Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Gate City, Virginia area

Jeffrey Charles Quillen

Jeffrey Charles Quillen

Nov 9, 2024

Jeff C. Quillen – Kingsport, TN

Jeffrey Charles Quillen, 65, Kingsport, TN passed away, Saturday, November 9, 2024, at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center.

Jeff was born in Kingsport, TN on February 16, 1959, and was the son of the late Nina Marie Elliott Quillen.

He was a member at Crossroads United Methodist Church at Alllendale in Kingsport, TN.

Jeff retired from Eastman Chemical...

Myrtle Tipton Ramey

Myrtle Tipton Ramey

Nov 8, 2024

Myrtle Tipton Ramey – Fort Blackmore, VA

Myrtle Tipton Ramey, 88, Fort Blackmore, VA passed away, Friday, November 8, 2024.

Myrtle was born on March 20, 1936, to the late Kelly and Lillie (Kinkead) Tipton

In addition to her parents, her daughter, Linda Faye Ramey, brothers, Odis (Doc), James Kelly, Charles, Leonard, Willie, and Junior, and one sister, Shirley Jordan preceded her in...

Sidney "Sid" Ray Collins

Sidney "Sid" Ray Collins

Nov 7, 2024

Sidney Collins – Nickelsville, VA

Sidney “Sid” Collins, 60, Nickelsville, VA passed away, Thursday, November 7, 2024.

Sid was born in Kingsport, TN on July14, 1964 and was the son of the late Jack D. and Barbara (Gillenwater) Collins.

He was a graduate of Twin Springs High School, and was the Service Manager of Sunshine Auto Sales in Gate City, VA.

He is survived...

Brenda Kay Berry

Brenda Kay Berry

Nov 7, 2024

Brenda Berry – Gate City, VA

Brenda Kay (Griffin) Berry 74, Gate City, VA passed away, Thursday, November 7, 2024, at NOVA Health and Rehab, Weber City, VA. 

Brenda was born in Kingsport, TN on March 3, 1950, and was the daughter of the late Stewart and Edith Griffin.

In addition to her parents, her grandson, Joshua Wayne Berry, sisters, Wilma Jean Jones...

Mary Juanita Sexton

Mary Juanita Sexton

Nov 3, 2024

Mary Jaunita Sexton- Ft. Blackmore, VA

Mary Juanita Sexton, 83, Ft. Blackmore, VA, passed away, November 3, 2024, at the residence of her daughter, Virginia.

Mary was born in Scott County, VA on August 7, 1941, to the late Thurman Castle and Eliza (Gibson) Castle.

She was a member of Ft. Blackmore Holiness/ Harvesttime Worship Center.

In addition to her parents, her husband, Homer...

Phyllis Ann Ferguson Bays

Phyllis Ann Ferguson Bays

Nov 2, 2024

"I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith." 2 Timothy 4:7

Phyllis Ann Ferguson Bays, age 90, of the Big Moccasin Community, passed away peacefully on November 2nd, 2024, surrounded by her family. 

She was born March 31, 1934, to Linzy and Gladys Pennington Ferguson. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and wife....

Phyllis Ann Freeman

Phyllis Ann Freeman

Oct 31, 2024

Phyllis Ann Freeman – Kingsport, TN Phyllis Ann Freeman, 86, Kingsport, TN passed away, Thursday, October 31, 2024, at Brookdale Assisted Living.

Phyllis was born in Sullivan County, TN. on December 7, 1937, and was the daughter of the late Morton Patton Baker and Bertha Quillen Baker.

She was a member of Washington Chapel United Methodist Church. She was a graduate of...

Irene Williams

Irene Williams

Oct 30, 2024

Irene Williams – Nickelsville, VA

Irene Williams, 72, Nickelsville, VA passed away, Wednesday, October 30, 2024, at her residence.

Irene was born in Scott County, VA on September 20, 1952, and was the daughter of the late Camby and Madeline (Culbertson) Williams.

In addition to her parents, her sisters, Bessie Culbertson, Ellen Rose, Norma Williams, Zella Phillips, Mary Salyers, and twins, Lorene and...

Sharon Wells Ford

Sharon Wells Ford

Oct 28, 2024

Sharon Wells Ford, 77, of Weber City, Virginia, went to be with her Heavenly Father Monday, October 28, 2024. 

She was born June 1, 1947, to the late Dan and Rosa Lee Wells in Marietta, GA. She moved to Chattanooga when she was 2 years old. Her family moved to Church Hill, TN, when she was 16. She had been a...

James Eugene "Jimmy" Jessee

James Eugene "Jimmy" Jessee

Oct 23, 2024

James Eugene “Jimmy” Jessee, age 64, of Duffield, VA, went to his heavenly home October 23, 2024.

Jimmy was born on August 21, 1960, to the late Esta Mae Jessee. He loved working on cars, spending time with his loved ones, and helping Sunbright Towing Service until his health declined, and he was unable to do so.

