Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Gate City, Virginia area

Gilbert Denver Begley

Gilbert Denver Begley

Sep 22, 2022

Gilbert Denver Begley – Ft. Blackmore, VA Gilbert Denver Begley, 63, Ft. Blackmore, VA passed away, Thursday, September 22, 2022, at University of Virginia- Charlottesville Medical Center. Gilbert was born on October 12, 1958, to the late Arthur and Maggie (Vicars) Begley. In addition to his parents, his lifelong companion Charlotte Ison, his sisters, Ruth Bohach (Richard Bohach), Lora Sue...

Mary Montgomery Trivett

Mary Montgomery Trivett

Sep 20, 2022

Mary M. Trivett – Gate City, VA Mary (Montgomery) Trivett, 69, Gate City, VA passed away, Tuesday, September 20, 2022, Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center. Mary was born in High Point, NC, on August 3, 1953, and was the daughter of the late John and Esther Bernice (Shutt) Montgomery. She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, and a devoted...

Sandra Porter (Elliott)

Sandra Porter (Elliott)

Sep 16, 2022

Sandra E. Porter – Weber City, VA Sandra Elliott Porter, 83 passed away Friday, September 16, 2022, at her home. Sandra was born in Gate City, VA on January 1, 1939 to the late Clive and Helen Elliott. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Walter Porter, sisters Carolyn Flanary and Louise King, brother-in-law...

Donald Bill "Billy " Lane

Donald Bill "Billy " Lane

Sep 12, 2022

Donald Bill Lane – Ft. Blackmore, VA Donald B. Lane (Billy), Ft. Blackmore, VA passed away, Monday, September 12, 2022, at Ridgecrest Manor, Duffield, VA. Donald was born in Ft. Blackmore, VA on June 5th, 1946, to the late Ira and Nora Lane. In addition to his parents, his brothers, Edward Lane, Burin Lane, and Fred Lane, sisters, Lucille Lawson,...

Kenneth Douglas "Doug" Ramsey

Kenneth Douglas "Doug" Ramsey

Sep 6, 2022

Kenneth Douglas Ramsey – Duffield, VA Kenneth Douglas “Doug” Ramsey, 58, Duffield, VA, went Home to be with his Lord and loved ones, Tuesday, September 6, 2022, at Holston Valley Medical Center. He was born in Kingsport, TN on July 28, 1964, and was the son of the late Walter Jack and Emma Jane (McDavid) Ramsey. In addition to his...

Sabrina Michelle Thompson

Sabrina Michelle Thompson

Sep 4, 2022

Sabrina Michelle Thompson – Bristol, VA Sabrina Michelle Thompson, 45, passed away Sunday, September 4, 2022, at her residence. She was born in Kingsport, TN on March 12, 1977, and was the daughter of Howard Wilson Thompson and Nancy Jane (Williams) Livesay. She was a loving and caring mother, grandmother, and daughter. She was kindhearted, selfless, and would always make...

Oliver Morgan "O.M." Lane

Oliver Morgan "O.M." Lane

Sep 4, 2022

Oliver Morgan Lane – Duffield, VA Oliver “O.M.” Morgan Lane, 83, passed away Sunday, September 4, 2022, at U.T. Medical Center. He was born on August 26, 1939, to the late Ervin F. and Laura Elizabeth (Smith) Lane. In addition to his parents, his sisters Eva Gibson, Rosa Barnette, and brother Herman Lane preceded him in death. He is survived...

Dorothy Stone Argoe

Dorothy Stone Argoe

Sep 4, 2022

Dorothy Stone Argoe went to be with Jesus on Sunday, September 4, 2022, at her residence in Gate City, Virginia. Dorothy was the youngest child of Rev. Guy E. and Ida Pearl (Taylor) Stone and was born in Big Stone Gap, Virginia on March 14, 1934. Dorothy received her education at Thomas Walker High School in Ewing, Virginia where she...

Jimmy Martin Butler

Jimmy Martin Butler

Sep 3, 2022

Jim Butler – Duffield, VA Jimmy “Jim” Martin Butler, 67, Duffield, VA passed away, Saturday, September 3, 2022, at Norton Community Hospital. Jim was born, January 17, 1955, in Kingsport, TN and was the son of the late Milum “M.B” and Elsie (Falin) Butler. In addition to his parents, his brothers, Junior Butler, and Mike Butler preceded him in death....

Kenneth Ervin Neeley

Kenneth Ervin Neeley

Sep 1, 2022

Evangelist Kenneth Neeley – Duffield, VA Evangelist Kenneth Ervin Neeley, 87, Duffield, VA went to be with the Lord, Thursday, September 1, 2022, at Ridgecrest Manor. Kenneth was born in Clinchport, VA on July 10, 1935, and was the son of the late Ballard and Lula Mae Rhoton Neeley. In addition to his parents, his wife, Othel Neeley; son, Dennis...

