Local obituaries for the Gate City, Virginia area
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...
Laura Kate Lane (Owens)
Oct 31, 2020
Laura Kate Lane, Weber City, VA Laura Kate Lane, 91, of Weber City, VA passed away on Saturday, October 31, 2020 at Holston Valley Medical Center after a brief illness with COVID-19. She retired after 21 years of service in the housekeeping department at Holston Valley Hospital. Laura Kate was born on October 11, 1929 in Scott County, VA to...
William James Matlock
Oct 30, 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...
Marshall Alan "Bo" Brickey
Oct 30, 2020
Marshall Alan Brickey, Winfield, WV Marshall Alan Brickey, 41, of Winfield, WV passed away on Friday, October 30, 2020 at his residence. He was born on March 2, 1979 in Sullivan County, TN to his parents; Donnie and Jennifer (Ward) Brickey. Marshall loved Virginia Tech football and deer hunting. Those who preceded Marshall in death are his paternal grandparents, Graham...
Douglas McAuthur Ward
Oct 26, 2020
Douglas Ward – Kingsport, TN Douglas M. Ward, 77, Kingsport, TN passed away, Monday, October 26, 2020 at his residence. Mr. Ward was born in Wise County, VA on July 26, 1943, and was the son of the late Sam B. Ward and the late Janie M. (Baldwin) Blackwell. In addition to his parents, his son, Jimmy R. Ward; along...
R. B. Lane
Oct 24, 2020
R. B. Lane, Weber City, VA R. B. Lane, 91, of Weber City, VA passed away on Saturday, October 24, 2020 at Holston Valley Medical Center after a brief illness with COVID-19. R. B. was born on March 12, 1929 in Scott County, VA to the late James Walker and Amly (Sluss) Lane. He is also preceded in death by...
Jessie Clyde Hensley
Oct 18, 2020
Jessie Hensley – Gate City, VA Jessie Clyde Hensley, 32, Gate City, VA passed away, Sunday, October 18, 2020 at his residence. Jessie was born in Sullivan County, TN on August 8, 1988 to Ronnie Clyde (R.C.) Hensley and the late Kim Begley. He is survived by his father, R.C. Hensley, Gate City, VA and many, many friends. A visitation...
Terry Lynn Smith
Oct 17, 2020
Terry Lynn Smith – Nickelsville, VA Terry Lynn Smith, 60. Nickelsville, VA passed away, Saturday, October 17, 2020 at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center. Terry was born in Sullivan County, TN on August 7, 1960, and was the son of James Edward and Charlotte Mae (Taylor) Smith. He was an avid outdoorsman who loved hunting, fishing, and spending time with...
Angelo Ralph Strazzante
Oct 16, 2020
Angelo Ralph Strazzante, Jr. – Ft. Blackmore, VA Angelo Ralph Strazzante, Jr., born in Chicago, IL on October 24, 1934 to the late Angelo, Sr. and Frances (Paul) Strazzante, departed his earthly life peacefully in the loving arm of his God on Friday, October 16, 2020 at his residence in Scott County, VA. A beautiful celebration of his life was...
Bascom "June" Minton Jr.
Oct 14, 2020
Bascom Minton, Jr. – Duffield, VA Bascom (June) Minton, Jr. 83, Duffield, VA passed away, Wednesday, October 14, 2020 at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center. June was born in Scott County, VA on February 1, 1937, and was the son of the late Camel Bascom (C.B.) and Anna Eliza (Bowen) Minton. He was a veteran of the United States Army...
James Elbert Ramey
Oct 10, 2020
James Elbert Ramey. Blountville, TN James Elbert Ramey, 73, of Blountville, TN passed away on Saturday, October 10, 2020 at home with his family by his side. He was born on August 30, 1947 in Mabe, Scott County, VA to the late Hobart and Pauline Ramey. He is also preceded in death by his sister, Jeraldine Ramey. Left behind to...
Ryland Nelson Jennings
Oct 8, 2020
Ryland Nelson Jennings – Gate City, VA Ryland Nelson Jennings, 67, Gate City, VA checked out on Thursday, October 8, 2020 at his residence. He was born in Sullivan County, TN on September 15, 1953 to the late Robert Nelson Jennings and Betty Cecil (Craft) Jennings. In addition to his parents, his brother, Robert “Buck” Jennings and wife, Caroline Jennings...
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