Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Gate City, Virginia area

Howard Earl Wine

Howard Earl Wine

Aug 11, 2024

Howard Wine of Kingsport, TN died Sunday at the age of 101. 

Howard grew up in Indian Springs just outside of Kingsport and was a life-long member of the Church of the Brethren. He graduated from Blountville HS, Class of 1940. After graduation he began working with his father, a carpenter in Kingsport. He then worked briefly for the Eastman Corporation. 

As...

Nat Wayne Oaks

Nat Wayne Oaks

Aug 4, 2024

Wayne Oaks – Kingsport, TN

Nat Wayne Oaks, 87, a/k/a Unky Wayne, changed his earthly home address from Kingsport, TN to his Heavenly Father’s address in Heaven on Sunday, August 4, 2024, at Holston Valley Hospital following a courageous battle with cancer.

Wayne was a loving and very caring individual who was always more than willing to help anyone who would call...

Doris Jean McDavid

Doris Jean McDavid

Aug 1, 2024

Doris (Houseright) McDavid – Weber City, VA

Doris Jean McDavid, 72, Weber City, VA passed away, Thursday, August 1, 2024, at her residence.

Doris was born April 8, 1952, and was the daughter of the late Marshall Frank and Nell (Flanary) Houseright.

In addition to her parents, her 

husband, Robert Earl McDavid, and brothers, Frank and William Houseright.

Doris is survived by her partner of...

Wanda Nell McDavid

Wanda Nell McDavid

Aug 1, 2024

Wanda Nell McDavid, 83, of Duffield, VA went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, August 1, 2024. Nell was surrounded by her husband of 61 years, Bruce, and family as she entered into eternity and peacefully inherited all that is promised to those who call upon Jesus Christ as Lord. 

Nell was preceded in death by her...

William Farley Palmer

William Farley Palmer

Jul 30, 2024

William “Red” Palmer – Kingsport, TN

William Farley Palmer, the son of Flo and F.L. Palmer, passed peacefully through heaven’s Gate on July 30, 2024.

Born April 28, 1953, at Holston Valley Hospital in Kingsport, he graduated from Dobyns Bennett High School in 1971. William attended ETSU and UT. 

He was an avid Volunteer fan, and also enjoyed NASCAR, especially Dale Earnhardt and...

Carmen Rogers Prather

Carmen Rogers Prather

Jul 29, 2024

Carmen Rogers Prather

May 20, 1949 - July 29, 2024

Carmen Rogers Prather, 75, of Newark, New Jersey, went to be with her Lord on July 29, 2024, at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center. 

Carmen was born in Gate City, VA on May 20, 1949, to the late George and Ola Rogers. She graduated from Douglass High School and attended Morristown College before...

Zariah Grace

Zariah Grace

Jul 25, 2024

Zariah Grace – Ft. Blackmore, VA

Zariah Grace, 7-and-a-half-week-old infant daughter of Hannah Davidson gained her Heavenly wings, Thursday, July 25, 2024, at Niswonger Children’s Hospital with her loving family by her side.

Her great grandfather, Arthur Stallard, and great great grandfather, Preacher Charlie Taylor preceded her in death.

Surviving Zariah is her mother, Hannah Davidson, grandparents, Ashley and Aaron Davidson, great grandparents,...

George Randall Thacker

George Randall Thacker

Jul 22, 2024

George Randall Thacker- Gate City, VA

George Randall Thacker, 69, Gate City, VA, passed away, Monday, July 22, 2024, at his residence. 

George was born in Yuma, VA, on March 21, 1955, to the late Wilburn Bud Thacker, and Thelma Faye Horton Thacker. 

He attended Catron’s Chapel Church in Kermit, VA. 

In addition to his parents, an infant daughter, Tana Louise Thacker; and brother,...

Martin James Sloan

Martin James Sloan

Jul 19, 2024

Martin James Sloan,64, Kingsport, TN, died unexpectedly at his residence, Friday, July 19, 2024.

He was born March 27,1960 in Kingsport, TN, the son of the late O.H. & Elvia Hood Sloan.

Martin graduated from Rye Cove High School in 1978, and Mountain Empire Community College in 1982. He was Employed by the Scott County Public Schools as a Substitute Teacher and...

Bonnie Lucille "Lucy" Mann

Bonnie Lucille "Lucy" Mann

Jul 16, 2024

Lucy Mann- Dungannon, VA

Bonnie Lucille “Lucy” Mann, 94, Dungannon, VA, passed away, Tuesday, July 16, 2024, at her residence.

Lucy was born in Dungannon, VA, on June 30, 1930, to the late James H. Hensley, and Myrtle Blevins Hensley. 

Lucy was a member of First Baptist Church of Dungannon, and also attended Cassell’s Chapel. 

She was a loving daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, sister,...

