Local obituaries for the Gate City, Virginia area
Ezra Lee Burton
Nov 12, 2026
Ezra Lee Burton-Dungannon, VA
Ezra Lee Burton, 81, of Dungannon, Virginia, passed away on Thursday, November 12, 2026, at his residence.
He was born on March 28, 1945, in Scott County, Virginia, to the late Clarence Burton and Dell Mitchell Burton.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters, Edith Darnell and Ida Finch; and his brothers, Eugene...
Arthur "Pete" Farrell France
Nov 10, 2026
Arthur “Pete” Farrell France | Kingsport, TN
Arthur “Pete” Farrell France, 93, Kingsport, TN, passed away Tuesday, November 10, 2026, at his residence.
Pete was born in Scott County, VA, on August 19, 1933, and was the son of the late Rockley France and Maggie (Byrd) France.
In addition to his parents, the mother of his daughter, Kitty (Kindle) France; and sisters, Dora...
James Cleveland "Tom" Davidson
Nov 10, 2026
James Cleveland “Tom” Davidson | Gate City, VA
James Cleveland “Tom” Davidson, 68, Gate City, VA, passed away Tuesday, November 10, 2026, at his residence.
Tom was born on March 6, 1958, in Fort Blackmore, VA, and was the son of the late Charlie James Davidson and Helen (Akers) Davidson.
In addition to his parents, his brother, Billy Davidson; his paternal grandparents, Cornelius...
Charles Howard Dockery
Nov 8, 2026
Charles Howard Dockery – Gate City, VA
Charles Howard Dockery, 74, of Gate City, VA, passed away on Sunday, November 8, 2026, at his residence.
Charles was born on January 8, 1952, in Scott County, Virginia, to the late Brownie Logan Dockery and Mattie Ann Hensley Dockery.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Brownie Logan “Junior”...
Goffery "Jack" Virgil Wolfe
Nov 7, 2026
Goffery Virgil “Jack” Wolfe
October 6, 1936 – November 7, 2026
Goffery Virgil “Jack” Wolfe, 90, of Kingsport, Tennessee, passed away on Saturday, November 7, 2026, at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center in Kingsport, Tennessee.
Jack was born on October 6, 1936, in Flint, Michigan, to the late Goffrey D. Wolfe and June Coberly.
Left to cherish his memory are his daughter, Viannette Victoria...
Geraldine Faye Taylor
Nov 3, 2026
Geraldine Faye Taylor | Duffield, VA
Her children arise up and call her blessed.
Proverbs 31:28 KJV
Geraldine Faye Taylor, 87, Duffield VA, passed away November 3, 2026, at her residence.
She was born in Nickelsville, VA, on September 5, 1939, and was the daughter of the late Curtis Easterling and Mary Belle Easterling.
Geraldine was a devoted Christian, and pastor’s wife for many years...
Annie Jean Overbay
Oct 31, 2026
Annie Jean (Perry) Overbay | Fort Blackmore, VA
Annie Jean (Perry) Overbay, 83, Fort Blackmore, VA, passed away Saturday, October 31, 2026, at Holston Valley Medical Center.
Annie was born in Fort Blackmore, VA, on June 18, 1943, and was the daughter of the late Austin Paul Perry and Ruth (Thompson) Perry.
In addition to her parents, her daughters, Margaret Ruth Overbay and...
Herbert Lewis Sloan
Oct 31, 2026
Herbert Lewis Sloan | Kingsport, TN
Lewis H. Sloan, 76, Kingsport, TN, passed away, Saturday, October 31, 2026, at Holston Rehabilitation and Care Center.
Lewis was born in Clinchport, VA, on February 4, 1950, and was the son of the late Burley D. Sloan and Ofa M. (Bryant) Sloan.
He was an amazing dad and grandfather who put his daughters and grandchildren above...
Lisa Ann Begley
Oct 28, 2026
Lisa Ann Begley | Fort Blackmore, VA
Lisa Ann Begley, 60, Fort Blackmore, VA, was called home to be with the Lord Wednesday, October 28, 2026, at home surrounded by her family.
Lisa was born on January 9, 1966, she was the daughter of the late Carroll Ashworth and Janice (Culbertson) Ashworth.
Lisa loved the Lord. She devoted her entire life to raising...
Hazel (Meade) Addington
Oct 25, 2026
Hazel Ruth Meade Addington, 92, passed away on Sunday, October 25, 2026. She was born on November 4, 1933, in Nickelsville, Virginia to the late Drexel Tilford Meade and Effie May Castle Meade. She was a member of Culbertson’s Chapel United Methodist Church in Nickelsville, VA and Lynn Garden Evangelical Methodist Church in Kingsport, TN. Hazel worked for Kingsport Power...
Norma Jean Frazier
Oct 18, 2026
Norma Jean Fraizer | Blackwater, VA
Norma Jean Frazier, 90, Blackwater, VA, passed away, Sunday October 18, 2026, at her residence.
