Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Gate City, Virginia area

Darlene Polmounter

Darlene Polmounter

Mar 11, 2015

Darlene J. Polmounter – Claremont, NC Darlene Joyce White Polmounter, 52, Claremont, NC passed away, Wednesday, March 11, 2015 at her residence due to declining health. Darlene was born in Russell County, VA on May 4, 1962 to Wilma Hall Lovejoy and the late Clyde Buford White. She was a loving daughter, mother, grandmother, and friend to many. Her brother,...

Margaret Hall

Margaret Hall

Mar 9, 2015

Margaret Louise Hall – Weber City, VA Margaret Louise Hall, 74, Weber City, VA went into the loving arms of Jesus after a brave and courageous battle with lung cancer. She was surrounded by her loving family. Her greatest joy was time spent with her family, especially her granddaughter, April. She was a loving and devoted wife, Mommy, Granny, sister,...

Billy` Hayden  "Bill" Salling

Billy` Hayden  "Bill" Salling

Mar 6, 2015

Bill H. Salling – Ft. Blackmore, VA Bill Hayden Salling, 78, Ft. Blackmore, VA passed away, Friday, March 6, 2015 at Holston Manor, Kingsport, TN. Mr. Salling was born in Scott County, VA on July 25, 1936; a son of James Mitchell and Loretta Elizabeth Salling. In addition to his parents, his brother, Todd Salling and sisters, Kathleen Smith, Anita...

Jerry Bellamy

Jerry Bellamy

Mar 3, 2015

Jerry W. (Babe) Bellamy – Gate City, VA Jerry W. (Babe) Bellamy, 69, Gate City, VA passed away, Tuesday, March 3, 2015 after a courageous battle with cancer. Babe was born in Sullivan County, TN on March 9, 1945 to the late R.S. and Mattie H. Bellamy. In addition to his parents; his brother, Walker Bellamy; infant sister, Peggy Bellamy;...

Genola Bishop

Genola Bishop

Mar 2, 2015

DUE TO WEATHER THE GRAVESIDE SERVICE HAS BEEN TENTATIVELY CHANGED TO FRIDAY, MARCH 6, 2015 AT 1:00 P.M. WE ARE SORRY FOR THE INCONVENIENCE BUT FEEL IT IS NECESSARY FOR THE SAFETY OF ALL INVOLVED. Genola “Joe” Bellamy Bishop – Gate City, VA Genola “Joe” Ailey Bellamy Bishop, 92, Gate City, VA passed away Monday, March 2, 2015 at Brookhaven...

Pamela Lane

Pamela Lane

Feb 28, 2015

Pamela Gale Lane – Duffield, VA Pamela Gale Lane, 67, Duffield, VA passed away peacefully in her sleep Saturday, February 28, 2015 at her residence. Pamela was born in Sullivan County, TN on November 19, 1947; a twin daughter of the late Hobert and Loudema Hubbard Lane. In addition to her parents, her infant twin sister, Sheron Ann Lane preceded...

June Penley

June Penley

Feb 27, 2015

June Penley – Gate City, VA Mrs. June Snodgrasss Penley, Gate City, VA passed away, Friday, February 27, 2015 at her residence. Mrs. Penley was born in Scott County, VA on December 5, 1924, the daughter of the late Grover Cleveland and Elizabeth Jennings Snodgrass. She was retired from First National Bank of Gate City, VA. In addition to her...

Ronald Randolph Powers

Ronald Randolph Powers

Feb 26, 2015

Ronald Powers – Duffield, VA Ronald Randolph Powers, 79, Duffield, VA passed away, Thursday, February 26, 2015 at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center. Ronald was born in Scott County, VA on February 24, 1936, son of the late Kelly and Golda Smith Powers. He was retired from Daniel’s Construction Company with 38 years of service. Ronald loved his family, friends...

Edna Compton

Edna Compton

Feb 23, 2015

Edna Guy Compton – Dungannon, VA Mrs. Edna Earl Guy Compton, 69, Dungannon, VA passed away, Monday, February 23, 2015 at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital in Superior Township, MI, the result of a brief illness. Mrs. Compton was born in Kingsport, Tennessee on December 30, 1945, a daughter of the late Sherman and Lizzie Dell Moore Guy. She was fun...

Carolyn Flanary

Carolyn Flanary

Feb 21, 2015

Carolyn Elliott Flanary – Richmond, VA Carolyn Elliott Flanary, 74 of Richmond, VA died unexpectedly February 21, 2015 at her home. Carolyn was born in Gate City, VA on September 6, 1940 to the late Clive and Helen Elliott. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her loving husband of 55 years James R. Flanary, one...

