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Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Gate City, Virginia area

John Joseph Ferguson

John Joseph Ferguson

Jan 16, 2022

John Joseph Ferguson Born: August 23, 1929 Passed: January 16, 2022 NICKELSVILLE, VA - John Joseph Ferguson, 92, of Nickelsville, VA went to his heavenly home on January 16, 2022, at Nova Health and Rehab in Weber City. Born in Scott County to Linzy and Gladys (Pennington) Ferguson, John was preceded in death by his parents, wife of 55 years...

James Ray "Jimmy" Summey

James Ray "Jimmy" Summey

Jan 15, 2022

Jimmy Ray Summey – Kingsport, TN Jimmy Ray Summey, 81, Kingsport, TN went home to be with the Lord, Saturday, January 15, 2022, at the Wexford House, Kingsport, TN. Born and raised in Ft. Blackmore, VA on May 4, 1940, to the late John and Grace Summey. He retired from Hawkins County Press after 37 years. He attended Morrison City...

Johnny Lee "John L" Sluss

Johnny Lee "John L" Sluss

Jan 15, 2022

Johnny Lee Sluss – Dungannon, VA Johnny Lee Sluss (John L), 65, Dungannon, VA passed away Saturday, January 15, 2022, at the Wellmont Holston Valley Hospital, Kingsport, TN. Born in Scott County, VA on February 8, 1956, and was the son of the late James (Jim) and Mary Kate (Finch) Sluss. In addition to his parents, his 2 brothers, Kenneth...

Anna Mae Smith (Fields)

Anna Mae Smith (Fields)

Jan 14, 2022

Anna Mae Smith – Gate City, VA Anna Mae (Fields) Smith, 94, Gate City, VA passed away, Friday, January 14, 2022, at her residence. She was born on Greene County, TN on March 17, 1927, to the late Henry Harrison and Mary Elizabeth Blair Fields. In addition to her parents; her husband, Earrion David Smith; son, Michael David Smith; daughter,...

Bertha Zelma " "Zell"" Gibson

Bertha Zelma " "Zell"" Gibson

Jan 5, 2022

Bertha Gibson – Kingsport, TN Bertha Zelma (Zell) Gibson, 83, Kingsport, TN passed away from a lengthy illness, Wednesday, January 5, 2022, at her residence. Bertha was born in Wise County, VA on Sandy Ridge, August 15, 1938, and was the daughter of the late Francis Eugene and Alice Sexton. In addition to her parents, her husband, Eugene Gibson, and...

Thelma Jean Neff (Hass)

Thelma Jean Neff (Hass)

Jan 4, 2022

Thelma Jean (Hass) Neff – Gate City, VA Thelma Jean (Hass) Neff, 73, Gate City, VA has gone to her home in Heaven and left this earth. She was born in Scott County, VA on November 16, 1948, to the late Millard and Katherine Hass In addition to her parents, her brothers, Eddie Hass, Larry Hass, and sister, Teresa Ramsey...

Christopher Lee "Chris" Jarrell

Christopher Lee "Chris" Jarrell

Jan 3, 2022

Chris Jarrell – Kingsport, TN Christopher Lee “Chris” Jarrell, 44, Kingsport, TN passed away, Monday, January 3, 2022, at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center. Chris was born in Christiansburg, VA on February 17, 1977, and is the son of Darlene Peoples. His wife, Nicole (Smith) Jarrell (2018) preceded him in death. He was employed as kitchen staff at Wexford House....

James Edgar Smith

James Edgar Smith

Jan 1, 2022

James E. Smith – Gate City, VA James Edgar Smith, 95, Gate City, VA passed away, Saturday, January 1, 2022, at his residence. Jim was born in Arkansas in 1926 and was the son of the late Sam L. and Centenial (Sheperd) Smith. He was a Veteran of the United States Army serving in WWII and was retired from Holston...

Trevor Ray Chapman

Trevor Ray Chapman

Jan 1, 2022

Trevor Ray Chapman – Gate City, VA Trevor Ray Chapman, 70, Gate City, VA passed away Saturday, January 1, 2022, at his residence. Trevor was born in Scott County, VA on April 30, 1951, and was the son of the late Ralph Carter and Mildred Vira (Shupe) Chapman. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and patriot, who served in...

William Samra ""Bill"" Osborne

William Samra ""Bill"" Osborne

Dec 30, 2021

William “Bill” Samra Osborne – Kingsport, TN. William “Bill” Samra Osborne, 77, Kingsport, TN, passed away Thursday, December 30, 2021, at his residence. William was born in Kingsport, TN on November 6, 1944, to the late Samra and Lois Taylor Osborne. William spent his life as an electrical engineer. His parents preceded him in death. Surviving is his wife, Phyllis...

