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Local obituaries for the Gate City, Virginia area

Linda Minton Matthews

Linda Minton Matthews

Mar 25, 2023

Linda Minton Matthews – Gate City, VA

Linda Minton Matthews, 80, Gate City, VA, passed away, Saturday, March 25, 2023, at Holston Valley Medical Center.

Linda was born in Nickelsville, VA, on November 23, 1942, and was the daughter of the late Kermit Anson Minton, and Lora Drucilla (Daugherty) Minton Rasnick.

Along with her parents, her husband, Wilbur...

Dakota Chase Addington

Dakota Chase Addington

Mar 24, 2023

 

Dakota Chase Addington – Gate City, VA

This is not goodbye, this is see you later.

Dakota Chase Addington, 21, Gate City, VA, passed away, Friday, March 24, 2023, at Holston Valley Medical Center.

Chase was born in Johnson City, TN, on September 3, 2001, to the Forrest and Donna Marie (Mann) Addington.

He is preceded...

Kathie Anne Stiner

Kathie Anne Stiner

Mar 22, 2023

 

Kathie Anne Stiner, née Lennon, passed away unexpectedly on March 22, 2023, surrounded by family: her son Jesse Edward, sisters Jayne Ellen and Suanne, sisters-in-law Patsy and Gail, and niece Kim Brown.  She was 68 years old.

 Preceded in death by her parents James T. and Edna Anne Lennon and her husband of over 35 years, Matthew (Max), Kathie...

Bennie Eugene Beaver

Bennie Eugene Beaver

Mar 20, 2023

1st Sgt. Bennie Eugene Beaver– Ft. Blackmore, VA

Bennie Eugene Beaver, 76, Ft. Blackmore, VA passed away, Monday, March 20, 2023, at Select Specialty Hospital of Tri Cities, Bristol, TN.

Bennie was born in Sullivan County, TN on September 21, 1946, and was the son of the late Allen Eugene Beaver and John and Georgia (Cowden) Beaver Stallard.

He was...

Norman Wade Bishop

Norman Wade Bishop

Mar 20, 2023

 

Norman W. Bishop – Duffield, VA

Norman W. (Papaw) Bishop, 81, Duffield, VA passed away, Monday, March 20, 2023, at the residence of his son, Shannon Bishop after a brief illness with his family by his side.

Born in Duffield, VA on September 14, 1941, he was the son of the late Roy and Edith (Kindle) Bishop. He worked...

James "Mike" Snodgrass

James "Mike" Snodgrass

Mar 18, 2023

 

James “Mike” Snodgrass – Gate City, VA

James “Mike” (Boogerweed)  Snodgrass, 66, Gate City, VA passed away, Saturday, March 18, 2023, at his residence.

Mike was born July 18, 1956, in Sullivan County, TN and was the son of the late James Calvin “Jimmy” and Emogene Jennings Snodgrass.

In addition to his parents, his wife, Judy Snodgrass...

David Junior Hill

David Junior Hill

Mar 16, 2023

 

David J. Hill – Fredericksburg, VA

John 3:16

For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have everlasting life.

David Junior Hill, 86, Fredericksburg, VA, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 16, 2023, at Mary Washington Hospital in Fredericksburg, VA.

Mr....

James O McCloud

James O McCloud

Mar 15, 2023

 

 

James McCloud- Gate City, VA

James McCloud, 90, Gate City, VA, passed away on Wednesday, March 15, 2023, at his residence after a period of declining health.

He was born in Lebanon, VA, on April 15, 1932, to the late George Marvin McCloud and Sylvia Puckett McCloud.

James was funny and kindhearted, He also enjoyed spending...

Anna Ruth (Sanders) Rhoton

Anna Ruth (Sanders) Rhoton

Mar 12, 2023

 

Anna Ruth (Sanders) Rhoton

1 Peter 3:4

But let it be the hidden man of the heart, in that which is not corruptible, even the ornament of a meek and quiet spirit, which in the sight of God of great price.

Anna Ruth Rhoton, 81, departed to be with the Lord, Sunday, March 12, 2023, at Holston Valley Hospital,...

Wesley Odell Lawson

Wesley Odell Lawson

Mar 12, 2023

 

Wesley Odell Lawson – Ft. Blackmore, VA

Wesley Odell “T-Bob” Lawson, 78, Ft. Blackmore, VA passed away, Sunday, March 12, 2023, at his residence.

Born in Scott County, VA on June 23, 1944, he was the son of the late Patrick Hagan, Sr., and Annie Marie (Blevins) Lawson. Odell was a lifelong resident of Scott County, VA.

