Local obituaries for the Gate City, Virginia area
Roy Ernest Jeter III
Oct 25, 2025
Roy Ernest Jeter III
Nov.2 1972-Oct.25 2025
Roy E Jeter III, 52, passed away Saturday Oct. 25 at home after a lengthy illness.
He was preceded in death by his parents Roy Jeter Jr. and Ethel (Fields) Jeter and his sister Susan Housewright.
He is survived by his two sons Zachary Jeter and Brayden Jeter. sister and brother-in-law, Sandra Matthews and Steve Woods. Several aunts,...
Mable Irene McDavid
Oct 25, 2025
Irene (Kern) McDavid – Duffield, VA
Mable Irene (Kern) McDavid, 88, Duffield, VA passed away, Saturday, October 25, 2025, at NOVA Health and Rehab, Weber City, VA.
Irene was born on June 28, 1937, and was the daughter of the late Loring and Elva I. (Hill) Kern.
In addition to her parents, her husband, Grover Cecil McDavid, sisters, Mary Kerns, and Frances Kern...
Billy Ray Shaffer
Oct 22, 2025
Billy Ray Shaffer – Hiltons, VA
Billy Ray Shaffer, 83, Hiltons, VA passed away, Wednesday, October 22, 2025, at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center.
It was Billy’s wish to be cremated, with a Memorial Graveside Service scheduled for a late date.
An online guest register is available for the Shaffer family at www.gatecityfunerals.com.
Gate City Funeral Home is honored to be serving the family...
Richard Curtis Gillenwater
Oct 19, 2025
Richard C. Gillenwater – Gate City, VA
Richard Curtis Gillenwater, 82, of Gate City, Virginia, passed away peacefully on October 19th, 2025, surrounded by his family and loved ones.
Born on June 2nd, 1943, in Kingsport, Tennessee, to Robert Cossie Gillenwater and Anne May McConnell, Richard grew up in Gate City. He graduated from Gate City High School in 1961 and began...
Emmit Ray Good
Oct 19, 2025
Emmit Ray Good
July 16, 1937--October 19, 2025
Emmit Ray Good, 88, passed away Sunday, October 19, 2025, at home attended by family.
He was born on July 16, 1937, in Scott County, VA, to the late James (Jim) Good and Esta Mae (Rhoton) Good. Also preceding him in death were his beloved wife, Dale Good; daughter, Donna Good; sister, Gladys Good, brother,...
Jerry Wayne Lawson
Oct 12, 2025
Jerry Wayne Lawson-Ft. Blackmore, Va
Jerry Wayne Lawson, Ft. Blackmore, VA, passed away Sunday, October 12, 2025, at the Holston Valley Hospital, Kingsport. TN.
Jerry was born in Scott County, VA on April 17, 1956, to the late Lucian and Ina Marie Lawson.
In addition to his parents, his niece, Chandra Perry preceded him in death
Jerry was loved by everyone who knew him,...
Nancy Jane Livesay
Oct 11, 2025
Nancy Jane Livesay – Duffield, VA
I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith ~ 2nd Timothy 4:7
Nancy Jane (Thompson) Livesay, 68, Duffield, VA passed away, Saturday, October 11, 2025, at her residence after a short courageous battle with cancer.
Nancy was born in Kingsport, TN on April 29, 1957, and was the daughter...
Benny Lewis Clark, Jr.
Oct 6, 2025
Benny Lewis Clark, Jr. - Gate City, VA
Benny Lewis Clark, Jr., 48, Gate City, VA, passed away Monday, October 6, 2025, at his residence.
Benny was born in Kingsport, TN, on August 2, 1977, and was the son of the late Benny Lewis Clark, Sr., and Wilma Jean (Carter) Clark.
In addition to his parents, his daughter, Kayla Hill; nephew, Brandon Wayne...
Jerry Willis Wolfe
Oct 4, 2025
Jerry Wolfe - Weber City, VA
Jerry Willis Wolfe, 81, Weber City, VA, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, October 4, 2025, surrounded by his loving family after a lengthy illness.
Jerry was born on January 13, 1944, in Sullivan County, TN, to the late Hiram Wolfe and Margie L. (Page) Wolfe.
Jerry lived a full and meaningful life - a life...
Ruth Etta Collins
Sep 30, 2025
Ruth Etta Collins, 82, Gate City, VA passed away September 30, 2025, at the Nova Health and Rehab Center, Weber City, VA.
Ruth was born in Scott County Virginia on June 18, 1943, to the late Newton Earl and Maggie Marie (Strong) Mann.
Ruth attended the first Baptist Church in Dungannon in Virginia, she loved the Santa Train, and she worked 32...
