Obituaries

Donald Thomas Osborne

Donald Thomas Osborne

Apr 30, 2024

Donald Thomas “Slick” Osborne, Jr., 60, passed away on April 30, 2024 in Johnson City Medical Center.

 

He loved to farm, hunt, fish and spend time with his family and friends.  He enjoyed working on equipment and could fix anything.  He enjoyed raising cattle and had done so all of his life.  He also loved helping everyone in his community and...

Suzanne Gregory Smith

Suzanne Gregory Smith

Apr 27, 2024

Suzanne Gregory Smith, 69 of Christiansburg, Virginia went to be with the Lord, on Saturday, April 27, 2024 with her family by her side.She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles Henry Gregory and Laura Clevenger Gregory.Survivors include her husband of 42 years, Mark D. "Butch" Smith, her dedicated son, Mark Smith and special daughter-in-law, Tara Smith. Special memories...

Myrtle Hackney

Myrtle Hackney

Apr 26, 2024

  Cleveland VA,-Mrs. Myrtle Hackney passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family and friends April 26th, 2024, at the age of 94. Born April 6th, 1930, she was the daughter of the late Tavis and Bertha LaForce. She graduated from Cleveland High School and soon married the love of her life. They were married for 70 years and were...

Shirley Mae Taylor

Shirley Mae Taylor

Apr 11, 2024

Shirley Mae Taylor, 85, of Castlewood, Virginia went to be with the Lord on Friday, April 11, 2024.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Clauda Bowen and Ida Tipton, brother, Donald Bowen and sister, Emma Hall.

She retired from Wise Hospital and was a caregiver for many years.  She was a loving mother, wife, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother and loved...

Stella Louise Alderson

Stella Louise Alderson

Apr 4, 2024

Cleveland, VA – Stella Louise Alderson, age 72, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 4, 2024. She was born on December 8, 1951. She was the daughter of the late Anderson Tignor and the late Hazel Monk Tignor. 

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of fifty-two years, Harry Alderson and son,...

Hazel Sutherland

Hazel Sutherland

Apr 3, 2024

Hazel Sutherland of Lebanon, 101, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 3, 2024.  She was the daughter of the late Charlie Tivis Duncan and Rachel Taylor Duncan.

She was of the Baptist faith.  She loved to cook and spend time with her family.

She was preceded in death by husband William Henry “Bill” Sutherland; sons, Jessee Sutherland, Rick Sutherland,...

Junior Dale Morrison

Junior Dale Morrison

Mar 31, 2024

Junior Dale “Sonny” Morrison, 70, of Lebanon, VA passed away peacefully on Sunday March 31, 2024, at his home with his loving wife by his side.  

Junior was born in Castlewood in 1953. He was an extraordinary husband, father, brother, and all-around good man who was loved deeply by so many.  He enjoyed spending his days with his family outdoors,...

Caroline Kiser

Caroline Kiser

Mar 27, 2024

      Caroline Kiser, a revered elementary school, and Sunday school teacher, who had a passion to see her students excel, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 27, 2024, at the age of 89.  Born in Lebanon, Virginia in 1934, Carrie had a lifelong love of teaching, cooking, quilting and the outdoors.  Through it all, and above all, Carrie...

Alfred Lynn Blevins

Alfred Lynn Blevins

Mar 23, 2024

Alfred Lynn Blevins, 81, of Bristol, VA took his final sail away to heaven on March 23, 2024, to be with the Lord. He attended First Chirstian Church of Abingdon, VA.

He was born in Finney, VA to the late Tivis Blevins and Edith Jesse.

Lynn was a successful businessman in several different industries. He retired from Alpha Natural Resources after a...

Johnny Emmanuel Tuggle

Johnny Emmanuel Tuggle

Mar 22, 2024

Lebanon, VA, Johnny Emmanuel Tuggle, age 63, went to be with the Lord Friday March 22, 2024. Born April 25, 1960, the son of the late Bill and Ida Massie Tuggle. Johnny was a retired line man for Pike Electric with over 40 years of service, he loved his job and coworkers. He was a beloved husband to Stacy, He...

Richard Winn Florence

Richard Winn Florence

Mar 20, 2024

Richard Winn Florence, 70, went to be with the Lord on March 20, 2024 following a lengthy illness.   Known to family, friends, and co-workers as “Flo-Daddy”, Rick had a compassionate and loving demeanor. He was a friend to everyone; honest, dedicated, and a role model for others. Rick was a true servant, always willing and ready to help anyone...

Rheba Johnson Starnes

Rheba Johnson Starnes

Mar 19, 2024

Rheba Johnson Starnes, age 93, of Lebanon, VA, died peacefully at her home surrounded by her beloved family, on Tuesday March 19, 2024. She was a 1948 graduate of Lebanon High School and a member of Green Valley Baptist Church. Rheba was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. 

She was preceded in death by her parents, Ollie B. and Croda...

Roger Lee Glovier

Roger Lee Glovier

Mar 17, 2024

Roger Lee Glovier, a revered band director who ignited a passion for music in countless students, passed away peacefully on March 17, 2024, at the age of 82.

 

Born in Castlewood, VA, in 1942, Roger possessed a lifelong love of music. He channeled this passion into a remarkable career that spanned decades. After graduating from ETSU with a degree in music education, Roger...

Lawrence Andrew Williams III

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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...

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