Anyone who knew Jimmy knew...

Debra Ann Roberts

Debra Ann Roberts

Oct 23, 2024

Debra Ann Roberts Weber City, VA

Debra Ann Roberts, 64, Weber City, VA passed away, Wednesday, October 23, 2024, at NOVA Health and Rehab, Weber City, VA. 

Debra was born in Ft. Blackmore, VA on May 28, 1960, and was the daughter of Annie (Perry) Overbay and the late Keith Overbay.

In addition to her father, her husband, Randy Roberts, son, Randy Travis...

Diane Marie Augustine-Grau

Diane Marie Augustine-Grau

Oct 18, 2024

Diane Marie Augustine-Grau

Diane Marie Augustine-Grau, 73, passed away, Friday, October 18, 2024, at Lee Health and Rehab.

Diane was born in Niles, Michigan, and was the daughter of the late Max and Hazel (Stickwood) Augustine.

She had a love for art and animals, evidenced by her designing her home as an expression of both.

In addition to her parents, her daughter, Amanda Kay...

Helen Louise Bowen

Helen Louise Bowen

Oct 17, 2024

Helen Louise Bowen – Speers Ferry, VA

Helen Louise Bowen, 87, Speers Ferry, VA passed away, Thursday, October `17, 2024 after an extended illness.

Born May 30, 1937, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Virgie (Manis) Miller.

Helen was a beacon of love and faith throughout her life. Together with her late husband, Cecil “Johnny” Bowen, they successfully ran Bowen’s...

Ramona S Miller

Ramona S Miller

Oct 15, 2024

Ramona Miller, 83, died on October 15, 2024.

She was born on June 26, 1941, daughter of Nell and J. Fred Miller.

In addition to her mother and father, Ramona was predeceased by her brother Raymond Miller, sister-in-law Sandie Miller, and nephew Stacy Miller.

She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law Kara and Michael Bestler, grandchildren Wade, Abigail (Elijah), and Caroline, son...

Cathy Jean Baldwin

Cathy Jean Baldwin

Oct 15, 2024

Cathy Jean Baldwin, age 69, Gate City, VA, peacefully passed away, Tuesday, October 15, 2024, at Holston Valley Medical Center, after a lengthy battle with cancer.

Cathy was a very talented and avid quilter who had created hundreds of projects over the years for so many of her family and friends.

Cathy was born on January 3, 1955, in Kingsport, TN, and...

Lawton Ryland Frazier

Lawton Ryland Frazier

Oct 13, 2024

Lawton Ryland Frazier – Fort Blackmore, VA

Lawton R. Frazier, 89, Fort Blackmore, VA entered into rest, Sunday, October 13, 2024, at his residence surrounded by his loving family.

Lawton was born in Scott County, VA on September 9, 1935, to the late William Caner and Sad Frazier.

In addition to his parents, his loving wife, Gracie Frazier, 3 sisters, Alice Darnell, Polly...

Curtis Ray Reed

Curtis Ray Reed

Oct 11, 2024

Curtis Ray Reed, born March 18, 1937, passed away October 11, 2024. He was a wonderful husband and loving father.

Curtis served in the U.S. Army for 3 years followed by 4 years in the National Guard. He was a skilled carpenter and a knowledgeable supervisor over many major projects.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Ann Clifton Reed of...

Annie Lou Gibson

Annie Lou Gibson

Oct 9, 2024

Annie Lou Gibson- Ft. Blackmore, VA

Annie Lou Gibson, 77, Ft. Blackmore, VA, passed away, Wednesday, October 9, 2024, at Johnson City Medical Center. 

Annie was born on December 11, 1946, in Scott County, VA, to the late Johnny Floyd Lane, and Margaret (Baldwin) Lane. 

Annie was a member of Alley Valley Baptist Church.

In addition to her parents, her sons, Michael Hunley, Ricky...

James (Dob) Garland Williams

James (Dob) Garland Williams

Oct 8, 2024

James (Dob) Garland Williams- Weber City, VA

James (Dob) “Garland” Williams, 75, Weber City, VA, passed away, Tuesday, October 8, 2024, at Johnson City Medical Center with his loving family by his side.

Garland was born in Scott County, VA, on December 28, 1948, to the late James Kermit Williams, and Lillie (Sloan) Williams.

In addition to his parents, his brothers, Mack, Jerry,...

Daniel (Dougar) Hensley

Daniel (Dougar) Hensley

Oct 7, 2024

Daniel (Dougar) Hensley – Gate City, VA

Daniel (Dougar) Hensley, 68, Gate City, VA passed away Monday, October 7, 2024, at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center surrounded by his loving family members.

Daniel was born in Scott County, VA on April 23, 1956, and was the son of the late Oscar and Ellen (Winstead) Hensley.

Surviving is his daughter, Sheena Hensley Flanary and...