Local obituaries for the Gate City, Virginia area
Rayford Arlo Pendleton
Dec 7, 2023
Rayford Arlo Pendleton, New Hope, AL.
Rayford Arlo Pendleton, 84, passed away Thursday, December 7, 2023, at Huntsville Hospital in Huntsville, Alabama after a short battle with cancer. We are thankful for Doctors O’Halloran and Schreeder for their compassionate and selfless care.
Born in Scott County, Virginia, on December 17, 1938, Rayford was the son of...
Samuel Gordon Poole
Dec 3, 2023
Sam G. Poole – Gate City, VA
Samuel Gordon Poole, 79, Gate City, VA passed away, Sunday, December 3, 2023, at his residence surrounded by his loving family.
Sam was born in Scott County, VA on February 25, 1944, and was the son of the late Thomas and Lucinda (Light) Poole.
He was a veteran of the United...
Shelby Gale McMurray
Nov 25, 2023
Shelby Gale McMurray, Kingsport, TN
Shelby Gale McMurray, 82, Kingsport, TN, passed away at his home Saturday, November 25, 2023, peacefully surrounded by his family.
Gale was born in Hiltons, VA, on November 4, 1941, to the late Sylvester and Ruth McMurray, having spent most of his life in Kingsport, TN.
He was the owner and founder...
Olin Mack Pendleton
Nov 25, 2023
Olin Mack Pendleton – Kingsport, TN
Olin Mack Pendleton, 86, Kingsport, TN passed away, Saturday, November 25, 2023, at NHC, Kingsport.
Born in Scott County, VA, on January 3, 1937, Olin was the son of the late Issac Arlo and Norma (France) Pendleton.
He was a 1954 graduate of Shoemaker High School. After graduation he enlisted in...
Milburn & Judy Hall
Nov 23, 2023
Judy & Milburn Hall – Gate City, VA
Judy (Potts) Hall, 84, Gate City, VA passed away, Thursday, November 23, 2023, at her residence, followed by her husband, Milburn Edward Hall, 88, Gate City, VA on Friday, November 24, 2023, at the residence.
Judy was born in Bristol, TN on July 22, 1939, and was the daughter of the...
Roy "Buck" Meade
Nov 17, 2023
Buck Meade – Nickelsville, VA
Roy “Buck” Meade, 78, Nickelsville, VA passed away, Friday, November 17, 2023, at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center.
Buck was born on December 31, 1944, in Scott County, VA, and was the son of the late Charlie Meade and Sarah (Burke) Meade.
In addition to his parents, his nephew, Gary “Meado” Meade; and...
Willard Harold Williams
Nov 15, 2023
Willard H. Williams – Gate City, VA
Willard Harold Williams, 95, Gate City, VA, went to Heaven to be with Ruby, the love of his life, Wednesday, November 15, 2023, at Holston Valley Medical Center.
Born in Scott County, VA, on January 15, 1928, Willard was the son of the late Charlie Williams and Mary Mullins Williams.
...
Judy Karen Grigsby
Nov 13, 2023
Judy Grigsby – Kingsport, TN
Judy Karen Grigsby, 73, Kingsport, TN passed away, Monday, November 13, 2023, at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center.
Judy was born in Scott County, VA on May 12, 1950, and was the daughter of the late Gale Grigsby and Evelyn Sue Bains.
She was secretary with McQue Law Firm until her recent retirement.
In...
Kenneth L. Edens
Nov 13, 2023
Kenneth L. Edens – Duffield, VA
Kenneth L Edens, 47, Duffield, VA passed away from natural causes Monday, November 13, 2023, at his home.
Kenneth was born February 14, 1976, to Visey and the late Rufus Edens.
In addition to his father, his brother, Elmer Edens and sister, Vicki Edens preceded him in death.
Kenneth lived his...
Emmett Lynn Vanzant
Nov 12, 2023
Emmett Lynn Vanzant – Duffield, VA
Emmett Lynn Vanzant, 71, Duffield, VA, passed away, Sunday, November 12, 2023, at his residence.
Emmett was born on October 12, 1952, in Sullivan County, TN, to the late Emmett Parkie Vanzant, and Hazel Anna (England) Vanzant.
Emmett was a Veteran of the United States Air Force, and a member of...
