Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Gate City, Virginia area

Jimmie Begley

Jimmie Begley

Jul 21, 2016

Jimmie Begley – Dallas NC Jimmie Begley, 76, Dallas, NC passed away, Thursday, July 21, 2016. Mr. Begley was born in Fort Blackmore, VA on March 29, 1940. His wife, Phyllis Begley and loving parents, preceded him in death. He is survived by daughters, Tammy Kirksey, Bellmont, NC and Dawn Hoffman and husband, David, Gastonia, NC; sons, Terry Begley, Loudon,...

Wilbur Matthews

Wilbur Matthews

Jul 16, 2016

Flip Matthews Wilbur Morrison “Flip” Matthews, 83, Gate City, VA passed away, Saturday, July 16, 2016. Flip was born in Franklin County, VA on February 16, 1933. He was the son of the late Willy James and Cora McBride Matthews. He retired as Labor Supervisor of Scott County, VA. In addition to his parents, his daughter, Linda Matthews Robertson; brothers,...

Maggie Gilliam

Maggie Gilliam

Jul 14, 2016

Maggie Ruth Gilliam – Duffield, VA Maggie Ruth Gilliam, 86, Duffield, VA passed away, Thursday, July 14, 2016 at Elmcroft Assisted Living, Kingsport, TN. Maggie was born in Scott County, VA on November 27, 1929. She was the daughter of the late William and Eve (Moretz) Roach. In addition to her parents, her husband, Luther J. “Junior” Gilliam (October 22,...

Bruce Carter

Bruce Carter

Jul 12, 2016

Bruce Carter – Duffield, VA Bruce Carter, 79, Duffield, VA passed away peacefully, Tuesday, July 12, 2016 at his home. He was born in Scott County, VA on October 5, 1936. , and was the son of the late Johnny and Sarah (Rhoton) Carter. Bruce was loved by everyone that knew him. He was a loving man who loved his...

David Wallen

David Wallen

Jul 12, 2016

David Wallen – Mount Carmel, TN Michael David Wallen, 44, Mount Carmel, TN passed away early Tuesday (July 12, 2016) morning the result of a very tragic, useless incident. David was born September 10, 1971 in Kingsport, TN. He was the son of Charles and Phyllis (Duncan) Wallen. He was a former employee of the City of Kingsport and Holliston...

Joseph  Henry "Joe" Christian

Joseph  Henry "Joe" Christian

Jul 11, 2016

Joe Christian – Gate City, VA Joseph Henry Christian, 79. Gate City, VA was called Home to be with Jesus on Monday, July 11, 2016 at his residence. Joe was born in Scott County, VA on July 26, 1936. He was the son of the late Robert Emmett and Maxie Mae (Pierson) Christian. Joe worked for many years as a...

Michael Lee Gillenwater

Michael Lee Gillenwater

Jul 10, 2016

Michael Lee Gillenwater – Surgoinsville, TN Michael Lee Gillenwater, 62, Surgoinsville, TN was called Home by his Heavenly Father, Sunday, July 10, 2016 at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center after strongly and bravely battling an extended illness. Michael was born in Sullivan County on April 1, 1954. He retired from Hawkins County Press. His maternal grandmother, Rosa Culbertson, paternal grandparents,...

Calvin Coolidge Calhoun

Calvin Coolidge Calhoun

Jul 5, 2016

Calvin C. Calhoun – Manville, VA Calvin C. “Poppy” Calhoun, 93, Manville, VA went to be with the Lord after a history of illness on Tuesday, July 5, 2016 at Nova Health and Rehab, Weber City, VA. Born in Scott County, VA on June 15, 1923, he was the son of the late Charlie and Lilly (Lane) Calhoun. He was...

Goldie Cox

Goldie Cox

Jun 30, 2016

Goldie M. Cox – Kingsport. TN Goldie Mae Cox 62, Kingsport, TN passed away, Thursday, June 30, 2016 at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center, Kingsport, TN. Goldie was born in Scott County, VA on February 27, 1954. She was the daughter of the late Avril and Ella Mae Robinson. In addition to her parents, her husband, Larry A. Cox, Sr....

James A. Kilgore Sr.

James A. Kilgore Sr.

Jun 29, 2016

James A. Kilgore Sr. – Weber City, VA James A. Kilgore Sr. loving husband of 65 years; beloved dad, and greatest “papaw 2 hands”, 86, Weber City, VA passed away, Wednesday, June 29, 2016 at his residence surrounded by family. James was born in Scott County, VA on September 28, 1929 to the late Roy W. and Barbara McConnell Kilgore....

