Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Gate City, Virginia area

Orville Robinson Jr.

Orville Robinson Jr.

Jan 18, 2010

Orville Robinson, Jr. Nickelsville, VA | January 18, 2010 Orville William Robinson, Jr., 65, entered into rest Monday, January 18, 2010 at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center. Born in Scott County, VA, he was preceded in death by his father, Orville William Robinson, Sr., and his wife, Janice Faye Compton Robinson. Survivors include his daughter, Robin Mardones and husband, Tony,...

Lerow "Joe" Baldwin

Lerow "Joe" Baldwin

Jan 17, 2010

Lerow "Joe" Baldwin Nickelsville, VA | January 17, 2010 Lerow "Joe" Baldwin, 83, entered into rest Sunday, January 17, 2010 at Wellmont Lonesome Pine Medical Center. He was born in Tramel, VA May 15, 1926 to the late Willard and Arlie Gibson Baldwin. Including his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters, Stella Mae Baldwin, Garnie Baldwin, Lottie...

Charles E. Dietz Dr.

Charles E. Dietz Dr.

Jan 16, 2010

Dr. Charles E. Dietz Palestine, Texas | January 16, 2010 Dr. Charles E. Dietz- Palestine, TX Charles Edward Dietz born December 23, 1932 in San Angelo, Texas to Oscar Leon Dietz, Sr., and Alberta Jane Sanders Dietz died January 16, 2010 at the age of 77. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters and...

Shannon Maness

Shannon Maness

Jan 15, 2010

Shannon Maness Blackwater, VA | January 15, 2010 Shannon Ray Maness, 31, entered into rest Thursday, January 14, 2010 at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center due to a logging accident. He was born in Sullivan County, TN February 27, 1978. Survivors include his wife, Stacy Maness, Blackwater, VA; parents, Billy and Ada Maness, Blackwater, VA; brothers, Jacob Maness and fiancé,...

Virginia Smith

Virginia Smith

Jan 3, 2010

Virginia Smith Kingsport, TN | January 03, 2010 Mrs. Virginia L. Smith – 84, Kingsport, TN went to be with the Lord January 3, 2010 at Hillside Manor. Mrs. Smith was born in Scott County, VA on July 5, 1925, a daughter of the late William Grover and Ethel Carter Lane. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in...

B.C. Lane

B.C. Lane

Jan 1, 2010

B.C. Lane Ft. Blackmore, VA | January 01, 2010 B. C. Lane B. C. Lane, 77, Ft. Blackmore, VA. entered into rest January 1, 2010. Mr. Lane born December 29, 1932 is a son of the late John M. Lane and Tempie Lawson Lane. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by two sisters, Ethel Pendleton and...

Vincent Collins

Vincent Collins

Jan 1, 2010

Vincent Collins Nickelsville, VA | January 01, 2010 Vincent Collins – Nickelsville, VA. Vincent Collins, 65, Big Mocassin Area of Nickelsville, VA., was called home by his savior Jesus Christ on January 1, 2010, after a courageous battle with cancer. Vincent was born on March 21, 1944 to the late Jacob and Beatrice Collins. He is preceded in death by...

Cecil Finch

Cecil Finch

Dec 29, 2009

Cecil Finch Gate City, VA | December 29, 2009 Cecil Finch Gate City, VA – Cecil Finch, 94, entered into rest Tuesday, December 29, 2009 at Wellmont Lonesome Pine Hospital. He was born in Scott County, VA April 13, 1915. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Morning Finch. Including his parents, he was preceded in death...

Raymond E. Lawson Sr.

Raymond E. Lawson Sr.

Dec 28, 2009

Raymond E. Lawson, Sr. Duffield, VA | December 28, 2009 Raymond E. Lawson, Sr. Duffield, VA – Raymond E. Lawson, Sr., 94, entered into rest Monday, December 28, 2009 at his residence. He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Madge Bray Lawson. Including his parents, he was preceded in death by five brothers, Carson, William, Gerald, James...

Jo Snodgrass

Jo Snodgrass

Dec 27, 2009

Jo Snodgrass Gate City, VA | December 27, 2009 Una Joesphine "Jo" Snodgrass, 92, entered into Heaven December 27, 2009 at Indian Path Medical Center. Instant from the body and present with the Lord. No more pain or suffering. She was a member of the former West End Baptist Church. Mrs. Snodgrass was dearly loved and will be sadly missed...

