Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Gate City, Virginia area

Gary D. Addington

Gary D. Addington

Feb 17, 2022

Gary D. Addington – Nickelsville, VA Gary Dennis Addington, 79, Nickelsville, VA passed away, Thursday, February 17, 2022, surrounded by his loving family. Gary was born in Nickelsville, VA on December 2, 1942, and was the son of the late Clarence Barker “C.B.” and Maude (Hartsock) Addington. In addition to his parents, his son, James Darrick Addington (2020); sisters, Cleo...

Arlene Virginia Meade (Baldwin)

Arlene Virginia Meade (Baldwin)

Feb 16, 2022

Arlene Meade – Nickelsville, VA Arlene Virginia Meade, 72, Nickelsville, VA passed away, Wednesday, February 16, 2022, at her residence. Arlene was born in Bath County, VA on January 20, 1950, and was the daughter of the late Pete and Nina (Smith) Baldwin. She was a member of the Pentecostal Holiness Church in Alleghany County, VA. Beside her having a...

Francis Louise "Susie" Owens (Summey)

Francis Louise "Susie" Owens (Summey)

Feb 14, 2022

Francis Louise “Susie” Owens – Nickelsville, VA Francis Louise “Susie” Owens, 81, went to be with the Lord Monday, February 14, 2022, at home surrounded by her family. She was a wonderful wife, mother and mamaw Susie was born in Scott County, VA on October 26, 1940, to the late Clyde and Lona Summey, Dungannon, VA. In addition to her...

James Bernard "Jim" Scott

James Bernard "Jim" Scott

Feb 14, 2022

James Bernard Scott – Dungannon, VA James Bernard Scott, 79, passed away at his Dungannon, Virginia home built by his grandfather in 1917 on Monday, February 14, 2022. Jim was born in Kingsport, Tennessee on March 23, 1942. Jim graduated from Dungannon High School in 1960, and from Lincoln Memorial University in 1965, with a B.S. in Education. He later...

Holly Popovich (Larger)

Holly Popovich (Larger)

Feb 12, 2022

Holly Larger Popovich – Gate City, VA Holly Larger Popovich, 72, Gate City, VA and formerly of Garfield, NJ, passed away, February 12, 2022, at her residence. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by Gate City Funeral Home, www.gatecityfunerals.com.

Scott Richard Templeton

Scott Richard Templeton

Feb 8, 2022

Scott Richard Templeton, Piney Flats, TN, a loving husband and devoted father, passed away on February 8, 2022 at the Johnson City Medical Center. A native of Kingsport, TN, son of Dr. William P Templeton and Betty Jean Alves Templeton, Scott lived his life in his beloved mountains of East Tennessee where he found pleasure hiking, watching wildlife, finding a...

Deborah Leigh "Aunt Deb" Vanzant

Deborah Leigh "Aunt Deb" Vanzant

Feb 6, 2022

Deborah Leigh Vanzant – Gate City, VA Deborah Leigh (Aunt Deb) Vanzant, 67, Gate City, VA passed away unexpectedly and peacefully into God’s arms on, Sunday, February 6, 2022, at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center. She was born on October 28, 1954, to the late Lynton P. Vanzant, Sr. and Lelia (Bloomer) Vanzant. Deborah was warm hearted with a wonderful...

Molly Jo Frazier (Boy)

Molly Jo Frazier (Boy)

Feb 5, 2022

Molly Jo Boy Frazier passed away February 5, 2022. Molly was born on April 18, 1931, to the late Hugh Latham and Lennie Lee Boy. She was preceded in death by her husband Creed Carter Frazier; daughters Cindy Frazier Mabry; sisters Lucille Estepp, Mamie Graham, Una Mae Wampler, June Oney, Elizabeth (Liz) Venable; brothers Hubert Boy, Paul Boy, Hugh L....

Fred James Winkler Sr.

Fred James Winkler Sr.

Jan 28, 2022

Fred Winkler – Nickelsville, VA Fred James Winkler, Sr., 53, Nickelsville, VA passed away, Friday, January 28, 2022, at his residence. Fred was born in Hickory, NC and was the son of the late Una Marie (Moore) Winkler. He was a member of the Tipton’s Chapel Freewill Baptist Church. In addition to his mother, his son, Noel Dorton, brother, James...

Chelsea LeAnne "Princess Chelsea" Dockery

Chelsea LeAnne "Princess Chelsea" Dockery

Jan 26, 2022

Chelsea Dockery – Kingsport, TN Chelsea LeAnne Dockery, 33, Kingsport, TN passed away, Wednesday, January 27, 2022, at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center. Chelsea was born in Russellville, AL on October 31, 1988, and was the daughter of the Brenda Dockery. Princess Chelsea was everyone’s Angel, especially her mom’s. She was also a big Alabama fan! Go Bama!! Roll Tide!!...

Gary Lynn Dockery

Gary Lynn Dockery

Jan 23, 2022

Gary Lynn Dockery – Ft. Blackmore, VA Gary Lynn Dockery, 66, Ft. Blackmore, VA passed away, Sunday, January 23, 2022, at his residence. Gary was born in Sullivan County, TN on June 20, 1955, to the late Claude Swanson and Gertrude Ona Gillenwater Dockery. In addition to his parents; his sister, Georgia Pierson; brother, Ross Dockery, Ralph Dockery and CS...

Ruby Lee Kern (Perry)

Ruby Lee Kern (Perry)

Jan 19, 2022

Ruby Kern, Gate City, VA Ruby Lee Kern, 77, of Gate City, VA entered into rest at Holston Valley Hospital on January 19, 2022. Ruby was born in Scott County, VA, to the late Vina May Baldwin Perry and Stonewall Jackson Perry. Ruby was a loving wife, aunt, and dear friend to many. Along with her father and mother, she...

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...

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...

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...

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...