Local obituaries for the Gate City, Virginia area
Norman Wade Bishop
Mar 20, 2023
Norman W. Bishop – Duffield, VA
Norman W. (Papaw) Bishop, 81, Duffield, VA passed away, Monday, March 20, 2023, at the residence of his son, Shannon Bishop after a brief illness with his family by his side.
Born in Duffield, VA on September 14, 1941, he was the son of the late Roy and Edith (Kindle) Bishop. He worked...
James "Mike" Snodgrass
Mar 18, 2023
James “Mike” Snodgrass – Gate City, VA
James “Mike” (Boogerweed) Snodgrass, 66, Gate City, VA passed away, Saturday, March 18, 2023, at his residence.
Mike was born July 18, 1956, in Sullivan County, TN and was the son of the late James Calvin “Jimmy” and Emogene Jennings Snodgrass.
In addition to his parents, his wife, Judy Snodgrass...
David Junior Hill
Mar 16, 2023
David J. Hill – Fredericksburg, VA
John 3:16
For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have everlasting life.
David Junior Hill, 86, Fredericksburg, VA, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 16, 2023, at Mary Washington Hospital in Fredericksburg, VA.
Mr....
James O McCloud
Mar 15, 2023
James McCloud- Gate City, VA
James McCloud, 90, Gate City, VA, passed away on Wednesday, March 15, 2023, at his residence after a period of declining health.
He was born in Lebanon, VA, on April 15, 1932, to the late George Marvin McCloud and Sylvia Puckett McCloud.
James was funny and kindhearted, He also enjoyed spending...
Anna Ruth (Sanders) Rhoton
Mar 12, 2023
Anna Ruth (Sanders) Rhoton
1 Peter 3:4
But let it be the hidden man of the heart, in that which is not corruptible, even the ornament of a meek and quiet spirit, which in the sight of God of great price.
Anna Ruth Rhoton, 81, departed to be with the Lord, Sunday, March 12, 2023, at Holston Valley Hospital,...
Wesley Odell Lawson
Mar 12, 2023
Wesley Odell Lawson – Ft. Blackmore, VA
Wesley Odell “T-Bob” Lawson, 78, Ft. Blackmore, VA passed away, Sunday, March 12, 2023, at his residence.
Born in Scott County, VA on June 23, 1944, he was the son of the late Patrick Hagan, Sr., and Annie Marie (Blevins) Lawson. Odell was a lifelong resident of Scott County, VA.
In...
Ola Thomas Williams
Mar 1, 2023
Ola Thomas Williams – Duffield, VA
Ola Thomas Williams, 85, Duffield, VA, passed away, Wednesday, March 1, 2023, at Holston Valley Medical Center.
Thomas was born in Scott County, VA, on July 27, 1937, to the late Harve Ingle and Lois (Davidson) Williams.
Thomas loved to be in the garden, and he loved to share it with...
Judge "Matthew" Lane, Jr.
Feb 28, 2023
Judge “Matthew” Lane Jr. – Duffield, VA
Judge “Matthew” Lane, Jr., 67, Duffield, VA, passed away, Tuesday, February 28, 2023, at Indian Path Hospital, surrounded by his family.
Matthew was born in Scott County, VA, on August 27, 1955, to the late Judge Matthew Lane Sr., and Christa Belle Lovell Lane.
Matthew was a loving husband, father, and...
Phyllis Marie (Gibson) Sluss
Feb 26, 2023
Phyllis Marie (Gibson) Sluss – Dungannon, VA
Phyllis Marie (Gibson) Sluss, 71, Dungannon, VA, passed away Sunday, February 26, 2023, at her residence.
Phyllis was born in Kingsport, TN, on March 3, 1951, and was the daughter of the late George and Rena Gibson.
Phyllis enjoyed attending outside activities, going to yard sales, and spending time with her...
Brenda Sue Lawson
Feb 25, 2023
Brenda Sue Lawson – Dungannon, VA
Brenda Sue Lawson of Dungannon, Virginia, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 25, 2023, at the age of 50. Brenda was born on April 27, 1972, in Lebanon, Indiana. Brenda was a loving daughter, mother, sister, aunt, nana, and fiancé. She was a 1990 graduate of Twin Springs High School and...
