Local obituaries for the Gate City, Virginia area
Clell Eugene Williams
Mar 12, 2024
Clell Eugene “Eugene” Williams- Duffield, VA
Clell Eugene “Eugene” Williams, 62, Duffield, VA, passed away, Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at his residence.
Eugene was born in Abingdon, VA, on February 2, 1962, to Rosa Lee (Falin) Williams, and the late Clell Pollard Williams.
Preceding him in death is his father, Clell Pollard Williams.
Left to cherish his memory are his mother, Rosa Lee (Falin)...
Charles Edward Robinette
Mar 11, 2024
Charles “Charlie” Edward Robinette, Gate City, VA
Charles “Charlie” Edward Robinette, 76, Gate City, VA, passed away, Monday, March 11, 2024, at Holston Valley Medical Center.
Charlie was born in Scott County, VA, on July 28, 1947, to the late Orlando Marcelous “O.M.” Robinette, and Lillian (Taylor) Robinette.
H was retired from Eastman, and was a Master Mason and a member of Masonic...
Connie Ann Dockery
Mar 9, 2024
Connie Ann Dockery- Fort Blackmore, VA
Connie Ann Dockery, 68, Fort Blackmore, VA, passed away, Saturday, March 9, 2024, at the home of her niece and caregiver, Carolyn Gibson.
Connie was born on October 10, 1955, in Kingsport, TN, to the late Brownie Logan Dockery, and Mattie (Hensley) Dockery.
She was a lifetime member of Scott County Life Saving Crew and a member...
Peggy June (Lane) Ervin
Mar 6, 2024
Peggy June (Lane) Ervin- Gate City, VA
Peggy June (Lane) Ervin, 64, Gate City, VA, passed away, Wednesday, March 6, 2024, at Holston Valley Medical Center.
Peggy was born in Scott County, VA, on March 25, 1959, to Gracie Mildred Ramey Lane, the late James Ira “Bean” Lane, Jr.
Peggy enjoyed raising chickens, fishing, hunting for ginseng, and gardening. Her favorite pet was...
Anthony Guinn Duncan
Mar 4, 2024
O sing unto the LORD a new song; for He hath done marvelous things; His right hand, and His holy arm, hath gotten him the victory
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Lester Hagon Bowen
Mar 4, 2024
Lester Hagon Bowen
June 1, 1949— March 4, 2024
Duffield, VA
Lester Hagon Bowen,74, of Duffield, VA., passed away at his residence surrounded by his wife and children on Monday, March 4, 2024, after a courageous battle with cancer and black lung.
Lester was born on June 1st, 1949, in Duffield, VA., to the late Rev. Howard and Venus Bowen. Lester was a retired...
Lizzie Mae (Smith) Berry
Mar 3, 2024
Lizzie Mae (Smith) Berry, 79, entered into rest at her home March 2, 2024, with family by her side.
She was born on July 7,1944, in Scott County, VA, to the late Kelly and Sarah Lane Smith.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers Lloyd, Jack, and Kelly “June” Smith.
She is survived by her husband of...
Henry Eugene "Gene" Kilbourne
Feb 24, 2024
Henry E. “Gene” Kilbourne – Gate City, VA
Henry Eugene “Gene” Kilbourne, 86, Gate City, VA passed away Saturday, February 24, 2024, at the Holston Valley Medical Center.
Gene was born in Scott County, VA on January 11, 1938, and was the son of the late Edward Charles and Mary Sue McDavid Kilbourne.
He was an employee of Gate City Funeral Home in...
James Ira "Bean" Lane
Feb 18, 2024
James Ira Lane, Jr. – Ft. Blackmore, VA
James Ira “Bean” Lane, Jr., 87, Ft. Blackmore, VA, passed away Sunday, February 18, 2024, at his residence.
“Bean” was born in Scott County, VA on August 7, 1936, to the late James Ira and Nora Ava Dockery Lane.
In addition to his parents, his sisters, Lucille Lawson, Nellie “Jan” Ingle, brothers, Burin Lane, Edward...
Nathan Donovan Fletcher
Feb 17, 2024
Nathan Fletcher – Gate City, VA
Nathan Donovan Fletcher, 38, Gate City, VA passed away, Saturday, February 17, 2024.
Nathan was born in Norton, VA on December 16, 1985, and was the son of Lesia Fetcher and the late Don Garland Phipps.
In addition to his father, his paternal grandparents, Otis and Arthell Phipps, maternal grandparents, J.C. and Betty Fletcher, and uncles, Timothy...
