Local obituaries for the Gate City, Virginia area
Lucille Ervin Rhoton
Jun 4, 2025
Lucille Ervin Rhoton, 92, Gate City, VA, went to be with the Lord, Wednesday, June 4, 2025 {one day before her 93rd birthday} at her home in the Manville community after a period of declining health. Lucille was a lifelong resident of Gate City and was of the Baptist faith. Lucille and her husband, Wrightly who preceded her in death...
Oubra Joan (Palmer) Hackler
May 29, 2025
Oubra Joan Palmer Hackler
Oubra Joan Palmer Hackler, 93, born November 13, 1931, in the Robinette Valley Community of Scott County, VA.
Joan passed from this life to be with Jesus and Max on May 29, 2025, and was the daughter of the late Neal and Neva Palmer and was preceded in death by her husband and soulmate of 72 ½ years...
Ava Juanita Lawson
May 23, 2025
Ava Lawson – Gate City, VA
Ava Juanita Lawson, 74, Gate City, VA passed away, Friday, May 23, 2025, at NOVA Health and Rehab.
Ava was born in Scott County, VA on February 15, 1951, and was the daughter of the late Andy Horton and Ival Louise (Culbertson) Lawson.
In addition to her parents, her sisters, Patsy Kay Lawson Chandler and Helen Louise...
Johnnie Lonzo Musick
May 21, 2025
Johnnie Lonzo Musick- Gate City, VA
Johnnie Lonzo Musick, Gate City, VA, 83, passed away at home Wednesday, May 21, 2025.
He was born on March 10, 1942, in Scott County, VA, and was the son of the late Garvie and Annie Blair Musick.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters, Jearlene Musick, Irene Shaffer, Edith Musick,...
Russell Isaac McMurray
May 18, 2025
Russell Isaac McMurray – Hiltons, VA
Russell Isaac McMurray, 86, Hiltons, VA passed away, Sunday, May 18, 2025, at NOVA Health and Rehab, Weber City, VA.
Russell was born in Scott County, VA on October 10, 1938, and was the son of the late William Harley and Odie Laura (Godsey) McMurray.
He and his late wife, Margaret Ann were members of Gardner’s Chapel...
Johnny Ray Flanary
May 16, 2025
Johnny Ray Flanary- Mt. Carmel, TN
Johnny Ray Flanary, 78, Mt. Carmel, TN, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, May 16, 2025, at his residence surrounded by his loving family.
Johnny was born in Wise, VA, on August 25, 1946, to the late Worley Flanary, and Melissa Flanary. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War. He faithfully...
Linda Gay Barr
May 16, 2025
Linda Gay Barr- Kingsport, TN
Linda Gay Barr, Kingsport, TN, passed away Friday, May 16, 2025, at Orchard View Post-Acute and Rehabilitation Center.
Linda was born on August 20, 1949, in Sullivan County, TN, to the late Hugh and Ethel Castle.
In addition to her parents, her brother, Jr. Castle; sister, Sallie Castle; husband, Joe Barr; and son, Jason Barr preceded her in...
Helen Frances Shelton
May 14, 2025
Helen Frances Shelton – Gate City, VA
Helen Frances Shelton, 95, Gate City, VA passed away, Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center.
Helen was born in Scott County, VA on February 14, 1930, and was the daughter of the late Claude Harrison and Virgie (Cole) Fields.
In addition to her parents, her husband, James Samuel (J.S.) Shelton, her son,...
Cecil Wayne "Jay Bird" Lane
May 12, 2025
Cecil Wayne Lane – Kingsport, TN
Cecil Wayne “Jay Bird” Lane, 71, Kingsport, TN passed away, Monday, May 12, 2025, at Bristol Regional Medical Center.
He was born in Kingsport, TN on October 16, 1953, and was the son of the late Clarence Commie Lane and Geneva Neil (Gillenwater) Cousins.
In addition to his parents, his sister, Judy Ramey and niece, Anna Ramey preceded...
Mary Ellen Isaacs
May 10, 2025
Mary Ellen Isaacs – Nickelsville, VA
Mary Ellen (Dixon) Isaacs, 90, passed away, Saturday, May 10, 2025, at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center.
Mary was born on August 26, 1934, and was the daughter of the late James Howard and Marjorie Loretta (Bond) Dixon.
In addition to her parents, her husband, George Francis Isaacs, her brother, James Henry Dixon, and a son-in-law, Ricky...
Vivian Jean Dockery Bradley
May 9, 2025
Vivian Jean (Dockery) Bradley – Dungannon, VA
Her children rise up and call her blessed; her husband also praises her.
Proverbs 31:28
Vivian Jean (Dockery) Bradley, 78, Dungannon, VA entered her Heavenly Home, Friday, May 9, 2025, at NOVA Health and Rehab, Weber City, VA.
Vivian was born in Norton, VA on June 19, 1946, and was the daughter of the late James Walter...
Roney Edward Peters
May 7, 2025
Roney Peters – Gate City, VA
Roney Edward Peters, 84, Gate City, VA passed away, Wednesday, May 7, 2025.
Roney was born in Gate City, VA on May 27, 1940, and was the son of the late Lucian Creed and Phoeba Little Dove (Bowen) Peters.
From a young age throughout his life, he was an avid Beekeeper.
Roney never met a stranger and was...
Charles Robert (Shag) Dean
May 7, 2025
Charles Robert “Shag” Dean, 88, Gate City, VA has completed his earthly journey and entered his heavenly father's care following a brave hard-fought battle with cancer on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, at his residence surrounded by his children. Charles has gone to rest alongside his dear wife Etta Mae Dean.
In addition to his wife, his parents, Tina Esta and William...
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...
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