Local obituaries for the Gate City, Virginia area
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
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
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
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
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
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;...
Nellie Lorraine Watson
Feb 11, 2023
Nellie Lorraine Dingus Watson, 84 – Fort Blackmore, VA
Nellie Lorraine Dingus Watson, 84, passed away on February 11, 2023, at her residence.
Nellie was born on July 31, 1938, in Fort Blackmore, VA, to the late Bob and Cordia Dingus.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Odes Watson; stepfather, Fred...
Mary Shelby Castle
Feb 11, 2023
Mary Shelby Nickels Castle, 84 of Scott County, VA
Proverbs 31:10
Who can find a virtuous woman? For her price is far above rubies.
Mary Shelby Nickels Castle went to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 11, 2023, peacefully in her sleep.
A resident of Scott County, VA she was a homemaker and a member of Weber...
Lester Edward Gillenwater
Feb 10, 2023
Lester Gillenwater – Kingsport, TN
Lester Gillenwater, 87, Kingsport, TN, passed away Friday, February 10, 2023, at his residence surrounded by his loving family.
Lester was born in Scott County, VA, on August 25, 1935, and was the son of the late Corbett Gillenwater and Maxie Gillenwater.
He was the best husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend...
Lynn Darlene Porter
Feb 7, 2023
Lynn Darlene (Lucas) Porter – Dungannon, VA
1 Corinthians 2:9 KJV But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him.
Darlene (Lucas) Porter, 80, Dungannon, VA entered her Heavenly Home, Tuesday, February 7, 2023, at NOVA Health...
Wiley Daniel Lane
Feb 6, 2023
Wiley Daniel Lane – Duffield, VA
Wiley Daniel Lane, 67, Duffield, VA passed away Monday, February 6, 2023, at his residence.
Wiley was born in Duffield, VA, on January 31, 1956, to the late Rettie Virginia Philips and Wiley Lane.
There was no guile in him, as he had a profound love for his family and mankind. He was...
Ervin Dale Lane
Feb 4, 2023
Dale Lane – Kingsport, TN
Ervin Dale Lane, 62, Kingsport, TN passed away, Saturday, February 4, 2023, at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center.
Dale was born December 14, 1960, and was the son of the late Ervin Dee and Linda Joan (Hensley) Lane.
His survivors include his son, Joe Lane, brothers, Clyde “Randy” Lane, and Steven (Tina) Lane, sister,...
Ronald Wayne Dingus
Feb 3, 2023
Ronald Wayne Dingus – Nickelsville, VA
Ronald Wayne Dingus, 78, Nickelsville, VA passed away, Friday, February 3, 2023, at Holston Valley Medical Center.
Wayne was born in Scott County, VA, on May 24, 1944, to the late Wayland and Mable (Lawson) Dingus.
Wayne was a member of the Masonic Fincastle Lodge #33, Dungannon, VA, and Falling Creek Order...
Margaret Ann Bradshaw
Jan 29, 2023
Margaret Ann Vanzant Bradshaw, Gate City, VA
Margaret Ann Vanzant Bradshaw, 79, of Gate City, Virginia passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, January 29, 2023, with her family by her side.
Margaret was born in Scott County, Virginia, on July 22, 1943, to the late Lynton P. Vanzant, Sr. and Lelia (Bloomer) Vanzant. Margaret retired in 2004 from...
Gerlad Lynn McCall
Jan 27, 2023
Gerald Lynn McCall – Gate City, VA
Gerald Lynn McCall, 75, Gate City, VA passed away, Friday, January 27, 2023, at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center.
Gerald was born in Welch, WV on May 15, 1947, and was the son of the late Edward and Eleanor (Shrader) McCall Etter.
He was preceded in death by his former wife,...
G.W. White
Jan 27, 2023
Rev. William “G.W.” White – Nickelsville, VA
Rev. William “G.W.” White, age 87 of Nickelsville, Virginia went home to be with his Heavenly Father on Friday morning January 27, 2023, at HVMC with his family by his side.
He was a life-long resident of Scott County, VA. He proudly served in in the US Army and was a...
Ernest Arthur Thomas
Jan 25, 2023
Ernest Arthur Thomas – Kingsport, TN
Ernest Arthur Thomas 90, Kingsport, TN gained his Heavenly reward when he met Jesus on January 25, 2023.
He was born in Kingsport, TN and was the son of the late Clinton L. and Bessie (Clark) Thomas.
He was a retired Electrician with the Meade Corporation. He also in his lifetime...
Vincent Raymond Franquiz
Jan 24, 2023
Vincent R. Franquiz
March 29, 1964-Janurary 24, 2023
God saw you getting tired and a cure was not to be, so He put his arms around you and whispered, “Come home to Me” Your golden heart stopped beating; your mind and body laid to rest. God broke our hearts to prove to us, He only takes the Best.
Vincent was...
Thelma F. Culbertson
Jan 22, 2023
Thelma F. Culbertson – Weber City, VA
Thelma F. Culbertson, 91, Weber City, VA and formerly of Nickelsville, VA went to be with her Lord on Sunday, January 22, 2023, at NOVA Health and Rehab, Weber City, VA.
Thelma was born July 7, 931 in Stonega, VA, the oldest of seven children born to David R. and Kathleen (Pritchard)...
Tom William Shelton
Jan 22, 2023
On Sunday, January 22, 2023, Tom William Shelton—loving husband, brother, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend—passed away in Marion, VA, at age 87.
Born on February 5, 1935, to the late William and Martha Shelton, Tom spent most of his childhood in Weber City, VA. He dedicated 22 years to military service—2 in the Army, 20 in the Coast...
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