Local obituaries for the Gate City, Virginia area
James "Jimmy" Ore Isaacs
Aug 19, 2025
James “Jimmy” Ore Isaacs- Nickelsville, VA
James “Jimmy” Ore Isaacs, 71- Nickelsville, VA passed away on August 19, 2025, at his residence.
Born on September 2, 1953, to the late George Francis and Mary (Dixon) Isaacs.
He retired from the Eastman Chemical Company.
In addition to his parents, his brother-in-law, Rick Robinson preceded him in death.
Jimmy is survived by his wife of 51 years,...
Dewey Curtis Griffin
Aug 15, 2025
Dewey Curtis Griffin, 82, went to be with Jesus on Friday, August 15, 2025, at home. He was born March 7, 1943, in Clinchport, VA, to the late Clyde and Elsie Flanary Griffin.
Dewey retired from AFG Industries, Kingsport, TN. He liked to coon hunt, work with cattle, and enjoyed different outside work.
He was preceded in death by sisters, Marie Burke...
Betty Louise Broadwater
Aug 15, 2025
Betty Louise Broadwater – Nickelsville, VA
Betty Louise Broadwater, 77, Nickelsville, VA passed away Friday, August 15, 2025, at her residence.
Betty was born in Kingsport, TN on February 25, 1948, and was the daughter of the late Arnold Ford and Thelma Elaine Byington Addington.
Betty enjoyed farming and taking care of cattle. She spent many years in business in the Nickelsville community....
Robert Boyd Lewis
Aug 15, 2025
Robert Boyd Lewis – Gate City, VA
Robert Boyd Lewis, 96, Gate City, VA passed away on August 15, 2025, at the Nova Health and Rehab Center, Weber City, VA.
Born in Wise County, VA on April 28, 1929, to the late Boyd and Rebecca Tuner Lewis.
In addition to his parents; his first wife, Mary Alice Lewis; second wife, Joan Nickels Lewis;...
Violet Darlene Adkins
Aug 13, 2025
Violet Darlene Adkins – Dungannon, VA
Violet Darlene Adkins, 84, Dungannon, VA passed away, Wednesday, August 13, 2025, Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center.
Violet was born in Wise County, VA on April 15, 1941, and was the daughter of the late Jess and Eura Fannon.
In addition to her parents, her husband, Rozis Adkins, and sister, Lucy Estepp preceded her in death.
She is...
Glenna "Cotton" Elizabeth McCracken
Aug 12, 2025
Glenna “Cotton” Elizabeth McCracken- Duffield, VA
Glenna “Cotton” Elizabeth McCracken, 82, Duffield, VA, passed away Tuesday, August 12, 2025, in Kingsport, TN.
Cotton was born in Scott County, VA, on February 12, 1943, to the late Ezra Hall, and Bertha (Laney) Hall.
In addition to her parents, her first husband, Victor Bates; grandson, Victor Montoya; great grandson, Gavin Arnold; sisters, Ruby Chandler, Wilma...
Gary Keith Davidson
Aug 12, 2025
Gary K. Davidson = Church Hill, TN
Gary Keith Davidson, 67, Church Hill, TN passed away Tuesday, August 12, 2025, at Church Hill Rehab.
Gary was born in Kingsport, TN on May 2, 1958, and was the son of the late Roy Hassie and Dovie (Kerns) Davidson.
He was a veteran of the United States Army National Guard.
Gary is survived by his sons,...
Ernest Eugene "Geno" Lucas
Aug 12, 2025
Ernest Eugene “Geno” Lucas February 14, 1952 – August 12, 2025
Ernest Eugene “Geno” Lucas
February 14, 1952 – August 12, 2025
Ernest Eugene “Geno” Lucas, 73, of Kingsport, entered peacefully into the loving arms of his Savior on August 12th, 2025, at home and surrounded by his devoted family, following an 18-month journey with cancer. Throughout his illness, Gene faced each day...
Michael Christopher Darnell
Aug 7, 2025
Michael Christopher Darnell- Kingsport, TN
Michael Christopher Darnell, 34, Kingsport, TN, passed away, Thursday, August 7, 2025, at his residence.
Michael was born in Kingsport, TN, on May 29, 1991, and was the son of Micheal Dale Darnell, and Lisa (Winesett) Darnell.
Preceding him in death are his paternal grandparents, Walker and Ruth Darnell; and maternal grandparents, Anna Ruth and Delmoe Jessee, and...
Gene L Miller
Aug 7, 2025
Gene L. Miller – Magnolia, TX
Gene L Miller, 95, Magnolia, TX, and formerly of Gate City, VA passed away, Thursday, August 7, 2025.