Nicky Brett Watts
Feb 14, 2024
Nicky Brett Watts- Gate City, VA
Nicky Brett Watts, 51, Gate City, VA, passed away, Wednesday, February 14, 2024, at his residence.
Nick was born on July 24, 1972, in Kingsport, TN, to the late William Manon Watts, and Terrie Lynn Casteel Watts.
In addition to his parents, his wife, Revonda Watts preceded him in death.
Left to cherish his memory are his son,...
Howard Eugene Bishop
Feb 10, 2024
Howard Eugene Bishop- Duffield, VA
Howard Eugene Bishop, 82, Duffield, VA, passed away, Saturday, February 10, 2024, at Holston Valley Medical Center.
Howard was born in Scott County, VA, on July 29, 1941, to the late Charles Hansford Bishop, and Martha Locena (McNew) Bishop.
In addition to his parents, an infant son, Jeffery Eugene Bishop; sisters, Virginia Kern, and Mary Jane Justice; and...
Richard Bays Blackwell, Sr.
Feb 8, 2024
Richard Bays Blackwell, Sr.
Richard Bays Blackwell, Sr. of Kingsport, TN passed away February 8, 2024, at NHC HealthCare, Kingsport, TN.Mr. Blackwell was born on November 15, 1927, in Dante, VA, Russell County and achieved the ripe old age of 96.He was the devoted son of the late Samuel C. and Carrie Gilliam Blackwell of Dungannon, VA.Mr. Blackwell attended Grade Schools...
Billy Ronnie Shepard
Feb 7, 2024
Billy Ronnie Shepard- Duffield, VA
Billy Ronnie Shepard, 78, Duffield, VA, passed away, Wednesday, February 7, 2024, at his residence.
Billy was born in Scott County, VA, on December 2, 1945, to the late Charlie Patrick Shepard and Anna Belle Hill Shepard.
Billy was very outgoing; he never knew a stranger. He loved hunting, fishing, and even mowing. He retired from Eastman Chemical...
Radford McArthur Ramey
Feb 7, 2024
Radford McArthur Ramey- Duffield, VA
Radford McArthur Ramey, 59, Duffield, VA, passed away, Wednesday, February 7, 2024, at his residence.
Radford was born in Kingsport, TN, on January 28, 1965, to the late Daniel McArthur Ramey, and Regina Thorpe Ramey.
In addition to his parents, his son, Ronnie Edward Moore, Jr.; and brother, Charles Ramey preceded him in death.
Left to cherish his memory...
Ethel Berry Harris
Feb 7, 2024
Ethel Berry Harris- Blackwater, VA
Ethel B. Harris, 79, Blackwater, VA, went home to be with the Lord while surrounded by her loving family, Wednesday, February 7, 2024, at her residence.
Ethel was born in Kingsport, TN, on June 14, 1944, to the late Floyd Code Berry and Martha Scalf Berry.
In addition to her parents, her late husband, Joe Berry; son, Gary...
Joanna Argoe Spicer
Feb 4, 2024
Joanna Argoe Spicer went to be with Jesus on Sunday, February 4, 2024, at Johnson City Medical Center.
Joanna was born on June 1, 1963, to the late Rev. Paul David Argoe and Dorothy Stone Argoe.
Joanna received her education at Gate City High School, Mountain Empire Community College, and Clinch Valley College where she earned her bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education.
Joanna...
Marilyn Joyce Marshall
Jan 31, 2024
Marilyn Joyce Marshall- Nickelsville, VA
Joyce Marshall, 82, Nickelsville, VA, passed away Wednesday, January 31, 2024, at her residence.
Joyce was born in Scott County, VA, on October 28, 1941, to the late Isaac Wayland Dingus and Mabel Beatrice Lawson Dingus.
Along with her parents, her husband, Bobby Martin Marshall; daughter, Becky Marshall; and brother Wayne Dingus preceded her in death.
Left to cherish...
Lawrence Payne
Jan 29, 2024
Lawrence Payne- Blackwater, VA
John 14:1-3
Let not your heart be troubled; Ye believe in God, believe also in me. In my father’s house are many mansions; If it were not so, I would have told you, I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you...
William Jack McConnell
Jan 23, 2024
William Jack McConnell
William Jack “BillyJack” McConnell passed away January 23, 2024, at the Mountain Home VA Medical Center in Johnson City, TN. He was born on November 3, 1933, in Pactolus, Tennessee. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He was preceded in death by his wife of fifty-six years Peggy Meade McConnell. He is survived by his...
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