Local obituaries for the Gate City, Virginia area
Emmel Lillian Kimbler
May 15, 2023
Emmel Lillian Kimbler – Fort Blackmore, VA
Emmel Lillian Kimbler, 90, Fort Blackmore, VA, passed away Monday, May 15, 2023, at Bristol Hospice House.
Emmel was born in Scott County, VA, on September 1, 1932, to the late Rufus Leonard Kimbler and Eliza Elizabeth (Compton) Kimbler.
In addition to her parents, seven sisters, five brothers, one niece,...
Gitte Mossin Spivey
May 15, 2023
Gitte (Mossin) Spivey – Gate City, VA
Gitte (Mossin) Spivey, 64, Gate City, VA passed away, Monday, May 15, 2023, at her residence.
Gitte was born in Copenhagen, Denmark on July 28, 1958, and was the daughter of the late Ditlev Langgaard and Kirsten (Mossin) Josephsen.
In addition to her parents, her husband, Lonnie Ray Spivey, stepfather, Hans...
Steven Andrew Lane, Sr.
May 12, 2023
Steven Andrew Lane, Sr. – Gate City, VA
Steven Andrew Lane, Sr., 53, passed away Friday, May 12, 2023, at Johnson City Medical Center.
Steven was born on April 1, 1970, in Kingsport TN, to the late Ervin Dee Lane and Linda Joan (Hensley) Lane.
Along with his parents, his brother, Ervin Dale Lane preceded him in...
Jewel Mae (Webb) Jones
May 10, 2023
Jewel Mae (Webb) Jones – Gate City, VA
Jewel Mae (Webb) Jones, 90, Gate City, VA, passed away Wednesday, May 10, 2023, at her residence.
Born and raised in Alley Valley, on November 18, 1932, Jewel was the daughter of the late Robert Lee, and Emily Elizabeth (Craft) Brickey Webb.
Jewel was a loving wife, sister, and aunt....
William (Bill) Eugene Penley
May 10, 2023
William (Bill) Eugene Penley – Kingsport, TN
William (Bill) Eugene Penley, 73, Kingsport, TN, passed away Wednesday, May 10, 2023, at Holston Valley Medical Center.
Bill was born in Kingsport, TN, on August 11, 1949, to the late Garland T. Penley, and Naomi Thelma (Carter) Penley.
Bill worked as a pressman for the Kingsport Times News.
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Cordelia Rhoton (Sue)
May 9, 2023
Cordelia (Sue) Rhoton – Gate City, VA
Cordelia (Sue) Rhoton. 85, Gate City, VA, passed away Tuesday, May 9, 2023, at NOVA Health & Rehab.
Cordelia was born on June 6, 1937, in Keokee, VA, and was the daughter of the late Elmer Ray and Tennie (Barnett) Fisher.
She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother who will...
Richard Howard Sloan
May 8, 2023
Richard Howard Sloan – Gate City, VA
Richard Howard Sloan, 85, went to be with Jesus, May 8, 2023, at his residence in Gate City, VA, after a long period of declining health.
He was born May 31, 1937, to Rev. Mitchell and Alice (Rhoton) Sloan. He is preceded in death by his brothers, Burley, and Glen; sisters,...
Morella Frances Duncan
May 7, 2023
Morella Frances Duncan- Gate City, VA
Morella Frances Duncan, 90, Gate City, VA, passed away Sunday May 7, 2023, at her residence.
Morella was born in Scott County, VA, on October 9, 1932, to the late Robert Lee Sloan and Bonnie Estel (Rhoton) Sloan.
Along with her parents, her husband, Garnie Duncan; sisters, Patsy, and Shirley; and brothers,...
Danny Lee Rhoton
May 5, 2023
Danny Lee Rhoton – Duffield, VA
Danny Lee Rhoton, 56, Duffield, VA passed away, Friday, May 5, 2023, at his residence after a courageous battle with cancer.
Danny was born in Sullivan County, TN on June 11, 1966, and was the son of Leonard and Nancy (Horton) Rhoton.
His paternal grandparents, Kemp and Mazella Rhoton, and maternal grandparents, Robert...
Donna Bruce Fugate
May 3, 2023
Donna Fugate, 86, lived a full and vibrant life as an artist, teacher, tennis player, bridge player, master gardener, and world traveler. She was known for her sly humor, appreciation of the arts, and reverence for living slowly and appreciating beautiful details.
Born November 30,1936, to Wade and Martha Bruce in Lawrence County, OH, Donna grew up the youngest...