Norma was born in Kentucky on May 13, 1936, and was the daughter of the late Bruce Allen Ayers and Ruby (Lane) Ayers.
In addition to her parents, her husband, Harold Frazier; sons, Clinton Alan Frazier, Lester Frazier, and Ricky Frazier; sisters,...
Mildred Kay Hall
Oct 15, 2026
In Loving Memory of Mildred "Kay" Hall
Mildred "Kay" Hall, born May 22, 1938, in the gentle landscapes of Sullivan County, Tennessee, completed her earthly journey on October 15, 2026, surrounded by her beloved family. Her departure marks the end of a remarkable chapter, rich with love, laughter, and unwavering faith.
Kay was the cherished daughter of Rader Earnest and Ruth Seymore...
Cecil Glen Begley
Oct 14, 2026
Cecil Glen Begley Jr.– Dungannon, VA
Cecil Glen Begley Jr., 58, Dungannon, VA, passed away Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at his residence.
Cecil was born on September 11, 1968, in Sullivan County, TN, and was the son of Cecil Glen Begley, Sr., and Velma Lorine Starnes.
In addition to his father, his brother, Jeffrey Begley; stepdad, Fred Starnes, who was like a Dad...
Robert Wayne Hass
Oct 13, 2026
Robert Wayne Hass- Duffield, VA
Robert Wayne Hass, 73, Duffield VA, passed away Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at his residence.
Robert was born in Kingsport, TN, on August 21, 1953, and was the son of the late R.C. “Banner” Hass and Carol Jeanette (Dingus) Hass Arwood.
In addition to his parents, his stepdad, Guy Arwood; granddaughter, Sophia Grace Sexton; special grandsons, Corbin and...
Karen Jewell Britt
Oct 12, 2026
Karen Jewell Britt- Nickelsville, VA
Karen Jewell Britt, 61, Nickelsville, VA, passed away October 12, 2026, at Bristol Select Specialty.
Karen was born on October 6, 1965, in Lebanon, VA, and was the daughter of the late M.C. Elam and Elizabeth Rose (Helbert) Elam.
In addition to her parents, her husband Darrell Lee Britt, Sr. preceded her in death.
Left to cherish her memory...
Helen Marie (Rhoton) Sweeney
Oct 11, 2026
Helen Marie (Rhoton) Sweeney – Dungannon, VA
Helen Marie (Rhoton) Sweeney, 95, Dungannon, VA, passed away Sunday, October 11, 2026, at Holston Valley Medical Center in Kingsport, TN.
Helen was born in Scott County, VA, and was the daughter of the late George Rhoton and Rebecca Elizabeth (Darnell) Rhoton.
In addition to her parents, her husband, Terry M. Sweeney; daughter, Patty Hass; sisters,...
Shirley Ann Nickels
Oct 5, 2026
Shirley Ann Nickels- Mount Carmel, TN
Shirley Ann Nickels, 86, Mount Carmel, TN, passed away, Monday, October 5, 2026, at her residence.
Shirley was born on April 26, 1940, in Fort Blackmore, VA, and was the daughter of the late William Harper Blevins and Pearlie Mae (Flanary) Moore.
In addition to her parents, her husband, Billy Lonzo “Nick” Nickels; sisters, Linda Carter and...
Ida "Nell" Jeanelle Gilreath
Oct 3, 2026
Ida Jeanelle Gilreath “Nell”
Ida Jeanelle Gilreath “Nell,” 94, of Kingsport, Tennessee, passed away Saturday, October 3, 2026, at Holston Manor Rehabilitation and Care Center.
Nell was born in Scott County, Virginia, on November 1, 1931, and was the daughter of the late William Thomas and Nannie (Carter) Gilreath, Sr.
She was a precious soul who seemed to always have a smile on...
Aaron Michael Welch
Sep 25, 2026
Aaron Michael Welch, 31, of Nickelsville, VA gained his wings on September 25, 2026, at Johnson City Medical Center with his loving girlfriend, Carissa, by his side.
Those left to cherish his memory are his daughters Kinzlee and Ella Welch, Castlewood, VA; his mother, Tammy Bishop, Indiana; father, Gary Welch; grandmothers, Robin Brashear, Indiana, and Rebecca Delp, Dungannon, VA; bonus mom,...
Sharon Ann "Bubba" Long
Sep 25, 2026
Sharon Ann “Bubba” Long- Gate City, VA
Sharon Ann “Bubba” Long, 69, Gate City, passed away, Friday, September 25, 2026, at her residence.
Ann was born on November 1, 1956, in Lebanon, VA, and was the daughter of the late Kyle and Peggy Jackson.
She leaves behind to cherish her memory her beloved husband, James “Jim” Long and fur baby, Lily.
Ann’s wishes were...
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