Local obituaries for the Gate City, Virginia area
David Wayne Edens
Jan 13, 2024
David Wayne Edens – Duffield, VA
David Wayne Edens, Duffield, VA passed away from natural causes Monday, January 13, 2024, at Holston Valley Hospital.
David was born June 28,1958, to Visey and the late Rufus Edens.
In addition to his father, his brothers, Elmer Edens, Kenneth Edens, and Lester Edens; and sister, Vicki Edens preceded him in death....
Billy Anthony White
Jan 12, 2024
Billy White – Hickory, NC
Billy Anthony White, Sr. passed away Friday, January 12, 2024, at Catawba Valley Medical Center, Hickory, NC.
Billy was born February 12, 1964, and was the son of Wilma (Hall) Lovejoy and the late Clyde White.
In addition to his father, his sister, Darlene Polmountler, and a brother, Gary Wayne “Bo” Hall preceded him...
Billy Wayne Gilmer
Jan 12, 2024
Billy Wayne Gilmer was called home on January 12.
Billy Wayne leaves behind: his wife of 56 years, Joyce Gilmer; his children: Vance & Tina Gilmer, Chris & Kathy Gilmer, and Ginger & Jeremy McClain; his grandchildren: Cori & Logan Mullins, Conner Gilmer, Chloe Gilmer, Colten Gilmer, and Colten McLain; his siblings: Johnny & Gail Gilmer, Susie & Kelly...
Shelby Gean Kern
Jan 10, 2024
Shelby Gean Kern- Church Hill TN
Shelby Gean Kern, 71, Church Hill, TN, passed away Wednesday, January 10, 2024, at Johnson City Medical Center.
Shelby was born on July 10, 1952, in Kingsport, TN, to the late Bill Lawson and Myrtle Gillenwater Lawson.
In addition to her parents, her husband, Johnny Wesley Kern; sister-in-law, Brenda Sue Lawson; and...
Calvin Gerald McDavid
Jan 7, 2024
Gerald McDavid- Duffield, VA
Calvin Gerald McDavid, Duffield, VA, 85, entered into eternal rest to be with his heavenly Father, Sunday, January 7, 2024, at Heritage Hall, in Big Stone Gap, VA.
He was born in Scott County, VA, on June 18, 1938, to the late Clifton and Lina McDavid.
In addition to his parents, his...
Stephanie Louise Garnett
Jan 4, 2024
Stephanie Louise Garnett- Gate City, VA
Stephanie Louise (Spencer) Garnett, 57, Gate City, VA, passed away, Thursday, January 4, 2024, at Holston Valley Medical Center, after a courageous 6-year battle with cancer.
Stephanie was born on June 17, 1966, to the late Teddy Monroe Spencer and Maria (Veltman) Spencer.
She joined the services immediately following her High School...
Jack Leon Meade
Jan 3, 2024
Jack Leon Meade- Nickelsville, VA
Jack Leon Meade, 87, Nickelsville, VA, passed away, Wednesday, January 3, 2024, at Bristol Regional Medical Center.
Jack was born on July 25, 1936, in Scott County, VA, to the late Charlie E. Meade, and Sarah (Burke) Meade.
Along with his parents, his wife, Margaret Lou Sluss Meade; son, Gary “Meado” Meade;...
Bonnie Esther McGlothlin
Dec 30, 2023
Bonnie McGlothlin – Hiltons, VA
Bonnie Esther McGlothlin, 69, Hiltons, VA passed away, Saturday, December 30, 2023, at Centennial Media Center, Nashville, TN after a short battle with Cancer.
Bonnie was born in Kingsport, TN on September 25, 1954, and was the daughter of the late Benjamin Ralph and Phyllis Anna Lee (Belcher) McGlothlin.
In addition to her parents,...
Calvin Lewis Dean
Dec 30, 2023
Calvin Lewis Dean- Hawkins County, TN
Calvin Lewis Dean, 97, Hawkins County, TN, passed away Saturday, December 30, 2023, at Life Care Center of Morristown.
Calvin was born in Olive Hill, KY, on November 14, 1926, to the late Elbert Dean and Mary Lou (Owens) Dean.
In addition to his parents, his wife Nora Leon Dean; and...
Robert Allen Goff
Dec 28, 2023
Robert A Goff- Gate City, VA
Robert A Goff, 62, Gate City, VA, passed away, Thursday, December 28, 2023, at his residence.
Born on April 17, 1961, in Virginia, Robert was the son of the late Norma Jean Goff and William “Chief” Goff.
A Gate City native, he graduated from Gate City High School and ventured off to work...
Lewis Williams
Dec 28, 2023
Lewis Williams – Duffield, VA
Lewis Williams, 76, Duffield, VA passed away, Thursday, December 28, 2023 at Johnson City Medical Center.
Lewis was born in Scott County, VA on June 26, 1947, the son of Leonard Harmon and Linda Barnett Williams.
In addition to parents, his son, Luther Arnold Williams and grandson, Christopher Falin preceded him in death.
He...
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....
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