard Parker, 75, passed away on Saturday, September 7, 2024.
He was born on September 20, 1948 in Roda, Va.
He was a U.S. Navy Petty Officer from 1968 to 1971, a Vietnam War veteran and a coal miner for thirty-five years. He was a member of the American Legion Post #133 in Tazewell and a member of the V.F.W. Post...
Linda Cross
Aug 30, 2024
Linda Cross, age 77, went to be with the Lord Friday August 30, 2024, with family by her side. Born April 14, 1947, the daughter of the late Cecil and Mary Ring. Linda served on the Russell County School Board for 16 yrs. Search and Rescue Board for 4yrs., Governor School Board for 16yrs., Hwy Committee for 8yr., Planning Commission...
Betty C. Yates
Aug 30, 2024
Betty Ann Campbell Yates
February 18, 1935 – August 30, 2024
On February 18, 1935, Barclay and Sadie Campbell welcomed their second child and first daughter, Betty Ann Campbell, into the world.
A beautiful and intelligent little tomboy with curls and dimples growing up in the Mill Creek community of Cleveland, VA, Betty became a standout student and athlete. Agile in both body...
Elizabeth (Betsy) Ann Lucas
Aug 27, 2024
Elizabeth (Betsy) Ann Lucas, age 65, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 27, 2024.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Blaine and Helen Madge Milton Lucas and her husband, Arthur Kegley.
She was a member of Munsey Chapel and enjoyed cross stitching, crocheting, reading and listening to rock music.
Left to cherish her memory, her daughter, Jessica Kegley;...
Phyllis Ann Austin
Aug 25, 2024
Phyllis Ann Austin passed away on August 25, 2024.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Shade and Myrtle Lockhart Combs; sisters, Lucille Musick, Betty Musick, Linda Bostic and Lillian Breeding and stepson, David Austin; son-in-law, Dave Gillooly, and ex-husband, Jerry Austin.
She loved to spend time with her family and loved going to church. She enjoyed working and taking care...
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...
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