Perry Roger  "Roger" Carter

Perry Roger  "Roger" Carter

Jun 28, 2016

Perry “Roger” Carter Perry “Roger” Carter, 59, went home to be with his heavenly father and loved one June28, 2016 after suffering a heart attack. Roger was born in Sullivan County, Tennessee, May 27, 1957. And was the son of Jack Carter and the late Patsy Ervin Carter. He was a resident of Scott County, VA. Roger is preceded in...

Rodney Earl Barnette

Rodney Earl Barnette

Jun 27, 2016

Rodney E. Barnette – Duffield, VA Rodney Earl Barnette, 83, Duffield, VA passed away, Monday, June 27, 2016 at Ridgecrest Manor, Duffield, VA. Rodney was born in Wise County, VA on May 27, 1933 and was the son of the late James Claude (J.C.) and Cosby (Lane) Barnette. He was a veteran of the Korean War and retired from Continental...

Sallie Nash

Sallie Nash

Jun 25, 2016

FT. BLACKMORE, Va. - Sallie Drucilla Nash ., 85, entered into rest Saturday, June 25, 2016, at her residence. She was a homemaker and faithful member of Greenwood Baptist Church. She was born in Scott County, Va., on June 23, 1930 to Noah Edward Taylor and Thelma McConnell. Preceded in death by her loving parents; husband, Ertel Nash; and brother,...

Christine McClanahan

Christine McClanahan

Jun 24, 2016

Christine Kay McClanahan - Hiltons, VA Christine Kay (Noel) McClanahan, 54, Hiltons, VA passed away, June 24, 2016 at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center. Christine was born in Kansas on August 8, 1962. She was the daughter of James and Carol (Sanderson) Noel. Graveside services were conducted at 10:00 a.m., Friday, July 1, 2016 at Sabre's Chapel Church Cemetery, Nickelsville,...

Sheila Grizzle

Sheila Grizzle

Jun 23, 2016

Sheila Grizzle –Hiltons, VA Sheila Fern Grizzle, 69, Hiltons, VA passed away on Thursday, June 23, 2016 at the Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center, Kingsport, TN. Shelia was born in Russell County, VA on July 9, 1946 to the late Ira Stanford and Venna Mae Hensley Mullins. In addition to her parents; her sisters, Phyllis Jewell Mullins and Toni Pallermo...

Michael McDavid

Michael McDavid

Jun 17, 2016

Michael Steven McDavid, 58, of Fort Blackmore, VA, went to be with our Lord and Savior on Friday, June 17, 2016, after a lengthy illness. Born in Scott County, VA on September 10, 1957, Michael lived most his life in Scott County and was a member of the First Pentecostal Church of Jesus Christ. He was preceded in death by...

Wilbur Matthews

Wilbur Matthews

Jun 16, 2016

Flip Matthews Wilbur Morrison “Flip” Matthews, 83, Gate City, VA passed away, Saturday, July 16, 2016. Flip was born in Franklin County, VA on February 16, 1933. He was the son of the late Willy James and Cora McBride Matthews. He retired as Labor Supervisor of Scott County, VA. In addition to his parents, his daughter, Linda Matthews Robertson; brothers,...

Wilbur Matthews

Wilbur Matthews

Jun 16, 2016

Flip Matthews Wilbur Morrison “Flip” Matthews, 83, Gate City, VA passed away, Saturday, July 16, 2016. Flip was born in Franklin County, VA on February 16, 1933. He was the son of the late Willy James and Cora McBride Matthews. He retired as Labor Supervisor of Scott County, VA. In addition to his parents, his daughter, Linda Matthews Robertson; brothers,...

Clayton Burl Jones

Clayton Burl Jones

Jun 16, 2016

Clayton Burl Jones Gate City, VA Clayton Burl Jones, 89, went to be with the Lord, Thursday, June 16, 2016 at Wellmont Medical Center in Kingsport, TN. He was born in Scott County, VA on December 18, 1926. He was a farmer and an operator at Tennessee Eastman. He was preceded in death by his wife, Doris Jones; his parents...

Bennie Reed

Bennie Reed

Jun 15, 2016

Evelyn Reed – Weber City, VA Bennie Evelyn Reed, 92, went to be with the Lord, Wednesday, June 15, 2016 at her home in Weber City, VA with her family by her side after a brief illness. She was born in Scott County, VA no January 1, 1924, living her entire life there. She was a stay at home housewife,...