Gene was born, November 17, 1929, in Hugoton, KS and was the son of the late Eldon and Iva (Beasley) Miller.
In addition to his parents, his wife, Reba (Quillen) Miller preceded him in death.
He was a veteran of...
Billie Jean Flanary
Aug 2, 2025
Billie Jean Brickey Flanary – Gate City, VA
Billie Jean Brickey Flanary, 76, born November 10, 1948, of Gate City, VA went to be with her heavenly father, forever home on August 2, 2025.
She was preceded in death by her late husband Jimmy Lee Flanary, her parents, Ruth Lee and Rhea Eugene Brickey also a sister Betty Marie Johnson.
She was a...
Audra Francisco Falin
Jul 30, 2025
Audra Falin – Dungannon, VA
Audra Lynn (Francisco) Falin, 50, Dungannon, VA, passed away, Wednesday, July 30, 2025, at her residence.
Audra was born in Kingsport, TN on November 25, 1974, and was the daughter of the late James Edward Francisco, Jr., and Zola (Amos) Francisco.
In addition to her parents, her special brother-in-law, Richard (Ricky) Rudder preceded her in death.
She is survived...
Thurman Mckinley Elkins
Jul 30, 2025
Thurman Elkins – Weber City, VA
Thurman Mckinley Elkins, 82, Weber City, VA, passed away, Wednesday, July 30, 2025, at his residence.
Thurman was born in Burdine, KY, on January 2, 1943, and was the son of the late Jessie and Alberta (Bryant) Elkins.
He was veteran of the United States Army.
In addition to his parents, his sister and brother preceded him in...
Tanner Keith France
Jul 25, 2025
Tanner Keith France- Gate City, VA
Tanner Keith France, 39, Gate City, VA, was moved to Heaven by angels, Friday, July 25, 2025, at his parent’s residence.
Tanner was born in Kingsport, TN, on February 2, 1986, and is the son of Terry Keith France and Rebecca Leona (Bridges) France.
Preceding him are his paternal grandparents, Garland and Rose France, and maternal grandparents,...
Shannon Joel Elliott
Jul 24, 2025
Shannon Joel Elliott- Gate City, VA
Shannon Joel Elliott, 59, Gate City, VA, passed away, Thursday, July 24, 2025, at Holston Valley Medical Center.
Shannon was born in Sullivan County, TN, to Freda Carol Elliott and the late Jerry Mack Elliott.
Left to cherish his memory are his mother, Freda Carol Elliott; daughters, Tabitha Dingus (Mark) and Tess Shelton (Zac); brother, Marty Elliott...
Guy Henry Tipton
Jul 23, 2025
Guy Henry Tipton, 98, of the Bishoptown community of Duffield went home to be with his Lord and family on July 23, 2025, at Ridgecrest Manor in Duffield.
He was of the Baptist faith having attended Brick Church of Rye Cove for many years where he served as a deacon.
As long as he was able, he loved the outdoors where he...
Mary Lynn Dickey
Jul 22, 2025
Mary Lynn Dickey – Duffield, Virginia
Mary Lynn (Humble) Marak Dickey, 90 passed on July 22nd. She passed peacefully at her residence, surrounded by her loved ones.
Lynn was born in Keams Canyon, Arizona on October 21, 1934. She spent her early years on White Cone Arizona Navajo Indian reservation.
She was a 1952 graduate of Ray High School, Corpus Christi, TX. While...
Larry Sylvan Collier
Jul 19, 2025
Larry Sylvan Collier – Duffield, VA
Larry Sylvan Collier, 87, Duffield, VA, passed away Saturday, July 19, 2025, at the VA Mountain Home, Johnson City, TN.
He was born in East Stone Gap, VA on November 6, 1937, to the late Edgar and Georgia (Gilly) Collier.
Sylvan served his country in the U.S. Army and worked at Holston Defense and Power Equipment Co....
Ettie Marie Spivey
Jul 18, 2025
Ettie Marie Spivey – Gate City, VA
Ettie Marie Spivey, 97, Gate City, VA passed away peacefully on Friday, July 18, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family.
Born on January 4, 1928, she was the daughter of the late Newton and Virgie (McDavid) Hammonds.
Ettie was a lifelong resident of Scott County and a beloved member of Tipton’s Chapel Church. She...
Gary Lynn Hunley
Jul 16, 2025
Evangelist Gary Lynn Hunley - Weber City, VA
Gary Lynn Hunley, 73 passed away Wednesday, July 16, 2025, at the Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center, Kingsport, TN.
He was born on June 27, 1952, in Marshall, VA, to the late Warren James and Emma Sue (Pendleton) Hunley.
Gary was an Evangelist for forty plus years wherever he was called to preach and sing.
In...
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