Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Gate City, Virginia area

Bobby Joe George

Bobby Joe George

Oct 1, 2024

Bobby J. George, 86, Gate City, VA, went to his Heavenly home on Tuesday, October 1, 2024, at Holston Valley Medical Center. 

Bobby was born on March 16, 1938, in Scott County, VA, to the late Herbert and Una George. 

Bobby was a deacon of First Baptist Church of Gate City and later was a founding member and deacon of Community Fellowship...

Delma Mae Casteel

Delma Mae Casteel

Sep 30, 2024

Delma Mae Casteel – Weber City, VA

Delma Mae (Hall) Casteel, 90, Weber City, VA passed away, Monday, September 30, 2024, at NOVA Health and Rehab, Weber City, VA.

Delma was born in Scott County, VA on December 13, 1933, and was the daughter of the late George and Margie (Howington) Hall.

She was one of Jehovah's Witnesses.

In addition to her parents, her...

Luther Hiram Minor, Sr.

Luther Hiram Minor, Sr.

Sep 29, 2024

Luther Hiram Minor, Sr.- Duffield, VA

Luther Hiram Minor, Sr., 84, Duffield, VA, passed away Sunday, September 29, 2024, at Holston Valley Medical Center. 

Luther was born in Wise County, VA, on March 21, 1940, to the late Hiram M. Minor, and Bessie L. (Blevins) Minor.

He was a proud veteran of the United States Army.

Luther was good man, a loving husband, and...

Bobbie Jean (Dockery) Byington

Bobbie Jean (Dockery) Byington

Sep 24, 2024

Bobbie Jean (Dockery) Byington- Coeburn, V A

Bobbie Jean (Dockery) Byington, 77, Coeburn, VA, passed away, Tuesday, September 24, 2024, at Holston Valley Medical Center. 

Bobbie was born in Scott County, VA, on February 7, 1947, to the late Arney C. Dockery, and Cordelia (Kimber) Dockery. 

In addition to her parents, her brothers, Ray Dockery (Reggie), Gale Earnest Dockery (Barbara), Glen (Alma) Dockery;...

Hughie Marvin Broadwater

Hughie Marvin Broadwater

Sep 20, 2024

Hughie Marvin Broadwater- Gate City, VA

Hughie Marvin Broadwater, 71, Gate City, VA, passed away Friday, September 20, 2024, at Holston Valley Medical Center. 

Hughie was born in Kingsport, TN, on March 3, 1953, to the late Hughie “Hoot” Broadwater, and Mary Alice (Haga) Broadwater. 

His parents, Hughie and Mary Alice precede him in death. 

Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Karen...

Cecil Hale Rhoton

Cecil Hale Rhoton

Sep 20, 2024

Cecil Hale Rhoton- Gate City, VA

Cecil Hale Rhoton, 85, Gate City, VA, passed away, Friday, September 20, 2024, at his residence. 

Cecil was born on February 8, 1939, in Kingsport, TN, to the late Edgar Rhoton, and Luna Belle (Hatfield) Rhoton. 

In addition to his parents, his wife, Cheryl Rhoton; sisters, Lorraine Harris, and Pauline Wilson; and brothers, George Rhoton, Edgar Rhoton,...

Sam P Hurd

Sam P Hurd

Sep 16, 2024

Samuel Grover Hurd (1950 – 2024)

Sam “P” Hurd, 74, of Kingsport, Tennessee died at home on September 16, 2024 following a lengthy illness. He was born in Lebanon, Virginia in 1950 to the late John and Marie (Meade) Hurd. He graduated from Castlewood High School before going to work at Eastman Chemical Company. He worked there for 34 years before...

Ben Junior Hammonds

Ben Junior Hammonds

Sep 15, 2024

 

Ben Junior Hammonds – Gate City, VA

Ben Junior Hammonds, 92, Gate City, VA passed Sunday, September 15, 2024, at the residence of his loving daughter Lisa, with whom he had lived for the past 2 ½ months, surrounded by his loving family. 

Ben was born in Scott County, VA on December 31, 1931, to the late Newt and Virgie Hammonds.

Ben Jr....

Charles L. Gillenwater

Charles L. Gillenwater

Sep 13, 2024

Charles L. Gillenwater – Gate City, VA

Charles L. Gillenwater, 89, formerly of Fort Blackmore, VA passed away peacefully on Friday, September 13, 2024, in Kingsport, TN.

Charles was born in Fort Blackmore, VA on June 1, 1935, and was the son of the late Wise Wesley “Jake” and Monnie Edna (Lane) Gillenwater.

In addition to his parents, his brothers, Edward Gillenwater and...

Pia McConnell

Pia McConnell

Sep 13, 2024

Pia Rieden McConnell passed away September 13th, 2024, after receiving loving devotion and care from her son, Kevin. Pia also received two years of in-home care from her caregiver, Lisa Battles. Our MSA hospice team provided comfort and care for Pia and the family. 

Pia was born August 6th,1928 in Munich, Germany where she acquired an administrative degree and worked with...

