Obituaries
Wade Graham Farmer
Mar 16, 2026
Wade Graham Farmer, Jr., age 76, of Rosedale, VA, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 16, 2026, in Johnson City Medical Center with his family by his side.
Graham enjoyed harvesting his vegetables from his raised gardens, boating on the lake, beach trips, and sitting by the pool enjoying the view of the mountains. He was an avid Duke and NASCAR...
Harold Dean Musick
Mar 15, 2026
Harold Dean Musick, 68, passed away on Sunday, March 15, 2026 at his home.
He was preceded in death by his parents, James Harold Musick and Annie Crabtree Musick; grandmother, Lula Grace Musick and sister, Charlotte Vivian Musick.
Dean liked to hunt, fish and farm. He enjoyed spending time with his cats and with his family.
Survivors include sisters, Wilma Stallard and husband...
Jimmy Layne Witt
Mar 10, 2026
Jimmy Layne Witt, 62, passed away on March 10, 2026 at his home in Belfast.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence Edward Witt and Sarah Katherine Taylor Witt; brother, Douglas Allen Witt and grandparents, Fred B. and Ella Witt and Bert and Bess Taylor.
Jim was a third-generation farmer. He loved to hunt, fish, and spend time outdoors. He...
Ronnie Leonard Jessee
Mar 1, 2026
Ronnie Leonard Jessee, 69, passed away on Sunday, March 1, 2026.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Walker and Elsie Jessee; sisters, Mary Ellen Hall, Patsy “Jiggs” Light and Linda Sue Jessee.
Ronnie loved his family and especially his grandchildren. He enjoyed riding side by side with his grandchildren.
Survivors include his wife of 51 years, Rhonda Jessee; daughters, Kristy Greer...
Donald Thomas Osborne
Feb 16, 2026
Donald Thomas Osborne, 80, passed away on Monday, February 16, 2026 at his home.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Claude Osborne and Ollie Mae Stapleton Osborne; son, Donald “Slick” Osborne, Jr.; brothers, Bob Osborne and Ralph Osborne and nephew, James Lee.
He was a member of Bethany United Methodist Church, worked 40 years at AFG Industries, Greenland, Tn., was...
Wanda Gay Kennedy
Feb 9, 2026
Wanda Gay Kennedy, age 65, went to be with the Lord February 9, 2026. Born February 21, 1960, she was the daughter of the late Paul Baldwin and Mary Ann Ball Baldwin. She enjoyed spending time with family and friends; she was a 1978 graduate of Garden High School; she was a member of Red Ash Pentecostal Church, she was...
Janet Boyd Clark
Feb 4, 2026
Janet Boyd Clark, 81, passed away on Wednesday, February 4, 2026.
Janet loved to spend time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She enjoyed going to church and listening to the singing. She had worked at Lebanon Apparel for over twenty-one years.
She was preceded in death by her parents, McKinley and Kathleen Boyd; one son, David Clark; two great-granddaughters, Chelsea and Hannah...
Bobby B. Chafin
Jan 28, 2026
Bobby B. Chafin, age 83, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, in Johnson City Medical Center. Bobby was born July 1, 1942 to the late William Augustus Chafin and the late Anna Mae Campbell Chafin. He was a 1964 graduate of Steed College, chairman of the deacons and served as a deacon for over fifty...
Fayne Farmer
Jan 21, 2026
Fayne Farmer, 87, better known to many as “Farmer Fayne”, passed away on Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at his home.
Fayne was born on September 3, 1938 to his parents, Eulice and Estelle Farmer.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 51 years, Juanita Horne Farmer; his brothers, Garry Farmer and Fred Farmer and his...
Harold Dewain Lambert
Jan 21, 2026
Harold Dewain Lambert went home to be with his Lord and Savior on January 21, 2026.
Harold was born on August 24, 1932, in Nora, Virginia, to Noah and Ritter Lambert. He was a member of the Lebanon Baptist Church where he served as a Deacon, and he served on several committees over the years.
