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Local obituaries for the Gate City, Virginia area

Beulah Faye Fansler

Beulah Faye Fansler

Apr 28, 2023



Faye Fansler – Gate City, VA

I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith:    

~2 Timothy 4:7~

Beulah Faye Fansler, 75, Gate City, VA passed away, Friday, April 28, 2023, at her residence in Yuma, VA, surrounded by her loving family.

Faye was born in Scott County, VA on...

Donna Marie Addington

Donna Marie Addington

Apr 25, 2023

 

 

Donna Marie Addington – Gate City, VA

Donna Marie Addington, 48, Gate City, VA passed away, Tuesday, April 25, 2023.

Donna was born in Kingsport, TN on March 25, 1975, and was the daughter of Howard Mann and Jennifer Clark.

In addition to her father, her son, Dakota Chase Addington, paternal grandparents, Allen and Laura Mann, maternal...

Delmar Eugene "Gene" Duncan

Delmar Eugene "Gene" Duncan

Apr 24, 2023

 

Delmar Eugene “Gene” Duncan – Duffield, VA

“You will definitely enjoy what you’ve worked hard for – you’ll be happy; and things will go well for you.” ~ Psalm128:2

Delmar Eugene “Gene” Duncan, 91, Duffield, VA passed away, Monday, April 24, 2023, at NOVA Health and Rehab, Weber City, VA. Gene was born in Hancock County, TN, on July...

Robert Harold Falin

Robert Harold Falin

Apr 24, 2023

 

Robert Harold Falin – Duffield, VA

Robert Harold Falin, 77, Duffield, VA, passed away Monday, April 24, 2023, at his residence.

Robert was born on December 24, 1945, in Scott County, VA, to the late James Falin and Maudella (Ramey) Falin.

In addition to his parents, his brothers, Joe Falin, Roy Falin, Cecil Falin, Billy Falin; sisters,...

Mares Elvin Butler

Mares Elvin Butler

Apr 23, 2023

 

Mares Elvin Butler – Duffield, VA

Mares Elvin Butler, 45, Duffield, VA, passed away Sunday, April 23, 2023, at his residence.

Mares was born on August 28, 1977, in Scott County, VA, to the late Hobert Mares Butler and Alphie Marie Massengill Butler.

Along with his parents, his sister, Lena Butler, sister-in-law, Polly Butler, and brother, Alfred Butler...

Delmis "Modie" Elmore Keith

Delmis "Modie" Elmore Keith

Apr 22, 2023

 

Delmis “Modie” Elmore Keith – Nickelsville, VA

Delmis “Modie” Elmore Keith, 78, Nickelsville, VA, passed away Saturday, April 22, 2023, at Bristol Regional Medical Center.

Modie was born in Russell County, VA, on August 13, 1944, to the late Joe Denby Keith and Eliza (Salyer) Keith.

In addition to his parents, his wife, Barbara Keith and several...

Shelby Jean Owens

Shelby Jean Owens

Apr 22, 2023

 

Shelby Jean Owens – Mt. Carmel, TN

Shelby Jean Owens, 83, passed away Saturday, April 22, 2023, at her sister’s residence.

Shelby was born in Scott County, VA, on May 5, 1939, to the late Dewey Verbal and Lizzie (Kilgore) Verbal.

Along with her parents, her first husband, Thurman Weeks; second husband, Jack Owens; infant son; sister,...

Gertrude Thacker Lark

Gertrude Thacker Lark

Apr 19, 2023

 

Gertrude Thacker Lark – Yuma, VA

Gertrude T. Lark, 83, Yuma, VA passed away, Wednesday, April 19, 2023, at her residence.

She was born in Surgoinsville, TN on September 18, 1939, and was the daughter of the late Mandy Thacker.

In addition to her mother, her sisters Debbie Willis and Ida Ruth Gillenwater and brother, Charlie Winegar preceded her...

Elizabeth Turner Simpson

Elizabeth Turner Simpson

Apr 19, 2023

 

Elizabeth Turner Simpson – Gate City, VA

Elizabeth Turner Simpson, 89, Gate City, VA, passed away, Wednesday, April 19, 2023, at Holston Valley Medical Center.

Elizabeth was born in Gate City, VA, on June 1, 1933, to the late David Van Buren Turner and Maggie Lee Mays.

Elizabeth was a member of the Moccasin St. Church of Christ....

Donald Travis Kelly

Donald Travis Kelly

Apr 17, 2023

 

Travis Kelly – Mount Carmel, TN

Donald Travis Kelly, 48, Mount Carmel, TN passed away, Monday, April 17, 2023, at Bristol Hospice House, Bristol, TN after a courageous battle with Cancer.

Travis was born December 27, 1974, and was the son of the late Donald Curtis Kelly and Connie (Carter) Caldwell.

