Local obituaries for the Gate City, Virginia area
James Bernard "Jim" Scott
Feb 14, 2022
James Bernard Scott – Dungannon, VA James Bernard Scott, 79, passed away at his Dungannon, Virginia home built by his grandfather in 1917 on Monday, February 14, 2022. Jim was born in Kingsport, Tennessee on March 23, 1942. Jim graduated from Dungannon High School in 1960, and from Lincoln Memorial University in 1965, with a B.S. in Education. He later...
Holly Popovich (Larger)
Feb 12, 2022
Holly Larger Popovich – Gate City, VA Holly Larger Popovich, 72, Gate City, VA and formerly of Garfield, NJ, passed away, February 12, 2022, at her residence. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by Gate City Funeral Home, www.gatecityfunerals.com.
Scott Richard Templeton
Feb 8, 2022
Scott Richard Templeton, Piney Flats, TN, a loving husband and devoted father, passed away on February 8, 2022 at the Johnson City Medical Center. A native of Kingsport, TN, son of Dr. William P Templeton and Betty Jean Alves Templeton, Scott lived his life in his beloved mountains of East Tennessee where he found pleasure hiking, watching wildlife, finding a...
Deborah Leigh "Aunt Deb" Vanzant
Feb 6, 2022
Deborah Leigh Vanzant – Gate City, VA Deborah Leigh (Aunt Deb) Vanzant, 67, Gate City, VA passed away unexpectedly and peacefully into God’s arms on, Sunday, February 6, 2022, at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center. She was born on October 28, 1954, to the late Lynton P. Vanzant, Sr. and Lelia (Bloomer) Vanzant. Deborah was warm hearted with a wonderful...
Molly Jo Frazier (Boy)
Feb 5, 2022
Molly Jo Boy Frazier passed away February 5, 2022. Molly was born on April 18, 1931, to the late Hugh Latham and Lennie Lee Boy. She was preceded in death by her husband Creed Carter Frazier; daughters Cindy Frazier Mabry; sisters Lucille Estepp, Mamie Graham, Una Mae Wampler, June Oney, Elizabeth (Liz) Venable; brothers Hubert Boy, Paul Boy, Hugh L....
Fred James Winkler Sr.
Jan 28, 2022
Fred Winkler – Nickelsville, VA Fred James Winkler, Sr., 53, Nickelsville, VA passed away, Friday, January 28, 2022, at his residence. Fred was born in Hickory, NC and was the son of the late Una Marie (Moore) Winkler. He was a member of the Tipton’s Chapel Freewill Baptist Church. In addition to his mother, his son, Noel Dorton, brother, James...
Chelsea LeAnne "Princess Chelsea" Dockery
Jan 26, 2022
Chelsea Dockery – Kingsport, TN Chelsea LeAnne Dockery, 33, Kingsport, TN passed away, Wednesday, January 27, 2022, at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center. Chelsea was born in Russellville, AL on October 31, 1988, and was the daughter of the Brenda Dockery. Princess Chelsea was everyone’s Angel, especially her mom’s. She was also a big Alabama fan! Go Bama!! Roll Tide!!...
Gary Lynn Dockery
Jan 23, 2022
Gary Lynn Dockery – Ft. Blackmore, VA Gary Lynn Dockery, 66, Ft. Blackmore, VA passed away, Sunday, January 23, 2022, at his residence. Gary was born in Sullivan County, TN on June 20, 1955, to the late Claude Swanson and Gertrude Ona Gillenwater Dockery. In addition to his parents; his sister, Georgia Pierson; brother, Ross Dockery, Ralph Dockery and CS...
Ruby Lee Kern (Perry)
Jan 19, 2022
Ruby Kern, Gate City, VA Ruby Lee Kern, 77, of Gate City, VA entered into rest at Holston Valley Hospital on January 19, 2022. Ruby was born in Scott County, VA, to the late Vina May Baldwin Perry and Stonewall Jackson Perry. Ruby was a loving wife, aunt, and dear friend to many. Along with her father and mother, she...
John Joseph Ferguson
Jan 16, 2022
John Joseph Ferguson Born: August 23, 1929 Passed: January 16, 2022 NICKELSVILLE, VA - John Joseph Ferguson, 92, of Nickelsville, VA went to his heavenly home on January 16, 2022, at Nova Health and Rehab in Weber City. Born in Scott County to Linzy and Gladys (Pennington) Ferguson, John was preceded in death by his parents, wife of 55 years...
