Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Gate City, Virginia area

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...

Kathy Price

Kathy Price

Jan 28, 2015

Kathy Price – Nickelsville, VA Kathy Price, 61, Nickelsville, VA passed away Wednesday, January 28, 2015 at Indian Path Medical Center. Kathy was born in Sullivan County, TN on October 31, 1953 to Carrie Gilmer Price and the late George Bernard Price. She was of the Baptist faith. She was employed by Quad Graphics where she excelled in her job....

Michael Ayers Charles

Michael Ayers Charles

Jan 28, 2015

Michael Ayers Charles – Weber City, VA Michael Ayers Charles, 65, Weber City, VA passed away, Wednesday, January 28, 2015 at his residence. Mr. Charles was born in Ohio on April 2, 1949 to Ralph Willard Charles and the late Marcella Anderson Charles. In addition to his parents, his sister, Della Griswold preceded him in death. He is survived by...

Hubert Bobby Thacker

Hubert Bobby Thacker

Jan 25, 2015

Hubert Bobby Thacker – Gate City, VA Hubert Bobby Thacker, 76, Gate City, VA passed away, Sunday, January 25, 2015 at NOVA Health and Rehab, Weber City, VA. Mr. Thacker was born in Scott County, VA on May 25, 1938 the son of the late Hubert and Estil Fields Thacker. He was retired from Square-D Electrical. In addition to his...

Harold  Kerns

Harold  Kerns

Jan 24, 2015

Harold Kerns Harold J. Kerns, 74, Duffield, VA passed away Saturday, January 24, 2015 at the Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center. Mr. Kerns was born in Virginia on October 9, 1940 the son of the late Charlie W. and Nancy Lee “Nannie” Kerns. In addition to his parents; his sister, Ruby Iovanna; infant twin brothers, Dennis Roger and Bruce Edward...

Loyd C. Mendenhall

Loyd C. Mendenhall

Jan 19, 2015

Loyd C. Mendenhall – Duffield, VA Loyd Clayborn Mendenhall, 82, Duffield, VA went home to be with the Lord on Monday, January 19, 2015 at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center. Mr. Mendenhall was born in Lee County, VA on November 29, 1932 to the late Jessee and Cora Bledsoe Mendenhall. In addition to his parents, his brothers, Charlie, Bradley, George,...

Shannon Ray McClellan

Shannon Ray McClellan

Jan 18, 2015

Shannon Ray McClellan – Duffield, VA Shannon Ray McClellan, 37, Duffield, VA went to be with Jesus, Sunday, January 18, 2015 at Wellmont Lonesome Pine Medical Center. Shannon was born February 27, 1977 to Sandra Lane and the late Ronnie McClellan. He was a wonderful father, son, brother, and friend to all who knew him. He was a past member...

Debra Davis

Debra Davis

Jan 18, 2015

Leah McDavid Davis – Kingsport, TN Debra Leah McDavid Davis, 55, Kingsport, TN passed away, Sunday, January 18, 2015 at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center. Leah was born in Sullivan County, TN on September 18, 1959 To J.C. McDavid and the late Norma Lynn Ison McDavid. In addition to her parents, her maternal grandparents, Charles and Janie Casteel Ison and...

Herman Dewey Williams

Herman Dewey Williams

Jan 17, 2015

Herman Williams – Nickelsville, VA Herman Dewey Williams, 70, Nickelsville, VA passed away Saturday, January 17, 2015 after a brief illness. He was born in Scott County, VA on June 18, 1944 to the late William Henry and Ora Myrtle Williams. In addition to his parents, his wife, Kathy Skeens Williams and sisters, Virginia (Jenny) Williams McLean and Pauline Williams...