Obituaries

Fredrick Scott Dotson

Fredrick Scott Dotson

Sep 9, 2023

Lebanon, VA – Fredrick Scott Dotson, age 70, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, September 9, 2023. He was born May 19, 1953 to the late Stacy and Lois Dotson. He liked to hunt, fish and spend time with family and friends.

Survivors include his sisters: Mary Sue Shortridge and husband Dennis, and Marlene Dotson; brothers: Kenneth Dotson...

Barbara Sue Campbell

Barbara Sue Campbell

Sep 9, 2023

Nickelsville, VA – Barbara Sue Campbell, age 78, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, September 9, 2023. She attended Mountain View Community Church and enjoyed sewing, canning, gardening, and quilting. She was a member of Meals of Love of Nickelsville. She loved to take care of people and to spend time with her family.

She was preceded in...

Madge Lois Taylor

Madge Lois Taylor

Sep 4, 2023

Lebanon, VA – Madge Lois Taylor, age 92, went to be with the Lord on Monday, September 4, 2023. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, September 8, 2023, in the Ketron Memorial Gardens Mausoleum with the Rev. Arnold King officiating.

Expressions of sympathy may be made on Combs-Hess Funeral Service Facebook page and our website at www.chfunerals.com. Combs-Hess...

Fred Campbell Sword

Fred Campbell Sword

Sep 1, 2023

Honaker, VA – Fred C. Sword, Jr., age 70, went to be with the Lord on September 1, 2023. He was born June 28, 1953 to Fred Campbell and Lona (Price) Sword of Corn Valley.

He was preceded in death by the love of his life: Sandy Garrett; 1 brother: Charles Sword; two brothers-in-law: Dan Cook and Harold Stevens.

Survivors...

Mary Bellamy

Mary Bellamy

Aug 29, 2023

 

Lebanon, VA – Mary Bellamy, age 72, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 29, 2023. She was born February 12, 1951.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Lowell Bellamy, son Walter Hurd, Jr., five brothers Jack, Harold, Worley, Bus and Bill Fields; one sister Sadie Skeens.

Mary enjoyed horses, her flowers and enjoyed...

Denver Denton Boggs

Denver Denton Boggs

Aug 27, 2023

Lebanon, VA – Denver Denton Boggs, age 97, went to be with the Lord on August 27, 2023. He was the son of the late Feirl and Vesta Boggs. He enjoyed farming, gardening, and working with horses. He served honorably in the United States Army and was a WWII Veteran. He attended Ferbie Chapel in Pound, VA and Oak Grove...

Thomas McKinley Jones

Thomas McKinley Jones

Aug 25, 2023

Rosedale, VA – Thomas “Tom” McKinley Jones, age 74, went to be with the Lord on August 25, 2023. He attended Honaker High School and was a graduate of Swansboro High School Class of 1967 in North Carolina. He was the owner operator of T and J Trucking Company. He was an ordained deacon and served as Sunday School Director...

Gertrude Boothe

Gertrude Boothe

Aug 24, 2023

Lebanon, VA –Gertrude Boothe, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 24, 2023. She enjoyed cooking and working on the farm, loved to travel and spend time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She attended several churches throughout her lifetime. She was the daughter of the late Kemper and Bunny McFaddin.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded...

Jerry Thomas

Jerry Thomas

Aug 16, 2023

Lebanon, VA – Jerry N. Thomas, age 83, went to be with the Lord on August 16, 2023. He was the son of the late Dennis and Bluma Thomas.

He is survived by his wife of forty-eight years: Love Thomas; sons: Jeffery Neal Thomas, Kennith Lee Thomas and Rick Boyd; daughters: Cassandra Phillips and Debra Looney; along with several grandchildren,...

Alice Allen Spangler

Alice Allen Spangler

Aug 14, 2023

Lebanon, VA – Alice Allen Spangler, age 87, went to be with the Lord on Monday, August 14, 2023. She was the daughter of the late Matthew and Mary Allen.  She was a member of Lebanon Baptist Church.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband: David Jackson Spangler; and four brothers.

She is survived...

