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Local obituaries for the Gate City, Virginia area

Elizabeth Turner Simpson

Elizabeth Turner Simpson

Apr 19, 2023

 

Elizabeth Turner Simpson – Gate City, VA

Elizabeth Turner Simpson, 89, Gate City, VA, passed away, Wednesday, April 19, 2023, at Holston Valley Medical Center.

Elizabeth was born in Gate City, VA, on June 1, 1933, to the late David Van Buren Turner and Maggie Lee Mays.

Elizabeth was a member of the Moccasin St. Church of Christ....

Donald Travis Kelly

Donald Travis Kelly

Apr 17, 2023

 

Travis Kelly – Mount Carmel, TN

Donald Travis Kelly, 48, Mount Carmel, TN passed away, Monday, April 17, 2023, at Bristol Hospice House, Bristol, TN after a courageous battle with Cancer.

Travis was born December 27, 1974, and was the son of the late Donald Curtis Kelly and Connie (Carter) Caldwell.

Travis was a loving father and...

Luther Arnold Williams

Luther Arnold Williams

Apr 15, 2023

 

Luther Williams – Stickleyville, VA

Luther Arnold Williams, 55, Stickleyville, VA passed away, Saturday, April 15, 2023, at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center.

Luther was born in Norton, VA on February 24, 1968, the son of Lewis and Phyllis (Bowen) Williams.

Christopher Falin, his son, preceded him in death.

He leaves behind to cherish his memory, his daughter, Kaitlin...

William Kelly Pierson

William Kelly Pierson

Apr 15, 2023

William Kelly Pierson – Gate City, VAWilliam Kelly Pierson, 81, Gate City, VA passed away Saturday, April 15, 2023, at NortonCommunity Hospital.Bill was born in Gate City, VA on January 22, 1942, and was the son of the late Kelly andMaude (Hartsock) Pierson.He was a retired Chemical Operator with Eastman Chemical.In addition to his parents, his sisters, Ann Shively, Ruby...

Phyllis Hensley Smith

Phyllis Hensley Smith

Apr 13, 2023

 

Phyllis Hensley Smith of Gate City, VA died peacefully surrounded by family on Thursday, April 13th, 2023.

 

Born in Kingsport, TN, Phyllis was preceded in death by her loving husband of 52 years, Elliott Smith in January of 2020.  She was the daughter of the late Bates and Jeanette Hensley. 

 

A loving wife, mother, sister and...

Terry Lynn Pruitt

Terry Lynn Pruitt

Apr 12, 2023

 

Terry Lynn Pruitt – Nickelsville, VA

Terry Lynn Pruitt, 61, Nickelsville, VA passed away, Wednesday, April 12, 2023, at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center.

Terry was born in Washington, DC on May 21, 1961, and was the daughter of Frankie Marzetta (Mullins) Williams, and the late Worley Hershel Jones.

In addition to her father, her brother, Walter Jones preceded...

Iris Nadine Gillenwater

Iris Nadine Gillenwater

Apr 12, 2023

 

Iris Nadine Gillenwater- Kingsport, TN

Iris Nadine Gillenwater,83, Kingsport, TN, went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, April 12, 2023, at Holston Valley Medical Center.

Iris was born in Fort Blackmore, VA, on November 19, 1939, to the late Walter Minton Necessary and Polly Ellen (Stanley) Necessary.

Along with her parents, her husband, Joseph Edward Gillenwater;...

Ryland Glenmore Craft III

Ryland Glenmore Craft III

Apr 11, 2023

 

Ryland Glenmore Craft III – Kennesaw, GA                                                    

Ryland Glenmore Craft III, 65, of Kennesaw, GA passed away on April 11, 2023, at Tranquility Hospice with his family by his side.  He was born on November 17, 1957 in Kingsport, TN and was raised in Gate City, VA.  His parents were the late Ryland G. Craft, Jr. and Patsy...

Joe Herron Fuller

Joe Herron Fuller

Apr 7, 2023

 

Joe H. Fuller – Scott County, VA

Joe Herron Fuller, 92, Nickelsville, VA, passed away Friday, April 7, 2023, at Johnson City Medical Center.

He was a beloved brother, uncle, and member of the community.

Joe was born in Scott County, VA, on December 25, 1930, to the late Edgar Rhea Fuller and Glenna (Godsey) Fuller.

He...

Rev. Joseph "Joe" Edward Gillenwater

Rev. Joseph "Joe" Edward Gillenwater

Apr 7, 2023

Rev. Joseph “Joe” Edward Gillenwater- Kingsport, TN

Rev. Joseph “Joe” Edward Gillenwater, 89, Kingsport, TN, went home to be with the Lord Friday, April 7, 2023, at his home with his family.

Joe was born in Ft. Blackmore, VA, on August 6, 1933, to the late Wise Wesley “Jake” Gillenwater and Monnie Edna (Lane) Gillenwater.

