Local obituaries for the Gate City, Virginia area
Melissa Devone (Stone) Mitchell
Oct 30, 2023
Melissa (Stone) Mitchell, 60, Dungannon, VA passed away, Monday, October 30, 2023, at her residence .
Melissa was born in Duffield, VA on December 20, 1962, and was the daughter of Jake Stone Jr. and Margaret Stone
Preceding her in death are her husband, Hershell James Mitchell Sr., and stepson, David Juell Mitchell.
Melissa is survived by sons, Andy...
Dorothy Mae Tipton
Oct 27, 2023
Dorothy (Miller) Tipton – Gate City, VA
Dorothy (Miller) Tipton, 94, Gate City, VA passed away, Friday, October 27, 2023, at NHC, Kingsport, TN.
Dorothy was born in Clinchport, VA on May 26, 1929, and was the daughter of the late Worley Thomas and Suda (Taylor) Miller.
She was a member of Kaylor’s Chapel Church.
In addition to her...
Ernest Hasque Rhoton
Oct 23, 2023
Ernest H. Rhoton – Duffield, VA
Ernest Hasque Rhoton, 95, Duffield, VA passed away, Monday, October 23, 2023, at Ridgecrest Manor Nursing Home, Dufield, VA/
Born in Scott County, VA on April 2, 1928, he was the son of the late George and Rebecca (Darnell) Rhoton.
Ernest retired from the Virginia Highway Department where he worked as a Road...
Bobby E. Tomlinson
Oct 19, 2023
Bobby E. Tomlinson – Blackwater, VA
Bobby E. Tomlinson, 79, Blackwater, VA, passed away Thursday, October 19, 2023, at Holston Valley Medical Center.
Bobby was born on January 24, 1944, in Scott County, VA, to the late Benny Thompson and Macie Tomlinson.
In addition to his parents, his sister, Hazel Bowen; and brother Clyde Tomlinson preceded him in...
Rev. Raleigh Duncan "RD" Stallard
Oct 17, 2023
Rev. Raleigh Duncan (“R.D.”) Stallard
March 20, 1929 - October 17, 2023
Rev. R.D. Stallard, 94, joined the Lord in Heaven on October 17, 2023. R.D. was born March 20, 1929, in Snowflake, Virginia, and lived almost all of his life in Gate City. As a boy, R.D. was so shy some people called him “Say,” because he would...
Roy E. Perry
Oct 16, 2023
Roy E. Perry, age 91, of Mentor on the Lake, passed away Monday, October 16, 2023, at the Lantern of Madison. He was born September 21, 1932, in Fort Blackmore, VA the son of Carl and Maude (Summey) Perry.
A proud Veteran of the US Army, Roy served during the Korean conflict. He worked as a Machinist from...
Ashton Forrester
Oct 11, 2023
Ashton Forrester, 15, Kingsport Tn.
Ashton Forrester, 15, Kingsport Tn. entered into rest Wednesday at home surrounded by his family, after a Courageous Battle with Ewings Sarcoma Cancer.
Ashton was preceded in death by grandfather, Jimmy R. Gibson “Dad”.
Ashton was the most loving, genuine, and intentional young man. He loved his family, animals, and video games....
Dorothy Mae Rhoton Qualls
Oct 9, 2023
Dorothy Mae Rhoton Qualls – Duffield, VA
~They take comfort in knowing that through Faith in Christ that they, one day at God’s appointed time, will be reunited to live with Christ forever in the Holy city of New Jerusalem. ~
Dorothy Mae Rhoton Qualls, 89, was born February 24, 1934, in Clinchport, VA, and went to sleep in...
Zola Clara Francisco
Oct 7, 2023
Zola Clara Francisco – Nickelsville, VA
Zola Clara Francisco, 83, Nickelsville, VA, passed away, October 7, 2023, at Norton Community Hospital.
Born in Russell County, VA, on September 3, 1940, Zola was the daughter of the late Gilmer C. Amos and Georgia Leodith (Kiser) Amos.
In addition to her parents, her husband, James Edward Francisco, Jr.; son-in-law,...
Frank William Austin
Oct 7, 2023
Frank Austin – Duffield, VA
And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes, and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, no crying, neither shall there be any more pain, for the former things are passed away . ~ Revelation 21:4
William Frank Austin, 63, Duffield, VA went to his Heavenly Home on Saturday, October 7,...
