Obituaries
Lawrence Andrew Williams III
Mar 15, 2024
Lawrence Andrew Williams III passed away following declining health over the past few years. He was known about the town of Lebanon as “the man riding the lawnmower pulling a wagon behind him”. Lawrence, or “Andrew” as some preferred to call him, was actually a man of hidden talents. While living a simple life, he loved “tinkering” with lawnmowers...
Lowell Herbert Batton
Mar 11, 2024
Swords Creek, VA – Lowell Herbert Batton, age 79, passed away on March 11, 2024 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on November 7, 1944 the son of the late Edward Mason Brown, Marie Dye Batton and step father Herbert Batton.
Lowell is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Reata Gale Dye Batton, daughter, Tina Marie...
James Sutton Easterly, Jr.
Mar 7, 2024
Lebanon, VA, James Sutton Easterly, Jr., 89, passed away on March 7, 2024. Like his Father and Mother, James Sutton Easterly, Sr. and Adelaide Hargrave Easterly, he lived his entire life in Lebanon, Virginia, except for his first few years of his life in Denver, Colorado where he was born. Known to many as either “Daddy,” “Jim,” “Satch,” “Mr. Easterly”...
Debra Yvonne King
Mar 4, 2024
Lebanon, Va. - Debra Yvonne King, 42, passed away on March 4, 2024.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Gary and Yvonne Looney.
She loved animals and nature.
She is survived by son, Ethan Cline; brothers, Keith Looney and wife Samantha and Gary Looney and special companion, Brandon Peck.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Expressions of sympathy may...
Linda Joyce Osborne
Feb 29, 2024
Castlewood, VA- Linda Joyce Osborne, age 78, went to be with the Lord at her home Thursday, February 29, 2024. Born November 27, 1945, the daughter of the late Willard B. and Cleo Jessee Fields. Linda loved gardening and spending time with her grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sisters: Nina Fields Ring...
Michael Festus Larimer
Feb 28, 2024
Michael Festus Larimer, passed away on Wednesday, February 28, 2024.
He was a U.S. Navy Veteran. He enjoyed the outdoors, animals and spending time with his family.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Festus Palmer Larimer and Cleo Miller.
He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Darlene Larimer; daughter, Jessica Larimer Roman and husband Alfred; sons, Richard Dean...
Charlotte Edwards Duty
Feb 28, 2024
Charlotte Edwards Duty, 78, of Lebanon, VA, passed away February 28, 2024, in Johnston Memorial Hospital after a long battle with lung disease. She retired from the Russell County Public Library in 2001 and previously worked for Russell County Public Schools as librarian at Lebanon Elementary School.
She took great pleasure in spending time with her family, especially around the backyard...
Kasie Danyel Tilley (Pugh)
Feb 26, 2024
Kasie Danyel Tilley (Pugh) departed this world peacefully on February 26, 2024, at the age of 49. Born on October 22, 1974, in Pineville, West Virginia, Kasie’s journey was defined by her extraordinary sense of humor, boundless creativity, and the enduring love she generously shared with all fortunate enough to know her.
Kasie’s roles as a devoted wife, mother,...
Loraine Delpha Davis
Feb 23, 2024
Castlewood, VA-Loraine Delphia Davis, 96, went to be with the Lord Friday February 23, 2024. She was born October 8, 1927, the daughter of the late Lloyd and Rhoda Jessee Dingus. She worked several years in the Sewing factory, then went on to work for 20 years as a CNA in the health care industry.
In addition to her parents, she was...
Mildred Beatrice Breeding Rhea
Feb 21, 2024
Mildred Beatrice Breeding Rhea joined her loving husband in her heavenly home on Wednesday, February 21, 2024. She left behind her testimony, “I’ve lived a good long life and I will be ready to meet my Lord and my Love.”
Mildred was a member of Clinchfield Baptist Church where she served as a youth Sunday School teacher and clerk for over...
Aaron Buchanan
Feb 16, 2024
On December 20, 2023, Aaron Buchanan and his family received some tough news at UVA Medical Center in Charlottesville. Aaron immediately made it clear to all the loves of his life with him at that moment that although he's going to heaven, he wasn't going that day. He was letting his family know that he intended to...
Melissa Rose Kiser
Feb 15, 2024
Lebanon, VA – Melissa Rose Kiser, age 51, went to be with the Lord on February 15, 2024. Born November 25, 1972, the daughter of Jeff Lasley and the late Shirley Harrison Lasley.
She was of the Pentecostal faith, she was a loving mother, wife, and daughter. She invested all her love in her family and loved animals and...
Johnnie Boyd Grizzle
Feb 12, 2024
Castlewood, Va-Johnnie Boyd Grizzle, 84, of the Eagle’s Nest section of Russell County, passed away February 12, 2024.
He worked as a farmer and in a sawmill for Jay and Jim Smith. He loved dogs and horses
and attended Springfield Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Glenn and Elsie Grizzle, sister, Maida Craig; brothers, Larry Grizzle and James Grizzle.
Survivors...
Jane Ray
Feb 7, 2024
Lebanon, Va – Pamela “Jane” Ray, age 68, went to be with the Lord Wednesday February 7, 2024. Born March 6, 1955, the daughter of the late Carl “Brownie” and Betty Robinson Ray.
She loved to shop, she loved to do her acrylic nails, and she loved work, she spent many years at the Chevron in Lebanon, and she last worked...
Ila Mae Cook
Jan 31, 2024
Honaker, Va.-Ila Mae Cook, age 90, went to be with Lord on Wednesday, January 31, 2024. She was born September 6, 1933.
She was employed at Lebanon Apparel for fifteen years.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Gray and Ortha Cook; brother, Loyd Cook and sister, Marie Cook.
She is survived by her sister-in-law, Debbie Cook and partner Eddie Hurd;...
Ralph Everett Short
Jan 17, 2024
Abingdon, VA – Ralph Everett Short, age 70, born September 22, 1953, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 17, 2024 in Bristol. He loved fishing, hunting and spending time with family.
He was preceded in death by his father: Ellis Short and his mother: Madge Short.
He is survived by his sons: Shaun Ryder and wife Tiffany of Richlands,...
Harry William Alderson
Jan 13, 2024
Cleveland, VA – Harry William Alderson, age 76, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 13, 2024. He was born on May 3, 1947. He was the son of the late Lindsay and Katie Alderson. He loved horseback riding, fishing, and restoring old cars. He was a Veteran of the United States Army and served in Vietnam.
In addition...
Randall Herndon
Jan 9, 2024
Lebanon, VA – Randall Herndon, age 82, passed away Tuesday, January 9, 2024 with his wife, Louise, of sixty years, by his bedside. Randy was a coal miner, went on to be an inspector of mines, and he retired from the Bureau of Mines. He loved his family and friends. Randy was of the Baptist faith and attended Bethel Baptist Church...
Nadine Hensley
Dec 26, 2023
Cleveland, VA – Nadine Hensley, age 75, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 26, 2023. She loved to spend time with her family and decorate her home for the holidays. She loved her cats and enjoyed fishing.
She was preceded in death by her parents: Ferman and Virginia Mizel Crenshaw; grandchildren: Andrew Schulfield and Joshua Schufield;...
Linda Sue Howard
Dec 24, 2023
Lebanon, VA – Linda Sue Howard, age 74, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 24, 2023. She was of the Christian faith. She enjoyed watching TV and cleaning her house. She loved her dog Chico.
She was preceded in death by her son: Roger Wayne Howard.
She is survived by her son: Rodney Howard and brother:...
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