Local obituaries for the Gate City, Virginia area
Shelby Jean Kitchen
Jun 6, 2023
Shelby Jean Kitchen – Sayreville, NJ
Shelby Jean Kitchen, 82, Sayreville, NJ, formerly of Gate City, VA, passed away Tuesday, June 6, 2023, at her residence.
Born in Gate City, VA, on December 3, 1940, Shelby was the daughter of the late Clement Quillin and Laura Quillin (Kimbler).
In addition to her parents, her husband, Robert Kitchen,...
Danny Kaye Smith
Jun 4, 2023
Danny Kaye Smith – Duffield, VA
Danny Kaye Smith, 74, Duffield, VA, passed away Sunday, June 4, 2023, at his residence.
Danny was born on July 2, 1948, in Kingsport, TN, to the late Lester Smith and Jean Munsey Smith.
Danny was a loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and brother. He was a friend to many.
He was...
Joshua Brandon Gibson
Jun 2, 2023
Joshua Brandon Gibson – New London, NC
Joshua Brandon Gibson, 35, passed away Friday, June 2, 2023.
Joshua was born in Kingsport, TN, on July 27, 1987, and was the son of Gale Ray Gibson and Patricia (Jones) Gibson.
Preceding him in death are his paternal grandfather George “Lidge” Gibson; maternal grandfather, Billy Carter; grandmother, Geraldine Carter; and...
J.E. Fugate, III
May 28, 2023
J.E. Fugate III, 86, was a caring father and husband who imbued his life and others with his love of music, nature, history, and travel. He was a visionary and planner, moving skillfully from a big idea to creating pages of how-to plans to delivering the real-life experience — including months-long family camping trips across the U.S. and new...
Larry Ray Hill
May 26, 2023
Larry Ray Hill – Mount Carmel, TN
Larry Ray Hill died Friday morning at 9:51 on May 26, 2023, at home with his two boys by his side.
Larry was an employee of the Kingsport Press for 36 years.
In his own words, he said, “He had a great life, a great wife, and two good boys!”
He...
Leonard "Leo" Rhoton
May 26, 2023
Leonard “Leo” Rhoton – Duffield, VA
Leonard “Leo” Rhoton, 78, Duffield, VA passed away, Friday, May 26, 2023, at his residence after a courageous battle with Mesothelioma, surrounded by his loving family.
Born in Scott County on August 22, 1944, he was the son of the late Kemp and Mae Zella Rhoton.
Leonard retired from Eastman Chemical as an...
Garvey Odell Wallen
May 17, 2023
Garvey Odell Wallen – Kingsport, TN
Garvey Odell Wallen, 78, Kingsport, TN, passed away Wednesday, May 17, 2023, at Holston Valley Medical Center.
Garvey was born on September 3, 1944, in Clinchport, VA, to the late Hiram Wallen and Ethel (Roberts) Wallen.
Garvey was a Veteran of the United States Army serving as a Specialist 4. He...
Emmel Lillian Kimbler
May 15, 2023
Emmel Lillian Kimbler – Fort Blackmore, VA
Emmel Lillian Kimbler, 90, Fort Blackmore, VA, passed away Monday, May 15, 2023, at Bristol Hospice House.
Emmel was born in Scott County, VA, on September 1, 1932, to the late Rufus Leonard Kimbler and Eliza Elizabeth (Compton) Kimbler.
In addition to her parents, seven sisters, five brothers, one niece,...
Gitte Mossin Spivey
May 15, 2023
Gitte (Mossin) Spivey – Gate City, VA
Gitte (Mossin) Spivey, 64, Gate City, VA passed away, Monday, May 15, 2023, at her residence.
Gitte was born in Copenhagen, Denmark on July 28, 1958, and was the daughter of the late Ditlev Langgaard and Kirsten (Mossin) Josephsen.
In addition to her parents, her husband, Lonnie Ray Spivey, stepfather, Hans...
Steven Andrew Lane, Sr.
May 12, 2023
Steven Andrew Lane, Sr. – Gate City, VA
Steven Andrew Lane, Sr., 53, passed away Friday, May 12, 2023, at Johnson City Medical Center.
Steven was born on April 1, 1970, in Kingsport TN, to the late Ervin Dee Lane and Linda Joan (Hensley) Lane.
