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Local obituaries for the Gate City, Virginia area

Thomas Jeffrey McDavid

Thomas Jeffrey McDavid

Jul 19, 2023

 

Thomas Jeffrey McDavid – Duffield, VA

Thomas Jeffrey McDavid, 53, passed away, Wednesday, July 19, 2023, at his residence.

Born in Sullivan County, TN, on December 26, 1969, Jeff was the son of the late Kelly Gene McDavid Sr., and Opal Maxine (Harper) McDavid.

Preceding him in death are his mother, Opal, and father, Kelly McDavid.

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Glynna Carol Compton Honeycutt

Glynna Carol Compton Honeycutt

Jul 17, 2023

 

Glynna Carol Compton Honeycutt – Nickelsville, VA

Glynna Carol Compton Honeycutt, 70, Nickelsville, VA passed away, Monday, July 17, 2023, at her residence.

Born in Sullivan County, TN on April 26, 1953, to Glenn and Lois Cress Dingus Compton.

In addition to her parents, her brother Alden “AL” Compton preceded her in death.

She is survived by...

Heather Smith

Heather Smith

Jul 15, 2023

 

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Heather Smith, 48, on Saturday, July 15, 2023 at her residence in Kingsport, Tennessee.  A graduate of Gate City High School, she was a star athlete in both basketball and volleyball, both of which she continued collegiately at Milligan College. After graduating from Milligan, she earned a Master’s degree from East...

Patricia Smith

Patricia Smith

Jul 15, 2023

 

Patricia Smith- 74, Gate City, Va.

Patricia Smith, 74, Gate City, Va. passed away Saturday July 15, 2023, at her residence. She was loved by so many and will be missed by all. Patty was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, sister, daughter, and friend. She is dancing among the angels now with no pain. You will always be our...

Ann Woodson St.Martin Conklin

Ann Woodson St.Martin Conklin

Jul 13, 2023

 

Ann Woodson St. Martin Conklin

September 5, 1940 – July 13, 2023

 

 

Ann Woodson St. Martin Conklin, 82, passed away peacefully on July 13, 2023, with her son and daughter by her side, after a courageous fight with cancer. She was born on September 5, 1940, in Gate City, Virginia, to the late James Ney St. Martin...

Norma Jean Casteel

Norma Jean Casteel

Jul 11, 2023

 

Norma Jean Casteel- Ft. Blackmore, VA

Norma Jean Casteel, 60, Ft. Blackmore, VA, passed away, Tuesday, July 11, 2023, at Holston Valley Medical Center.

Norma was born in Kingsport, TN, on February 11, 1963, to the late Orbin Mack Johnson and Sue Ella (Graham) Bright.

Along with her parents, her stepfather, Ross Bright; sister, Gail Johnson, and...

Billy Curtis Columbus Salling

Billy Curtis Columbus Salling

Jul 10, 2023

 

Billy Curtis Columbus Salling – Ft. Blackmore, VA

Billy Curtis Columbus Salling, 86, Ft. Blackmore, VA, passed away, Monday, July 10, 2023, at Holston Valley Medical Center.

Bill was born in Scott County, VA, on January 4, 1937, to the late Clyde Vernon Salling and Mary Belle Elliott Salling.

Bill was always most happy around his family...

Maryann Stewart Whitmore

Maryann Stewart Whitmore

Jul 7, 2023

 

Maryann Stewart Whitmore – Winston Salem, NC

Maryann Stewart Whitmore of Winston Salem, North Carolina passed away, Friday, July 7, 2023.

She was born in Gate City, Virginia on December 20, 1936, and was the daughter of the late John F. and Ruby G. Stewart, and wife to the late Ernest Whitmore, all of Gate City, Virginia.

After graduating...

Norma Marie (Starnes) Houseright

Norma Marie (Starnes) Houseright

Jul 2, 2023

 

Norma Marie (Starnes) Houseright born November 14,1944 to the late Warren G Starnes and Nina Fletcher Jennings

She passed away peacefully with family the morning of July 2,2023 

Norma grew up in Hill Station, Virginia where she met and married the love of her life, the late James "Earl" Houseright.

She had many occupations over the years as she...

Lycrecia Smith

Lycrecia Smith

Jun 30, 2023

 

Lycrecia Smith – Gate City, VA

Lycrecia Smith, 66, Gate City, VA, passed away Friday, June 30, 2023, at Holston Valley Hospital.

Lycrecia was born in Sullivan County, TN, on October 12, 1956, to the late Joe Roy Smith and Helen J. (Peters) Smith.

In addition to her parents, her brother Darrell K. Smith preceded her in...

