Local obituaries for the Gate City, Virginia area
Rev. James Edward Smith
Dec 27, 2023
Rev. James E. Smith- Gate City, VA
Rev. James E. Smith went home to be with the Lord and was reunited with the love of his life, Charlotte, on December 27, 2023. He passed at his home surrounded by his children.
He was born on January 13, 1937, in Scott County, VA, to the late Leonard and Clara...
Rufus Lester Edens
Dec 25, 2023
Lester Edens – Duffield, VA
Rufus L Edens, 70, Duffield, VA passed away from natural causes Monday, December 25, 2023, at his home.
Lester was born August 18, 1953, to Visey (Collins) and the late Rufus Tucker Edens.
In addition to his father, his brothers, Elmer Edens, and Kenneth L. Edens, and sister, Vicki Edens preceded him in...
Judy Ann Gillenwater
Dec 25, 2023
Judy Ann Gillenwater – Dungannon, VA
Judy Ann Gillenwater, 60, Dungannon, VA, passed away Monday, December 25, 2023, at her residence.
Judy was born in Dungannon, VA, on May 7, 1963, to the late Carl Howington, and Rachel (Ramsey) Howington.
In addition to her parents, her stepdaughter, Pam Maggard; sisters, Betty Stallard, Dorothy Trivett, and an infant...
Raymond F Miller
Dec 20, 2023
Raymond F. “Ty” – Kingsport, TN
Raymond F. “Ty” Miller, Kingsport, TN and formerly of Gate City, VA (1937-2023)…Husband, Father, Grandfather, Veteran, Funeral Director, Sportsman, Home Chef, Electrician, Coach, Scoutmaster, VA Guardsman, Gourmand, Award-winning Taxidermist, all around good guy and friend to many…
Died Wednesday, December 20, 2023, at the V.A. Mountain Home Medical Center, after a brief illness. He was 86.
Preceding...
Sammy Richard Gillenwater
Dec 17, 2023
Sammy Richard Gillenwater – Gate City, VA
Sammy Richard Gillenwater, 72, Gate City, VA, passed away Sunday, December 17, 2023, at his residence.
Sammy was born in Kingsport, TN, on January 19, 1950, to the late Emerson Gillenwater, and Margie (Presley) Gillenwater.
He was a member of Pleasant View Church.
In addition to his parents, his...
Guy "Eddie" Vermillion
Dec 16, 2023
Guy “Eddie” Vermillion- Gate City, VA
Gate City- Guy “Eddie” Vermillion, 82, passed away Saturday, December 16, 2023, at Holston Valley Medical Center, from COVID.
Guy was born in Scott County, VA, on November 10, 1941, to the late Clarence and Mae (Gillenwater) Vermillion.
His sister, Shelby J. Smith-Nutter preceded him in death.
He graduated from Gate...
Ronnie Leon Meade
Dec 16, 2023
Ronnie Meade – Weber City, VA
Ronnie Leon Meade, 67, went Home to be with the Lord, Saturday, December 16, 2023, at his residence after suffering a massive heart attack on August 24, 2023.
Born in Norton, VA to Dee Meade, and raised in Coeburn, VA, he had made his life in Weber City, VA for the past 50...
Roosevelt "Monk" Rhoton
Dec 13, 2023
Roosevelt “Monk” Rhoton – Gate City, VA
Roosevelt “Monk” Rhoton, 89, Gate City, VA, passed away, Wednesday, December 13, 2023, at his residence.
Monk was born on December 6, 1934, in Scott County, VA, to the late George Rhoton and Becky Darnell Rhoton.
In addition to his parents, his wife, Cordelia Rhoton; four brothers, and one sister...
Charles Preston White, Jr.
Dec 12, 2023
Charles Preston White, Jr.- Nickelsville, VA
Charles Preston White, Jr., 92, Nickelsville, VA, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 12, 2023, at Wellmont Madison House (Assisted Living), Kingsport, TN.
Charles Preston White, Jr., was born in Scott County, VA, on May 26, 1931, and was the son of the late Charles Preston (C.P., Sr.) and Dora Lee (Taylor) White....
William Randall Dingus
Dec 12, 2023
Bill Dingus – Gate City, VA
William Randall Dingus, 78, Gate City, VA passed away, Tuesday, December 12, 2023, at his residence.