In addition to his parents, he was...
Arthur Samuel "Buck" Smith
Jan 17, 2026
Arthur Samuel “Buck” Smith, 89, passed away on Saturday, January 17, 2026 at his home.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Giles Banner and Lillie May Smith; brothers, Jack Smith, Charlie Smith, Bill Smith, Banner Smith and Bruce Smith; sisters, Clara Barton, Lucy Barton and Helen Barton.
He loved to farm and worked at Tri State Livestock Market. He also...
James E. Trail
Jan 13, 2026
James E. Trail, age 70, went to be with the Lord Tuesday January 13, 2026, Born May 2, 1955, he was the son of the late James and Alberta Matheny Trail. He loved the Lord and spending time with family, especially his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He loved all sports and was a 1974 graduate of Lebanon High School, he...
Shuler Adron Ferguson
Jan 12, 2026
Shuler “Adron” Ferguson, age 86, of Lebanon, Virginia, went to be with the Lord on Monday, January 12, 2026.
Adron was born on April 23, 1939, in Lebanon, Virginia. He was a faithful member of Green Valley Baptist Church. He worked for many years with Pope Paving Company and later retired from the Russell County Public School System, where he served...
Anne Sykes McClanahan
Jan 9, 2026
Anne Sykes McClanahan, age 93, went to be with the Lord Friday January 9, 2026. She was born August 22, 1932, in Cleveland, VA to the late A.T. Sykes and Adalene Musick Sykes. She was a 1952 graduate of Lebanon High School. Her first job was with the Russell County School Board and retired from Pittston Coal Company. Anne was...
Margaret Nadine Sutherland
Jan 1, 2026
Margaret Nadine Sutherland, 79, of Abingdon, Virginia passed away peacefully at home on January 1, 2026. Nadine was a loving wife, devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, as well as a cherished sister and aunt. She was the daughter of Clyde and Helen Huffman and was deeply rooted in her family, always prioritizing time with those she loved most. Nadine’s quiet...
Ricky Allen Blevins
Dec 27, 2025
Ricky Allen Blevins, age 48, passed away Saturday December 27, 2025 at his home. Born July 21, 1977 he was the son of the late Clifford Ricky Davis and Donna Sue Blevins.
Ricky is also preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Mike Davis and maternal grandmother, Donnie Francis Blevins.
Ricky loved working and being with family. He was employed at Lakeside...
Stanley Dave Robinson
Dec 27, 2025
Stanley Dave Robinson, age 77, went to be with the Lord on Saturday December 27, 2025. Born March 16, 1948, he was the son of the late Stanley and Betty Elizabeth Silva Robinson. Stanley was retired from Pittson Coal Company, he trained and showed Tennessee Walking horses he loved to attended horse shows especially the walking horse celebration, he loved...
Pamela Ruth White
Dec 16, 2025
Pamela Ruth White, 65, of Lebanon, VA, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 16, 2025. She was surrounded by family.
Pam was a faithful member of Old Path Independent Church.
Pam was preceded in death by her parents Ebbie and Phyllis Holmes, and by the love of her life, Danny White.
She is survived by her children, Lee Davis...
Linda Jean Booker
Dec 16, 2025
Linda Jean Sexton Booker, age 76, of Lebanon, VA, passed away December 16, 2025.
Linda was born May 2, 1949, the daughter of the late Emory Eugene Sexton and the late Maxine Ring Cox. She was born in the Old Castlewood area of Russell Cdounty, Virginia. She was a licensed cosmetologist and was always up for a good card game or...
Clyde David Boardwine
Dec 13, 2025
Clyde David Boardwine, age 72, of Lebanon VA. passed away peacefully on December 13, 2025. Born July 3, 1953, to the late Noah and Lockie Boardwine. Clyde enjoyed sports, He enjoyed watching his New England Patriots and spending time with family and friends.
Clyde is survived by three brothers: Preston Boardwine and wife Linda of Ohio, Ralph Boardwine and wife Linda...
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