Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Gate City, Virginia area

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;...

David Matthew Lane

David Matthew Lane

Dec 10, 2021

David Lane – Gate City, VA David Matthew Lane, 52, Gate City, VA departed this life, Friday, December 10, 2021, after declining health caused by multiple sclerosis. David was born in Sullivan County, TN on April 30, 1969, and was the son of Morgan and Janice (Williams) Lane. He graduated from Gate City High School in 1989, and afterwards Virginia...

Shelby Ervin (Pierson)

Shelby Ervin (Pierson)

Dec 8, 2021

Shelby Ervin – Gate City, VA Shelby (Pierson) Ervin, 84, Gate City, VA passed away, Wednesday, December 8, 2021, at her residence. Shelby was born in Scott County, VA on May 14, 1937, and was the daughter of the late Claude and Gladys (McNew) Pierson. In addition to her parents, her husband, William Fred (Bill) Ervin, daughter, Shelby Jean Ervin;...

Yvonne Michelle Oaks (Drapeau)

Yvonne Michelle Oaks (Drapeau)

Nov 30, 2021

Yvonne Oaks – Gate City, VA Yvonne Michelle Oaks, 59, Gate City, VA passed away, Tuesday, November 30, 2021, at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center. Yvonne was born in Los Angeles, CA on February 26, 1962, and was the daughter of the late Irving and Ethel (Knight) Drapeau. In addition to her parents, her sisters, Rachel Shepard, Cathy Sioux Drapeau,...

Garland Edward "Junior" Kern Jr.

Garland Edward "Junior" Kern Jr.

Nov 25, 2021

Garland E. Kern (Junior) – Gate City, VA Garland E. Kern, Jr., “Junior” 72, went to be with the Lord, Thursday, November 25, 2021, at Holston Valley Medical Center surrounded by his family. Junior was born in Scott County, VA on September 8, 1949, and was the son of the late Garland and Sybil Kern. He was a veteran of...

Rose Helen Dickenson (Dickenson)

Rose Helen Dickenson (Dickenson)

Nov 23, 2021

Rose (Shupe) Dickenson – Ft. Blackmore, VA Rose Helen (Shupe) Dickenson, 84, Ft. Blackmore, VA went to be with her Lord, Tuesday, November 23, 2021, at her residence. Rose was born in Big Stone Gap, VA on December 16, 1936, and was the daughter of the late Van Buran and Bessie Naomi (Coffey) Dickenson. She was a member of Durham’s...

Dalphine Gillenwater (Lane)

Dalphine Gillenwater (Lane)

Nov 21, 2021

Dalphine Gillenwater – Kingsport, TN Dalphine Gillenwater, 86, Kingsport, TN passed away, Sunday, November 21, 2021, in Gate City, VA. Dalphine was born in Scott County, VA on December 8, 1934, and was the daughter of the late Lloyd Wesley and Osta Mae (Bates) Lane. She attended Morrison’s Freewill Baptist Church. Dalphine was employed for many years with Picadilly Cafeteria...

Annie Oakalee "Oakie" Ramey (Tipton)

Annie Oakalee "Oakie" Ramey (Tipton)

Nov 18, 2021

Annie Oakalee Ramey – Gate City, VA Annie “Oakie” Ramey, 83, Gate City, VA passed away, Thursday, November 18, 2021, at her residence. Oakie was born in Scott County, VA on August 16, 1938, to the late Wrightly Tipton and Dora Sanders Tipton. In addition to her parents; her husband, Elbert Clarence Ramey Sr.; son, Elbert Clarence Ramey Jr. and...

Lynnie Ann Bellamy

Lynnie Ann Bellamy

Nov 18, 2021

Lynnie Ann Bellamy, 81, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, November 18, 2021, with her family by her side at her home. Lynn was born on October 21, 1940, in Scott County, VA. Lynn cherished her family and during her life was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother. She loved the Lord and was ready for...