Local obituaries for the Gate City, Virginia area
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Catherine Sampson Daugherty
Jun 9, 2023
Catherine Sampson Daugherty – Nickelsville, VA
Catherine Sampson Daugherty, 74, passed away Friday, June 9, 2023, at Buchanan General Hospital.
Catherine was born on March 11, 1949, in Kingsport, TN, to the late William Kinzer Sampson and Mable Lucille (Barker) Sampson.
Along with her parents, her brother, Samuel William Sampson preceded her in death.
Left to cherish...
Shelby Jean Kitchen
Jun 6, 2023
Shelby Jean Kitchen – Sayreville, NJ
Shelby Jean Kitchen, 82, Sayreville, NJ, formerly of Gate City, VA, passed away Tuesday, June 6, 2023, at her residence.
Born in Gate City, VA, on December 3, 1940, Shelby was the daughter of the late Clement Quillin and Laura Quillin (Kimbler).
In addition to her parents, her husband, Robert Kitchen,...
Danny Kaye Smith
Jun 4, 2023
Danny Kaye Smith – Duffield, VA
Danny Kaye Smith, 74, Duffield, VA, passed away Sunday, June 4, 2023, at his residence.
Danny was born on July 2, 1948, in Kingsport, TN, to the late Lester Smith and Jean Munsey Smith.
Danny was a loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and brother. He was a friend to many.
He was...
Joshua Brandon Gibson
Jun 2, 2023
Joshua Brandon Gibson – New London, NC
Joshua Brandon Gibson, 35, passed away Friday, June 2, 2023.
Joshua was born in Kingsport, TN, on July 27, 1987, and was the son of Gale Ray Gibson and Patricia (Jones) Gibson.
Preceding him in death are his paternal grandfather George “Lidge” Gibson; maternal grandfather, Billy Carter; grandmother, Geraldine Carter; and...
J.E. Fugate, III
May 28, 2023
J.E. Fugate III, 86, was a caring father and husband who imbued his life and others with his love of music, nature, history, and travel. He was a visionary and planner, moving skillfully from a big idea to creating pages of how-to plans to delivering the real-life experience — including months-long family camping trips across the U.S. and new...
Larry Ray Hill
May 26, 2023
Larry Ray Hill – Mount Carmel, TN
Larry Ray Hill died Friday morning at 9:51 on May 26, 2023, at home with his two boys by his side.
Larry was an employee of the Kingsport Press for 36 years.
In his own words, he said, “He had a great life, a great wife, and two good boys!”
He...
Leonard "Leo" Rhoton
May 26, 2023
Leonard “Leo” Rhoton – Duffield, VA
Leonard “Leo” Rhoton, 78, Duffield, VA passed away, Friday, May 26, 2023, at his residence after a courageous battle with Mesothelioma, surrounded by his loving family.
Born in Scott County on August 22, 1944, he was the son of the late Kemp and Mae Zella Rhoton.
Leonard retired from Eastman Chemical as an...
Garvey Odell Wallen
May 17, 2023
Garvey Odell Wallen – Kingsport, TN
Garvey Odell Wallen, 78, Kingsport, TN, passed away Wednesday, May 17, 2023, at Holston Valley Medical Center.
Garvey was born on September 3, 1944, in Clinchport, VA, to the late Hiram Wallen and Ethel (Roberts) Wallen.
Garvey was a Veteran of the United States Army serving as a Specialist 4. He...
Emmel Lillian Kimbler
May 15, 2023
Emmel Lillian Kimbler – Fort Blackmore, VA
Emmel Lillian Kimbler, 90, Fort Blackmore, VA, passed away Monday, May 15, 2023, at Bristol Hospice House.
Emmel was born in Scott County, VA, on September 1, 1932, to the late Rufus Leonard Kimbler and Eliza Elizabeth (Compton) Kimbler.
In addition to her parents, seven sisters, five brothers, one niece,...
Gitte Mossin Spivey
May 15, 2023
Gitte (Mossin) Spivey – Gate City, VA
Gitte (Mossin) Spivey, 64, Gate City, VA passed away, Monday, May 15, 2023, at her residence.
Gitte was born in Copenhagen, Denmark on July 28, 1958, and was the daughter of the late Ditlev Langgaard and Kirsten (Mossin) Josephsen.
In addition to her parents, her husband, Lonnie Ray Spivey, stepfather, Hans...
Steven Andrew Lane, Sr.
May 12, 2023
Steven Andrew Lane, Sr. – Gate City, VA
Steven Andrew Lane, Sr., 53, passed away Friday, May 12, 2023, at Johnson City Medical Center.
Steven was born on April 1, 1970, in Kingsport TN, to the late Ervin Dee Lane and Linda Joan (Hensley) Lane.
Along with his parents, his brother, Ervin Dale Lane preceded him in...
Jewel Mae (Webb) Jones
May 10, 2023
Jewel Mae (Webb) Jones – Gate City, VA
Jewel Mae (Webb) Jones, 90, Gate City, VA, passed away Wednesday, May 10, 2023, at her residence.
Born and raised in Alley Valley, on November 18, 1932, Jewel was the daughter of the late Robert Lee, and Emily Elizabeth (Craft) Brickey Webb.
Jewel was a loving wife, sister, and aunt....
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