Obituaries

Imogene "Jean" Cox-Vice

Imogene "Jean" Cox-Vice

Jan 28, 2023

Bristol, TN – Imogene “Jean” Cox-Vice, loving mother, grandmother and wife was granted her heart’s desire and entered into the arms of Jesus on January 28, 2023, at the age of 88, from Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon, VA with her loving family by her side.

Jean lived in Pound, VA for the first 66 years of her life and...

Gladys Meade Salyer

Gladys Meade Salyer

Jan 19, 2023

Nickelsville, VA – Gladys “Sissy” Meade Salyer, January 8, 1948 – January 19, 2023

Sissy went home to be with Jesus on Thursday surrounded by family. Sissy loved her family and never took her eyes off of God, always trusting in His plan. She was a member of Antioch House of Prayer.

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

Ernest Wesley Vencill

Ernest Wesley Vencill

Jan 18, 2023

Lebanon, VA – Ernest Wesley Vencill, 83, went to be with the Lord on January 18, 2023 peacefully in his home. Ernest was born on April 30, 1939 to the late William Alden Vencill and Gladys Fields Vencill.

He was a proud business co-owner of Vencill Corporation and P&J Contracting for over 30 years. After retirement, he made a full...

Ana Emilia Sawyer

Ana Emilia Sawyer

Jan 16, 2023

Abingdon, VA – Ana Emilia Sawyer, age 80, went to be with the Lord on Monday, January 16, 2023. Born May 15, 1942. She was the former owner of the Carriage House Motel in Lebanon, VA. She arrived in this country as a teenager and went on to become a naturalized citizen and a successful business owner. She stayed involved...

Margaret Ann Campbell

Margaret Ann Campbell

Jan 15, 2023

Mrs. Margaret Ann Swartz Campbell, age 86, of Lebanon, VA passed away January 15 2023 at her home with her one and only love, Bobby by her side; on to her eternal home with Jesus. She was raised in Johnson City, Tenn but after meeting Bobby Campbell in her teens, they married and she became a devoted housewife in Lebanon,...

Rachel Jolene Skeen

Rachel Jolene Skeen

Jan 12, 2023

Abingdon, VA – Rachel Jolene Skeen, age 50, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 12, 2023. Born on February 20, 1972. She was a graduate of Abingdon High School Class of 1990. She was employed at Blueridge Radiology for the past twenty-three years. She loved spending time with her family and her animals.

She was preceded in...

Dorothy Lewis Vencill

Dorothy Lewis Vencill

Jan 8, 2023

Lebanon, VA – Dorothy Lewis Vencill, age 91, passed away on Sunday, January 8, 2023 at NHC Healthcare Bristol Virginia. She was born December 7, 1931 in Castlewood to the late Robert Lewis Sr. and Mary Rendy (Hurd) Lewis. She loved to work, especially in her garden. She was a former employer of St. Paul Sportswear and Russell Meat Packing....

Martha June Mutter

Martha June Mutter

Jan 6, 2023

Cedar Bluff, VA –Martha June Mutter, age 89, went to be with the Lord on Friday, January 6, 2023. She was the daughter of the late Peery and Catherine Yates. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. She loved to garden, quilt and cook. She was of the Christian faith. She loved to spend time with her...

Romaine Louise Adams

Romaine Louise Adams

Jan 5, 2023

Lebanon, VA –Romaine Louise Adams, age 88, died peacefully and woke up in Heaven on Thursday, January 5, 2023. There she reunited with her family and friends that passed on before her. Mom (Nan) was born on January 14, 1934 to Hiram and Shirley Nell Dobbs Mosier in Dunbar, VA. She grew up in Dunbar and attended Appalachia High school....

Millicent Anita Nuckols Startup Crum

Millicent Anita Nuckols Startup Crum

Jan 2, 2023

St. Paul, VA – On the morning of Monday, January 2, 2023, Millicent Anita Nuckols Startup Crum went to be with the Lord and Savior at the age of seventy-six. Millie was born to the late Lyle and Beatrice Nuckols in Alexandria, VA. She loved to do paper crafts and was known for her generosity and big heart. She was...

