Local obituaries for the Gate City, Virginia area
Rev. Kenneth Odell Kiser
Mar 2, 2025
Rev. Kenneth Odell Kiser, born November 22, 1951, went to be with his Heavenly Father on March 2, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer.
Kenneth was a Baptist minister for 49 years and the current pastor at the House of Prayer Baptist Church of Nickelsville. He loved his Lord and leading lost souls to Jesus.
Preceding him in death are his...
Celia "Chris" Christine Hensley
Feb 27, 2025
Celia Christine Hensley – Blountville, TN
“Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies.” Proverbs 31:10
Celia Christine Hensley, lovingly known as “Chris”, age 91 of Blountville, TN was called home to Heaven by her Savior on Thursday, February 27, 2025, as she held hands one last time with the love of her life, Clint Hensley, her...
Aleta Elizabeth Minton
Feb 27, 2025
Aleta Elizabeth Minton – Duffield, VA Aleta Elizabeth Minton, 67, Duffield, VA went home to be with the Lord Thursday, February 27, 2025, at Nova Health and Rehab.
Aleta was born on November 2, 1957, in Kingsport, TN to the late J.D. and Edna (Frazier) Jones.
In addition to her parents, the father of her children, Gary Joe Minton; sister, Joann Stanley;...
Lonnie Stevie Berry
Feb 24, 2025
Rev. Lonnie Berry- Jonesville, VA
Reverend Lonnie Stevie Berry, 61, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, February 24, 2025, surrounded by all his children while singing “What A Day That Will Be.”
Lonnie was born in Kingsport, TN on April 11, 1963, and was the son of the late William Joe Berry and Ethel (Berry) Harris.
He was called by...
Gladys Faye Cox
Feb 22, 2025
Gladys Faye Cox (née Rhoton), 71, passed away unexpectedly on February 22, 2025, in Clintwood, Virginia.
Born on November 5, 1953, in Scott County, Virginia, Faye was the daughter of Curtis Ervin Rhoton and Reba Juanita Bledsoe Rhoton. She carried a steadfast faith throughout her life and found joy in life’s simple pleasures—her love for music, reading, drawing, and spending time...
David Allen Darnell
Feb 20, 2025
David Allen Darnell- Gate City, VA
David Allen Darnell, 83, Gate City, VA, passed away, Thursday, February 20, 2025, at Johnson City Medical Center.
David was born in Dungannon, VA, on April 20, 1941, to the late E.C. Darnell, and Dena (Brickey) Darnell.
In addition to his parents, several brothers precede him in death.
Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 63...
Linda Faye Holbrook
Feb 18, 2025
Linda Holbrook – Gate City, VA
Linda Holbrook, 70, Gate City, VA passed away, Tuesday, February 18, 2025, at her residence.
Linda was born in Sullivan County, TN on July 2, 1954, and was the daughter of the late Kelly Culbertson and Louella (McConnell) Shipley.
In addition to her parents, her husband, Kenneth Wayne Holbrook, and stepfather, James Shipley preceded her in death.
Linda...
Annie Sue Tomlinson
Feb 18, 2025
Annie Sue Tomlinson – Gate City, VA
Annie Sue Tomlinson, 89, Gate City, VA entered into rest, February 18, 2025, at the Holston Valley Medical Center after a brief illness.
Born on April 9, 1935, in Clinchport, VA. She was the daughter of the late Thomas and Dora Smith Tomlinson.
After high school, she attended college at ETSU. Annie was known for her...
Sherry Diane Sawyer
Feb 17, 2025
Sherry Diane Alley (Vaughn) Sawyer, 66, of the Mabe/Stanleytown community, Duffield, VA, went to Heaven to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, February 17, 2025, at her residence with her best friend and companion, Gordee, by her side.
She was a faithful and devoted member of Durhams Chapel Church. She was an avid music lover and enjoyed playing piano...
Jimmie Earl Lawson
Feb 17, 2025
Jimmie Earl Lawson (Squirrel)- Gate City, VA
Jimmie Earl Lawson, 64, Gate City, VA, passed away, Monday, February 17, 2025, at his residence.
Jimmie was born in Kingsport, TN, on January 24, 1961, to the late Andy Horton Lawson, Sr., and Ival Louise (Culbertson) Lawson.
In addition to his parents, his first wife and love of his life, Evelyn Lawson; second wife, Rebecca...