Debra Diane Cordle

Debra Diane Cordle

Sep 11, 2024

Debra Cordle- Ft. Blackmore, VA

Debra Diane Cordle, 55, Ft. Blackmore, VA, passed away Wednesday, September 11, 2024, at her residence. 

Debra was born in Kingsport, TN, on September 4, 1969, to Pansy Loraine (Sexton) Darnell, and the late Howard Blaine Lane. 

In addition to her father, her stepfather, Howard Lee Darnell; granddaughter, Angel Cordle; brother, Anthony Marshall (Huck) Lane; brother-in-law, Freddie Cordle;...

James Ellic Bowen, Jr.

James Ellic Bowen, Jr.

Sep 11, 2024

James Bowen- Gate City, VA

James Ellic Bowen, Jr., 93, passed away, Wednesday, September 11, 2024, at his residence after a lengthy illness. 

James was born in Scott County, VA, on August 28, 1931, to the late James Ellic Bowen Sr., and Dora (Babb) Bowen. 

James was an ordained minister in 1964 and was Pastor and a lifetime member of Marble Point Baptist...

Mark Nelson Chapman

Mark Nelson Chapman

Sep 10, 2024

Nickelsville, VA- Mark Chapman

Mark Chapman, 62, passed away peacefully at his residence on Tuesday, September 10, 2024. 

Mark was born on November 1, 1961, to Hugh Augustine and Nancy Dougherty Chapman. 

Mark received his bachelor’s degree in business administration from ETSU and then joined his father and brother in the day-to-day operations of Chapman Construction Company which he and his brother, Howell,...

Rachell Ellen Rutowski

Rachell Ellen Rutowski

Sep 5, 2024

Rachell Ellen Rutowski- Nickelsville, VA

Rachell Ellen Rutowski, 69, passed away, Thursday, September 5, 2024, at Holston Valley Medical Center. 

Rachell was born in Kingsport, TN, on November 27, 1954, to the late Edward Jay Burke, and Joyce Joanna (Smith) Burke. 

She had retired from Three Creek Apparel after 40 plus years due to her battle with cancer. She was a member of...

Ilse Maria Rieden

Ilse Maria Rieden

Sep 4, 2024

Ilse Maria Rieden passed away the morning of Wednesday, September 4, 2024, after receiving loving devotion and care from her nephew, Kevin J. McConnell. She was born in Munich, Germany, and enjoyed a long, successful career as an administrative assistant to the Bavarian ministry of environment. Upon her retirement in 2004, she relocated to Scott County, VA, to be near...

Nell Allen Sloan

Nell Allen Sloan

Sep 2, 2024

Nell Allen Sloan, Duffield, Va., 88, born May 12, 1936, was called home September 2, 2024. 

She was the daughter of Lewis and Lola (McCoy) Allen. She was a loving wife to her late husband, Hubert Sloan for 68 years. 

She was a caregiver for many years taking care of family members both old and young. Prior to that she had worked...

Johnny Paul Snodgrass

Johnny Paul Snodgrass

Sep 2, 2024

Johnny Paul Snodgrass- Gate City, VA

Johnny Paul Snodgrass, 78, Gate City, VA, passed away, Monday, September 2, 2024, at his residence. 

Johnny was born in Scott County, VA, on October 30, 1945, to the late James Buford Snodgrass, and Una Josephine (Venable) Snodgrass. 

He retired from Smith Mechanical. He was a proud U.S. Army Veteran, serving during the Vietnam Conflict. 

In addition to...

Billy Howard Mullins, Sr.

Billy Howard Mullins, Sr.

Aug 28, 2024

Billy Howard Mullins, Sr- Kingsport, TN

Billy Howard Mullins, Sr., 81, Kingsport, TN, passed away, Wednesday, August 28, 2024, at his residence. 

Billy was born in Hawkins County, TN, on July 16, 1943, to the late McKinley Mullins, and Elizabeth (Clark) Mullins. 

In addition to his parents, his brothers, Charles Mullins, Robert Mullins, Ray Mullins; and sister, Bessie Sexton preceded him in death. 

Left...

Gary Lee Vaughn

Gary Lee Vaughn

Aug 23, 2024

Gary Vaughn – Kingsport, TN

Gary Lee “Big G” Vaughn, 60, Kingsport, TN passed away, Friday, August 23, 2024, at his home in Kingsport, TN. 

Born May 14, 1964, in Roanoke, VA, he was the son of Billie (Wade) Page, and the late Harry Milligan Vaughn, Jr. 

Gary was a graduate of Rye Cove High School, and in 1982 enlisted in the U.S....

June Allen Robinette

June Allen Robinette

Aug 22, 2024

June Allen Robinette

June Robinette – Blackwater, VA June Allen Robinette, 90, Blackwater, VA born April 28, 1934, in Blackwater, VA was called home, August 22, 2024. She was the daughter of Lewis and Lola (McCoy) Allen. She was married to her late husband Bill for 65 years and retired from BankOne in Dayton, Ohio. She was a brilliant woman who...