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Local obituaries for the Gate City, Virginia area

William (Bill) Eugene Penley

William (Bill) Eugene Penley

May 10, 2023

 

William (Bill) Eugene Penley – Kingsport, TN

William (Bill) Eugene Penley, 73, Kingsport, TN, passed away Wednesday, May 10, 2023, at Holston Valley Medical Center.

Bill was born in Kingsport, TN, on August 11, 1949, to the late Garland T. Penley, and Naomi Thelma (Carter) Penley.

Bill worked as a pressman for the Kingsport Times News.

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Cordelia Rhoton (Sue)

Cordelia Rhoton (Sue)

May 9, 2023

 

Cordelia (Sue) Rhoton – Gate City, VA

Cordelia (Sue) Rhoton. 85, Gate City, VA, passed away Tuesday, May 9, 2023, at NOVA Health & Rehab.

Cordelia was born on June 6, 1937, in Keokee, VA, and was the daughter of the late Elmer Ray and Tennie (Barnett) Fisher.

She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother who will...

Richard Howard Sloan

Richard Howard Sloan

May 8, 2023

 

Richard Howard Sloan – Gate City, VA

Richard Howard Sloan, 85, went to be with Jesus, May 8, 2023, at his residence in Gate City, VA, after a long period of declining health.

He was born May 31, 1937, to Rev. Mitchell and Alice (Rhoton) Sloan. He is preceded in death by his brothers, Burley, and Glen; sisters,...

Morella Frances Duncan

Morella Frances Duncan

May 7, 2023

 

Morella Frances Duncan- Gate City, VA

Morella Frances Duncan, 90, Gate City, VA, passed away Sunday May 7, 2023, at her residence.

Morella was born in Scott County, VA, on October 9, 1932, to the late Robert Lee Sloan and Bonnie Estel (Rhoton) Sloan.

Along with her parents, her husband, Garnie Duncan; sisters, Patsy, and Shirley; and brothers,...

Danny Lee Rhoton

Danny Lee Rhoton

May 5, 2023

 

Danny Lee Rhoton – Duffield, VA

Danny Lee Rhoton, 56, Duffield, VA passed away, Friday, May 5, 2023, at his residence after a courageous battle with cancer.

Danny was born in Sullivan County, TN on June 11, 1966, and was the son of Leonard and Nancy (Horton) Rhoton.

His paternal grandparents, Kemp and Mazella Rhoton, and maternal grandparents, Robert...

Donna Bruce Fugate

Donna Bruce Fugate

May 3, 2023

 

Donna Fugate, 86, lived a full and vibrant life as an artist, teacher, tennis player, bridge player, master gardener, and world traveler. She was known for her sly humor, appreciation of the arts, and reverence for living slowly and appreciating beautiful details.

Born November 30,1936, to Wade and Martha Bruce in Lawrence County, OH, Donna grew up the youngest...

Roy Lee Castle

Roy Lee Castle

May 3, 2023

 

Roy Lee Castle – Dungannon, VA

Roy Lee Castle, 72, Dungannon, VA, passed away, May 3, 2023, at his residence.

Roy was born in Russell County, VA, on October 7, 1950, to the late Elijah Castle and Florence (Hicks) Castle.

Along with his parents, his wife, Carolyn (Gillenwater) Castle; and son, David Castle preceded him in death....

Edward "Rick" Keith Falin

Edward "Rick" Keith Falin

May 2, 2023

 

Rick Falin – Gate City, VA

Edward “Rick” Keith Falin, 65, Gate City, VA, passed away, Tuesday, May 2, 2023, at Holston Valley Medical Center.

Rick was born in Kingsport, TN, on March 10, 1958, to the late Elmer Ray Falin, and Jewell (Watts) Cowden.

In addition to his parents, his mammie, who raised him, Alpha Falin; sister,...

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...

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