Rebecca Clide Sword

Rebecca Clide Sword

Aug 13, 2023

Lebanon, VA – Rebecca Clide Sword, age 67, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 13, 2023. She had worked in the past few years at Bonanza and McDonald’s and many years at the sewing factory.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother: Richard Williams.

She is survived by her son: Alan...

Rev. Dr. James Belcher

Rev. Dr. James Belcher

Aug 12, 2023

 

Lebanon, VA – Rev. Dr. James E. Belcher born Jan 18, 1930, in Crumpler WV. He was the son of the late James M. and Lillian M. Belcher. He worked in several coal mines in the state of WV, received his B.A. degree from Bluefield State Collage after which he went to work as a federal mining inspector and...

Katherine Mae Arrington

Katherine Mae Arrington

Jul 26, 2023

Bristol, VA – Katherine Mae Wilson Arrington, of Bristol, Virginia, formerly of Cleveland, Virginia, passed away July 26, 2023 at Commonwealth Senior Living in Abingdon, Virginia.

Katherine was born in Keystone, West Virginia, and was the daughter of the late Roscoe Wilson and Cara Skeens Hall. Katherine was also preceded in death by her husband, Fred P. Arrington; her son,...

Rebecca Josephine Wallace

Rebecca Josephine Wallace

Jul 24, 2023

Lebanon, VA – Rebecca Josephine Wallace, age 94, passed away July 24, 2023 at Commonwealth Senior Living in Abingdon. Rebecca was born December 25, 1928 to the late Howard and Lucy Wallace. Rebecca graduated from Cleveland High School and pursued a career in Home Economics. She later got her degree from Radford University and her master’s degree from Virginia Tech....

Connie Sue Kiser

Connie Sue Kiser

Jul 17, 2023

Honaker, VA – Connie Sue Kiser, age 71, went to be with the Lord on July 17, 2023. She was born on December 24, 1951. She was the daughter of the late Rolfe and Mazie Marshall. Connie loved spending time with her family and friends and also loved horses, dogs and cats.

She was preceded in death by her brothers:...

Rhonda Charlene Hicks

Rhonda Charlene Hicks

Jul 15, 2023

 

Rhonda Charlene Hicks

July 19, 1956 – July 15, 2023

Rhonda Charlene Hicks, 66, passed away on Saturday, July 15, at the home of her sister Catherine Harper in Bristol, Virginia, after a brave battle with cancer. She was the daughter of the late Carl T and Madge Hicks of the Belfast community, where she also resided.

Rhonda graduated...

Linda Sue Buckles

Linda Sue Buckles

Jul 12, 2023

Lebanon, VA – Linda Sue Buckles, age 67, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 12, 2023. She was the daughter of the late Clair and Nadyne Musick.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter: Jeanie Kennedy; brothers: Eugene Musick and Virgil Musick; and several special friends.

Survivors include her husband of...

Joseph Allen Hughes

Joseph Allen Hughes

Jun 30, 2023

Lebanon, VA – Joseph Allen Hughes, age 51, passed away on June 30, 2023. He enjoyed fishing and he was a graduate of Lebanon High School. Joseph had worked for Dickenson Russell at the prep plant doing maintenance and he also worked for Pike Electric.

He was preceded in death by his father: Leonard Ellis Hughes; and step-brother: Jason Combs.

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Edward Herbert Combs

Edward Herbert Combs

Jun 25, 2023

Lebanon, VA – Edward H. Combs, age 73, passed away on June 25, 2023 in Johnson City Medical Center.

He was preceded in death by his parents: Herb and Ruth Combs; brother: Darrell Combs; sisters: Carol Breeding and Verna Grimm; and his daughter: Jeanie Kennedy.

Survivors include his wife: Frieda Combs; daughters: Renee Combs and Amanda Hubbard; four step-children; sisters:...

Tina Marie Batton

Tina Marie Batton

Jun 23, 2023

 

Swords Creek, VA – Tina Marie Batton, age 50, went to be with the Lord on Friday, June 23, 2023. She was the daughter of Lowell Herbert Batton, and the late Reata Gale Dye Batton. She was a 1991 graduate of Honaker High School.

Survivors include her husband: James Dotson; daughters: Amber Tucker and Ashley Tucker; sister: Linda Miller...