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Local obituaries for the Gate City, Virginia area

Nathan Donovan Fletcher

Nathan Donovan Fletcher

Feb 17, 2024

Nathan Fletcher – Gate City, VA

Nathan Donovan Fletcher, 38, Gate City, VA passed away, Saturday, February 17, 2024.

Nathan was born in Norton, VA on December 16, 1985, and was the son of Lesia Fetcher and the late Don Garland Phipps. 

In addition to his father, his paternal grandparents, Otis and Arthell Phipps, maternal grandparents, J.C. and Betty Fletcher, and uncles, Timothy...

Nicky Brett Watts

Nicky Brett Watts

Feb 14, 2024

Nicky Brett Watts- Gate City, VA

Nicky Brett Watts, 51, Gate City, VA, passed away, Wednesday, February 14, 2024, at his residence. 

Nick was born on July 24, 1972, in Kingsport, TN, to the late William Manon Watts, and Terrie Lynn Casteel Watts. 

In addition to his parents, his wife, Revonda Watts preceded him in death. 

Left to cherish his memory are his son,...

Howard Eugene Bishop

Howard Eugene Bishop

Feb 10, 2024

Howard Eugene Bishop- Duffield, VA

Howard Eugene Bishop, 82, Duffield, VA, passed away, Saturday, February 10, 2024, at Holston Valley Medical Center.

Howard was born in Scott County, VA, on July 29, 1941, to the late Charles Hansford Bishop, and Martha Locena (McNew) Bishop.

In addition to his parents, an infant son, Jeffery Eugene Bishop; sisters, Virginia Kern, and Mary Jane Justice; and...

Richard Bays Blackwell, Sr.

Richard Bays Blackwell, Sr.

Feb 8, 2024

Richard Bays Blackwell, Sr.

Richard Bays Blackwell, Sr. of Kingsport, TN passed away February 8, 2024, at NHC HealthCare, Kingsport, TN.Mr. Blackwell was born on November 15, 1927, in Dante, VA, Russell County and achieved the ripe old age of 96.He was the devoted son of the late Samuel C. and Carrie Gilliam Blackwell of Dungannon, VA.Mr. Blackwell attended Grade Schools...

Billy Ronnie Shepard

Billy Ronnie Shepard

Feb 7, 2024

Billy Ronnie Shepard- Duffield, VA

Billy Ronnie Shepard, 78, Duffield, VA, passed away, Wednesday, February 7, 2024, at his residence. 

Billy was born in Scott County, VA, on December 2, 1945, to the late Charlie Patrick Shepard and Anna Belle Hill Shepard.

Billy was very outgoing; he never knew a stranger. He loved hunting, fishing, and even mowing. He retired from Eastman Chemical...

Radford McArthur Ramey

Radford McArthur Ramey

Feb 7, 2024

Radford McArthur Ramey- Duffield, VA

Radford McArthur Ramey, 59, Duffield, VA, passed away, Wednesday, February 7, 2024, at his residence. 

Radford was born in Kingsport, TN, on January 28, 1965, to the late Daniel McArthur Ramey, and Regina Thorpe Ramey. 

In addition to his parents, his son, Ronnie Edward Moore, Jr.; and brother, Charles Ramey preceded him in death. 

Left to cherish his memory...

Ethel Berry Harris

Ethel Berry Harris

Feb 7, 2024

Ethel Berry Harris- Blackwater, VA

Ethel B. Harris, 79, Blackwater, VA, went home to be with the Lord while surrounded by her loving family, Wednesday, February 7, 2024, at her residence.

Ethel was born in Kingsport, TN, on June 14, 1944, to the late Floyd Code Berry and Martha Scalf Berry. 

In addition to her parents, her late husband, Joe Berry; son, Gary...

Joanna Argoe Spicer

Joanna Argoe Spicer

Feb 4, 2024

Joanna Argoe Spicer went to be with Jesus on Sunday, February 4, 2024, at Johnson City Medical Center.

Joanna was born on June 1, 1963, to the late Rev. Paul David Argoe and Dorothy Stone Argoe.

Joanna received her education at Gate City High School, Mountain Empire Community College, and Clinch Valley College where she earned her bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education. 

Joanna...

Marilyn Joyce Marshall

Marilyn Joyce Marshall

Jan 31, 2024

Marilyn Joyce Marshall- Nickelsville, VA

Joyce Marshall, 82, Nickelsville, VA, passed away Wednesday, January 31, 2024, at her residence. 

Joyce was born in Scott County, VA, on October 28, 1941, to the late Isaac Wayland Dingus and Mabel Beatrice Lawson Dingus. 

Along with her parents, her husband, Bobby Martin Marshall; daughter, Becky Marshall; and brother Wayne Dingus preceded her in death. 

Left to cherish...

