Obituaries

Roger Dale Sword

Roger Dale Sword

Nov 26, 2022

Lebanon, VA – Roger Dale Sword went to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 26, 2022. Born February 29, 1944. He was the son of the late Oak and Minnie Sword.

He is survived by his wife: Brenda Martin Sword and his schnauzer fur baby: Miss Josie.

A memorial service will be held at Ketron Memorial Gardens Mausoleum in...

Elizabeth Cox Wampler

Elizabeth Cox Wampler

Nov 20, 2022

Castlewood, VA – Elizabeth Cox Wampler, born December 14, 1937 in St. Paul, Wise County, VA. She was the adopted daughter of the late Burley Lee Cox and the late Wanda Victoria Carty Cox and the biological daughter of the late Walter Franklin Earnest, Jr. and the late Mary Frances Carty Earnest Wescoat. Elizabeth graduated from Castlewood High School in...

David Nathan Castle

David Nathan Castle

Nov 12, 2022

Lebanon, VA – David Nathan Castle passed away on November 12, 2022, at the Bristol Regional Hospital following an extended illness. David was born on January 20, 1956, in Abingdon, Virginia.  He graduated from Lebanon High School in 1974, and Emory and Henry College in 1978.

David was preceded in death by his parents, Nathan F. Castle, Jr., and Wanda...

Sharon Gail Hess

Sharon Gail Hess

Nov 11, 2022

 

Rosedale, VA – Sharon Gail Fields Hess, age 63, went to be with the Lord Friday, November 11, 2022 in Bristol Regional Medical Center. Born December 22, 1958. She was the daughter of the late Conley Fields and Dorothy Davis Fields. She loved talking on the telephone with her friends and enjoyed spending time with family. Sharon was a...

Jerry Alden Wilson, Sr.

Jerry Alden Wilson, Sr.

Nov 10, 2022

Jerry Alden Wilson, Sr. - beloved father and grandfather - of Lebanon, VA went to be with the Lord on November 10, 2022 at the age of 82. He was a kind and generous soul who was cherished by his community and family. He was born on April 23, 1940 in Richlands, VA to the late Jess and Bertha Wilson....

Samantha Ferguson

Samantha Ferguson

Nov 10, 2022

Lebanon, VA – Samantha Jo Ferguson, age 31, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, November 10, 2022. Born September 2, 1991. She was a Castlewood High School graduate, Class of 2010, and she was a pharmacy tech at Blue Devil Pharmacy. She also enjoyed making crafts and spending time with family and friends.  Sam was known for her...

Myrtle Snead

Myrtle Snead

Nov 9, 2022

Lebanon, VA – Myrtle Harman Snead, 96, passed away on Wednesday, November 9, 2022 in Russell County Hospital. Born on October 22, 1926, she was a dedicated and faithful mother, grandmother, great grandmother, friend and mentor to many. Myrtle was born and raised alongside her siblings on their family farm on Little River, Honaker, Virginia. After graduating from Honaker High...

JoAnn Matney

JoAnn Matney

Nov 3, 2022

Lebanon, VA – JoAnn Matney, age 84, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, November 3, 2022. Born March 31, 1938. She was the daughter of the late Roy and Maybell Estep. JoAnn was born in Hurley, VA and made her home in Abingdon, VA for the last forty years.

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

Gaye Marie Chafin

Gaye Marie Chafin

Nov 1, 2022

Castlewood, VA – Gaye Marie Chafin, age 83, went home to be with her husband on Tuesday, November 1, 2022. Born August 19, 1939. She was the daughter of the late Oakley Hale and Mae Miller Hale. She loved to spend time with her family. She was of the Holiness faith.

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

Belethia Avis Grizzle

Belethia Avis Grizzle

Oct 28, 2022

Cleveland, VA – Belethia Avis Grizzle, age 94, went to be with the Lord on Friday, October 28, 2022. Born April 6, 1928. She was the daughter of the late Cleveland Grizzle and Maggie Blevins Grizzle.

She loved to garden, enjoyed cooking and taking care of her family, and was the mother to all of the children in her life.