Todd Allen Lucas
Nov 10, 2023
Todd Allen Lucas – Nickelsville, VA
Todd Allen Lucas, 37, Nickelsville, VA, passed away, Friday, November 10, 2023, at his residence.
Todd was born in Kingsport, TN on September 9, 1986, and was the son of Troy Ben Lucas and Betty Geneva (Burton) Lucas.
Preceding him in death are his paternal grandfather Jarvey Lucas; paternal grandmother, Lois...
Faye E. Surber
Nov 9, 2023
Faye E. Surber. – Weber City, VA
Faye E. Surber, 83, Weber City, VA, passed away, Thursday, November 9, 2023, at NOVA Health and Rehab.
Faye was born on March 26, 1940, in Scott County, VA, to the late J.W. Hartsock and Edna Hartsock.
In addition to her parents, her first husband, J.P. Lawson; and stepmother, Oma Hartsock...
Judith Hash Dishner
Nov 8, 2023
Judith (Hash) Dishner – Gate City, VA
Judith Anders(Hash) Dishner, 79, Gate City, VA passed away, Wednesday, November 8, 2023, at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center, after a period of declining health.
Judy was born in Gate City, VA on February 16, 1944, and was the daughter of the late Fred Dudley and Knoxie Fay (Snodgrass) Hash.
She was...
Thressa Ann Tipton
Nov 5, 2023
Thressa Ann Tipton – Weber City, VA
Thressa Ann (Spears) Tipton, 84, Weber City, VA went home to be with her Lord, Sunday, November 5, 2023, at her residence.
Thressa was born in Kingsport, TN and was the daughter of the late Kelley and Madeline Beatrice (Hammonds) Spears.
She was a loving wife and mother and was a Daycare...
George Isaacs
Nov 5, 2023
George Francis Isaacs – Nickelsville, VA
George Francis Isaacs, 92 of Nickelsville, VA passed into the loving arms of his Heavenly Father Sunday afternoon with his loving wife of 72 years by his side.
He joined his deceased father Walden Isaacs and mother Emily Isaacs, brothers Wayland, and Rayford Isaacs, sister AnnaRuth Falin, and son-in-law, Ricky Robinson.
George was...
Nan Marion McKinney Munsey
Nov 2, 2023
Nan Marion McKinney Munsey was born on April 11, 1939, and she went home to be with the Lord on November 2, 2023.
She was proceeded in death by her husband of 54 years, Elbert Munsey, of Gate City, VA; her parents William & Katherine McKinney; her brother Edward McKinney; and her sister Rebecca Correll. She had 5...
Melissa Devone (Stone) Mitchell
Oct 30, 2023
Melissa (Stone) Mitchell, 60, Dungannon, VA passed away, Monday, October 30, 2023, at her residence .
Melissa was born in Duffield, VA on December 20, 1962, and was the daughter of Jake Stone Jr. and Margaret Stone
Preceding her in death are her husband, Hershell James Mitchell Sr., and stepson, David Juell Mitchell.
Melissa is survived by sons, Andy...
Dorothy Mae Tipton
Oct 27, 2023
Dorothy (Miller) Tipton – Gate City, VA
Dorothy (Miller) Tipton, 94, Gate City, VA passed away, Friday, October 27, 2023, at NHC, Kingsport, TN.
Dorothy was born in Clinchport, VA on May 26, 1929, and was the daughter of the late Worley Thomas and Suda (Taylor) Miller.
She was a member of Kaylor’s Chapel Church.
In addition to her...
Ernest Hasque Rhoton
Oct 23, 2023
Ernest H. Rhoton – Duffield, VA
Ernest Hasque Rhoton, 95, Duffield, VA passed away, Monday, October 23, 2023, at Ridgecrest Manor Nursing Home, Dufield, VA/
Born in Scott County, VA on April 2, 1928, he was the son of the late George and Rebecca (Darnell) Rhoton.
Ernest retired from the Virginia Highway Department where he worked as a Road...
Bobby E. Tomlinson
Oct 19, 2023
Bobby E. Tomlinson – Blackwater, VA
Bobby E. Tomlinson, 79, Blackwater, VA, passed away Thursday, October 19, 2023, at Holston Valley Medical Center.
Bobby was born on January 24, 1944, in Scott County, VA, to the late Benny Thompson and Macie Tomlinson.
In addition to his parents, his sister, Hazel Bowen; and brother Clyde Tomlinson preceded him in...
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