Local obituaries for the Gate City, Virginia area
Robert "Bobby" Neal Elliott
Apr 12, 2024
Bobby Neal Elliott – Nickelsville, VA
Robert “Bobby” Neal Elliott, 71, Nickelsville, VA passed away, Friday, April 12, 2024, at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center.
Bobby was born in Kingsport, TN on January 14, 1953, and was the son of the late Charles Robert and Virginia (Fleenor) Elliott.
He was a 1972 graduate of Twin Springs High School and retired from the Virginia...
Margaret Lane Sigmon
Apr 11, 2024
Margaret Lane Sigmon
Margaret was born July 1,1923. She was the daughter of John V and Polly Gilley Lane. She was a graduate of Rye Cove Memorial High School, Whitney School of Business, and attended East Tennessee State University. She retired from Foote Mineral Company (Newmont) plant in Duffield, Va with its Corporate office in Exton, Pa, where she worked for...
Joyce Ann (Salyer) Farmer
Apr 1, 2024
Joyce Ann (Salyer) Farmer- Midway Community of Gate City, VA
On Monday, April 1, 2024, Joyce Ann Salyer Farmer, loving wife, precious mother, grandmother, and faithful servant of Jesus Christ our Lord passed away at the age of 80.
Joyce was born on December 5, 1943, in Scott County, VA, to the late Will Sutton Salyer, and Stella Marie (Kiser) Salyer.
Joyce was...
Ellen Frances Henry
Mar 31, 2024
Frances Henry – Weber City, VA
Ellen Frances (Carter) Henry, 82, Weber City, VA passed away, Sunday, March 31, 2024, at NOVA Health and Rehab, Weber City, VA.
Frances was born in Greene County ,TN on January 10, 1942, and was the daughter of the late Samuel Ray and Mary Ethel (Mowell) Carter.
Frances was a retired Dietary Aide with Wellmont-Holston Valley Medical...
Christopher Scott Starnes
Mar 30, 2024
Chris Starnes – Gate City, VA
Christopher Scott Starnes, 54, Gate City, VA passed away, Saturday, March 30, 2024.
Chris was born in Kingsport, TN on February 26, 1970, and was the son of the late Sonja Kern-Nixon and Bobby Joe Starnes.
He was a veteran of the United States Army, and later was a lieutenant with the Pasco County Sheriff's Department in...
James Carson Ward, Jr.
Mar 30, 2024
James Carson Ward, Jr.- Gate City, VA
James Carson Ward, Jr., 49, Gate City, VA, passed away, Saturday, March 30, 2024, at Holston Valley Medical Center.
James was born in Sullivan County, TN, on January 9, 1975, to the late Carson Ward, and Annie Edwards Ward.
In addition to his parents, his brother, Earl Ward; and niece, Santana Keith preceded him in death.
Left...
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
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
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
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
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...
Max Earl Peters
Mar 13, 2024
Max Earl Peters
Max Earl Peters, 89, Waterville, OH, (formerly of Gate City, VA) passed away Wednesday, March 13, 2024, at Mercy Hospital, Perrysburg, OH.
Born in Alley Valley, in Scott County, VA on June 14, 1934, to the late Stonewall Jackson Peters and Opal Virginia Webb, Max graduated from Shoemaker High School in 1952. Max proudly served first in the U.S....
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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