Along with his parents, his brother, Ervin Dale Lane preceded him in...
Jewel Mae (Webb) Jones
May 10, 2023
Jewel Mae (Webb) Jones – Gate City, VA
Jewel Mae (Webb) Jones, 90, Gate City, VA, passed away Wednesday, May 10, 2023, at her residence.
Born and raised in Alley Valley, on November 18, 1932, Jewel was the daughter of the late Robert Lee, and Emily Elizabeth (Craft) Brickey Webb.
Jewel was a loving wife, sister, and aunt....
William (Bill) Eugene Penley
May 10, 2023
William (Bill) Eugene Penley – Kingsport, TN
William (Bill) Eugene Penley, 73, Kingsport, TN, passed away Wednesday, May 10, 2023, at Holston Valley Medical Center.
Bill was born in Kingsport, TN, on August 11, 1949, to the late Garland T. Penley, and Naomi Thelma (Carter) Penley.
Bill worked as a pressman for the Kingsport Times News.
...
Cordelia Rhoton (Sue)
May 9, 2023
Cordelia (Sue) Rhoton – Gate City, VA
Cordelia (Sue) Rhoton. 85, Gate City, VA, passed away Tuesday, May 9, 2023, at NOVA Health & Rehab.
Cordelia was born on June 6, 1937, in Keokee, VA, and was the daughter of the late Elmer Ray and Tennie (Barnett) Fisher.
She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother who will...
Richard Howard Sloan
May 8, 2023
Richard Howard Sloan – Gate City, VA
Richard Howard Sloan, 85, went to be with Jesus, May 8, 2023, at his residence in Gate City, VA, after a long period of declining health.
He was born May 31, 1937, to Rev. Mitchell and Alice (Rhoton) Sloan. He is preceded in death by his brothers, Burley, and Glen; sisters,...
Morella Frances Duncan
May 7, 2023
Morella Frances Duncan- Gate City, VA
Morella Frances Duncan, 90, Gate City, VA, passed away Sunday May 7, 2023, at her residence.
Morella was born in Scott County, VA, on October 9, 1932, to the late Robert Lee Sloan and Bonnie Estel (Rhoton) Sloan.
Along with her parents, her husband, Garnie Duncan; sisters, Patsy, and Shirley; and brothers,...
Danny Lee Rhoton
May 5, 2023
Danny Lee Rhoton – Duffield, VA
Danny Lee Rhoton, 56, Duffield, VA passed away, Friday, May 5, 2023, at his residence after a courageous battle with cancer.
Danny was born in Sullivan County, TN on June 11, 1966, and was the son of Leonard and Nancy (Horton) Rhoton.
His paternal grandparents, Kemp and Mazella Rhoton, and maternal grandparents, Robert...
Donna Bruce Fugate
May 3, 2023
Donna Fugate, 86, lived a full and vibrant life as an artist, teacher, tennis player, bridge player, master gardener, and world traveler. She was known for her sly humor, appreciation of the arts, and reverence for living slowly and appreciating beautiful details.
Born November 30,1936, to Wade and Martha Bruce in Lawrence County, OH, Donna grew up the youngest...
Roy Lee Castle
May 3, 2023
Roy Lee Castle – Dungannon, VA
Roy Lee Castle, 72, Dungannon, VA, passed away, May 3, 2023, at his residence.
Roy was born in Russell County, VA, on October 7, 1950, to the late Elijah Castle and Florence (Hicks) Castle.
Along with his parents, his wife, Carolyn (Gillenwater) Castle; and son, David Castle preceded him in death....
Edward "Rick" Keith Falin
May 2, 2023
Rick Falin – Gate City, VA
Edward “Rick” Keith Falin, 65, Gate City, VA, passed away, Tuesday, May 2, 2023, at Holston Valley Medical Center.
Rick was born in Kingsport, TN, on March 10, 1958, to the late Elmer Ray Falin, and Jewell (Watts) Cowden.
In addition to his parents, his mammie, who raised him, Alpha Falin; sister,...
Beulah Faye Fansler
Apr 28, 2023
Faye Fansler – Gate City, VA
I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith:
~2 Timothy 4:7~
Beulah Faye Fansler, 75, Gate City, VA passed away, Friday, April 28, 2023, at her residence in Yuma, VA, surrounded by her loving family.
Faye was born in Scott County, VA on...
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