Edith Darnell

Edith Darnell

Feb 16, 2015

Edith Lane Darnell – Gate City, VA On Monday, February 16th 2015, at 3:00 pm, Edith Kate Darnell “Katie” was received into the loving arms of her Savior, Jesus Christ. Katie passed away at the Holston Manor Nursing Home, where she was released for hospice care for illness caused by double pneumonia, blood infection, and severe kidney infection. Katie wanted...

Lionel Ulbert Bishop

Lionel Ulbert Bishop

Feb 15, 2015

Lionel Bishop – Gate City, VA Services for Mr. Bishop have been cancelled due to the Weather. Services are tentatively scheduled for tomorrow pending weather condition. Please check back on our Web Site Tomorrow at Ten a.m. prior to coming to the Funeral Home. Lionel Ulbert Bishop, 92, Gate City, VA passed away, Sunday, February 15, 2015 at Wellmont Holston...

Inez Dean

Inez Dean

Feb 13, 2015

Inez Dean – Ft. Blackmore, VA Inez Carter Dean, 83, Ft. Blackmore, VA passed away, Friday, February 13, 2015 at her residence. Mrs. Dean was born in Scott County, VA on March 3, 1931, a daughter of the late Emmitt Patrick and Mauda Marie Lawson Carter. In addition to her parents, her husband of 67 years, Rev. Robert Lee (R.L.)...

Harry Newland

Harry Newland

Feb 11, 2015

Jack Newland – Gate City, VA Harry Jackson “Jack” Newland, 68, Gate City, VA passed away, Wednesday, February 11, 2015. Jack was born in Sullivan County, TN on September 14, 1946, a son of Edith Gooden Newland and the late Harry Sandidge Newland. He served in the military from 1968-1970 where he was stationed in Cu Chi Vietnam. Jack was...

Shirley Thomas

Shirley Thomas

Feb 6, 2015

Shirley Ann Thomas – Kingsport, TN Shirley Ann Thomas was born on August 9, 1935 and gained her Heavenly reward when she met Jesus on February 6, 2015. She was the daughter of the late Charles “Doc” and Verda Harris. Shirley is survived by her loving husband of 64 years, Ernest Thomas; her daughter, Hope Thomas of the home; and...

Dorothy Elkins

Dorothy Elkins

Feb 6, 2015

Dorothy Elkins – Gate City, VA Dorothy Franklin Elkins, 102, passed away peacefully at the home of her daughter in Gate City, VA on Friday, February 6, 2015. She was born June 30, 1912 and lived the majority of her long, active life on the family farm in Rye Cove, VA. She is one of the last survivors of the...

Billy Hayden "Bill" Salling

Billy Hayden "Bill" Salling

Feb 6, 2015

Bill H. Salling – Ft. Blackmore, VA Bill Hayden Salling, 78, Ft. Blackmore, VA passed away, Friday, March 6, 2015 at Holston Manor, Kingsport, TN. Mr. Salling was born in Scott County, VA on July 25, 1936; a son of James Mitchell and Loretta Elizabeth Salling. In addition to his parents, his brother, Todd Salling and sisters, Kathleen Smith, Anita...

Erma Lane

Erma Lane

Feb 6, 2015

Erma Lane – Gate City, VA Matthew 25:21 “Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your master’s happiness!” Erma Virginia Depew Lane, 87, Gate City, VA passed away with her family by her side on Friday, February 6, 2015 after a...

Nina Dougherty

Nina Dougherty

Feb 1, 2015

Nina Dougherty – Dungannon, VA Nina Dougherty, 82, Dungannon, VA owner and operator of Nina’s Grill passed away, February 1, 2015 at her residence. A memorial service will be conducted at 3:00 p.m., Saturday, March 28, 2015 at the Depot in Dungannon, VA with Rev. Steve Collins officiating and music provided by Jack Troutman. Fellowship will follow with light hors...

Bobby  Allen "Bobby" Maggard Sr.

Bobby  Allen "Bobby" Maggard Sr.

Jan 29, 2015

Bobby Allen Maggard, Sr. – Nickelsville, VA Bobby Allen Maggard, Sr. 80, passed away, Thursday, January 29, 2015 at his residence after a lengthy illness. Bobby was born in Dorton, KY on September 8, 1934, a son of the late Sam and Susan Boggs Maggard. In addition to his parents, his sons, Terry Allen Maggard, Patrick James Maggard (PJ), Ronnie...