Local obituaries for the Gate City, Virginia area
Bobby Howard Dean
Apr 29, 2025
Bobby H. Dean, age 76, of Nickelsville, Virginia, passed away peacefully at home on April 29, 2025, on the land he loved — his favorite place in the world.
Bobby was a proud tobacco and cattle farmer who spent his life working the land and caring for his animals. He found peace in the quiet moments — especially sitting on the...
Patricia Ann Christian
Apr 27, 2025
Patricia Ann Christian- Kingsport, TN
Patricia Ann Christian, 88, Kingsport, TN, passed away, Sunday, April 27, 2025, at Holston Rehab and Care Center.
Patricia was born on July 3, 1936, in Washtenaw, Co., Michigan, to the late Matthew Harden, and Grace Lorraine (Colby) Harden.
In addition to her parents, her husband Joseph Henry Christian; daughter, Rachel Marie Leaders; and brothers and sisters preceded...
Franklin S. "Jack" Malone
Apr 23, 2025
Franklin S. “Jack” Malone – Kingsport, TN
Franklin S. “Jack” Malone, 87, Kingsport, TN entered heavens gates on Wednesday, April 23, 2025.
He served in the Army and was honorably discharged in 1963.
He worked for A&L as an insulator and retired after 37 years.
In addition to his parents, John and Della; his brother, Albert; sisters, Joyce and Mary, and his infant son,...
Harry Benjamin Stapleton, Jr.
Apr 21, 2025
Harry Benjamin Stapleton, Jr, 81, passed away, Monday, April 21, 2025, at Ridgecrest Manor, Duffield, VA.
Harry was born in Hiltons, VA, on April 3, 1944, to the late Harry Stapleton, Sr., and Clara (Falin) Stapleton.
In addition to his parents, his sister, Linda Sexton; half-sisters, Loretta Starnes and Polly Falin; and half-brothers, Charlie and Ed Stapleton preceded him in death.
Left to...
Ronnie Edward Taylor
Apr 20, 2025
Ronnie Edward Taylor, 74, Gate City, VA, passed away, peacefully at the home of his brother Micheal Taylor on Sunday, Easter morning, what a glorious morning to meet his Lord and Savior.
Ronnie was born in Kingsport, TN, on August 28, 1950, to the late Robert and Elizabeth LaVonna (Tipton) Taylor “Aunt Don”.
In addition to his parents, Ronnie was preceded in...
Harold Fred Kendrick
Apr 18, 2025
Harold Fred Kendrick – Gate City, VA
Harold Fred Kendrick, 87, Gate City, VA passed away, Friday, April 18, 2025, at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center.
Harold was born in Church Hill, TN on April 22, 1937, and was the son of the late Lonnie and Edna (Robinette) Kendrick.
He was a veteran of the United States Navy and retired from the Kingsport...
Farah Sharron Williams
Apr 15, 2025
September 17, 1948 - April 15, 2025
Farah Sharron Williams – Gate City, VA, 76 was born to the late Dwight Howard Grimm and Edith Eloise Pendleton. She was preceded in death by her parents, brother Byron Gilmore ‘B.G.” Grimm, husband William “Bill” Wayne Williams and brother-in-law Tommy Williams. She is survived by her brothers-in-law, Fred (Phyllis), Blake and Mike and...
Hoyt Presley Bledsoe
Apr 13, 2025
Hoyt Presley Bledsoe, 84, Blackwater, VA, passed away Sunday, April 13, 2025, at Holston Valley Medical Center.
Hoyt was born in Scott County, VA, on September 29, 1940. He was the son of the late Hillard and Charmie Livesay Bledsoe. He was of the Baptist faith.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Paul Bledsoe, Wayne...
Ralph Carter Chapman, Jr.
Apr 11, 2025
Ralph Carter Chapman, Jr.- Duffield, VA
Ralph Carter Chapman, Jr., 78, Duffield, VA, passed away Friday, April 11, 2025, at Holston Valley Medical Center.
Ralph was born in Ft. Blackmore, VA, on July 25, 1946, to the late Ralph Carter Chapman, Sr., and Mildred (Shupe) Chapman.
In addition to his parents, sisters, Ruth Looney, Ruby Tuner, and Donna Jean; brother Trevor Chapman; and...
Geraldine (Lane) Folden
Apr 7, 2025
Gearldine Lane Folden – Nickelsville, VA
Geraldine Lane Folden, 77, Nickelsville, VA gained her Heavenly wings, Monday, April 7, 2025, at NOVA Health and Rehab, Weber City, VA.