Bill was born in Scott County, VA on July 30, 1945, and was the son of the late Bob and Cordia (Bishop) Dingus.
He was a veteran of the United States Army and later worked in construction...
Brian James Dockery
Dec 11, 2023
Brian James Dockery – Kingsport, TN
Brian James Dockery, 47, Kingsport, TN, passed away, Monday, December 11, 2023, at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center.
Brian was born in Cleveland , OH on November 12, 1976, and was the son of Anna R. (Snavely) Haskins and the late Conley Emmitt Dockery.
He graduated from Willoughby South High School in...
Rayford Arlo Pendleton
Dec 7, 2023
Rayford Arlo Pendleton, New Hope, AL.
Rayford Arlo Pendleton, 84, passed away Thursday, December 7, 2023, at Huntsville Hospital in Huntsville, Alabama after a short battle with cancer. We are thankful for Doctors O’Halloran and Schreeder for their compassionate and selfless care.
Born in Scott County, Virginia, on December 17, 1938, Rayford was the son of...
Samuel Gordon Poole
Dec 3, 2023
Sam G. Poole – Gate City, VA
Samuel Gordon Poole, 79, Gate City, VA passed away, Sunday, December 3, 2023, at his residence surrounded by his loving family.
Sam was born in Scott County, VA on February 25, 1944, and was the son of the late Thomas and Lucinda (Light) Poole.
He was a veteran of the United...
Shelby Gale McMurray
Nov 25, 2023
Shelby Gale McMurray, Kingsport, TN
Shelby Gale McMurray, 82, Kingsport, TN, passed away at his home Saturday, November 25, 2023, peacefully surrounded by his family.
Gale was born in Hiltons, VA, on November 4, 1941, to the late Sylvester and Ruth McMurray, having spent most of his life in Kingsport, TN.
He was the owner and founder...
Olin Mack Pendleton
Nov 25, 2023
Olin Mack Pendleton – Kingsport, TN
Olin Mack Pendleton, 86, Kingsport, TN passed away, Saturday, November 25, 2023, at NHC, Kingsport.
Born in Scott County, VA, on January 3, 1937, Olin was the son of the late Issac Arlo and Norma (France) Pendleton.
He was a 1954 graduate of Shoemaker High School. After graduation he enlisted in...
Milburn & Judy Hall
Nov 23, 2023
Judy & Milburn Hall – Gate City, VA
Judy (Potts) Hall, 84, Gate City, VA passed away, Thursday, November 23, 2023, at her residence, followed by her husband, Milburn Edward Hall, 88, Gate City, VA on Friday, November 24, 2023, at the residence.
Judy was born in Bristol, TN on July 22, 1939, and was the daughter of the...
Roy "Buck" Meade
Nov 17, 2023
Buck Meade – Nickelsville, VA
Roy “Buck” Meade, 78, Nickelsville, VA passed away, Friday, November 17, 2023, at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center.
Buck was born on December 31, 1944, in Scott County, VA, and was the son of the late Charlie Meade and Sarah (Burke) Meade.
In addition to his parents, his nephew, Gary “Meado” Meade; and...
Willard Harold Williams
Nov 15, 2023
Willard H. Williams – Gate City, VA
Willard Harold Williams, 95, Gate City, VA, went to Heaven to be with Ruby, the love of his life, Wednesday, November 15, 2023, at Holston Valley Medical Center.
Born in Scott County, VA, on January 15, 1928, Willard was the son of the late Charlie Williams and Mary Mullins Williams.
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Judy Karen Grigsby
Nov 13, 2023
Judy Grigsby – Kingsport, TN
Judy Karen Grigsby, 73, Kingsport, TN passed away, Monday, November 13, 2023, at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center.
Judy was born in Scott County, VA on May 12, 1950, and was the daughter of the late Gale Grigsby and Evelyn Sue Bains.
She was secretary with McQue Law Firm until her recent retirement.
In...
Kenneth L. Edens
Nov 13, 2023
Kenneth L. Edens – Duffield, VA
Kenneth L Edens, 47, Duffield, VA passed away from natural causes Monday, November 13, 2023, at his home.
Kenneth was born February 14, 1976, to Visey and the late Rufus Edens.
In addition to his father, his brother, Elmer Edens and sister, Vicki Edens preceded him in death.
Kenneth lived his...
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