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Gypsy Elizabeth White Warner

Gypsy Elizabeth White Warner

Oct 25, 2022

Lebanon, VA - Gypsy Elizabeth White Warner, age 89, passed away on Tuesday, October 25, 2022 in Maple Grove Rehab and Care Center.

She loved animals and she always made sure that everyone had something to eat.

She was preceded in death by husband: Samuel Dean Warner; son: Samuel (Bugs) Dean Warner, Jr. and daughter: Carol Gregory.

Survivors include two...

Harold Van Johnson, Jr.

Harold Van Johnson, Jr.

Oct 19, 2022

Lebanon, VA – Harold Van Johnson, Jr., age 69, passed away on Wednesday, October 19, 2022. He fought a long battle of cancer and emphysema.  

He was preceded in death by his parents: Harold Vane Johnson, Sr. and Junie Perdue Johnson; and his brother: Daniel Johnson.

He is survived by his daughter: Jessica Smith and husband Justin of Lebanon,...

Virginia Frances Hess

Virginia Frances Hess

Oct 8, 2022

Honaker, VA – Virginia Frances Hess, age 85, went to be with the Lord, Saturday, October 8, 2022 with her loving and devoted husband by her side. Born December 2, 1936. She was the daughter of the late Robert Vance and Rhoda Vance Howington. She loved to travel and spend time with her family and friends. Virginia loved the Lord...

Polly Mae Gilbert

Polly Mae Gilbert

Oct 1, 2022

 

Polly Mae Lark Gilbert, 84, of Lebanon, Virginia, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 1st, 2022. She was of the Baptist faith. She was born on December 27th, 1937 in the Artrip community of Russell County. She was the daughter of the late Everette & Dorothy Lark.

She grew up on a small farm where...

Alene Large Lambert

Alene Large Lambert

Sep 20, 2022

Lebanon, VA – Sarah Alene Large Lambert, age 88, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 20, 2022. Born May 24, 1934. She was the daughter of the late Bessie and Richard (Rit) Large. She was a member of Lebanon Baptist Church for fifty years and enjoyed working in the church, singing in the choir and quartet.

In...

Robert Lane Sword

Robert Lane Sword

Sep 11, 2022

 

Cedar Bluff, VA – Robert Lane Sword, age 75, passed away at his home in Belfast, VA on Sunday, September 11, 2022. He was born in Belfast to the late Beecher and Stella Mae Sword. He graduated from Lebanon High School class of 1965.

Robert was a member of East Lebanon Freewill Baptist Church, where he was a deacon...

Kathy Jo Dye

Kathy Jo Dye

Sep 10, 2022

 

Rosedale, VA – Kathy Jo Dye, age 60, went to be with our Lord and Savior on Saturday, September 10, 2022. Born April 1, 1962 the daughter of the late Hobert Clayton Taylor and Elizabeth Russ Taylor.

Kathy loved to cook, camp and go to the beach but most of all spending time with family.

 In addition to her...

Norma Patrick Stanley

Norma Patrick Stanley

Sep 7, 2022

Lebanon, VA – Norma Patrick Stanley, 75, went to be with our Lord and Savior on Wednesday, September 7, 2022. Born March 2, 1947. Norma was a member of Maple Grove Community Church and the Ladies Auxiliary.

Norma was preceded in death by her parents: Roscoe and Victoria Patrick of Lebanon; husband: Jerry Roger Stanley; sister: Velma Griffith; and a...

Amanda Lois Hill

Amanda Lois Hill

Aug 19, 2022

Lebanon, VA – Amanda Lois Hill, age 46, went to be with the Lord on Friday, August 19, 2022.  She was born on August 31, 1975. She loved animals, sewing and spending time with family and friends. She worked as a CNA with Team Nurse.

She was preceded in death by her mother: Shelby Skings Hayes.

She is survived by...

Walter Boardwine

Walter Boardwine

Aug 17, 2022

Lebanon, VA – Walter Boardwine, age 86, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, August 17, 2022. Born March 6, 1936. He was the son of the late Anthony and Georgia Tuggle Boardwine.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of fifty-seven years: Hildreth “Sis” Boardwine; sons-in-law: Donald “Foxy” Ferguson and Nelson Matheny;...

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