Local obituaries for the Gate City, Virginia area
Emmett Lynn Vanzant
Nov 12, 2023
Emmett Lynn Vanzant – Duffield, VA
Emmett Lynn Vanzant, 71, Duffield, VA, passed away, Sunday, November 12, 2023, at his residence.
Emmett was born on October 12, 1952, in Sullivan County, TN, to the late Emmett Parkie Vanzant, and Hazel Anna (England) Vanzant.
Emmett was a Veteran of the United States Air Force, and a member of...
Todd Allen Lucas
Nov 10, 2023
Todd Allen Lucas – Nickelsville, VA
Todd Allen Lucas, 37, Nickelsville, VA, passed away, Friday, November 10, 2023, at his residence.
Todd was born in Kingsport, TN on September 9, 1986, and was the son of Troy Ben Lucas and Betty Geneva (Burton) Lucas.
Preceding him in death are his paternal grandfather Jarvey Lucas; paternal grandmother, Lois...
Faye E. Surber
Nov 9, 2023
Faye E. Surber. – Weber City, VA
Faye E. Surber, 83, Weber City, VA, passed away, Thursday, November 9, 2023, at NOVA Health and Rehab.
Faye was born on March 26, 1940, in Scott County, VA, to the late J.W. Hartsock and Edna Hartsock.
In addition to her parents, her first husband, J.P. Lawson; and stepmother, Oma Hartsock...
Judith Hash Dishner
Nov 8, 2023
Judith (Hash) Dishner – Gate City, VA
Judith Anders(Hash) Dishner, 79, Gate City, VA passed away, Wednesday, November 8, 2023, at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center, after a period of declining health.
Judy was born in Gate City, VA on February 16, 1944, and was the daughter of the late Fred Dudley and Knoxie Fay (Snodgrass) Hash.
She was...
Thressa Ann Tipton
Nov 5, 2023
Thressa Ann Tipton – Weber City, VA
Thressa Ann (Spears) Tipton, 84, Weber City, VA went home to be with her Lord, Sunday, November 5, 2023, at her residence.
Thressa was born in Kingsport, TN and was the daughter of the late Kelley and Madeline Beatrice (Hammonds) Spears.
She was a loving wife and mother and was a Daycare...
George Isaacs
Nov 5, 2023
George Francis Isaacs – Nickelsville, VA
George Francis Isaacs, 92 of Nickelsville, VA passed into the loving arms of his Heavenly Father Sunday afternoon with his loving wife of 72 years by his side.
He joined his deceased father Walden Isaacs and mother Emily Isaacs, brothers Wayland, and Rayford Isaacs, sister AnnaRuth Falin, and son-in-law, Ricky Robinson.
George was...
Nan Marion McKinney Munsey
Nov 2, 2023
Nan Marion McKinney Munsey was born on April 11, 1939, and she went home to be with the Lord on November 2, 2023.
She was proceeded in death by her husband of 54 years, Elbert Munsey, of Gate City, VA; her parents William & Katherine McKinney; her brother Edward McKinney; and her sister Rebecca Correll. She had 5...
Melissa Devone (Stone) Mitchell
Oct 30, 2023
Melissa (Stone) Mitchell, 60, Dungannon, VA passed away, Monday, October 30, 2023, at her residence .
Melissa was born in Duffield, VA on December 20, 1962, and was the daughter of Jake Stone Jr. and Margaret Stone
Preceding her in death are her husband, Hershell James Mitchell Sr., and stepson, David Juell Mitchell.
Melissa is survived by sons, Andy...
Dorothy Mae Tipton
Oct 27, 2023
Dorothy (Miller) Tipton – Gate City, VA
Dorothy (Miller) Tipton, 94, Gate City, VA passed away, Friday, October 27, 2023, at NHC, Kingsport, TN.
Dorothy was born in Clinchport, VA on May 26, 1929, and was the daughter of the late Worley Thomas and Suda (Taylor) Miller.
She was a member of Kaylor’s Chapel Church.
In addition to her...
Ernest Hasque Rhoton
Oct 23, 2023
Ernest H. Rhoton – Duffield, VA
Ernest Hasque Rhoton, 95, Duffield, VA passed away, Monday, October 23, 2023, at Ridgecrest Manor Nursing Home, Dufield, VA/
Born in Scott County, VA on April 2, 1928, he was the son of the late George and Rebecca (Darnell) Rhoton.