Geraldine was born in Hawkins County, TN, on January 29, 1948, and was the daughter of the late Charles Howard and Laura Ellen (Frazier) Lane.
In addition to her parents, her husband, Melvin Ernest Folden;...
Toni Bowling
Apr 4, 2025
Toni Bowling – Gate City, VA
Toni Bowling, 78, Yuma Community, Gate City, VA, passed away on Friday, April 4, 2025, and is joyful to be with her Lord & Savior.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Tom and Nita Class.
Toni is survived by her husband, Bill, Yuma community, Gate City, VA; her son, Tommy Faludy, Indiana; daughter, Tiffany Harr...
Wilma Hall Lovejoy
Mar 29, 2025
Wilma Lovejoy – North Carolina
Wilma Grace (Hall) Lovejoy, 89, Claremont, NC and formerly of Ft. Blackmore, VA passed away, Saturday, March 29, 2025, in Hickory, NC.
Wilma was born in Scott County, VA on January 24, 1937, and was the daughter of the late Ezra and Bertha (Laney) Hall.
In addition to her parents, her daughter, Darlene Polmounter, sons, Gary Hall and...
John "J.L." Mitchell
Mar 28, 2025
J.L. Mitchell – Dungannon, VA
John Lewis (J.L.) Mitchell, 84, Dungannon, VA passed away, Friday, March 28, 2025, at his residence surrounded by his loving family.
John was born in Scott County, VA on October 28, 1940, and was the son of the late James Monroe and Clidie Lee (Johnson) Mitchell.
In addition to his parents, his infant sister and brothers, Glen Everett...
Dorothy Bishop
Mar 27, 2025
Dorothy Bishop – Gate City, VA
Dorothy Bishop was taken from us the morning of Mar 27, 2025.
She was born on August 17, 1925, and was the daughter of the late Roy and Alma May (Kelly) Wagner.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Richard “Dick” Bishop in 2011.
She was an exceptional individual that loved helping...
Kyle Toot-T.K. Corder
Mar 25, 2025
Kyle Corder – Dungannon, VA
Kyle “Toot” TK Corder, 69, Dungannon, VA entered into rest Tuesday, March 25, 2025, at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center while under hospice care. He went to be with the Lord peacefully with his loving wife of 38 years by his side.
Kyle loved his family so much! He loved the outdoors, fishing and hunting were his...
Grover Samuel "Sammy" Lane, Jr.
Mar 21, 2025
Grover Samuel “Sammy” Lane Jr. – Duffield, VA.
Grover Samuel (Sammy) Lane Jr. 80, Duffield, VA. Passed away Friday, March 21, 2025, at Ridgecrest Nursing Home in Duffield, VA.
Sammy was born on January 6, 1945, to the late Grover Samuel Lane, Sr. and Pearl Mae Herron Lane.
He served in the United States Army for 3 years in Korea.
He worked for and...
Ruby (Owens) Hass
Mar 18, 2025
Ruby Hass – Nickelsville, VA
Ruby (Owens) Hass, 75, Nickelsville, VA passed away, Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center.
Ruby was born in Kingsport, TN on September 1, 1949, and was the daughter of the late Charlie and Lula (Baldwin) Owens.
In addition to her parents, husband, Eddie Lee Hass, and seven sisters and one brother, five nephews, and...
Roger Alan Templeton
Mar 15, 2025
Roger Alan Templeton~Gate City, VA
Early Saturday morning, March 15, 2025, Roger Alan Templeton, 64, passed away peacefully at his home in the Manville Community of Gate City, Virginia.
Roger was born on May 19, 1960, the fourth child of Troy and Jo Ann Templeton. He was a loving father, brother, and friend, always putting the needs of others first.
Roger is survived...
Stanley LaForce
Mar 13, 2025
Stanley LaForce – Michigan
Stanley LaForce, 69, Michigan passed away, Thursday, March 13, 2025, in Allen Park, Michigan.
Stanley was born on July 12, 1955, and was the son of Nina Faye (Quillen) LaForce and the late John Bradley LaForce.
In addition to his mother, Nina Faye (Quillen) LaForce, he is survived by his brothers, Lennis LaForce and wife, Jennifer, and Jeff LaForce,...
Arvel Lee Lewis
Mar 11, 2025
Arvel Lee Lewis, 90, Yuma, VA, passed away peacefully at home Tuesday, March 11, 2025.
He was born in Scott County, VA, on August 21, 1934, to the late Simmie C. Lewis, and Ruby Jane (Quillen) Lewis.
Arvel worked at Lynn Garden Hardware, Foote Mineral Co., and retired from TN Eastman Co., in 1996 after many years of service.
He lived a long,...
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