Thomas Carmon Holder

Thomas Carmon Holder

Jun 28, 2023

 

Evangelist Thomas Carmon Holder- Dungannon, VA

If a man die, shall he live again? All the days of my appointed time will I wait, till my change come.                                                                                                  Job 14:14

Thomas (Tommy) Carmon Holder, 82, went to be with the Lord, Wednesday, June 28, 2023, at his residence.

Tommy was born in Sullivan County, TN, on March...

Norma Joyce Caudill

Norma Joyce Caudill

Jun 25, 2023

 



Joyce Caudill – Duffield, VA

Norma Joyce Caudill, 81, passed away, Sunday, June 25, 2023, at her residence.

Joyce was born in Scott County, VA, on April 3, 1942, to the late Vernon Caudill and Lottie Stanley Caudill.

Joyce worked as a secretary at the Pentagon, an executive secretary in Hialeah, Florida, Detroit, Michigan, and she...

Ashton Blade Starnes

Ashton Blade Starnes

Jun 23, 2023

 

Ashton Blade Starnes – Duffield, VA

Ashton Blade Starnes, 19, passed away, Friday, June 23, 2023, at Holston Valley Medical Center.

Ashton was the son of Anna Nicole Anderson and Gary and Reba Starnes. He was born in Sullivan County, TN, on September 11, 2003.

Preceding him in death are his brother Ethan Starnes; grandmother, Sandra Nickens; great-grandparents,...

Charles Oliver Taylor

Charles Oliver Taylor

Jun 22, 2023

 

Rev. Charlie Taylor – Duffield, VA

And how shall they preach, except they be sent? As it is written. How beautiful are the feet of them that preach the gospel of peace and bring glad tidings of good things!                     Romans 10:15

Charles Oliver Taylor, 84, passed away, Thursday, June 22, 2023, at his residence with his loving...

Norma Jean Greear

Norma Jean Greear

Jun 21, 2023

 

Norma Jean Greear – Gate City, VA

Norma Jean Greear, 86, Gate City, VA passed away, Wednesday, June 21, 2023, Nova Health and Rehab in Weber City, VA

Born in Scott County on May 26, 1937, she was the daughter of the late Jim and Annie (Murphy) Greear.

She is survived by her brother Joe (Lyndell) Greear, nephew Joey...

Temmens F. Sweeney

Temmens F. Sweeney

Jun 16, 2023

 

Temmens F. Sweeney – Kingsport, TN

Temmens F. Sweeney, 88, Kingsport, TN, passed away Friday, June 16, 2023, at his residence.

The son of the late Jarvey William Sweeney, and Maggie Sweeney, Temmens was born in Scott County, VA, on August 24, 1934.

In addition to his parents, his wife, Lola Mae (Compton) Sweeney preceded him in...

Royden Russell

Royden Russell

Jun 14, 2023



Royden Russell – Knoxville, TN

Royden Russell, 77, Knoxville, TN passed away, at his residence, surrounded by his loving family.

Born in Clinchport, VA, he was the son of the late Thelma Darnell.

Royden was preceded in death by his mother Thelma Darnell, he lived and grew up in Clinchport, VA, in the home of grandparents Kelly (Bear) Darnell...

Rev. Neil Sherman Henderson

Rev. Neil Sherman Henderson

Jun 11, 2023

 

Rev. Neil Sherman Henderson – Kingsport, TN

Rev. Neil Sherman Henderson, 78, Kingsport, TN passed away, Sunday, June 11, 2023, at his residence surrounded by his loving family.

Born in Scott County, VA on November 14, 1944, to the late Mack and Katherine Henderson.

Rev. Henderson was employed at Holston Mills for 42 years and Pastored Gillenwater Chapel in...

Dorothy Ann (Bledsoe) Hensley

Dorothy Ann (Bledsoe) Hensley

Jun 10, 2023

 

Dorothy Ann (Bledsoe) Hensley – Gate City, VA

Dorothy Ann (Bledsoe) Hensley, 75, Gate City, VA, passed away, Saturday, June 10, 2023, at Johnson City Medical Center.

Dorthy was born on October 1, 1947, in Kingsport, TN, and was the daughter of the late H.C. (Hayes Clyde) Bledsoe and Lois Ann (Frazier) Bledsoe.

In addition to her parents,...

Melvin Ernest "Hoss" Folden

Melvin Ernest "Hoss" Folden

Jun 10, 2023

 

Melvin Ernest “Hoss” Folden – Kingsport, TN

For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten son, whosoever believeth in him, should not perish, but have everlasting life.                                                                                John 3:16

Melvin Ernest “Hoss” Folden, 79, passed away, Saturday, June 10, 2023, at Holston Valley Medical Center.

Born in Scott County, VA, on January...

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