Lawrence Payne

Lawrence Payne

Jan 29, 2024

Lawrence Payne- Blackwater, VA

John 14:1-3

Let not your heart be troubled; Ye believe in God, believe also in me. In my father’s house are many mansions; If it were not so, I would have told you, I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you...

William Jack McConnell

William Jack McConnell

Jan 23, 2024

William Jack McConnell

William Jack “BillyJack” McConnell passed away January 23, 2024, at the Mountain Home VA Medical Center in Johnson City, TN.  He was born on November 3, 1933, in Pactolus, Tennessee. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He was preceded in death by his wife of fifty-six years Peggy Meade McConnell.  He is survived by his...

Colleen M. Flanary

Colleen M. Flanary

Jan 22, 2024

Nancy Colleen (McClellan) Flanary, 91, of Gate City, VA, passed away on January 22, 2024, at Holston Valley Medical Center in Kingsport, TN, following a period of declining health and then a massive stroke.

Colleen was born at home outside Gate City, VA, the youngest child of James W. and Nannie (Benton) McClellan.  Colleen and her beloved husband, Dewey, built their...

Imogene Qualls Jennings

Imogene Qualls Jennings

Jan 21, 2024

Imogene Qualls Jennings

“Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the Lord rises upon you.”  -Isaish 60:1

Imogene Qualls Jennings, 96, was born May 29, 1927, in Scott County, VA.  She gained her heavenly body on January 21, 2024.

She was a wife, mom, granny, aunt, sister, and friend to many. She instilled in her family the importance of...

Michael Wayne Sluss

Michael Wayne Sluss

Jan 20, 2024

Michael Wayne Sluss – Kingsport, TN

Michael Wayne Sluss, 49, Kingsport, TN and formerly of Nickelsville, VA passed away, Saturday, January 20, 2024.

Michael was born in Bluefield, WVA on March 9, 1974, and was the son of Letha (Billips) Johnson, and the late Wayne Eugene Sluss.

He was self-employed as a heavy equipment operator.

His father, Wayne Eugene preceded him in death.

Michael is...

Ray Salling

Ray Salling

Jan 20, 2024

Ray Salling-Ft. Blackmore 

Ray Salling, 92, Ft. Blackmore, VA passed away peacefully, Saturday, January 20,2024 at his home. 

He was born in Scott County, VA on June,14 1931.  Ray was preceded in death by his , mother, Flora Salling; wife, Charlotte KinKead Salling; daughter, Vickie Salling; sons, Douglas Salling and Scottie Salling. 

He is survived by; daughters, Christel Rae Salling and Tracy Caroline...

Jane Carter

Jane Carter

Jan 14, 2024

 

Jane Carter - Gate City, Virginia

 

Jane Carter, 89, of Gate City, Virginia, passed away on January 14, 2024, in Rock Hill, South Carolina. She was born in Kingsport, TN, and was the daughter of the late Ally J. & Lassie Herron. Jane was a woman of faith who loved her family and friends dearly. She adored her...

David Wayne Edens

David Wayne Edens

Jan 13, 2024

 

David Wayne Edens – Duffield, VA

David Wayne Edens, Duffield, VA passed away from natural causes Monday, January 13, 2024, at Holston Valley Hospital.

David was born June 28,1958, to Visey and the late Rufus Edens.

In addition to his father, his brothers, Elmer Edens, Kenneth Edens, and Lester Edens; and sister, Vicki Edens preceded him in death....

Billy Anthony White

Billy Anthony White

Jan 12, 2024

 

Billy White – Hickory, NC

Billy Anthony White, Sr. passed away Friday, January 12, 2024, at Catawba Valley Medical Center, Hickory, NC.

Billy was born February 12, 1964, and was the son of Wilma (Hall) Lovejoy and the late Clyde White.

In addition to his father, his sister, Darlene Polmountler, and a brother, Gary Wayne “Bo” Hall preceded him...

Billy Wayne Gilmer

Billy Wayne Gilmer

Jan 12, 2024

 

Billy Wayne Gilmer was called home on January 12.

Billy Wayne leaves behind: his wife of 56 years, Joyce Gilmer; his children: Vance & Tina Gilmer, Chris & Kathy Gilmer, and Ginger & Jeremy McClain; his grandchildren: Cori & Logan Mullins, Conner Gilmer, Chloe Gilmer, Colten Gilmer, and Colten McLain; his siblings: Johnny & Gail Gilmer, Susie & Kelly...

Shelby Gean Kern

Shelby Gean Kern

Jan 10, 2024

 

Shelby Gean Kern- Church Hill TN

Shelby Gean Kern, 71, Church Hill, TN, passed away Wednesday, January 10, 2024, at Johnson City Medical Center.

Shelby was born on July 10, 1952, in Kingsport, TN, to the late Bill Lawson and Myrtle Gillenwater Lawson.

In addition to her parents, her husband, Johnny Wesley Kern; sister-in-law, Brenda Sue Lawson; and...

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