Local obituaries for the Gate City, Virginia area
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
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.
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
David Allen Darnell
Feb 20, 2025
David Allen Darnell- Gate City, VA
David Allen Darnell, 83, Gate City, VA, passed away, Thursday, February 20, 2025, at Johnson City Medical Center.
David was born in Dungannon, VA, on April 20, 1941, to the late E.C. Darnell, and Dena (Brickey) Darnell.
In addition to his parents, several brothers precede him in death.
Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 63...
Linda Faye Holbrook
Feb 18, 2025
Linda Holbrook – Gate City, VA
Linda Holbrook, 70, Gate City, VA passed away, Tuesday, February 18, 2025, at her residence.
Linda was born in Sullivan County, TN on July 2, 1954, and was the daughter of the late Kelly Culbertson and Louella (McConnell) Shipley.
In addition to her parents, her husband, Kenneth Wayne Holbrook, and stepfather, James Shipley preceded her in death.
Linda...
Annie Sue Tomlinson
Feb 18, 2025
Annie Sue Tomlinson – Gate City, VA
Annie Sue Tomlinson, 89, Gate City, VA entered into rest, February 18, 2025, at the Holston Valley Medical Center after a brief illness.
Born on April 9, 1935, in Clinchport, VA. She was the daughter of the late Thomas and Dora Smith Tomlinson.
After high school, she attended college at ETSU. Annie was known for her...
Sherry Diane Sawyer
Feb 17, 2025
Sherry Diane Alley (Vaughn) Sawyer, 66, of the Mabe/Stanleytown community, Duffield, VA, went to Heaven to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, February 17, 2025, at her residence with her best friend and companion, Gordee, by her side.
She was a faithful and devoted member of Durhams Chapel Church. She was an avid music lover and enjoyed playing piano...
Jimmie Earl Lawson
Feb 17, 2025
Jimmie Earl Lawson (Squirrel)- Gate City, VA
Jimmie Earl Lawson, 64, Gate City, VA, passed away, Monday, February 17, 2025, at his residence.
Jimmie was born in Kingsport, TN, on January 24, 1961, to the late Andy Horton Lawson, Sr., and Ival Louise (Culbertson) Lawson.
In addition to his parents, his first wife and love of his life, Evelyn Lawson; second wife, Rebecca...
Vonda Marie Corder
Feb 16, 2025
Vonda Marie Corder – Dungannon, VA
Vonda Marie Corder, 73, Dungannon, VA gained her angel wings Sunday, February 16, 2025, at her residence.
She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, and friend to everyone. She was the best country cook, and you always left with a plate of food to take home (but be sure to bring her bowls...
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