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Local obituaries for the Gate City, Virginia area

Roosevelt "Monk" Rhoton

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.

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....

William Randall Dingus

William Randall Dingus

Dec 12, 2023

 

Bill Dingus – Gate City, VA

William Randall Dingus, 78, Gate City, VA passed away, Tuesday, December 12, 2023, at his residence.

Bill was born in Scott County, VA on July 30, 1945, and was the son of the late Bob and Cordia (Bishop) Dingus.

He was a veteran of the United States Army and later worked in construction...

Brian James Dockery

Brian James Dockery

Dec 11, 2023

 

Brian James Dockery – Kingsport, TN

Brian James Dockery, 47, Kingsport, TN, passed away, Monday, December 11, 2023, at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center.

Brian was born in Cleveland , OH on November 12, 1976, and was the son of Anna R. (Snavely) Haskins and the late Conley Emmitt Dockery.

He graduated from Willoughby South High School in...

Rayford Arlo Pendleton

Rayford Arlo Pendleton

Dec 7, 2023

 





Rayford Arlo Pendleton, New Hope, AL.

Rayford Arlo Pendleton, 84, passed away Thursday, December 7, 2023, at Huntsville Hospital in Huntsville, Alabama after a short battle with cancer.  We are thankful for Doctors O’Halloran and Schreeder for their compassionate and selfless care. 

Born in Scott County, Virginia, on December 17, 1938, Rayford was the son of...

Samuel Gordon Poole

Samuel Gordon Poole

Dec 3, 2023

 

Sam G. Poole – Gate City, VA

Samuel Gordon Poole, 79, Gate City, VA passed away, Sunday, December 3, 2023, at his residence surrounded by his loving family.

Sam was born in Scott County, VA on February 25, 1944, and was the son of the late Thomas and Lucinda (Light) Poole.

He was a veteran of the United...

Shelby Gale McMurray

Shelby Gale McMurray

Nov 25, 2023

 

Shelby Gale McMurray, Kingsport, TN

Shelby Gale McMurray, 82, Kingsport, TN, passed away at his home Saturday, November 25, 2023, peacefully surrounded by his family.

Gale was born in Hiltons, VA, on November 4, 1941, to the late Sylvester and Ruth McMurray, having spent most of his life in Kingsport, TN.

He was the owner and founder...

Olin Mack Pendleton

Olin Mack Pendleton

Nov 25, 2023

 

Olin Mack Pendleton – Kingsport, TN

Olin Mack Pendleton, 86, Kingsport, TN passed away, Saturday, November 25, 2023, at NHC, Kingsport.

Born in Scott County, VA, on January 3, 1937, Olin was the son of the late Issac Arlo and Norma (France) Pendleton.

He was a 1954 graduate of Shoemaker High School. After graduation he enlisted in...

Milburn & Judy Hall

Milburn & Judy Hall

Nov 23, 2023

 

Judy & Milburn Hall – Gate City, VA

Judy (Potts) Hall, 84, Gate City, VA passed away, Thursday, November 23, 2023, at her residence, followed by her husband, Milburn Edward Hall, 88, Gate City, VA on Friday, November 24, 2023, at the residence.

Judy was born in Bristol, TN on July 22, 1939, and was the daughter of the...

Roy "Buck" Meade

Roy "Buck" Meade

Nov 17, 2023

 

Buck Meade – Nickelsville, VA

Roy “Buck” Meade, 78, Nickelsville, VA passed away, Friday, November 17, 2023, at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center.

Buck was born on December 31, 1944, in Scott County, VA, and was the son of the late Charlie Meade and Sarah (Burke) Meade.

In addition to his parents, his nephew, Gary “Meado” Meade; and...

Willard Harold Williams

Willard Harold Williams

Nov 15, 2023

 

Willard H. Williams – Gate City, VA

Willard Harold Williams, 95, Gate City, VA, went to Heaven to be with Ruby, the love of his life, Wednesday, November 15, 2023, at Holston Valley Medical Center.

Born in Scott County, VA, on January 15, 1928, Willard was the son of the late Charlie Williams and Mary Mullins Williams.

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Judy Karen Grigsby

Judy Karen Grigsby

Nov 13, 2023

 

Judy Grigsby – Kingsport, TN

Judy Karen Grigsby, 73, Kingsport, TN passed away, Monday, November 13, 2023, at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center.

Judy was born in Scott County, VA on May 12, 1950, and was the daughter of the late Gale Grigsby and Evelyn Sue Bains.

She was secretary with McQue Law Firm until her recent retirement.

In...

Kenneth L. Edens

Kenneth L. Edens

Nov 13, 2023

 

Kenneth L. Edens – Duffield, VA

Kenneth L Edens, 47, Duffield, VA passed away from natural causes Monday, November 13, 2023, at his home.

Kenneth was born February 14, 1976, to Visey and the late Rufus Edens.

In addition to his father, his brother, Elmer Edens and sister, Vicki Edens preceded him in death.

Kenneth lived his...

Emmett Lynn Vanzant

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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