Robert Deloften Wilder Jr.

Robert Deloften Wilder Jr.

Aug 27, 2022

Robert Deloften Wilder, Jr. – Kingsport, TN Robert Deloften Wilder, Jr., 82, Kingsport, TN passed away, Saturday, August 27, 2022, at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center, Kingsport, TN. Robert was born in Lee County, VA on January 28, 1940, and was the son of the late Robert D. Wilder, Sr., and Dora May Boatwright Wilder. In addition to his parents,...

Loreen Folden (Lane)

Loreen Folden (Lane)

Aug 27, 2022

Loreen Folden – Fall Branch, TN Loreen Folden, 61, Fall Branch, TN passed away, Saturday, August 27, 2022, at her residence surrounded by her loved ones. Loreen was born in Sullivan County, TN on August 5, 1961, and was the daughter of the late Charles Howard and Laura Ellen (Frazier) Lane. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in...

Andrew Andrew Hagy

Andrew Andrew Hagy

Aug 26, 2022

Andrew Hagy – Nickelsville, VA Walter Andrew Hagy age 79 of Nickelsville VA passed away Friday August 26th, 2022, at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center. Andrew was born April 22, 1943, in Tazewell VA, and was the son of the late Andy Mark Hagy and Lucy Luvania Marshall Hagy. He was a heavy machine operator for many years He was...

Edwinna Baker (Porter)

Edwinna Baker (Porter)

Aug 24, 2022

Edwinna Porter Baker, 83, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, August 24, 2022, after fighting a courageous battle with heart disease. Although our hearts are broken, there is joy in knowing that she is with our heavenly father and her loved ones that have passed before. Edwina was the only child of Roland D. Porter and Gertrude (Reed) Porter,...

Beulah Frances Shupe (Folden)

Beulah Frances Shupe (Folden)

Aug 21, 2022

Frances Shupe – Dungannon, VA Beulah Frances Shupe, 69, Dungannon, VA passed away Sunday, August 21, 2022, at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center after a battle with cancer. Frances was born in Gate City, VA on October 7, 1952, and was the daughter of the late David Ralph and Vivian Irene (Graham) Folden. In addition to her parents, her husband,...

Elmer Howard Dockery

Elmer Howard Dockery

Aug 19, 2022

DUE TO COVID IN THE IMMEDIATE FAMILY THE GRAVESIDE SERVICE FOR ELMER HOWARD DOCKERY IS CANCELLED AND A MEMORIAL SERVICE MAY BE SCHEDULED AT A LATER DATE. THANK YOU FOR YOUR UNDERSTANDING. THE FAMILY OF ELMER HOWARD DOCKERY. Elmer Howard Dockery – Nickelsville, VA Elmer Howard Dockery, 91, Nickelsville, VA went home to be with the Lord, Friday, August 19,...

Patsy Gearlene Cassell (Sexton)

Patsy Gearlene Cassell (Sexton)

Aug 17, 2022

Patsy Cassell – Gate City, VA Patsy Gearlene Cassell, 84, Gate City, VA passed away, Wednesday, August 17, 2022, at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center. Patsy was born in Scott County, VA on September 12, 1937, and was the daughter of the late Luther and Lula Casteel Sexton. In addition to her parents, her husband, Alfred William “Hagan” Cassell, sisters,...

Margaret Eddie Castle

Margaret Eddie Castle

Aug 16, 2022

Margaret Castle - Nickelsville, VA Margaret Eddie Castle, 68, entered into rest, Tuesday, August 16, 2022, at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center. Margaret was born on February 2, 1954, in Nickelsville, VA, and was the daughter of the late Harry and Ruth (McLaughlin) Castle. In addition to her parents, her brothers, Charles Castle, and Randy Castle preceded her in death....

Scott L. Stallard

Scott L. Stallard

Aug 13, 2022

Scott L Stallard - Nickelsville, VA Scott L. Stallard entered into rest on Saturday, August 13, 2022. He was born March 17, 1929, in Nickelsville, VA (Big Moccasin), and was the son of the late John L. and Birdie M. (Redwine) Stallard. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his devoted wife, Ruth (Williams) Stallard. He...

Polly Anita Butler (McClellan)

Polly Anita Butler (McClellan)

Aug 13, 2022

Polly McClellan Butler – Duffield, VA Polly Anita (McClellan) Butler, 57, Duffield, VA passed away, Saturday, August 13, 2022, at Lonesome Pine Hospital, Big Stone Gap, VA. Polly was born in Virginia Beach, VA on March 7, 1965, and is the daughter of Buddy and Brenda (Dykes) McClellan. Other than her parents, she is survived by her husband, Rev. Gennis...