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Local obituaries for the Gate City, Virginia area

John "J.L." Mitchell

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...

Kyle Toot-T.K. Corder

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.

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

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

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

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

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,...

Ricky Lynn Tipton

Ricky Lynn Tipton

Mar 10, 2025

Ricky Lynn Tipton- Gate City, VA

"Follow me and I will make you fishers of men." Matthew 4:19

Ricky Lynn Tipton, 62, Gate City, VA, passed away, Monday, March 10, 2025, at his residence.

Ricky was born in Gate City, VA, on August 23, 1962, to the late Cleveland Columbus Tipton, and Maggie Lee (Frazier) Tipton.

Ricky was an area bricklayer for many years...

Brownie "Junior" Logan Dockery, Jr.

Brownie "Junior" Logan Dockery, Jr.

Mar 9, 2025

Brownie Logan Dockery, Jr. – Gate City, VA

Brownie Logan Dockery, Jr., 65, Gate City, VA, passed away Sunday, March 9, 2025, at his residence.

Junior was born on July 7, 1959, in Scott County, VA to the Brownie Logan and Mattie Ann Hensley Dockery.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by several brothers and sisters.

He is survived by...

Charlotte Ann Gibson

Charlotte Ann Gibson

Mar 7, 2025

Charlotte Ann Gibson – Gate City, VA

Charlotte Ann Gibson 65, Gate City, VA, passed away Friday, March 7, 2025, at her residence.

Charlotte was born in Scott County, VA, on April 20, 1959, and was the daughter of the late H.W. and Helen (Kendrick) Gillenwater.

In addition to her parents, brother, Ricky Gillenwater preceded her in death.

Surviving is her husband of 33...

Edward "Eddie" Lynn Spivey

Edward "Eddie" Lynn Spivey

Mar 5, 2025

Eddie Spivey – Gate City, VA

Edward “Eddie” Lynn Spivey, 78, went to join the Lord, on Wednesday, March 5, 2025.

Eddie, as he was known by most people, was born August 19, 1946, and was the son of the late Sylvester “Bill” and Ama Lee (Williams) Spivey.

Dad was a great father and grandfather and while he only had 2 biological children...

Phil Lee McConnell, Sr.

Phil Lee McConnell, Sr.

Mar 5, 2025

Phil Lee McConnell, Sr. – Kingsport, TN

Phil Lee McConnell, Sr., 90, Kingsport, TN, and formerly of Gate City, VA passed away, Wednesday, March 5, 2025.

Phil was born on September 18, 1934, to the late Leland McConnell and Anne McConnell Donald.

Phil was a Class of 1952 graduate of Shoemaker High School, Gate City, VA. He attended Emory and Henry College.

He was...

Karen Jane Christian

Karen Jane Christian

Mar 4, 2025

Karen Jane Christian – Gate City, VA

Karen Jane Christian, 64, went to be with her Heavenly Father, Tuesday, March 4, 2025, peacefully at her home.

Karen was born in Kingsport, T N on April 16, 1960, and was the daughter of Virginia Ruth SStewart and the late Jerry Gillenwater.

Karen resided in Scott County, VA all her life. She was of the...

Sharon Kay Page

Sharon Kay Page

Mar 3, 2025

Sherry Page – Kingsport, TN

Sharon Kay “Sherry” Barton Page, 72, Kingsport, TN, went to be with the Lord on Monday, March 3, 2025, surrounded by her family in Kingsport.

Sherry was born in Kingsport, TN on June 21, 1952, and was the daughter of the late Bill Barton and Arlena (Ashworth) Light.

In addition to her parents, her uncle Paul Ashworth, grandparents...

Geneva France

Geneva France

Mar 3, 2025

Geneva France- Gate City, VA

Geneva France, 91, Gate City, VA, passed away, Monday, March 3, 2025, at Baysmont Memory Care, Kingsport, TN.

Geneva was born in Midway, VA, on July 9, 1933, to the late Victor Gibson and Victoria Gibson.

She was a devout Christian all her life and attended the Apostolic Lighthouse Church faithfully until her health declined.

In addition to her...

Helen Lyons

Helen Lyons

Mar 2, 2025

Helen Lyons – Gate City, VA 

Helen Lyons passed away Sunday, March 2, 2025, at Nova Health and Rehab, Weber City, VA.

Helen was born in Scott County, VA on September 7, 1946, and was the daughter of the late Charles Howard and Laura Frazier Lane.

In addition to her parents, brothers, Billy Ray, Ernie, J.D., Gary, Danny Joe, Glenn and Mike Lane;...

Rev. Kenneth Odell Kiser

Rev. Kenneth Odell Kiser

Mar 2, 2025

Rev. Kenneth Odell Kiser, born November 22, 1951, went to be with his Heavenly Father on March 2, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer. 

 Kenneth was a Baptist minister for 49 years and the current pastor at the House of Prayer Baptist Church of Nickelsville. He loved his Lord and leading lost souls to Jesus. 

Preceding him in death are his...

Celia "Chris" Christine Hensley

Celia "Chris" Christine Hensley

Feb 27, 2025

Celia Christine Hensley – Blountville, TN

“Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies.” Proverbs 31:10

Celia Christine Hensley, lovingly known as “Chris”, age 91 of Blountville, TN was called home to Heaven by her Savior on Thursday, February 27, 2025, as she held hands one last time with the love of her life, Clint Hensley, her...

Aleta Elizabeth Minton

Aleta Elizabeth Minton

Feb 27, 2025

Aleta Elizabeth Minton – Duffield, VA Aleta Elizabeth Minton, 67, Duffield, VA went home to be with the Lord Thursday, February 27, 2025, at Nova Health and Rehab. 

Aleta was born on November 2, 1957, in Kingsport, TN to the late J.D. and Edna (Frazier) Jones. 

In addition to her parents, the father of her children, Gary Joe Minton; sister, Joann Stanley;...

Lonnie Stevie Berry

Lonnie Stevie Berry

Feb 24, 2025

Rev. Lonnie Berry- Jonesville, VA

Reverend Lonnie Stevie Berry, 61, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, February 24, 2025, surrounded by all his children while singing “What A Day That Will Be.”

Lonnie was born in Kingsport, TN on April 11, 1963, and was the son of the late William Joe Berry and Ethel (Berry) Harris.

He was called by...

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