Travis was a loving father and...

Luther Arnold Williams

Luther Arnold Williams

Apr 15, 2023

 

Luther Williams – Stickleyville, VA

Luther Arnold Williams, 55, Stickleyville, VA passed away, Saturday, April 15, 2023, at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center.

Luther was born in Norton, VA on February 24, 1968, the son of Lewis and Phyllis (Bowen) Williams.

Christopher Falin, his son, preceded him in death.

He leaves behind to cherish his memory, his daughter, Kaitlin...

William Kelly Pierson

William Kelly Pierson

Apr 15, 2023

William Kelly Pierson – Gate City, VAWilliam Kelly Pierson, 81, Gate City, VA passed away Saturday, April 15, 2023, at NortonCommunity Hospital.Bill was born in Gate City, VA on January 22, 1942, and was the son of the late Kelly andMaude (Hartsock) Pierson.He was a retired Chemical Operator with Eastman Chemical.In addition to his parents, his sisters, Ann Shively, Ruby...

Phyllis Hensley Smith

Phyllis Hensley Smith

Apr 13, 2023

 

Phyllis Hensley Smith of Gate City, VA died peacefully surrounded by family on Thursday, April 13th, 2023.

 

Born in Kingsport, TN, Phyllis was preceded in death by her loving husband of 52 years, Elliott Smith in January of 2020.  She was the daughter of the late Bates and Jeanette Hensley. 

 

A loving wife, mother, sister and...

Terry Lynn Pruitt

Terry Lynn Pruitt

Apr 12, 2023

 

Terry Lynn Pruitt – Nickelsville, VA

Terry Lynn Pruitt, 61, Nickelsville, VA passed away, Wednesday, April 12, 2023, at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center.

Terry was born in Washington, DC on May 21, 1961, and was the daughter of Frankie Marzetta (Mullins) Williams, and the late Worley Hershel Jones.

In addition to her father, her brother, Walter Jones preceded...

Iris Nadine Gillenwater

Iris Nadine Gillenwater

Apr 12, 2023

 

Iris Nadine Gillenwater- Kingsport, TN

Iris Nadine Gillenwater,83, Kingsport, TN, went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, April 12, 2023, at Holston Valley Medical Center.

Iris was born in Fort Blackmore, VA, on November 19, 1939, to the late Walter Minton Necessary and Polly Ellen (Stanley) Necessary.

Along with her parents, her husband, Joseph Edward Gillenwater;...

Ryland Glenmore Craft III

Ryland Glenmore Craft III

Apr 11, 2023

 

Ryland Glenmore Craft III – Kennesaw, GA                                                    

Ryland Glenmore Craft III, 65, of Kennesaw, GA passed away on April 11, 2023, at Tranquility Hospice with his family by his side.  He was born on November 17, 1957 in Kingsport, TN and was raised in Gate City, VA.  His parents were the late Ryland G. Craft, Jr. and Patsy...

Joe Herron Fuller

Joe Herron Fuller

Apr 7, 2023

 

Joe H. Fuller – Scott County, VA

Joe Herron Fuller, 92, Nickelsville, VA, passed away Friday, April 7, 2023, at Johnson City Medical Center.

He was a beloved brother, uncle, and member of the community.

Joe was born in Scott County, VA, on December 25, 1930, to the late Edgar Rhea Fuller and Glenna (Godsey) Fuller.

He...

Rev. Joseph "Joe" Edward Gillenwater

Rev. Joseph "Joe" Edward Gillenwater

Apr 7, 2023

Rev. Joseph “Joe” Edward Gillenwater- Kingsport, TN

Rev. Joseph “Joe” Edward Gillenwater, 89, Kingsport, TN, went home to be with the Lord Friday, April 7, 2023, at his home with his family.

Joe was born in Ft. Blackmore, VA, on August 6, 1933, to the late Wise Wesley “Jake” Gillenwater and Monnie Edna (Lane) Gillenwater.

He was a...

Donald Ray Burke

Donald Ray Burke

Apr 7, 2023

 

Donald Ray Burke – Sullivan County, TN. Donald Ray Burke, 82, Sullivan County, TN, went home to be with his lord, Thursday, April 7, 2023.  Donald was born in Scott County, VA on May 10, 1940, to the late Emitt Lee Burke Sr. and Alba Estelle (Hartsock) Burke Sr. He was a member of Central Baptist Church of Kingsport,...

Cecil Carter Mann

Cecil Carter Mann

Apr 5, 2023

 

Cecil Carter Mann – Gate City, VA

Cecil Carter Mann, Gate City, VA, passed away Wednesday, April 5, 2023, at Johnson City Medical Center.

At 103, Cecil was vibrant, with a sharp mind, and was very proud of his children.

Cecil was born in Scott County, VA, on October 18, 1919, to the late Garland Washington Mann...

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