Vonda Marie Corder
Feb 16, 2025
Vonda Marie Corder – Dungannon, VA
Vonda Marie Corder, 73, Dungannon, VA gained her angel wings Sunday, February 16, 2025, at her residence.
She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, and friend to everyone. She was the best country cook, and you always left with a plate of food to take home (but be sure to bring her bowls...
Dickie Ray Gillenwater
Feb 16, 2025
Dickie Ray Gillenwater, 70, of Kingsport, TN, departed this life for a Heavenly life on Sunday, February 16, 2025.
Dickie was born on July 21, 1954, in Sullivan County, TN, to the late Broadus Gillenwater, and Maude Bishop Gillenwater.
He retired from A & L after 45 years of hard work and service. He was a diehard fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers...
Clara Mae Gehman
Feb 13, 2025
Clara Mae Gehman – Kingsport, TN
Clara Mae Gehman, 80, Kingsport, TN passed away Thursday, February 13, 2025, at the Holston Valley Medical Center.
Clara was born in Eidson, TN on June 6, 1944, to the late Charlie and Minnie Winstead Massengill.
In addition to her parents, her husband, David Gordon Gehman; special nephew, Eddie Williams and 9 siblings preceded her in death.
She...
Ryan Scott Gillenwater
Feb 10, 2025
Ryan Scott Gillenwater – Gate City, VA
Ryan Scott Gillenwater, 43, Gate City, VA passed away Monday, February 10, 2025, at Wellmont Holston Valley MC.
Ryan was born in Kingsport, TN on December 14, 1981, and was the son of Scott and Verna (Coffey) Gillenwater.
He was employed by Partners, Kingsport, TN and was of the Baptist faith.
His maternal grandparents, Blane Coffey and...
Deborah Kay Blevins
Feb 8, 2025
Deborah Kay Blevins – Weber City, VA
Deborah Kay Blevins, 68, Weber City, VA passed away, Saturday, February 8, 2025, at NOVA Health and Rehab.
Deborah was born in Sullivan County, TN on August 20, 1956, and was the daughter of the late Carl and Clyde Marie (Owens) Gillenwater.
She retired from Eastman Chemical.
In addition to her parents, her brother, Gary Gillenwater preceded...
Albie Pauline Thompson
Feb 1, 2025
Albie Pauline Thompson – Weber City, VA
Albie Pauline Thompson passed away Saturday, February 1, 2025.
Albie was born in Scott County, VA on September 29, 1941, to the late Thurman and Albie (Bates) Tipton.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Harold Thompson. Sisters, Rosie Farthing, Kathleen Edwards, and Lenthia Templeton; Brothers, Howard Tipton, Roy Tipton,...
Donald William Salyer
Jan 31, 2025
Don William Salyer – Nicklesville, VA
Donald William Salyer passed away Friday, January 31, 2025, at his residence.
Donald was born in Scott County, VA on August 24, 1944, and was the son of the late Ezra and Maggie (Page) Salyer.
He was a devoted, loving husband and father. He was a member of Pleasant View Independent Missionary Baptist Church of Nickelsville, where...
Kay Pendleton Pierson
Jan 30, 2025
Kay P. Pierson – Kingsport, TN
Kay Pendleton Pierson, 86, Kingsport, TN, passed away, Thursday, January 30, 2025, at The Waters of Bristol with his family by his side.
Kay was born in Scott County, VA on October 12, 1938, and was the son of the late Clyde and Anna Myrtle Pierson.
He was a proud Veteran of the United States Army, serving...
Ann Russell Mitchell
Jan 29, 2025
Ann Russell (Mamaw) Mitchell – Duffield, VA Ann Russell (Mamaw) Mitchell, 78, Duffield, VA went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, January 29, 2025, at Holston Valley Medical Center.
Ann was born on October 14, 1946, in Sanford, NC, to the late Frances Absher.
In addition to her parents her husband, Edwin “Wayne” Mitchell; and sons, Jeffery, Timothy, and Quintin Dunlap...
Paul Wayne Speers
Jan 27, 2025
Paul Wayne Speers – Blackwater, VA
Paul Wayne Speers, 86, passed away on Monday, January 27, 2025, comfortably in his home surrounded by those he loved most in life. Paul was born August 8, 1938, in Blackwater, Virginia, the son of Lloyd and Ida Sturgill Speers.
Paul married the love of his life and best friend, Glenda Hood Speers, on November 7th...
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