Larry Hagen Thompson
Feb 21, 2023
Larry H. Thompson, 68, son of the late Walter and Laura Thompson, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 21, surrounded by family and friends, after a brief illness. He was a member of Bethel Baptist Church in Berea, KY and attended Pine Grove Freewill Baptist Church in Ft. Blackmore, VA, and The Lord’s House at Red...
Shirley Ann Tipton
Feb 21, 2023
Shirley Ann Tipton – Gate City, VA
Shirley Ann Tipton, 71, Gate City, VA, passed away, Tuesday, February 21, 2023, at her residence.
Shirley was born in Sullivan County, TN, on April 6, 1951, to the late John Henry Elliott and Rachel Dockery.
Along with her parents, her infant brother John Elliott, and Bill Elliott preceded her in...
Helen J. (Peters) Smith
Feb 20, 2023
Helen J. (Peters) Smith – Gate City, VA
Helen J. (Peters) Smith, 89, Gate City, VA, passed away Monday, February 20, 2023, at NOVA Health and Rehab.
Helen was born in Scott County, VA, on June 28, 1933, to the late John D. and Mary Elizabeth (Darnell) Peters.
Helen attended Midway Baptist Church for many years.
In...
Joyce Akers
Feb 18, 2023
Joyce Akers
Joyce Akers, 74 passed away February 18, 2023, at Elmcroft/American House in Kingsport TN.
She was born in Scott County, VA on March 27, 1948, to the late A.C. and Mary Ellen (Lane) Smith.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her first husband, Dow Lane, second husband Ray Akers; sister Rosie Bledsoe,...
Ronald Alfonso Townsend
Feb 16, 2023
Ronald A. Townsend, age 82 of Duffield, VA, passed away on February 16, 2023, at his home. He was born in Naples, FL and lived there for most of his life, having moved to Virginia about 10 years ago. He was a true outdoors-man, having a passion for hunting, fishing and gardening. He was a kind, passionate man and a...
Lucy Viola Fox
Feb 14, 2023
Lucy Viola (Haga) Fox – Nickelsville, VA
Lucy Viola (Haga) Fox, 81, Nickelsville, VA, passed away Tuesday, February 14, 2023, at Johnson City Medical Center.
Lucy was born in Wythe County, VA, on April 1, 1941, to the late Henry Fred and Pearl Ettabelle Campbell Haga.
Along with her parents, Lucy’s husband, William Fox; son, James Fox;...
Nellie Lorraine Watson
Feb 11, 2023
Nellie Lorraine Dingus Watson, 84 – Fort Blackmore, VA
Nellie Lorraine Dingus Watson, 84, passed away on February 11, 2023, at her residence.
Nellie was born on July 31, 1938, in Fort Blackmore, VA, to the late Bob and Cordia Dingus.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Odes Watson; stepfather, Fred...
Mary Shelby Castle
Feb 11, 2023
Mary Shelby Nickels Castle, 84 of Scott County, VA
Proverbs 31:10
Who can find a virtuous woman? For her price is far above rubies.
Mary Shelby Nickels Castle went to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 11, 2023, peacefully in her sleep.
A resident of Scott County, VA she was a homemaker and a member of Weber...
Lester Edward Gillenwater
Feb 10, 2023
Lester Gillenwater – Kingsport, TN
Lester Gillenwater, 87, Kingsport, TN, passed away Friday, February 10, 2023, at his residence surrounded by his loving family.
Lester was born in Scott County, VA, on August 25, 1935, and was the son of the late Corbett Gillenwater and Maxie Gillenwater.
He was the best husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend...
Lynn Darlene Porter
Feb 7, 2023
Lynn Darlene (Lucas) Porter – Dungannon, VA
1 Corinthians 2:9 KJV But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him.
Darlene (Lucas) Porter, 80, Dungannon, VA entered her Heavenly Home, Tuesday, February 7, 2023, at NOVA Health...
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