Local obituaries for the Gate City, Virginia area
Brenda Elaine Mohler
Dec 10, 2024
Brenda Elaine Cox Mohler of Hiltons, VA, went to be with her Lord and Savior on December 10, 2024, at Holston Valley Medical Center with her family by her side after a brief illness.
Brenda was born on April 21, 1950, in Jonesborough, TN, to the late Jack and Betty Jean Cox.
Brenda enjoyed spending time with her family, and she loved...
William Randell Taylor
Dec 9, 2024
William Randell Taylor-Gate City, VA
William Randell Taylor, 60, Gate City, VA, passed away, Monday, December 9, 2024, at Holston Valley Medical Center.
Randell was born in Kingsport, TN, on January 7, 1964, to Margarette (Salling) Taylor and the late William Franklin Taylor.
In addition to his father, his brothers, Michael and Mark Taylor preceded him in death.
Left to cherish his memory are...
Lula Mae Starnes
Dec 5, 2024
Lula Mae Starnes- Fort Blackmore, VA
Lula Mae Starnes, 87, Fort Blackmore, VA, passed away, Thursday, December 5, 2024, at her residence.
Lula was born in Scott County, VA, on March 11, 1937, to the late Mont Kenneth Hillman and Clarice (Hillman) Hillman.
In addition to her parents, her son, Michael Starnes; sister, June Quillen; brothers, Winfield Hillman, James Hillman, and Harold Hillman;...
Mack Arthur Pierson
Dec 5, 2024
Mack Arthur Pierson, 82, of Fort Blackmore, entered his Heavenly home on Thursday, December 5, 2024.
Mack was born in Fort Blackmore, VA, on January 3, 1942, to the late Lottie Owens Pierson and William Piert Pierson.
In addition to his parents, Mack is preceded in death by two sisters and six brothers: Bertie Mullins, Sue Dingus, Autho, Dallas “Shab”, Clifford, Palmer...
Marie Tressa Ross
Dec 4, 2024
Marie Tressa (Tassey) Ross
July 14, 1944 — December 4, 2024
Gate City, VA
Marie Tressa (Tassey) Ross, 80,while admitted to The Wexford House in Kingsport, Tennessee, slipped free of her earthly bonds to enter her heavenly home, on Wednesday, December 4, 2024. Marie was born in Jacksonville, Duval County, Florida, July 14, 1944, to the late William Valentine Tassey, Jr. and Marie...
Ralph Thomas Lane
Dec 4, 2024
Ralph Thomas Lane- Gate City, VA
Ralph Thomas Lane entered his heavenly home, on Wednesday, December 4, 2024.Ralph was born in Scott County, VA, in the Purchase Ridge community on June 24, 1943, to the late Thomas Lane and Mattie Lousie Lane.
He worked for Steadman Construction for many years and was owner of Ralph Lane Painting for over 50 years. He...
Gladys Ruth Roberts
Dec 3, 2024
Gladys Neeley Roberts – Duffield, VA
Gladys Ruth (Neeley) Roberts 92, Duffield, VA passed away, Tuesday, December 3, 2024, at Indian Path Medical Center.
Gladys was born in Scott County, VA on September 10, 1932, and was the daughter of the late Bennie Martin and Nannie Roxie (Hamilton) Neeley.
She attended Purchase Ridge Community Church.
In addition to her parents, her husband, Kelly Roberts;...
Nina Lois Darnell
Nov 25, 2024
Nina Lois Darnell- Gate City, VA
Nina Lois Darnell, 77, Gate City, VA, passed away, Monday, November 25, 2024, at Bristol Regional Medical Center.
Nina was born in Scott County, VA, on October 27, 1947, to the late John M. Summey, and Grace L. Strong Summey.
In addition to her parents, several brothers, sisters, nieces, and nephews, precede her in death.
Left to cherish...
Dorothy Ann (Stapleton) Salyer
Nov 25, 2024
Dorothy Ann Stapleton Salyer (Smokey), age 87 of Kingsport, TN, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, November 25, 2024. Born August 22, 1937, in Scott County, VA, to the late Roy Patton and Mary Alta Stapleton, she graduated from Nickelsville High School in 1954 and college in 1955. She went to work at Holston Valley...
Judy Ann Austin
Nov 22, 2024
Judy Ann Austin – Duffield, VA
Judy Ann Austin, 72, Duffield, VA, passed away peacefully, Friday, November 22, 2024, at her residence.
