Local obituaries for the Gate City, Virginia area
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...
Sidney "Sid" Ray Collins
Nov 7, 2024
Sidney Collins – Nickelsville, VA
Sidney “Sid” Collins, 60, Nickelsville, VA passed away, Thursday, November 7, 2024.
Sid was born in Kingsport, TN on July14, 1964 and was the son of the late Jack D. and Barbara (Gillenwater) Collins.
He was a graduate of Twin Springs High School, and was the Service Manager of Sunshine Auto Sales in Gate City, VA.
He is survived...
Brenda Kay Berry
Nov 7, 2024
Brenda Berry – Gate City, VA
Brenda Kay (Griffin) Berry 74, Gate City, VA passed away, Thursday, November 7, 2024, at NOVA Health and Rehab, Weber City, VA.
Brenda was born in Kingsport, TN on March 3, 1950, and was the daughter of the late Stewart and Edith Griffin.
In addition to her parents, her grandson, Joshua Wayne Berry, sisters, Wilma Jean Jones...
Mary Juanita Sexton
Nov 3, 2024
Mary Jaunita Sexton- Ft. Blackmore, VA
Mary Juanita Sexton, 83, Ft. Blackmore, VA, passed away, November 3, 2024, at the residence of her daughter, Virginia.
Mary was born in Scott County, VA on August 7, 1941, to the late Thurman Castle and Eliza (Gibson) Castle.
She was a member of Ft. Blackmore Holiness/ Harvesttime Worship Center.
In addition to her parents, her husband, Homer...
Phyllis Ann Ferguson Bays
Nov 2, 2024
"I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith." 2 Timothy 4:7
Phyllis Ann Ferguson Bays, age 90, of the Big Moccasin Community, passed away peacefully on November 2nd, 2024, surrounded by her family.
She was born March 31, 1934, to Linzy and Gladys Pennington Ferguson. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and wife....
Phyllis Ann Freeman
Oct 31, 2024
Phyllis Ann Freeman – Kingsport, TN Phyllis Ann Freeman, 86, Kingsport, TN passed away, Thursday, October 31, 2024, at Brookdale Assisted Living.
Phyllis was born in Sullivan County, TN. on December 7, 1937, and was the daughter of the late Morton Patton Baker and Bertha Quillen Baker.
She was a member of Washington Chapel United Methodist Church. She was a graduate of...
Irene Williams
Oct 30, 2024
Irene Williams – Nickelsville, VA
Irene Williams, 72, Nickelsville, VA passed away, Wednesday, October 30, 2024, at her residence.
Irene was born in Scott County, VA on September 20, 1952, and was the daughter of the late Camby and Madeline (Culbertson) Williams.
In addition to her parents, her sisters, Bessie Culbertson, Ellen Rose, Norma Williams, Zella Phillips, Mary Salyers, and twins, Lorene and...
Sharon Wells Ford
Oct 28, 2024
Sharon Wells Ford, 77, of Weber City, Virginia, went to be with her Heavenly Father Monday, October 28, 2024.
She was born June 1, 1947, to the late Dan and Rosa Lee Wells in Marietta, GA. She moved to Chattanooga when she was 2 years old. Her family moved to Church Hill, TN, when she was 16. She had been a...
James Eugene "Jimmy" Jessee
Oct 23, 2024
James Eugene “Jimmy” Jessee, age 64, of Duffield, VA, went to his heavenly home October 23, 2024.
Jimmy was born on August 21, 1960, to the late Esta Mae Jessee. He loved working on cars, spending time with his loved ones, and helping Sunbright Towing Service until his health declined, and he was unable to do so.
Anyone who knew Jimmy knew...
Debra Ann Roberts
Oct 23, 2024
Debra Ann Roberts Weber City, VA
Debra Ann Roberts, 64, Weber City, VA passed away, Wednesday, October 23, 2024, at NOVA Health and Rehab, Weber City, VA.
Debra was born in Ft. Blackmore, VA on May 28, 1960, and was the daughter of Annie (Perry) Overbay and the late Keith Overbay.
In addition to her father, her husband, Randy Roberts, son, Randy Travis...
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