Local obituaries for the Gate City, Virginia area
Wilma Jean Bishop (Bowen)
Nov 29, 2020
Wilma Jean (Bowen) Bishop, Gate City, VA On November 29th, 2020, the beautiful soul of Wilma Jean Bowen Bishop entered into glory. We give thanks and were blessed by her presence with us for 88 years. Born to Charlie Ray and Lelia Johnson Bowen on July 15, 1932, Wilma was a lifelong resident of Scott County, Virginia. She attended church...
Robert Eddie Collins
Nov 29, 2020
Robert “Eddie” Collins – Dungannon, VA Robert “Eddie” Collins, 52, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, November 29, 2020 at his home. He was born on July 18, 1968 in Lebanon, VA; the youngest of three to the late Vincent and Wilma Jean Collins. Eddie was a friend to many. He was someone who would show up when no one...
Michael Lane
Nov 28, 2020
Michael Lane, Hiltons, VA Michael Lane, 61, of Hiltons, VA passed away on Saturday November 28, 2020 at his residence. Michael was born in Scott County, VA on August 21, 1959 to the late Charles Howard and Laura Ellen “Granny” Lane. In addition to his parents; sister, Bea Kilgore; brothers, infant brother, Ernie Lane, Glen Lane, J.D. Lane, Bill Lane,...
Loretta Pearl Starnes (Falin)
Nov 27, 2020
Loretta Pearl Starnes – Gate City, VA Loretta Pearl (Falin) Starnes, 85, Gate City, VA went to be with the Lord Friday, November 27, 2020 at her home. Her husband, John Henry Starnes and son, Timmy John Starnes preceded her in death. Loretta is survived and greatly missed by her two children, David Starnes and wife, Rosa, Weber City, VA...
Henry Jackson "H" Rhoton
Nov 27, 2020
H. Rhoton – Kingsport, TN Henry Jackson “H.” Rhoton, 84, Kingsport, TN passed away Friday, November 27, 2020 at the Wexford House , Kingsport, TN. H was born and raised in the Canton Community of Scott County, VA on June 14, 1936 and was the son of the late Emmet and Emmer (Bowen) Rhoton. He was a graduate of Fairview...
Ethel Elizabeth Smith (Cassell)
Nov 27, 2020
Mrs. Ethel Elizabeth (Cassell) Smith, 89 of Gate City, passed away Friday morning, November 27, 2020 at her residence. She was born October 30, 1931 in Nickelsville, VA, a daughter of the late Worley Cassell and Mary Cassell. Ethel was preceded in death by her sisters Lola Dean, Ruby Dean and Carrie Cassell; two brothers, Jay P. Cassell and Hagan...
William Wayne "Bill" Williams
Nov 27, 2020
William (Bill Williams – Gate City, VA William (Bill) W. Williams, 77, is the oldest of five sons born to the late Buren and Esther Sloan Williams. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Floyd Patton Sloan, Sr. and Ollie Bloomer Sloan, brother Tommy, in-laws Dwight and Edith Grimm, and brother-in-law, B.G. Grimm. He proudly served in the U.S....
William Elbert Jones (Buck) Jr.
Nov 23, 2020
William E. “Buck” Jones, Jr. – Gate City, VA William Elbert “Buck” Jones, Jr. 91, Gate City, VA passed away, Monday, November 23, 2020 at Wexford House, Kingsport, TN. Mr. Jones was born in Scott County, VA on November 3, 1929 and was the son of the late William “Will” Elbert and Myrtle Clara (Quillen) Jones, Sr. He was a...
Daniel McArthur "Doc" Ramey
Nov 21, 2020
Daniel McArthur Ramey, Duffield, VA Daniel McArthur (Doc) Ramey, 78, of Duffield, VA passed away on Saturday November 21, 2020 at Heritage Hall of Big Stone Gap . Daniel was born in Scott County, VA on June 15, 1942 to the late Thomas Radford and Cora Jane (Frazier) Ramey. His grandson, Ronnie Moore and his siblings, L. W. Ramey, William...
Michael Taylor
Nov 21, 2020
Michael Taylor – Gate City, VA William “Michael” Taylor, 39, Gate City, VA passed away, Saturday, November 21, 2020. Michael was born in Sullivan County, TN on April 28, 1981, and was the son of Michael Lynn and Anita Sharon (Vanzant) Taylor. Michael loved life, his family and friends were so special to him. He had a passion for music...