In...

Ola Thomas Williams

Ola Thomas Williams

Mar 1, 2023

 

Ola Thomas Williams – Duffield, VA

Ola Thomas Williams, 85, Duffield, VA, passed away, Wednesday, March 1, 2023, at Holston Valley Medical Center.

Thomas was born in Scott County, VA, on July 27, 1937, to the late Harve Ingle and Lois (Davidson) Williams.

Thomas loved to be in the garden, and he loved to share it with...

Judge "Matthew" Lane, Jr.

Judge "Matthew" Lane, Jr.

Feb 28, 2023

Judge “Matthew” Lane Jr. – Duffield, VA

Judge “Matthew” Lane, Jr., 67, Duffield, VA, passed away, Tuesday, February 28, 2023, at Indian Path Hospital, surrounded by his family.

Matthew was born in Scott County, VA, on August 27, 1955, to the late Judge Matthew Lane Sr., and Christa Belle Lovell Lane.

Matthew was a loving husband, father, and...

Phyllis Marie (Gibson) Sluss

Phyllis Marie (Gibson) Sluss

Feb 26, 2023

Phyllis Marie (Gibson) Sluss – Dungannon, VA

Phyllis Marie (Gibson) Sluss, 71, Dungannon, VA, passed away Sunday, February 26, 2023, at her residence.

Phyllis was born in Kingsport, TN, on March 3, 1951, and was the daughter of the late George and Rena Gibson.

Phyllis enjoyed attending outside activities, going to yard sales, and spending time with her...

Brenda Sue Lawson

Brenda Sue Lawson

Feb 25, 2023

Brenda Sue Lawson – Dungannon, VA

Brenda Sue Lawson of Dungannon, Virginia, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 25, 2023, at the age of 50. Brenda was born on April 27, 1972, in Lebanon, Indiana. Brenda was a loving daughter, mother, sister, aunt, nana, and fiancé. She was a 1990 graduate of Twin Springs High School and...

Larry Hagen Thompson

Larry Hagen Thompson

Feb 21, 2023

 

Larry H. Thompson, 68, son of the late Walter and Laura Thompson, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 21, surrounded by family and friends, after a brief illness.  He was a member of Bethel Baptist Church in Berea, KY and attended Pine Grove Freewill Baptist Church in Ft. Blackmore, VA, and The Lord’s House at Red...

Shirley Ann Tipton

Shirley Ann Tipton

Feb 21, 2023

Shirley Ann Tipton – Gate City, VA

Shirley Ann Tipton, 71, Gate City, VA, passed away, Tuesday, February 21, 2023, at her residence.

Shirley was born in Sullivan County, TN, on April 6, 1951, to the late John Henry Elliott and Rachel Dockery.

Along with her parents, her infant brother John Elliott, and Bill Elliott preceded her in...

Helen J. (Peters) Smith

Helen J. (Peters) Smith

Feb 20, 2023

Helen J. (Peters) Smith – Gate City, VA

Helen J. (Peters) Smith, 89, Gate City, VA, passed away Monday, February 20, 2023, at NOVA Health and Rehab.

Helen was born in Scott County, VA, on June 28, 1933, to the late John D. and Mary Elizabeth (Darnell) Peters.

Helen attended Midway Baptist Church for many years.

In...

Joyce Akers

Joyce Akers

Feb 18, 2023

 

Joyce Akers

Joyce Akers, 74 passed away February 18, 2023, at Elmcroft/American House in Kingsport TN.

She was born in Scott County, VA on March 27, 1948, to the late A.C. and Mary Ellen (Lane) Smith.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in  death by her first husband, Dow Lane, second husband Ray Akers; sister Rosie Bledsoe,...

Ronald Alfonso Townsend

Ronald Alfonso Townsend

Feb 16, 2023

Ronald A. Townsend, age 82 of Duffield, VA, passed away on February 16, 2023, at his home.  He was born in Naples, FL and lived there for most of his life, having moved to Virginia about 10 years ago.  He was a true outdoors-man, having a passion for hunting, fishing and gardening. He was a kind, passionate man and a...

Lucy Viola Fox

Lucy Viola Fox

Feb 14, 2023

 

Lucy Viola (Haga) Fox – Nickelsville, VA

Lucy Viola (Haga) Fox, 81, Nickelsville, VA, passed away Tuesday, February 14, 2023, at Johnson City Medical Center.

Lucy was born in Wythe County, VA, on April 1, 1941, to the late Henry Fred and Pearl Ettabelle Campbell Haga.

Along with her parents, Lucy’s husband, William Fox; son, James Fox;...

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