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Local obituaries for the Gate City, Virginia area

Robert Kyle Hilton

Robert Kyle Hilton

Nov 2, 2021

Robert Hilton – Appalachia VA Robert Hilton, 66, Appalachia, VA passed away, Tuesday, November 2, 2021, at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center. Robert was born in Sullivan County, TN on October 28, 1955, and was the son of Linda (Stanley) Hilton and the late Robert Omer (Bob) Hilton. Robert is survived by his daughters, Kimberly (Joe) Lovelace, and Melissa Hilton;...

James Oscar Bowen

James Oscar Bowen

Oct 31, 2021

James Bowen – Gate City, VA James Bowen, 79, Gate City, VA went home to be with Jesus, Sunday, October 31, 2021, at the Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center. James was born in Scott County, VA on December 20, 1941, to the late Oscar and Myrtle Bernice (Lane) Bowen. He loved Jesus and attended Midway Baptist Church. He was a...

Donald Fred Starnes

Donald Fred Starnes

Oct 25, 2021

Pastor Fred Starnes – Ft. Blackmore, VA Pastor Donald Fred Starnes, Sr., 72, Ft. Blackmore, VA went to be with his Lord, Monday, October 25, 2021, at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center, surrounded by his loving family. Fred was born in Rye Cove, VA on January 14, 1949, and was the son of the late Ray and Lois (Begley) Starnes,...

Christopher Ray Hackney

Christopher Ray Hackney

Oct 24, 2021

Chris Hackney – Gate City, VA Christopher Ray Hackney, 28, Gate City, VA passed away, Sunday, October 24, 2021, the result of a motor vehicle accident. Chris was born in Sullivan County, TN on October 4, 1993, and was the son of Ronald Elmer and Rebecca “Becky” Gail (Vaughn) Hackney. He was a fun loving and outdoorsy guy who enjoyed...

Rosenda Lucille Mendenhall

Rosenda Lucille Mendenhall

Oct 21, 2021

Rosenda Lucille Mendenhall – Duffield, VA Rosenda Lucille Mendenhall, 78, Duffield, VA went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 21, 2021, at her residence. Mrs. Mendenhall was born in Scott County, VA on August 5, 1943, to the late Claude and Ella Collier Bledsoe. In addition to his parents, her husband Loyd Clayborn Mendenhall; sisters, Lettie Carter,...

Edna Faye Carico (Lane)

Edna Faye Carico (Lane)

Oct 17, 2021

Edna (Lane) Carico – Gate City, VA Edna Faye (Lane) Carico, 86, of Gate City, VA entered her Heavenly Home on Sunday, October 17, 2021, with her family by her side. Edna was born in Scott County, VA on March 18, 1935, and was the daughter of the late Miles Canary and Mattie Loretta (Strong) Lane. In addition to her...

Michael Darnell

Michael Darnell

Oct 13, 2021

Michael Glenn Darnell – Ft. Blackmore, VA Michael Glenn Darnell, 48, Ft. Blackmore, VA passed away, Wednesday, 3. October 13, 2021, at the Johnson City Medical Center, Johnson City, TN. Michael was born in Sullivan County, TN on December 11, 1972. He is survived by his wife, Sharon Darnell, of the home; parents, Delmar Ray, and Wanda Faye Darnell; daughters,...

Opal E. Gillenwater (Barnett)

Opal E. Gillenwater (Barnett)

Oct 12, 2021

Opal E. Gillenwater – Kingsport, TN “She is more precious than rubies: and all things thou canst desire are not to be compared unto her.” Proverbs 3:15 Opal E. Gillenwater, 84, Kingsport, TN passed away, Tuesday, October 12, 2021, at her residence. Opal was born in Scott County, VA on October 11, 1937, and was the daughter of the late...

Leon Lawrence Green

Leon Lawrence Green

Oct 5, 2021

Leon L. Green went to his Heavenly Home on Oct. 5, 2021. He was born in Fort Blackmore VA and resided there until 1978 when he moved to Kingsport. He was a graduate of Dungannon High School. He proudly served in the United States Army. He retired from Tennessee Eastman Company in 1995 after 33 years of service. He was...

Johnny Michael Estepp

Johnny Michael Estepp

Oct 3, 2021

Johnny Michael Estepp – Gate City, VA Johnny Michael Estepp, 85, Gate City, VA passed away Sunday, October 3, 2021 at the Bristol Regional Medical Center. Born in Scott County, VA on October 11, 1935, to the late James Madison and Nettie Estepp. In addition to his parents; his wife, Dora Virginia Estepp; grandson, Dustin Estepp; sisters, Nora Wallace, Sue...