Sam Shupe
Nov 19, 2020
Theodore L. Shupe-Duffield, VA Theodore L. “Sam” Shupe, 86, Duffield, VA passed away Thursday, November 19, 2020 at Trinity Hills of Knoxville, TN. Sam was born in Mabe, VA, on July 11, 1934 to the late Theodore Roosevelt and Flora Myrtle Lowe Shupe. In addition to his parents, his wife, Ada Ruth Shupe; an infant brother, Wesley Shupe; sisters, Janice...
JB Swiger
Nov 19, 2020
John Benton “JB” Swiger – Gate City, VA John Benton “JB” Swiger, 94, Gate City, VA passed away Thursday, November 19, 2020 at the Holston Valley Medical Center, Kingsport, TN. Born in Doddridge, WV on April 6, 1926, he was the son of the late John Benton Swiger Sr. and Allie May Riffee Swiger. He was a 55-year member of...
Betty Sue Mann (Stewart)
Nov 13, 2020
Betty S. Mann – Weber City, VA Betty Sue (Stewart) Mann, 85, Weber City, VA passed away, Friday, November 13, 2020 at Church Hill Health and Rehab. Betty was born in Scott County, VA on May 2, 1935 and was the daughter of the late Charles Eugene and Clara Lillian (Falin) Stewart. In addition to her parents, her husband, Olin...
Ivan Paul Jones
Nov 12, 2020
I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith. II Timothy 4:7 Ivan Jones, age 84, went home to be with his Jesus on Thursday, November 12, 2020 at his home surrounded by loved ones. Ivan was born on May 1, 1936 in Scott County to Kelly and Ethel Jones. He was a...
John Garry Tipton
Nov 10, 2020
John G. Tipton – Church Hill, TN John Garry Tipton, 73, Church Hill, went Home to be with the Lord, Tuesday morning, November 10, 2020 at Carilion Hospital in Roanoke, VA, the result of complications from surgery for a brain tumor. John was born in Sullivan County, TN on July 14, 1947 to the late Johnny and Lizzie (Hammonds) Tipton....
Randall Steve Darnell Sr.
Nov 6, 2020
Randall Darnell - Gate City, VA Randall Steve Darnell, Sr., 53, Gate City, VA passed away, Friday, November 6, 2020 at his residence of an apparent heart attack. Randall was born October 5, 1967 in Sullivan County, TN Faye (Lane) Darnell and the late Charles Edward Darnell. In addition to his father, Charles Edward “Buck” Darnell his father-in-law, Kenny Pack...
Wilma Jean Ashworth
Nov 6, 2020
Wilma Jean Ashworth, Duffield VA Wilma Jean Ashworth, 85, of Duffield, VA entered into rest Friday evening, November 6, 2020. She was born in Rye Cove, Va., on April 19, 1935, to Rev. Willie and Mrs. (Sallie Starnes) Ashworth. Wilma graduated from Rye Cove Memorial High School and Whitney Business School. She worked for many years as secretary to Attorney...
Patricia Anne Peters
Nov 4, 2020
Patricia Anne Peters, Gate City, VA Patricia Anne Peters, 80, of Gate City, VA passed away on Wednesday, November 4, 2020 at Johnson City Medical Center. She was born in Sullivan County, TN on May 26, 1940 to the late William Ralph and Selma Fleenor Peters. She is also preceded in death by her brother, William R. “Billy” Peters, Jr....
Jerry Mack Elliott
Nov 4, 2020
Jerry Mack Elliott, Gate City, VA Jerry Mack Elliott, 77, Gate City, VA passed away on Wednesday, November 4, 2020 at his residence. He was born in Sullivan County, TN on February 7, 1943 to the late Earl Carmine and Mildred Irene (Quillen) Elliott. Jerry worked at Tennessee Eastman Company for 34 years before retiring in 1996. He attended Holston...
Hannah Lee Matlock
Oct 31, 2020
William James and Hannah Fields Matlock – Nickelsville, VA Their Best Days Were Our Worst Days! Bryse Matlock William James Matlock (81) and Hannah Fields Matlock, 79, Nickelsville, VA passed away, peacefully on October 30th and October 31st, 2020. Both are resting in the arms of Jesus after hard fought battles to remain on earth together for 57 years. James...
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