Local obituaries for the Gate City, Virginia area
Nell Allen Sloan
Sep 2, 2024
Nell Allen Sloan, Duffield, Va., 88, born May 12, 1936, was called home September 2, 2024.
She was the daughter of Lewis and Lola (McCoy) Allen. She was a loving wife to her late husband, Hubert Sloan for 68 years.
She was a caregiver for many years taking care of family members both old and young. Prior to that she had worked...
Johnny Paul Snodgrass
Sep 2, 2024
Johnny Paul Snodgrass- Gate City, VA
Johnny Paul Snodgrass, 78, Gate City, VA, passed away, Monday, September 2, 2024, at his residence.
Johnny was born in Scott County, VA, on October 30, 1945, to the late James Buford Snodgrass, and Una Josephine (Venable) Snodgrass.
He retired from Smith Mechanical. He was a proud U.S. Army Veteran, serving during the Vietnam Conflict.
In addition to...
Billy Howard Mullins, Sr.
Aug 28, 2024
Billy Howard Mullins, Sr- Kingsport, TN
Billy Howard Mullins, Sr., 81, Kingsport, TN, passed away, Wednesday, August 28, 2024, at his residence.
Billy was born in Hawkins County, TN, on July 16, 1943, to the late McKinley Mullins, and Elizabeth (Clark) Mullins.
In addition to his parents, his brothers, Charles Mullins, Robert Mullins, Ray Mullins; and sister, Bessie Sexton preceded him in death.
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Gary Lee Vaughn
Aug 23, 2024
Gary Vaughn – Kingsport, TN
Gary Lee “Big G” Vaughn, 60, Kingsport, TN passed away, Friday, August 23, 2024, at his home in Kingsport, TN.
Born May 14, 1964, in Roanoke, VA, he was the son of Billie (Wade) Page, and the late Harry Milligan Vaughn, Jr.
Gary was a graduate of Rye Cove High School, and in 1982 enlisted in the U.S....
June Allen Robinette
Aug 22, 2024
June Allen Robinette
June Robinette – Blackwater, VA June Allen Robinette, 90, Blackwater, VA born April 28, 1934, in Blackwater, VA was called home, August 22, 2024. She was the daughter of Lewis and Lola (McCoy) Allen. She was married to her late husband Bill for 65 years and retired from BankOne in Dayton, Ohio. She was a brilliant woman who...
Frankie Marzetta Williams
Aug 22, 2024
Frankie Marzetta Williams- Nickelsville, VA
Marzetta Williams, 79, Nickelsville, VA, passed away, Thursday, August 22, 2024, at her residence.
Marzetta was born in Clintwood, VA, on January 12, 1945, to the late Ira Stanford Mullins Sr., and Vennie Mae Syphers Mullins.
In addition to her parents, her husband, James Darrell Williams; daughter, Terry Lynn Pruitt; and son Walter Jones preceded her in death.
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Ernest Utah Quillen
Aug 19, 2024
Ernest Utah Quillen – Kingsport, TN
Ernest Utah Quillen, 67, Kingsport, TN, passed away, Monday, August 19, 2024, at the Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center.
Ernest was born August 20, 1956, to the late Utah Ernest Quillen and Fern Casteel Shelton.
In addition to his parents, his brother, Randall Quillen preceded him in death.
He is survived by his son, Justin (Zikun) Quillen; sisters,...
Tina Diane (McNew)Anderson
Aug 19, 2024
Tina Anderson – Gate City, VA
Tina Diane (McNew) Anderson, 48, passed away, Sunday, August 19, 2024, at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center.
Tina was born in Kingsport, TN on October 3, 1975, and was the daughter of the late Michael Dwight McNew and Donna Ruth (Gillenwater) McNew Brickey.
In addition to her parents, her maternal grandparents, Helen Irene (Lawson) Gillenwater Quillen and...
Mary Ann (Gillenwater) Gray
Aug 17, 2024
Mary Ann (Gillenwater) Gray – Cicero, IL
Mary Ann (Gillenwater) Gray, 82, formerly of Fort Blackmore, VA passed away peacefully in Illinois.
Mary Ann was born in Fort Blackmore, VA on November 26, 1941, and was the daughter of the late Wise Wesley “Jake” and Monnie Edna (Lane) Gillenwater.
She was a beloved wife, mother, sister and friend to all who knew her.
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George P. Butler
Aug 14, 2024
George Butler was born December 24, 1929, in Lingle WY, to the late Hugh and Helen Butler. He served in the Air Force during the Korean War. He graduated from the University of Wyoming receiving his degree in Agricultural Education. He taught agriculture in Wyoming, Nevada, Flatwoods Job Corp, Gate City, and Rye Cove High School, retiring after 40 years.
