Local obituaries for the Gate City, Virginia area
E.L. "Junior" Gillenwater
Aug 28, 2026
E.L. “Junior” Gillenwater – Kingsport, TN
Emmitt Lee Gillenwater, Jr., known to most as Junior, 91, passed away, Friday, August 28, 2026, at Johnson City Medical Center.
Junior was born in Midway, VA on March 26, 1935, and was the son of the late Emmitt Lee, Sr, and Lucy McKinley (Davidson) Gillenwater.
He attended First Freewill Baptist Church of Morrison City, Kingsport, TN.
Junior...
David Freddie Taylor
Aug 28, 2026
David Freddie Taylor – Johnson City, TN
David Freddie Taylor passed away peacefully on the evening of August 28, 2026 at Johnson City Medical Center after an extended illness. He has no doubt ascended to the celestial heavens above.
He was of Chrisitan faith. David had a larger-than-life personality and had never met a stranger. He had countless friends and an affinity...
Hazel Sue Lawson
Aug 31, 2026
Sue Lawson – Ft. Blackmore, VA
Hazel Sue Lawson, 79, Ft. Blackmore, VA went to be with her Lord, Monday, August 31, 2026, Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center after a courageous battle with cancer.
Sue was born in Ft. Blackmore, VA on September 22, 1946, and was the daughter of the late Bartley M. and Rosa Lee (Darnell) Salling.
In addition to her...
Ruth Ann McConnell
Aug 28, 2026
Ruth Ann McConnell- Oldsmar, FL
Ruth Ann McConnell, 80, formerly of Nickelsville, VA, passed away August 28, 2026, in Oldsmar, Florida.
Ruth was born in Snowflake VA on April 13, 1946, and was the daughter of the late Anna Ruth (Burke).
Ruth Ann was a strong, country woman with a great love for her family, friends, animals, flowers, and the outdoors. She was...
Laura Ann Baty
Jul 22, 2026
Laura Ann Baty, 36, unexpectedly passed away on July 22nd, 2026, at her residence inBaltimore, Maryland. Laura was born in 1990 in Orlando, Florida and moved to Gate City,Virginia as a young child. She graduated from Gate City High School where she played the flute in the band. She performed and assisted with the Kim Jenkins School of Dance for many years....
Jay Clinton Darnell
Aug 25, 2026
Jay Clinton Darnell – Gate City, VA
Jay Clinton Darnell, 91, Gate City, VA passed away, Tuesday, August 25, 2026, at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center.
Jay was born on April 16, 1935, and was the son of the late George Washington and Elsie Darnell.
He was a longtime member of the Jehovah Witness of Gate City, VA.
In addition to his parents, his...
Brenda Sue Price
Aug 19, 2026
Brenda Sue Price- Gate City, VA
Brenda Sue Price, 78, Gate City, VA, passed away, Wednesday, August 19, 2026, at Bristol Hospice.
Brenda was born in Richmond, IN, on September 23, 1947, and was the daughter of the late Chester Bright and Ruby Franklin (Reynolds) Bright.
Left to cherish her memory is her husband of 49 years, Lanny Price; children, Matthew “Matt” Price...
Visey I. Edens
Aug 13, 2026
Visey I. Edens - Nov. 1, 1934~ Aug. 13, 2026
Visey I. Edens, 91, Duffield, VA, passed away August 13, 2026, at Ridgecrest Manor with her family by her side.
She was a homemaker in the Jasper community until her health started to decline. She loved flowers, friends, family, and Jesus. She loved singing about the Lord. She attended the Church of...
Marty Reed
Aug 11, 2026
James Martin “Marty” Reed
Gate City, VA – James Martin “Marty” Reed, 52, Gate City, VA, passed away on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, at Church Hill Post-Acute Care in Church Hill, TN.
Marty was born on October 29, 1973, in Sullivan County, TN, and was the son of the late Rayford Herbert Reed, Jr. and Brenda Faye Kindle Reed.
He is survived by...
RuthAnn Carter
Aug 5, 2026
RuthAnn Carter - Fort Blackmore, VA
RuthAnn Carter, 87, of Fort Blackmore, VA, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, at Holston Valley Medical Center.
RuthAnn was born on June 11, 1939, in Midway, VA to the late Kelly M. Gillenwater and Lakie (Lane) Gillenwater. She dedicated many years of her life to serving others as a teacher’s aide and attended...