Eva Euldene Fields (McNutt)

Eva Euldene Fields (McNutt)

Dec 27, 2021

Eva McNutt Fields – Kingsport, TN Eva Euldene (McNutt) Fields, 61, went Home to the Lord, Monday, December 27, 2021. Eva Euldene was born on January 23,1960 and was the daughter of the late Carson and Eula Mae (Lyons) McNutt. She was a graduate of Gate City High School. In addition to her parents, her brother, Wallace McNutt, and niece,...

Dwight Howard Joyner

Dwight Howard Joyner

Dec 25, 2021

Dwight H. Joyner – Gate City, VA Dwight Howard Joyner, 64, Gate City, VA passed away, Saturday, December 25, 2021, at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center. Dwight was born in Kingsport, TN on August 30, 1957, and was the son of the late Edward and Kylene (Tipton) Joyner. In addition to his parents, his grandmothers, Lena Tipton, and Susie Joyner...

Kenneth Glenn "Gobble" Sluss

Kenneth Glenn "Gobble" Sluss

Dec 25, 2021

Kenneth “Gobble” Sluss – Nickelsville, VA Kenneth Glenn “Gobble” Sluss, 70, Nickelsville, VA passed away, Saturday, December 25, 2021, at Russell County Hospital, Lebanon, VA. Gobble was born in Nickelsville, VA on January 4, 1951, and was the son of the late James and Mary Kate (Finch) Sluss. In addition to his parents, his brother, Jimmy Darrell Sluss, half-brothers, Warren...

Roger Lee McConnell

Roger Lee McConnell

Dec 24, 2021

Roger Lee McConnell – Mount Carmel, TN Roger Lee McConnell, 68, Mount Carmel, TN passed away, Friday, December 24, 2021, at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center. Roger was born in Sullivan County, TN on February 23, 1953, and was the son of the late William Walter and Velvie (Necessary) McConnell, Jr. In addition to his parents, his brother, Reggie McConnell,...

Linda E. Hilton (Stanley)

Linda E. Hilton (Stanley)

Dec 22, 2021

Linda E. Hilton – Duffield, VA Linda E. (Stanley) Hilton, 91, Duffield, VA passed away, Wednesday, December 22, 2021, at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center. Linda was born in Scott County, VA on March 26, 1930, and was the daughter of the late Jess and Maxie Ramey Stanley. In addition to her parents, her husband, Robert Omer (Bob) Hilton, son...

David Lynn Jones

David Lynn Jones

Dec 22, 2021

David Lynn Jones – Kingsport, TN David Lynn Jones, 70 of Kingsport went to be with the lord on Wednesday December 22 at his home. David was born on November 14,1951 in Texas. He will be reunited with his loving wife of 50 years Wanda Mae Jones; his parents Betty and Omer Thompson, and great granddaughter Evelyn. He had one...

Michael E. Gilliam

Michael E. Gilliam

Dec 16, 2021

Michael Edward Gilliam, 69, Gate City, VA passed away, Thursday, December 16, 2021, at his residence. Michael was born in Scott County, VA on August 23, 1952, and was the son of the late Virgie Faye (Joyner) and Frank Eugene “Gene” Gilliam, Sr. Mike retired as a superintendent with VDOT. In addition to his parents, his grandmother, Susie Joyner preceded...

Gaye Nell Pruett (Cleek)

Gaye Nell Pruett (Cleek)

Dec 13, 2021

Gaye Nell Pruett – Kingsport, TN Gaye Nell (Cleek) Pruett, 53, Kingsport, TN passed away unexpectedly, Monday, December 13, 2021, at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center. Gaye was born in Lebanon, IN on November 20, 1968, and was the daughter of Mary Ruth Cleek and the late Bobby Cleek. She was a registered nurse for 28 years. In addition to...

Wanda Mae Jones (Taylor)

Wanda Mae Jones (Taylor)

Dec 11, 2021

Wanda Jones – Kingsport, TN Wanda Mae (Taylor) Jones, 71, Kingsport, TN went to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 11, 2021, at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center. She was born on March 23, 1950, in Scott County, VA, and was the daughter of the late Delmar and Gladys (Kiser) Taylor. In addition to her parents, her great granddaughter,...

Patricia Gail "Mamaw Trish" Bishop

Patricia Gail "Mamaw Trish" Bishop

Dec 10, 2021

Patricia Gail Bishop – Gate City, VA Patricia “Mamaw Trish” Bishop, 68, Gate City, VA passed away, Friday, December 10, 2021, at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center. Patricia was born in Sullivan County, TN on May18, 1953, and was the daughter of the late William Floydie and Myrtle Roseman (McDavid) Bishop. In addition to her parents, her sister, Shirley Deel;...

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