He was a...

Donald Ray Burke

Donald Ray Burke

Apr 7, 2023

 

Donald Ray Burke – Sullivan County, TN. Donald Ray Burke, 82, Sullivan County, TN, went home to be with his lord, Thursday, April 7, 2023.  Donald was born in Scott County, VA on May 10, 1940, to the late Emitt Lee Burke Sr. and Alba Estelle (Hartsock) Burke Sr. He was a member of Central Baptist Church of Kingsport,...

Cecil Carter Mann

Cecil Carter Mann

Apr 5, 2023

 

Cecil Carter Mann – Gate City, VA

Cecil Carter Mann, Gate City, VA, passed away Wednesday, April 5, 2023, at Johnson City Medical Center.

At 103, Cecil was vibrant, with a sharp mind, and was very proud of his children.

Cecil was born in Scott County, VA, on October 18, 1919, to the late Garland Washington Mann...

Walter Ernest Vicars

Walter Ernest Vicars

Apr 1, 2023

 

Ernie Vicars – Weber City, VA

Walter Ernest “Ernie” Vicars, 86, Weber City, VA passed away, Saturday, April 1, 2023, at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center.

Ernie was born in the Hill Station community of Scott County, VA on April 20, 1936, and was the son of the late Walter Ernest, Sr., and Daisy (Herron) Vicars.

Ernie was part...

Eric Andrew Woods

Eric Andrew Woods

Mar 31, 2023

 

Eric Andrew Woods – Kingsport, TN

Eric Andrew Woods, 25, Kingsport, TN passed away, Friday, March 31, 2023, in Kingsport, TN.

Eric was born in Sullivan County, TN on May 1, 1997, and was the son of Jamey Elbert Woods and Melanie Dawn Houseright.

His maternal grandparents, William, and Sharlie (Free) Houseright, and his paternal grandfather, Elbert A.Woods...

David W. Crawford

David W. Crawford

Mar 31, 2023

 

David W. Crawford – 83 Years Old

David was born in Kingsport, TN, on September 15, 1939, and went home to be with the Lord on March 31, 2023. He was of the Baptist Faith.

David was preceded in death by his loving parents John and Lillie (Oaks) Crawford; grandparents, Nathan and Callie Crawford, Peart, and Lizzie Arnold;...

Terry Glen Seiber

Terry Glen Seiber

Mar 31, 2023

 

Terry Glenn Seiber – Kingsport, TN

Terry Glenn Seiber, 63, Kingsport, TN, passed away, Friday, March 31, 2023, at Holston Valley

Medical Center.

Terry was born in Lee County, VA, on February 13, 1960, to the late Earl Dean and Gloria

Virginia (Elliott) Seiber.

In addition to his parents, an infant brother, preceded him in death.

He is survived...

Louvenia Nell Bowen

Louvenia Nell Bowen

Mar 29, 2023

 

Louvenia (Nell) Bowen

Louvenia (Nell) Bowen, 80, Mount Carmel, TN and formerly of Scott County, VA passed away, Wednesday, March 29, 2023, at The Waters of Roan Highlands, Roan Mountain, TN.

Nell was born in Scott County, VA on October 28, 1942, and was the daughter of the late Charlie and Nina Madge (Barnette) Carter.

In addition to her...

Johnny Wesley Mullins

Johnny Wesley Mullins

Mar 28, 2023

Johnny Wesley Mullins – Hiltons, VA

Johnny Wesley Mullins, 77, Hiltons, VA, passed away Tuesday, March 28, 2023, at his residence.

Johnny was born in Scott County, VA, on February 27, 1946, to the late Fred W. Mullins and Monnie (Hobbs) Mullins

In addition to his parents, his wife, Pauline Catherine Mullins; daughter-in-law, Sheila McMurray; sister, Emma Jean...

Angel Hubert Sloan

Angel Hubert Sloan

Mar 28, 2023

 

Hubert A. Sloan- Duffield, VA

Hubert A. Sloan, 86, Duffield, VA, passed away at his residence, after a long illness, Tuesday, March 28, 2023.

Hubert was born in Scott County, VA, on August 12, 1936, to the late Clara (Kindle) Sloan and Ray Sloan.

Hubert loved his family and friends, his dogs, bluegrass music, and to make others...

Shelia Fay Fields

Shelia Fay Fields

Mar 27, 2023

Shelia Fay Fields – Sullivan County, TN

Shelia Fay Fields, 76, Sullivan County, TN, passed away Monday, March 27, 2023, at her residence.

Shelia was born in Tazewell County, VA, on June 30, 1946, to the late Ervin Edward Gibson and Laura Evelyn (Lucas) Gibson.

Along with her parents, Doyle Fields; sisters, Jo Ann Musick, and Judy Ward;...

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