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Local obituaries for the Gate City, Virginia area

Donald Ray Castle

Donald Ray Castle

Mar 24, 2024

Donald Ray Castle- Kingsport, TN

It is with great sadness in our hearts, but joy and comfort in our Faith that we announce the passing of Don, 78, on Sunday, March 24, 2024, at Holston Valley Medical Center. 

Don was born in Kingsport, TN, on December 12, 1945, to the late Earl Castle, and Jessee (Hood) Castle. 

Preceding him in death are his...

Patricia Ann (Quillen) Hull-Amell

Patricia Ann (Quillen) Hull-Amell

Mar 23, 2024

Patricia Ann (Quillen) Hull- Amell- Jonesborough, TN

Patricia Ann (Quillen) Hull- Amell, 71, Jonesborough, TN, passed away, Saturday, March 23, 2024, at her home after a long battle with cancer. 

Patty was born in Kingsport, TN, on October 24, 1952, to the late Kyle Farris Quillen, and Gladys Lorene Quillen (Mann). 

Patty retired along with her spouse of 35 years, Larry Amell, owner...

Margaret Lisa Webb

Margaret Lisa Webb

Mar 23, 2024

Margaret Lisa Webb- Gate City, VA

Margaret Lisa Webb, 56, Gate City, VA, passed away, Saturday, March 23, 2024, at her residence. 

Lisa was born on January 11, 1968, in Bristol, VA, to the late Sam Russ, and Mary Bridgett Russ Clay. 

In addition to her parents, her husband, Scott Webb; sister, Susie; and dog, Gracie preceded her in death. 

Left to cherish her...

Dr. Bob Dean Lynch

Dr. Bob Dean Lynch

Mar 23, 2024

Dr. Bob D. Lynch, a beloved pastor and servant of the Lord, peacefully passed away on Saturday, March 23, 2024, in Dandridge, TN, at the age of 88. He was born on August 31, 1935, and his life was a testament to his unwavering commitment to God and the spiritual nourishment of his congregation.

For three decades, Dr. Lynch served as...

Garry Hutchins Seaver

Garry Hutchins Seaver

Mar 16, 2024

Garry Seaver – Gate City, VA

Garry (Doogie) Hutchins Seaver, 77, Gate City, VA passed away, Saturday, March 16, 2024, at Deer Meadows Rehab, Abingdon, VA.

He was born in Bristol VA on December 8, 1946, and was the son of the late Jamie Lyle and Callie (Johnson) Seaver.

Garry was the owner and operator of the Q.S.Q. in Gate City, VA. 

In addition...

Lillian Virginia (Sluss) Campbell

Lillian Virginia (Sluss) Campbell

Mar 13, 2024

Lillian Virginia (Jenny) Sluss Campbell – Nickelsville, VA

 

Lillian Virginia (Jenny) Campbell, 95, Nickelsville, VA entered into rest Wednesday, March 13, 2024, at her residence.

Jenny was born in Scott County, VA on February 17, 1929, to the late Ballard and Lois Sweeney Sluss.

In addition to her parents, her husband, William Campbell, infant son; son, Earnie Campbell, granddaughters, Nicki Henley and Santana...

Clell Eugene Williams

Clell Eugene Williams

Mar 12, 2024

Clell Eugene “Eugene” Williams- Duffield, VA

Clell Eugene “Eugene” Williams, 62, Duffield, VA, passed away, Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at his residence. 

Eugene was born in Abingdon, VA, on February 2, 1962, to Rosa Lee (Falin) Williams, and the late Clell Pollard Williams.

Preceding him in death is his father, Clell Pollard Williams. 

Left to cherish his memory are his mother, Rosa Lee (Falin)...

Charles Edward Robinette

Charles Edward Robinette

Mar 11, 2024

Charles “Charlie” Edward Robinette, Gate City, VA

Charles “Charlie” Edward Robinette, 76, Gate City, VA, passed away, Monday, March 11, 2024, at Holston Valley Medical Center. 

Charlie was born in Scott County, VA, on July 28, 1947, to the late Orlando Marcelous  “O.M.” Robinette, and Lillian (Taylor) Robinette. 

H was retired from Eastman, and was a Master Mason and a member of Masonic...

Connie Ann Dockery

Connie Ann Dockery

Mar 9, 2024

Connie Ann Dockery- Fort Blackmore, VA

Connie Ann Dockery, 68, Fort Blackmore, VA, passed away, Saturday, March 9, 2024, at the home of her niece and caregiver, Carolyn Gibson. 

Connie was born on October 10, 1955, in Kingsport, TN, to the late Brownie Logan Dockery, and Mattie (Hensley) Dockery. 

She was a lifetime member of Scott County Life Saving Crew and a member...

Peggy June (Lane) Ervin

Peggy June (Lane) Ervin

Mar 6, 2024

Peggy June (Lane) Ervin- Gate City, VA

Peggy June (Lane) Ervin, 64, Gate City, VA, passed away, Wednesday, March 6, 2024, at Holston Valley Medical Center. 