Carol "Poo Doo" Lucas
Sep 26, 2025
Carol “Poo Doo” Lucas – Dungannon, VA
Carol Sue “Poo Doo” Lucas, 78, Dungannon, VA passed away, Friday, September 26, 2025, at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center after a courageous battle with cancer.
Carol was born in Scott County, VA on July 9, 1947, and was the daughter of the late Grover and Edna (Dooley) Lucas.
Poo Doo was a lifetime, and well-known...
Dora Ann Calton
Sep 23, 2025
Dora Ann Calton- Duffield, VA
Dora Ann Calton, 71, Duffield, VA, went home to be with Jesus Tuesday, September 23, 2025, at Holston Valley Medical Center.
Dora was born in Scott County, VA, on July 31, 1954, to the late Garland Monroe Calton, and Stella Edith (Miller) Calton.
In addition to her parents, her sister, Juanita Townsend; and brother, little Willie Frank Calton...
Edgar Allen Horne
Sep 22, 2025
Edgar Allen Horne- Kingsport, TN
Edgar Allen Horne, 84, Kingsport, TN, passed away, Monday, September 22, 2025, peacefully at home.
Edgar was born on August 12, 1941, in Scott County, VA and was the son of the late Samuel Horne and Ethel Mae (Easterling) Horne.
In addition to his parents, his five brothers preceded him in death.
Left to cherish his memory are his...
Noah Thomas Sluss
Sep 13, 2025
Noah Thomas Sluss- Dungannon, VA
Noah Thomas Sluss, 86, Dungannon, VA, passed away peacefully, Saturday, September 13, 2025, at Holston Valley Medical Center. A devoted husband, Noah, shared 62 wonderful years of marriage with his beloved wife, Carol, building a life rooted in love, faith, and service. He was a dedicated member of Stoney Creek Fellowship Church and proudly served as...
Sandy Gale Salling
Sep 12, 2025
Sandy Gale Salling -Gate City, Virginia
Sandy Gale Salling, 55, Gate City, VA passed away Friday, September 12, 2025, at her residence.
She was born in Troy, Ohio on October 11, 1969, to the late Marlin Howard Fisher and Sandra Sue Hughes
Sandy is survived by her husband, James Salling; daughters Heather and husband, Josh, Holly and husband, Mike; sister, Susie Bowen and...
Robert Dwain Clark
Sep 9, 2025
Robert Dwain Clark- Jonesborough, TN
Robert Dwain Clark, 52, Jonesborough, TN, passed away Tuesday, September 9, 2025, at UT Medical Center surrounded by his loved ones after battling a brief illness.
Robert was born in Washington County, TN, on June 21, 1973, and was the son of Robert Clark and Karen (Murr) Pennington.
Robert was a hardworking man. He would work from dusk...
Donald Ray Bowen
Sep 6, 2025
Donald R. Bowen
April 2, 1942 — September 6, 2025
Donald R. Bowen – Duffield, VA Donald R. Bowen, 83, Duffield, VA was taken by God’s hand and led Home, Saturday. September 6, 2025. Donald was born in Scott County, Virginia on April 2, 1942, and was the son of the late Ernest Thomas Bowen and Emmer Lou Miller Bowen. In addition...
Kathy Ann Kerrick
Sep 5, 2025
Kathy Ann Kerrick- Hiltons, VA
Kathy Ann Kerrick, 61, Hiltons, VA, passed away Friday, September 5, 2025, at her residence.
Kathy was born in Norton VA, on October 23, 1963, to the late George Washington Ramey and Mildred (Skeens) Ramey.
Left to cherish her memory are her husband, Michael Kerrick; children, Georgia Parks (William Wray), Danielle Parks, Nolan Addison, Kelli Addison, and Alexis Javens...
Cody Austin Shayne Hammond
Sep 4, 2025
Cody Austin Shayne Hammond
January 6, 1995 – September 4, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Cody Austin Shayne Hammond on September 4, 2025, after an extensive illness. He was 30 years old.
Cody was a beloved son, brother, father, and friend. Born on January 6, 1995, he touched many lives with his strength, resilience, and unwavering love for his...
Volena Lawson White
Sep 1, 2025
Volena Lawson White, 82, Nickelsville VA, a faithful servant of the Lord, went to her heavenly home on September 1st, 2025.
Born in Scott County, Virginia on May 14th, 1943, Volena was the daughter of the late James “Jim” Lawson, Sr. and Zora (Benton) Lawson. She was preceded in death by her grandson, Payton Reece; sisters, Juanita Lane and Emogene Rhoton;...
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