George...
Howard Earl Wine
Aug 11, 2024
Howard Wine of Kingsport, TN died Sunday at the age of 101.
Howard grew up in Indian Springs just outside of Kingsport and was a life-long member of the Church of the Brethren. He graduated from Blountville HS, Class of 1940. After graduation he began working with his father, a carpenter in Kingsport. He then worked briefly for the Eastman Corporation.
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Nat Wayne Oaks
Aug 4, 2024
Wayne Oaks – Kingsport, TN
Nat Wayne Oaks, 87, a/k/a Unky Wayne, changed his earthly home address from Kingsport, TN to his Heavenly Father’s address in Heaven on Sunday, August 4, 2024, at Holston Valley Hospital following a courageous battle with cancer.
Wayne was a loving and very caring individual who was always more than willing to help anyone who would call...
Doris Jean McDavid
Aug 1, 2024
Doris (Houseright) McDavid – Weber City, VA
Doris Jean McDavid, 72, Weber City, VA passed away, Thursday, August 1, 2024, at her residence.
Doris was born April 8, 1952, and was the daughter of the late Marshall Frank and Nell (Flanary) Houseright.
In addition to her parents, her
husband, Robert Earl McDavid, and brothers, Frank and William Houseright.
Doris is survived by her partner of...
Wanda Nell McDavid
Aug 1, 2024
Wanda Nell McDavid, 83, of Duffield, VA went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, August 1, 2024. Nell was surrounded by her husband of 61 years, Bruce, and family as she entered into eternity and peacefully inherited all that is promised to those who call upon Jesus Christ as Lord.
Nell was preceded in death by her...
William Farley Palmer
Jul 30, 2024
William “Red” Palmer – Kingsport, TN
William Farley Palmer, the son of Flo and F.L. Palmer, passed peacefully through heaven’s Gate on July 30, 2024.
Born April 28, 1953, at Holston Valley Hospital in Kingsport, he graduated from Dobyns Bennett High School in 1971. William attended ETSU and UT.
He was an avid Volunteer fan, and also enjoyed NASCAR, especially Dale Earnhardt and...
Carmen Rogers Prather
Jul 29, 2024
Carmen Rogers Prather
May 20, 1949 - July 29, 2024
Carmen Rogers Prather, 75, of Newark, New Jersey, went to be with her Lord on July 29, 2024, at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center.
Carmen was born in Gate City, VA on May 20, 1949, to the late George and Ola Rogers. She graduated from Douglass High School and attended Morristown College before...
Zariah Grace
Jul 25, 2024
Zariah Grace – Ft. Blackmore, VA
Zariah Grace, 7-and-a-half-week-old infant daughter of Hannah Davidson gained her Heavenly wings, Thursday, July 25, 2024, at Niswonger Children’s Hospital with her loving family by her side.
Her great grandfather, Arthur Stallard, and great great grandfather, Preacher Charlie Taylor preceded her in death.
Surviving Zariah is her mother, Hannah Davidson, grandparents, Ashley and Aaron Davidson, great grandparents,...
George Randall Thacker
Jul 22, 2024
George Randall Thacker- Gate City, VA
George Randall Thacker, 69, Gate City, VA, passed away, Monday, July 22, 2024, at his residence.
George was born in Yuma, VA, on March 21, 1955, to the late Wilburn Bud Thacker, and Thelma Faye Horton Thacker.
He attended Catron’s Chapel Church in Kermit, VA.
In addition to his parents, an infant daughter, Tana Louise Thacker; and brother,...
Martin James Sloan
Jul 19, 2024
Martin James Sloan,64, Kingsport, TN, died unexpectedly at his residence, Friday, July 19, 2024.
He was born March 27,1960 in Kingsport, TN, the son of the late O.H. & Elvia Hood Sloan.
Martin graduated from Rye Cove High School in 1978, and Mountain Empire Community College in 1982. He was Employed by the Scott County Public Schools as a Substitute Teacher and...
Bonnie Lucille "Lucy" Mann
Jul 16, 2024
Lucy Mann- Dungannon, VA
Bonnie Lucille “Lucy” Mann, 94, Dungannon, VA, passed away, Tuesday, July 16, 2024, at her residence.
Lucy was born in Dungannon, VA, on June 30, 1930, to the late James H. Hensley, and Myrtle Blevins Hensley.
Lucy was a member of First Baptist Church of Dungannon, and also attended Cassell’s Chapel.
She was a loving daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, sister,...
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