Winston Edward Peters

Winston Edward Peters

Jul 15, 2024

Winston Edward Peters, 83, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, July 15. From his beginnings on the family farm, he made his way to Tennessee Eastman before starting several successful businesses in Weber City. He was admired for his hard work ethic that combined with an entrepreneurial mind. From travel trailers, country music, and even mud wrestling, there was no shortage...

Timmy Lawrence Necessary

Timmy Lawrence Necessary

Jul 13, 2024

Timmy Lawrence Necessary- Weber City, VA

Timmy Lawrence Necessary, 62, Weber City, VA, passed away, Saturday, July 13, 2024, at Holston Valley Medical Center. 

Timmy was born in Sullivan County, TN, on December 15, 1961, and was the son of Patsy Mae (Egan) Necessary, and the late Raybern Alvin Necessary. 

Timmy retired from TRW (ZF) Automotive after 26 years of loyal service. He...

Ray Fields, Jr.

Ray Fields, Jr.

Jul 10, 2024

Ray Fields, Jr. – Gate City, VA

Ray Fields, Jr., 70, of Gate City, VA, passed away on July 10, 2024, at Franklin Woods Hospital with his family by his side. He was born on July 20, 1953, and was the son of the late Ray (Sr.) and Inez Rogers Fields. Ray was previously a member of the Virginia National Guard,...

Tommy Ray Darnell, Sr.

Tommy Ray Darnell, Sr.

Jul 9, 2024

Tommy Ray Darnell, Sr.- Nickelsville, VA

Tommy Ray Darnell, Sr., 74, passed away, Tuesday, July 9, 2024, at Nova Health. 

Tommy was born in Sullivan County, TN, August 9, 1949, to the late James Cossie and Claire Gladys Christian Darnell. 

He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and a friend to many. 

Preceding him in death is his wife of 53 years, Carolyn Ann...

Richard Milburn Chapman

Richard Milburn Chapman

Jun 27, 2024

Richard M. Chapman- Duffield, VA

Richard Milburn Chapman, 64, Duffield, VA, passed away, Thursday, June 27, 2024, at his residence. 

Richard was born in Sullivan County, TN, on September 9, 1959, to the late Richard Milburn Chapman, Jr., and Mildred (Perry) Chapman. 

Preceding him in death are his father, Richard Chapman, Sr., and mother, Mildred Chapman. 

Left to cherish his memory are his wife,...

Emma Louise Dillon

Emma Louise Dillon

Jun 26, 2024

Emma Louise Dillon- Hiltons, VA

Emma Louise Dillon, 87, Hiltons, VA, passed away, Wednesday, June 26, 2024, at Holston Valley Medical Center. 

Emma was born in Clinchport, VA, on February 10, 1937, to the late Burley Russell, and Roxie (Thompson) Russell. 

In addition to her parents, her husband, Elmo Dillon; and brothers, Arlin Russell, and Dennis Russell preceded her in death. 

Left to cherish...

Willie Kent (Kenny) Kern

Willie Kent (Kenny) Kern

Jun 24, 2024

Willie Kent (Kenny) Kern, 75, of Duffield, VA, went peacefully to be with Jesus on June 24, 2024, with his family by his side at their home in Mabe, VA. 

He fought a good fight with cancer. Now he’s welcomed home with his Lord and Savior. He was the best Husband, Dad, and Papaw. He loved fishing, playing softball, and basketball....

Diane Bridget Lucas

Diane Bridget Lucas

Jun 20, 2024

Diane Bridget Lucas, 69, from Nickelsville, VA, passed away on Thursday, June 20, 2024. She was born in Dover, Delaware on February 8, 1955, and was the daughter of the late Irvin and Ursula (Demarie) Bass. Diane was a registered Nurse, a valued member of the Lamplight Theatre, and an attendee of Greenwood Chapel in Nickelsville, VA.

Diane will always be...

Herman Carter Dean

Herman Carter Dean

Jun 16, 2024

Herman Carter Dean – 97, Fort Blackmore, VA. Died peacefully Sunday, June 16, 2024, at his home surrounded by his loving family. 

Herman C. Dean was born May 13, 1927, in Lee County Virginia. He was a farmer and logger in his early years. He retired from A & L Construction in 1980. He loved spending time with his family and...

Hadleigh Faith Jones

Hadleigh Faith Jones

Jun 15, 2024

Hadleigh Faith Jones- Nickelsville, VA

Hadleigh Faith Jones, 11 Months, Nickelsville, VA, passed away Saturday, June 15, 2024, at Pikeville Medical Center.

Hadleigh was born in Johnson City, TN, on July 2, 2023, and was the daughter of Ricky Tyler Jones, and Danielle Seward Jones.

Preceding her in death are her grandfather, Ricky Jones; great-grandfather, Carl Coleman; great-great grandfather, Bill Farmer; and great-great...