Peggy was born in Scott County, VA, on March 25, 1959, to Gracie Mildred Ramey Lane, the late James Ira “Bean” Lane, Jr.

Peggy enjoyed raising chickens, fishing, hunting for ginseng, and gardening. Her favorite pet was...

Anthony Guinn Duncan

Anthony Guinn Duncan

Mar 4, 2024

O sing unto the LORD a new song; for He hath done marvelous things; His right hand, and His holy arm, hath gotten him the victory 

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Lester Hagon Bowen

Lester Hagon Bowen

Mar 4, 2024

Lester Hagon Bowen

June 1, 1949— March 4, 2024

Duffield, VA

Lester Hagon Bowen,74, of Duffield, VA., passed away at his residence surrounded by his wife and children on Monday, March 4, 2024, after a courageous battle with cancer and black lung.

Lester was born on June 1st, 1949, in Duffield, VA., to the late Rev. Howard and Venus Bowen. Lester was a retired...

Lizzie Mae (Smith) Berry

Lizzie Mae (Smith) Berry

Mar 3, 2024

Lizzie Mae (Smith) Berry, 79, entered into rest at her home March 2, 2024, with family by her side.

She was born on July 7,1944, in Scott County, VA, to the late Kelly and Sarah Lane Smith. 

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers Lloyd, Jack, and Kelly “June” Smith. 

She is survived by her husband of...

Henry Eugene "Gene" Kilbourne

Henry Eugene "Gene" Kilbourne

Feb 24, 2024

Henry E. “Gene” Kilbourne – Gate City, VA

Henry Eugene “Gene” Kilbourne, 86, Gate City, VA passed away Saturday, February 24, 2024, at the Holston Valley Medical Center. 

Gene was born in Scott County, VA on January 11, 1938, and was the son of the late Edward Charles and Mary Sue McDavid Kilbourne.

He was an employee of Gate City Funeral Home in...

James Ira "Bean" Lane

James Ira "Bean" Lane

Feb 18, 2024

 

James Ira Lane, Jr. – Ft. Blackmore, VA

James Ira “Bean” Lane, Jr., 87, Ft. Blackmore, VA, passed away Sunday, February 18, 2024, at his residence. 

“Bean” was born in Scott County, VA on August 7, 1936, to the late James Ira and Nora Ava Dockery Lane. 

In addition to his parents, his sisters, Lucille Lawson, Nellie “Jan” Ingle, brothers, Burin Lane, Edward...

Nathan Donovan Fletcher

Nathan Donovan Fletcher

Feb 17, 2024

Nathan Fletcher – Gate City, VA

Nathan Donovan Fletcher, 38, Gate City, VA passed away, Saturday, February 17, 2024.

Nathan was born in Norton, VA on December 16, 1985, and was the son of Lesia Fetcher and the late Don Garland Phipps. 

In addition to his father, his paternal grandparents, Otis and Arthell Phipps, maternal grandparents, J.C. and Betty Fletcher, and uncles, Timothy...

Nicky Brett Watts

Nicky Brett Watts

Feb 14, 2024

Nicky Brett Watts- Gate City, VA

Nicky Brett Watts, 51, Gate City, VA, passed away, Wednesday, February 14, 2024, at his residence. 

Nick was born on July 24, 1972, in Kingsport, TN, to the late William Manon Watts, and Terrie Lynn Casteel Watts. 

In addition to his parents, his wife, Revonda Watts preceded him in death. 

Left to cherish his memory are his son,...

Howard Eugene Bishop

Howard Eugene Bishop

Feb 10, 2024

Howard Eugene Bishop- Duffield, VA

Howard Eugene Bishop, 82, Duffield, VA, passed away, Saturday, February 10, 2024, at Holston Valley Medical Center.

Howard was born in Scott County, VA, on July 29, 1941, to the late Charles Hansford Bishop, and Martha Locena (McNew) Bishop.

In addition to his parents, an infant son, Jeffery Eugene Bishop; sisters, Virginia Kern, and Mary Jane Justice; and...

Richard Bays Blackwell, Sr.

Richard Bays Blackwell, Sr.

Feb 8, 2024

Richard Bays Blackwell, Sr.

Richard Bays Blackwell, Sr. of Kingsport, TN passed away February 8, 2024, at NHC HealthCare, Kingsport, TN.Mr. Blackwell was born on November 15, 1927, in Dante, VA, Russell County and achieved the ripe old age of 96.He was the devoted son of the late Samuel C. and Carrie Gilliam Blackwell of Dungannon, VA.Mr. Blackwell attended Grade Schools...

Billy Ronnie Shepard

Billy Ronnie Shepard

Feb 7, 2024

Billy Ronnie Shepard- Duffield, VA

Billy Ronnie Shepard, 78, Duffield, VA, passed away, Wednesday, February 7, 2024, at his residence. 

Billy was born in Scott County, VA, on December 2, 1945, to the late Charlie Patrick Shepard and Anna Belle Hill Shepard.

Billy was very outgoing; he never knew a stranger. He loved hunting, fishing, and even mowing. He retired from Eastman Chemical...

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