Roger (Dodger) Wade Marshall
Aug 1, 2026
Roger Wade Marshall – Nickelsville, VA
Roger Wade "Dodger" Marshall, 61, of Nickelsville, Virginia, passed away on Saturday, August 1, 2026, at Holston Valley Medical Center.
Roger was born on January 20, 1965, in Hammond, Indiana, to the late Marvin Paul Marshall and Nannie Lou Kilgore Marshall. He was a self-employed farmer whose strong work ethic reflected the life he lived.
In addition...
Helen Stuffle Mueller
Jul 31, 2026
Obituary of Helen Mueller
Helen Stuffle Mueller,95, of the Bloomingdale Vermont community, went to be with her Lord on July 31st, 2026.
Helen was born on June 13, 1931, to William McKinley Stuffle and Laura Ring Stuffle. She spent most of her early life on the family farm in the Bloomingdale Vermont community in Sullivan County. She was a graduate of Sullivan...
Harry L. Akers
Jul 31, 2026
Harry L. Akers, Sr.
Harry L. Akers, Sr., 91, of Gate City, Virginia, passed away on Friday, July 31, 2026, at NOVA Health & Rehab in Weber City, Virginia.
Harry was born on January 27, 1935, in Clinchport, Virginia to the late Howard W. Akers and Gertrude (Lane) Akers.
In addition to his parents, Harry was preceded in death by his beloved wife,...
Elowen Rose Ervin
Jul 18, 2026
Elowen Rose Ervin was born into the arms of the angels on July 18, 2026, at 6:29 a.m. at Niswonger Children's Hospital. Though her time with us was far too brief, she was deeply loved and will forever remain in the hearts of those who were eagerly awaiting her arrival.
She is survived by her loving parents, Luke and Kayla Ervin;...
Delores Faye (Egan) Snipes
Jul 10, 2026
Delores Faye (Egan) Snipes, 83, of Greeneville, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 10, 2026.
Born on December 5, 1942, in Scott County, Virginia, Delores was the daughter of the late Charlie Ralph Egan and Eva Mae Rutherford Egan.
In addition to her parents, Delores was preceded in death by her beloved husband, George Hilton Snipes; sisters, Lois May and Ethel;...
Gregory D. Lane
Jul 9, 2026
Gregory D. Lane
Kingsport, TN – Gregory D. Lane, 56, of Kingsport, TN, passed away on Thursday, July 9, 2026, at Holston Valley Medical Center.
Greg was born on March 3, 1970, in Alexandria, Virginia to Ann (Lambert) Lane and the late Haskell D. Lane. He was a kind and caring man who cherished his family and the relationships he built throughout...
Mark Glenn Oney
Jul 9, 2026
Mark Oney – Kingsport, TN
Mark Glenn Oney, 63, Kingsport, TN passed away, Thursday, July 9, 2026, at his residence after a courageous battle with cancer.
Mark was born on August 4, 1962, in Kingsport, TN and was the son of Pauline (Glenn) Oney and the late William Oney.
In addition to his father, his mother-in-law, Nancy Hood, sister-in-law, Barbara Gail Bradley, and...
Pamela Cecile Pierson
Jul 7, 2026
Pamela (Bledsoe) Pierson – Gate City, VA
Pamela Cecile (Bledsoe) Pierson of Gate City, VA became another one of God’s chosen angels after putting up a very valiant fight against cancer on July 7, 2026.
Born April 25, 1956, she was the daughter of the late Cecil Ralph (Jake) and Dorothy Coleen (Smith) Bledsoe.
She passed 107 days short of her 53rd wedding...
Reda Kate Falin
Jul 6, 2026
Reda (Butler) Falin – Duffield, VAReda (Butler) Falin, 71, Duffield, VA, passed away Monday, July 6, 2026, at her residence.Reda was born on May 21, 1955, in Scott County, VA, to the late Hobert and Alphie (Maasengill) Butler.In addition to her parents, husband Robert Harold Falin preceded her in death.Left to cherish her memory is her daughter, Wanda Falin; son,...
Sammy David Gillenwater
Jun 29, 2026
Kingsport, TN – Sammy David Gillenwater, 76, of Kingsport, TN, passed away on Monday, June 29, 2026, at the VA Mountain Home.
Sammy was born on August 20, 1949, in Kingsport, TN to the late Lee Ivan Gillenwater and Lorene Smith Gillenwater. He proudly served his country in the United States Army and will be remembered for his love of family...
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