Howard "H.E." Quillen

Howard "H.E." Quillen

Oct 2, 2021

H.E. Quillen – Yuma, VA The Master Builder ~ God is the Master Builder. His plans are perfect and true, and when He sends you sorrow, it’s part of His plan for you...for all things work together to complete the Master Plan, and God up in His Heaven can see what’s best for man. Howard (H.E.) Quillen, 71, Yuma, VA...

George Edward "Eddie" Lawrence

George Edward "Eddie" Lawrence

Sep 29, 2021

Eddie Lawrence – Duffield, VA George Edward “Eddie” Lawrence, 49, Duffield, VA passed away, Wednesday, September 29, 2021, at his residence. George was born in Grangeville, Idaho on April 4, 1972, and was the son of Lois Nadine Lawrence and the late Joseph Lee Lawrence. He is survived by his parents, Nadine and Burkett Livesay, Duffield, VA; sons, Shane Edward...

Sara Mae Eads (Burchfield)

Sara Mae Eads (Burchfield)

Sep 29, 2021

Sara Mae Eads – Kingsport, TN Sara Mae (Burchfield) Eads, 74, Kingsport, TN passed away Wednesday, September 29, 2021, at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center. Sara was born in Sevier County, TN on June 26, 1947, and was the daughter of the late William Elmer and Rosalie (Rollins) Burchfield. In addition to her parents, 2 sisters and 4 brothers preceded...

Hershell James Mitchell Sr.

Hershell James Mitchell Sr.

Sep 28, 2021

Hershell James Mitchell, Sr. – Dungannon, VA Hershell James Mitchell, Sr., 77, Dungannon, VA passed away, Tuesday, September 28, 2021, at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center. Hershell was born in Scott County, VA on December 7, 1943, and was the son of the late Charlie Ervin and Madge (McMillian) Mitchell. He retired from Dungannon Elementary School as a custodian. In...

Beatrice Louise "Bea" Lane (Salling)

Beatrice Louise "Bea" Lane (Salling)

Sep 28, 2021

Bea Salling Lane – Ft. Blackmore, VA Beatrice Louise “Bea” Lane, 67, Ft. Blackmore, VA passed away, Tuesday, September 28, 2021, at Johnson City Medical Center. Bea was born in Sullivan County, TN on March 8, 1954, and was the daughter of the late Clyde Vernon and Mary Belle (Elliott) Salling. In addition to her parents, her sisters, Barbara Summey,...

Landen Carter Baker

Landen Carter Baker

Sep 27, 2021

Carter Baker – Duffield, VA Landen Carter Baker, 82, Duffield, VA passed away, Monday, September 27, 2021, at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center. Carter was born in Duffield, Virginia on Cliff Mountain, June 14, 1939, and was the son of the late James Monroe and Captoley (Begley) Baker. In addition to his parents, his granddaughter, Tilla Baker; sisters Marie and...

Jennie Lee Chatari (Dishner)

Jennie Lee Chatari (Dishner)

Sep 22, 2021

Jennie Lee Dishner Chatari – Mooresville, NC Jennie Lee Dishner Chatari, 85, Mooresville, NC, and formerly of Duffield, VA passed away Wednesday, September 22 ,2021, in NC. Jennie was born on Jan.22,1936, the 5th of 13 children born to the late, Will and Donnie Dell (Crook) Dishner. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved...

Jamie Nicole Simpson (Ramey)

Jamie Nicole Simpson (Ramey)

Sep 14, 2021

Jamie Ramey Simpson – Church Hill, TN Jamie Nicole (Ramey) Simpson, 43, Church Hill, TN passed away, Tuesday, September 14, 2021, at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center from complications of COVID 19. Jamie was born in Sullivan County, TN on March 30, 1978, and was the daughter of Sharon Ramey and the late James Elbert Ramey. In addition to her...

Timothy ""Tim"" Clifton

Timothy ""Tim"" Clifton

Sep 10, 2021

Timothy “Tim” Clifton – Ft. Blackmore, VA Timothy “Tim” Clifton, 65, Ft. Blackmore, VA passed away Friday, September 10, 2021, at his residence. Tim was born in Knoxville, TN on December 21, 1955, to the late Paul E. and Dorothy Sheridan Clifton. He was an avid UT Vols fan. In addition to his parents, his father-in-law, John Brown Summey and...

Sherman Dean

Sherman Dean

Sep 7, 2021

Sherman Dean – Ft. Blackmore, VA Sherman Dean, 92, Ft. Blackmore, VA passed away, Tuesday, September 7, 2021, at Ridgecrest Manor, Duffield, VA. Sherman was born in Olinger, VA on November 6, 1928, and was the son of the late Daniel Carter and Lucy (Bowen) Dean. He was a veteran of the United States Army and retired from the Kingsport...

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