Judy was born in Scott County, VA, on June 12, 1952, and was the daughter of the late Jim and Una (Frazier) Stanley.
In addition to her parents, her husband of 41 years, Georgia Austin, sister Karen Roberson, and brother Larry...
Gerald Willard Scalf
Nov 21, 2024
Gerald W. Scalf – Bristol, VA
Gerald W. Scalf, 75, Bristol, VA passed away, Thursday, November 21, 2024, at Brookdale Assisted Living, Bristol, VA.
Gerald was born in Scott County, VA on February 8, 1949, and was the son of the late Ransome and Nella Scalf.
He was a veteran of the United States Marines. His life’s work was as an electrical engineer.
In...
Barbara Lou (Hilton) Dean
Nov 21, 2024
Barbara Hilton Dean – Duffield, VA
Barbara Lou (Hilton) Dean, 75, Duffield, VA passed away, Thursday, November 21, 2024, at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center.
Barbara was born in Scott County on February 3, 1949, and was the daughter of the late Robert O. and Linda Hilton.
In addition to her parents, her sister Mary Stanley, and brother, Robert K. Hilton preceded her...
Charles David Egan
Nov 18, 2024
Charles David Egan~ Ft. Blackmore, VA
Charles David Egan, 68, Ft. Blackmore, VA, passed away Monday, November 18, 2024, at his residence.
Charles was born in Ft. Blackmore, VA, on February 26, 1956, to the late Charles Marion Egan, and Sarah Jane (Darnell) Egan.
In addition to his parents, his sister, Ruby Egan Shelton preceded him in death.
Left to cherish his memory are...
Jimmy Lynn Dishner
Nov 17, 2024
"Jimmy Lynn Dishner, 74, passed away on Sunday, November 17, 2024, at the University of Alabama Birmingham Hospital.
Born in Kingsport, TN, Jimmy was the beloved son of the late Robert and Mildred (Rasnic) Dishner. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Stevie and Keith Dishner.
Jimmy is survived by his devoted wife of 55 years,...
Mildred LaForce Owens
Nov 14, 2024
Mildred (LaForce) Owens – Gate City, VA
Mildred Geneva (LaForce) Owens, 84, passed away, Thursday, November 14, 2024, at her residence.
Mildred was born in Ft. Blackmore, VA on August 28, 1940, and was the daughter of the late Samuel J. Elbert LaForce and Pearl (Gilbert) LaForce.
In addition to her parents her husband, Charles Owens, sisters, Lois Wood, Gladys Wagner, and Esther...
Robert Freeman Bledsoe
Nov 12, 2024
Robert F. Bledsoe
Robert F. Bledsoe was born to Parkie and Maxie (Jones) Bledsoe on May 4, 1946 in Pattonsville, VA.
Robert went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, and will be greatly missed by the ones he left behind.
Robert joined the Armed Forces stationed in Germany as an Air Defense Missile Crewman. After returning to the states,...
Christopher Wayne Rhoton
Nov 11, 2024
Christopher Wayne Rhoton- Surgoinsville, TN
“7 I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith:8 Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing.”
Christopher Wayne Rhoton,...
Claude Kelly Peters
Nov 10, 2024
Claude Kelly Peters – Weber City, VA
Claude Kelly Peters, 82, Weber City, VA passed away, Sunday, November 10, 2024, at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center.
Claude was born in Scott County, VA on January 28, 1942, and was the son of the late Bascom S. and Mae (Taylor) Peters.
He was a well-loved brother and friend to all who knew him. His...
Jeffrey Charles Quillen
Nov 9, 2024
Jeff C. Quillen – Kingsport, TN
Jeffrey Charles Quillen, 65, Kingsport, TN passed away, Saturday, November 9, 2024, at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center.
Jeff was born in Kingsport, TN on February 16, 1959, and was the son of the late Nina Marie Elliott Quillen.
He was a member at Crossroads United Methodist Church at Alllendale in Kingsport, TN.
Jeff retired from Eastman Chemical...
Myrtle Tipton Ramey
Nov 8, 2024
Myrtle Tipton Ramey – Fort Blackmore, VA
Myrtle Tipton Ramey, 88, Fort Blackmore, VA passed away, Friday, November 8, 2024.
Myrtle was born on March 20, 1936, to the late Kelly and Lillie (Kinkead) Tipton
In addition to her parents, her daughter, Linda Faye Ramey, brothers, Odis (Doc), James Kelly, Charles, Leonard, Willie, and Junior, and one sister, Shirley Jordan preceded her in...
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