Deborah Kay Boardwine

Deborah Kay Boardwine

Dec 25, 2022

Swords Creek, VA –Deborah Kay Boardwine, age 53, went to be with the Lord Sunday, December 25, 2022. She was born on May 5, 1969. She was the daughter of the Charles Edward Newcomb and Eva Beatrice Downey Ross Newcomb. She enjoyed working on crafts at home, doing Bible studies and spending time with her family.

In addition to her...

Theodore Thiel

Theodore Thiel

Dec 23, 2022

Lebanon, VA- Theodore Thiel, age 89, passed away on December 23, 2022. A private family service will be conducted at a later date.

Expressions may be made on our Combs-Hess Funeral Service Facebook page and our website at www.chfunerals.com.  Combs-Hess Funeral Service, 291 Highway 71 Fincastle Road, Lebanon, VA 24266 (276) 889-4444 is serving the Thiel family.    

Betty Kiser

Betty Kiser

Dec 20, 2022

 

Betty Kiser, 84, of Logan, passed away Tuesday, December 20, 2022, at her residence.  She was born December 27, 1937, in Lebanon, Virginia, daughter of the late Raymond and Kate Wolfe.  Betty was the widow of the late Lynn Kiser.

She is survived by her sons, Tony (Kristie) Kiser of Logan and Gordon (Janet) Kiser of Portage, Indiana, several...

George Alvin Slate, Jr.

George Alvin Slate, Jr.

Dec 17, 2022

George Alvin Slate, Jr. passed away on December 17, 2022 at Holston Valley Medical Center. No services will be conducted.

Dorothy Kate Fields

Dorothy Kate Fields

Dec 12, 2022

 

Lebanon, VA –Dorothy Kate Vencill Fields, age 92, passed into Heaven peacefully with her family by her side on Monday, December 12, 2022. She was born on May 7, 1930 in Belfast, VA. She was the daughter of the late George William Vencill and Nannie Bell Ferguson Vencill. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family.

She...

Neva Jay Kiser

Neva Jay Kiser

Dec 10, 2022

Nora, VA –Neva Jay Kiser, age 87, went to be with the Lord on December 10, 2022. Born November 16, 1935. She was the daughter of the late David and Ava Grizzle. She loved to attend church as long as her health permitted and to spend time with her family. She was a member of Union Baptist Church.

In addition...

Geary Lynn Smith

Geary Lynn Smith

Dec 7, 2022

Lebanon, VA – Geary Lynn “Cotton” Smith, age 68, went to be with the Lord on December 7, 2022 after a brief illness.

He was preceded in death by his parents: Fred H. and Iristena K. Smith; and sister: Joyce A. White.

He is survived by his sister: Tammy M. Smith; brother and sister-in-law: Jerry W. and Alice A. Smith;...

Jesse H Harmon

Jesse H Harmon

Nov 30, 2022

Lebanon, VA – Jesse Howard Harmon, age 87, went to be with the Lord on November 30, 2022. He worked for Floyd S. Pike Electrical Contractor as a Foreman for thirty years. He was a lifelong farmer, an avid fisherman and hunter in his younger days. He was an all-star baseball player in the Clover League as a teenager. Jesse...

Jean Stidham Elliott

Jean Stidham Elliott

Nov 27, 2022

Lebanon, VA -Freddie Jean Stidham Elliott, age 86, went home to be with Jesus Christ on November 27, 2022. Jean was born in Bristol, TN on November 18, 1936 to the family of William and Cora Stidham. Jean moved to Lebanon, Virginia when she married her husband, Fred Elliott.

Jean Elliott was preceded in death by her husband, Fred Carlton...

Roger Dale Sword

Roger Dale Sword

Nov 26, 2022

Roger Dale Sword, age 78, died Saturday, November 26, 2022 at Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon, Virginia. Roger was born February 29, 1944 to the late Minnie Cozzolino and Oakley Jefferson Sword in Lebanon, Virginia.

He fought a courageous battle during the last two years of his life but his declining health made it hard to put up a good...

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