Ernest retired from the Virginia Highway Department where he worked as a Road...
Bobby E. Tomlinson
Oct 19, 2023
Bobby E. Tomlinson – Blackwater, VA
Bobby E. Tomlinson, 79, Blackwater, VA, passed away Thursday, October 19, 2023, at Holston Valley Medical Center.
Bobby was born on January 24, 1944, in Scott County, VA, to the late Benny Thompson and Macie Tomlinson.
In addition to his parents, his sister, Hazel Bowen; and brother Clyde Tomlinson preceded him in...
Rev. Raleigh Duncan "RD" Stallard
Oct 17, 2023
Rev. Raleigh Duncan (“R.D.”) Stallard
March 20, 1929 - October 17, 2023
Rev. R.D. Stallard, 94, joined the Lord in Heaven on October 17, 2023. R.D. was born March 20, 1929, in Snowflake, Virginia, and lived almost all of his life in Gate City. As a boy, R.D. was so shy some people called him “Say,” because he would...
Roy E. Perry
Oct 16, 2023
Roy E. Perry, age 91, of Mentor on the Lake, passed away Monday, October 16, 2023, at the Lantern of Madison. He was born September 21, 1932, in Fort Blackmore, VA the son of Carl and Maude (Summey) Perry.
A proud Veteran of the US Army, Roy served during the Korean conflict. He worked as a Machinist from...
Ashton Forrester
Oct 11, 2023
Ashton Forrester, 15, Kingsport Tn.
Ashton Forrester, 15, Kingsport Tn. entered into rest Wednesday at home surrounded by his family, after a Courageous Battle with Ewings Sarcoma Cancer.
Ashton was preceded in death by grandfather, Jimmy R. Gibson “Dad”.
Ashton was the most loving, genuine, and intentional young man. He loved his family, animals, and video games....
Dorothy Mae Rhoton Qualls
Oct 9, 2023
Dorothy Mae Rhoton Qualls – Duffield, VA
~They take comfort in knowing that through Faith in Christ that they, one day at God’s appointed time, will be reunited to live with Christ forever in the Holy city of New Jerusalem. ~
Dorothy Mae Rhoton Qualls, 89, was born February 24, 1934, in Clinchport, VA, and went to sleep in...
Zola Clara Francisco
Oct 7, 2023
Zola Clara Francisco – Nickelsville, VA
Zola Clara Francisco, 83, Nickelsville, VA, passed away, October 7, 2023, at Norton Community Hospital.
Born in Russell County, VA, on September 3, 1940, Zola was the daughter of the late Gilmer C. Amos and Georgia Leodith (Kiser) Amos.
In addition to her parents, her husband, James Edward Francisco, Jr.; son-in-law,...
Frank William Austin
Oct 7, 2023
Frank Austin – Duffield, VA
And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes, and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, no crying, neither shall there be any more pain, for the former things are passed away . ~ Revelation 21:4
William Frank Austin, 63, Duffield, VA went to his Heavenly Home on Saturday, October 7,...
Charles Hall
Oct 6, 2023
Charles Hall– Duffield, VA
Charles Hall, 59, Duffield, VA, passed away, Friday, October 6, 2023, at Holston Valley Medical Center.
Charles was born on November 10, 1963, in Virginia, to the late John H. Hall and Juanita Faye (Hall) Bledsoe.
In addition to his parents; a brother, Ricky Lee Hall; preceded him in death.
Left to...
Tommy Ray Darnell, Jr.
Oct 3, 2023
Tommy Ray Darnell, Jr. – Nickelsville, VA
Tommy Ray Darnell, Jr., 54, Nickelsville, VA passed away, unexpectedly Tuesday, October 3, 2023, at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center.
Tommy was a devoted husband, father, son, brother, and a friend to all. Donna and Tommy were happily married for 33 years. He was a loyal Sales Rep for Berry...
William "Wayne" Bishop, Sr.
Sep 26, 2023
William “Wayne” Bishop, Sr. – Gate City, VA
William “Wayne” Bishop, Sr., 84, passed away, Tuesday, September 26, 2023, at NOVA Health and Rehab.
Wayne was born on June 30, 1939, in Clinchport, VA, to the late James Kenneth Bishop and Lou Belle (Mullins) Bishop.
Along with his parents, his brothers-in-law, Bud Powers, and Paul Lane preceded...
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