Tina Cornett

Tina Cornett

Dec 27, 2009

Tina Cornett Gate City, VA | December 27, 2009 Gate City, VA — Fostina Ruth Addington Cornett, 262 Cedar Avenue, entered into rest on Sunday, December 27th, with family by her side, at Indian Path Medical Center. She was born on June 15, 1931 in St. Charles, VA, eldest of five children born to Wilford Cromwell and Kila Collins Addington....

Clifford Hass

Clifford Hass

Dec 26, 2009

Clifford Hass Duffield, VA | December 26, 2009 "To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord" 2 Cor. 5:8 Duffield, VA – Clifford H Hass, 85, Rye Cove Community, went to Heaven cradled in the arms of Jesus and surrounded by family and friends on Saturday, December 26, 2009. Clifford was born June, 26, 1924...

Dona Kate Gilmer Williams

Dona Kate Gilmer Williams

Dec 23, 2009

Dona Kate Gilmer Williams Nickelsville, VA | December 23, 2009 Dona Kate Gilmer Williams – Nickelsville, VA Dona Kate Gilmer Williams, 87, Nickelsville, VA passed away Wednesday, December 23, 2009 at the Brian Center, Weber City, VA. Mrs. Williams was born in Scott County, VA on July 20, 1922, a daughter of the late Thomas Ollie and Hattie Elizabeth Francisco...

Luther Grigsby

Luther Grigsby

Dec 21, 2009

Luther Grigsby Nickelsville, VA | December 21, 2009 Luther Boyd Grigsby, 63, passed away Monday, December 21, 2009 at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center. He was born in Clintwood, VA September 8, 1946 to the late Willie Grigsby and Florean Salyers Grigsby. Including his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Howard Grigsby. Survivors include his wife, Gloria...

Robert "Bob" Mathes

Robert "Bob" Mathes

Dec 20, 2009

Robert "Bob" Mathes Dungannon,VA | December 20, 2009 Robert Lee "Bob" Mathes Dungannon, VA Robert Lee "Bob" Mathes, 80, passed away December 20, 2009 at his residence. In respect to Mr. Mathes request, his body will be cremated. Survivors include his wife, Kathy Mathes, Dungannon, VA; daughters and sons-in-law, Sharon and Michael Darnell, Dungannon, VA, Barbara and Don Ellis, Ringold,...

larkins, Doreen

larkins, Doreen

Dec 20, 2009

larkins, Doreen Church Hill, TN | December 20, 2009 Doreen Larkins Church Hill, TN – Doreen Margarette Larkins, 49, entered into rest Sunday, December 20, 2009 at her residence. She was born in New York June 18, 1960 to the late Rosso Ritirato and Dorothy Lutz. Ms. Larkins worked at AFG Glass Plant for several years before retiring on disability....

Wanda Boggs

Wanda Boggs

Dec 12, 2009

Wanda Boggs Church Hill, TN | December 12, 2009 Wanda Boggs — 61, entered into Heaven December 12, 2009 at Indian Path Medical Center. She's gone home to be with Jesus free from pain and sorrow. She was a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother. She was preceded in death by her parents, Samuel Jessee and Grace Harris Jessee. Including her...

Thelma Templeton

Thelma Templeton

Dec 11, 2009

Thelma Templeton Weber City, VA | December 11, 2009 Thelma Antlee Lane Templeton – Gate City, VA. Thelma Templeton – 88, of Gate City, VA. entered into rest December 11, 2009 at the Brian Center Nursing Home. Mrs. Templeton is preceded in death by her parents, Amos Clayton Lane and Pearl Edith Bellamy Lane. In addition to her parents she...

Joel McDavid

Joel McDavid

Dec 8, 2009

Joel McDavid Gate City, VA | December 08, 2009 Joel McDavid Gate City, VA – Joel Roberts McDavid, 56, passed away suddenly at his home December 8, 2009. He was born in Kingsport, TN March 8, 1953. Survivors include one son, Will McDavid; daughter, Noel McDavid; one grandson, Cooper; parents, Edwin "Ted" and Velma McDavid, Gate City, VA; brother, Reve...

Sylvia Bowen

Sylvia Bowen

Dec 4, 2009

Sylvia Bowen Duffield, VA | December 04, 2009 Sylvia Louise Bowen, 71, entered into rest December 4, 2009 at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center with her family at her side. She was born in Scott County, VA October 9, 1938 to the late Thomas Ketron and Lula McCloud Ketron. Including her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband,...