Roy Lee Castle
May 3, 2023
Roy Lee Castle – Dungannon, VA
Roy Lee Castle, 72, Dungannon, VA, passed away, May 3, 2023, at his residence.
Roy was born in Russell County, VA, on October 7, 1950, to the late Elijah Castle and Florence (Hicks) Castle.
Along with his parents, his wife, Carolyn (Gillenwater) Castle; and son, David Castle preceded him in death....
Edward "Rick" Keith Falin
May 2, 2023
Rick Falin – Gate City, VA
Edward “Rick” Keith Falin, 65, Gate City, VA, passed away, Tuesday, May 2, 2023, at Holston Valley Medical Center.
Rick was born in Kingsport, TN, on March 10, 1958, to the late Elmer Ray Falin, and Jewell (Watts) Cowden.
In addition to his parents, his mammie, who raised him, Alpha Falin; sister,...
Beulah Faye Fansler
Apr 28, 2023
Faye Fansler – Gate City, VA
I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith:
~2 Timothy 4:7~
Beulah Faye Fansler, 75, Gate City, VA passed away, Friday, April 28, 2023, at her residence in Yuma, VA, surrounded by her loving family.
Faye was born in Scott County, VA on...
Donna Marie Addington
Apr 25, 2023
Donna Marie Addington – Gate City, VA
Donna Marie Addington, 48, Gate City, VA passed away, Tuesday, April 25, 2023.
Donna was born in Kingsport, TN on March 25, 1975, and was the daughter of Howard Mann and Jennifer Clark.
In addition to her father, her son, Dakota Chase Addington, paternal grandparents, Allen and Laura Mann, maternal...
Delmar Eugene "Gene" Duncan
Apr 24, 2023
Delmar Eugene “Gene” Duncan – Duffield, VA
“You will definitely enjoy what you’ve worked hard for – you’ll be happy; and things will go well for you.” ~ Psalm128:2
Delmar Eugene “Gene” Duncan, 91, Duffield, VA passed away, Monday, April 24, 2023, at NOVA Health and Rehab, Weber City, VA. Gene was born in Hancock County, TN, on July...
Robert Harold Falin
Apr 24, 2023
Robert Harold Falin – Duffield, VA
Robert Harold Falin, 77, Duffield, VA, passed away Monday, April 24, 2023, at his residence.
Robert was born on December 24, 1945, in Scott County, VA, to the late James Falin and Maudella (Ramey) Falin.
In addition to his parents, his brothers, Joe Falin, Roy Falin, Cecil Falin, Billy Falin; sisters,...
Mares Elvin Butler
Apr 23, 2023
Mares Elvin Butler – Duffield, VA
Mares Elvin Butler, 45, Duffield, VA, passed away Sunday, April 23, 2023, at his residence.
Mares was born on August 28, 1977, in Scott County, VA, to the late Hobert Mares Butler and Alphie Marie Massengill Butler.
Along with his parents, his sister, Lena Butler, sister-in-law, Polly Butler, and brother, Alfred Butler...
Delmis "Modie" Elmore Keith
Apr 22, 2023
Delmis “Modie” Elmore Keith – Nickelsville, VA
Delmis “Modie” Elmore Keith, 78, Nickelsville, VA, passed away Saturday, April 22, 2023, at Bristol Regional Medical Center.
Modie was born in Russell County, VA, on August 13, 1944, to the late Joe Denby Keith and Eliza (Salyer) Keith.
In addition to his parents, his wife, Barbara Keith and several...
Shelby Jean Owens
Apr 22, 2023
Shelby Jean Owens – Mt. Carmel, TN
Shelby Jean Owens, 83, passed away Saturday, April 22, 2023, at her sister’s residence.
Shelby was born in Scott County, VA, on May 5, 1939, to the late Dewey Verbal and Lizzie (Kilgore) Verbal.
Along with her parents, her first husband, Thurman Weeks; second husband, Jack Owens; infant son; sister,...
Gertrude Thacker Lark
Apr 19, 2023
Gertrude Thacker Lark – Yuma, VA
Gertrude T. Lark, 83, Yuma, VA passed away, Wednesday, April 19, 2023, at her residence.
She was born in Surgoinsville, TN on September 18, 1939, and was the daughter of the late Mandy Thacker.
In addition to her mother, her sisters Debbie Willis and Ida Ruth Gillenwater and brother, Charlie Winegar preceded her...
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