Charles Hall
Oct 6, 2023
Charles Hall– Duffield, VA
Charles Hall, 59, Duffield, VA, passed away, Friday, October 6, 2023, at Holston Valley Medical Center.
Charles was born on November 10, 1963, in Virginia, to the late John H. Hall and Juanita Faye (Hall) Bledsoe.
In addition to his parents; a brother, Ricky Lee Hall; preceded him in death.
Left to...
Tommy Ray Darnell, Jr.
Oct 3, 2023
Tommy Ray Darnell, Jr. – Nickelsville, VA
Tommy Ray Darnell, Jr., 54, Nickelsville, VA passed away, unexpectedly Tuesday, October 3, 2023, at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center.
Tommy was a devoted husband, father, son, brother, and a friend to all. Donna and Tommy were happily married for 33 years. He was a loyal Sales Rep for Berry...
William "Wayne" Bishop, Sr.
Sep 26, 2023
William “Wayne” Bishop, Sr. – Gate City, VA
William “Wayne” Bishop, Sr., 84, passed away, Tuesday, September 26, 2023, at NOVA Health and Rehab.
Wayne was born on June 30, 1939, in Clinchport, VA, to the late James Kenneth Bishop and Lou Belle (Mullins) Bishop.
Along with his parents, his brothers-in-law, Bud Powers, and Paul Lane preceded...
Cory Jason Rhoton
Sep 24, 2023
Cory Jason Rhoton – Pennington Gap, VA
Cory Jason Rhoton, 52, Pennington Gap, VA, passed away, Sunday, September 24, 2023, at Lonesome Pine Hospital.
Cory was born on March 7, 1971, in Kingsport, TN, to the late James W. Rhoton, and Dorothea (Taylor) Rhoton.
Left to cherish his memory are his sons, Tyler Rhoton (Channa), and Levi Rhoton;...
Diana Faye Blair
Sep 20, 2023
Diana Faye Blair2nd Timothy 4:7 ~ I have fought the good fight. I have finished the race. I have kept the faith.Diana Faye Blair, 76, passed away on September 20, 2023, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. She returns to God, the Creator of all and to Jesus Christ, her Savior and Redeemer.Diana was born on...
Herman "Ed" Reed
Sep 17, 2023
Herman “Ed” Reed – Gate City, VA
Herman “Ed” Edward Reed, 84, Gate City, VA passed away Sunday, September 17, 2023, at Johnson City Medical Center.
He was born in Scott County, VA on August 10, 1939, and was the son of the late William Kyle and Ada Dell (McDavid) Reed.
Ed was the owner and operator...
Sandra Jean Moore
Sep 17, 2023
Sandra Jean Moore – Church Hill, TN
Sandra Jean Moore, 74, Church Hill, TN, passed away, Sunday, September 17, 2023, at Specialty Select Hospital.
Sandra was born in Kingsport, TN, on December 6, 1948, to the late George Patrick and Cassie (Knighton) Patrick.
In addition to her parents, the father of her children, Sheridan Rand Bellamy preceded...
Rosa Lee Vanzant
Sep 17, 2023
Rosa Lee Vanzant – Duffield, VA
Rosa Lee (Hubbard) Vanzant, 82, Duffield, VA passed away, Sunday, September 17, 2023, at her residence.
Rosa Lee was born in Scott County, VA on December 19, 1940, and was the daughter of the late Charlie and Emma (Benton) Hubbard.
In addition to her parents, her husband, Kay Edward Vanzant, and her daughter-in-law,...
Patsy Stacy Altman
Sep 16, 2023
Patsy “Trish” Stacy Altman, 87, was called home on Thursday, September 16, 2023 for a blessed reunion with family, friends, and pets she has not seen in a long time.
Trish was a precious, beautiful soul as well as a proud mother and Grani.
She is survived by sister Marie Stacy Verbal. Daughter Robin Durham (Dennis), son Carlos...
Vickie Gwyn Culbertson
Sep 15, 2023
Vickie Gwyn Culbertson – Kingsport, TN
Vickie Gwyn Culbertson, 60, Kingsport, TN, passed away, Friday, September 15, 2023, at her residence.
Vickie was born on November 30, 1962, in Kingsport, TN, to the late Charles Allan Hughes, and Rose Etta (Click) Tomlinson.
Vickie was a 10-year member of the Emmaus of Kingsport Church.
Along with her...
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