Johnny Lee "John L" Sluss
Jan 15, 2022
Johnny Lee Sluss – Dungannon, VA Johnny Lee Sluss (John L), 65, Dungannon, VA passed away Saturday, January 15, 2022, at the Wellmont Holston Valley Hospital, Kingsport, TN. Born in Scott County, VA on February 8, 1956, and was the son of the late James (Jim) and Mary Kate (Finch) Sluss. In addition to his parents, his 2 brothers, Kenneth...
James Ray "Jimmy" Summey
Jan 15, 2022
Jimmy Ray Summey – Kingsport, TN Jimmy Ray Summey, 81, Kingsport, TN went home to be with the Lord, Saturday, January 15, 2022, at the Wexford House, Kingsport, TN. Born and raised in Ft. Blackmore, VA on May 4, 1940, to the late John and Grace Summey. He retired from Hawkins County Press after 37 years. He attended Morrison City...
Anna Mae Smith (Fields)
Jan 14, 2022
Anna Mae Smith – Gate City, VA Anna Mae (Fields) Smith, 94, Gate City, VA passed away, Friday, January 14, 2022, at her residence. She was born on Greene County, TN on March 17, 1927, to the late Henry Harrison and Mary Elizabeth Blair Fields. In addition to her parents; her husband, Earrion David Smith; son, Michael David Smith; daughter,...
Bertha Zelma " "Zell"" Gibson
Jan 5, 2022
Bertha Gibson – Kingsport, TN Bertha Zelma (Zell) Gibson, 83, Kingsport, TN passed away from a lengthy illness, Wednesday, January 5, 2022, at her residence. Bertha was born in Wise County, VA on Sandy Ridge, August 15, 1938, and was the daughter of the late Francis Eugene and Alice Sexton. In addition to her parents, her husband, Eugene Gibson, and...
Thelma Jean Neff (Hass)
Jan 4, 2022
Thelma Jean (Hass) Neff – Gate City, VA Thelma Jean (Hass) Neff, 73, Gate City, VA has gone to her home in Heaven and left this earth. She was born in Scott County, VA on November 16, 1948, to the late Millard and Katherine Hass In addition to her parents, her brothers, Eddie Hass, Larry Hass, and sister, Teresa Ramsey...
Christopher Lee "Chris" Jarrell
Jan 3, 2022
Chris Jarrell – Kingsport, TN Christopher Lee “Chris” Jarrell, 44, Kingsport, TN passed away, Monday, January 3, 2022, at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center. Chris was born in Christiansburg, VA on February 17, 1977, and is the son of Darlene Peoples. His wife, Nicole (Smith) Jarrell (2018) preceded him in death. He was employed as kitchen staff at Wexford House....
James Edgar Smith
Jan 1, 2022
James E. Smith – Gate City, VA James Edgar Smith, 95, Gate City, VA passed away, Saturday, January 1, 2022, at his residence. Jim was born in Arkansas in 1926 and was the son of the late Sam L. and Centenial (Sheperd) Smith. He was a Veteran of the United States Army serving in WWII and was retired from Holston...
Trevor Ray Chapman
Jan 1, 2022
Trevor Ray Chapman – Gate City, VA Trevor Ray Chapman, 70, Gate City, VA passed away Saturday, January 1, 2022, at his residence. Trevor was born in Scott County, VA on April 30, 1951, and was the son of the late Ralph Carter and Mildred Vira (Shupe) Chapman. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and patriot, who served in...
William Samra ""Bill"" Osborne
Dec 30, 2021
William “Bill” Samra Osborne – Kingsport, TN. William “Bill” Samra Osborne, 77, Kingsport, TN, passed away Thursday, December 30, 2021, at his residence. William was born in Kingsport, TN on November 6, 1944, to the late Samra and Lois Taylor Osborne. William spent his life as an electrical engineer. His parents preceded him in death. Surviving is his wife, Phyllis...
Eva Euldene Fields (McNutt)
Dec 27, 2021
Eva McNutt Fields – Kingsport, TN Eva Euldene (McNutt) Fields, 61, went Home to the Lord, Monday, December 27, 2021. Eva Euldene was born on January 23,1960 and was the daughter of the late Carson and Eula Mae (Lyons) McNutt. She was a graduate of Gate City High School. In addition to her parents, her brother, Wallace McNutt, and niece,...
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