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Local obituaries for the Gate City, Virginia area

Jerry Michael Tackett

Jerry Michael Tackett

Jun 9, 2021

Jerry “Michael” Tackett, Ft. Blackmore, VA Jerry Michael Tackett, 71, of Ft. Blackmore, VA passed away on Wednesday, June 9, 2021, at his residence. He was born in Hunting, West Virginia on December 29, 1949, to the late Gardner Jerry and Dollie Dimples (Elliott) Tackett. In addition to his parents, he is also preceded in death by his sister, Margaret...

Danny Lee Watson

Danny Lee Watson

Jun 7, 2021

Danny Watson – Ft. Blackmore, VA Danny Lee Watson, 62, Ft. Blackmore, VA passed away, Monday, June 7, 2021, at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center. Danny was born in Sullivan County, TN on November 4, 1958, and was the son of Nellie Loraine (Dingus) Watson and the late Odes Watson. In addition to his father, his Granny, Nannie Viola Watson...

James Lane

James Lane

Jun 4, 2021

James Monroe Lane – Dungannon, VA James Monroe (Bronco) Lane, Dungannon, VA passed away at his home on Thursday, June 3, 2021. He is preceded in death by his parents, Claude Lane, Sr. and Emma Jean Dooley Lane, brother-in-law, Delmar Ashworth. James retired from Eastman Chemical Company after 32 1/2 years of service. He is survived by his loving wife...

Jimmy McArthur Akers

Jimmy McArthur Akers

Jun 1, 2021

Jimmy Akers – Gate City, VA Jimmy McArthur Akers, 77, Gate City, VA went to be with the Lord, Tuesday, June 1, 2021, at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center. Jimmy was born in Ft. Blackmore, VA on May 5, 1944, and was the son of the late Emmitt and Nancy Ellen (Owens) Akers. His life’s work was as a brick...

Sonya Ann Miller

Sonya Ann Miller

Jun 1, 2021

Sonya Miller – Duffield, VA Sonya Ann (Pierson) Miller, 42, Duffield, VA passed away, Tuesday, June 1, 2021 at Lonesome Pine Hospital, Big Stone Gap, VA. Sonya was born in Sullivan County, TN on December 10, 1978, and was the daughter of Burgess Bruce and Anna Rhea (Falin) Pierson. She was preceded in death by her brother, Wendell Bruce Pierson,...

Martha Ellen McConnell

Martha Ellen McConnell

May 31, 2021

Martha Ellen McConnell – Gate City, VA Martha Ellen (Darnell) McConnell, 90, Gate City, VA passed away, Monday, May 31, 2021, at NOVA Health and Rehab, Weber City, VA. Martha was born in Sullivan County, TN on June 2, 1930, and was the daughter of the late Conley and Minnie (Starnes) Darnell. In addition to her parents, her husband, H.L....

Dennis Beverley Bray

Dennis Beverley Bray

May 30, 2021

Dennis Bray – Gate City, VA Dennis Bray. 74, Weber City, VA passed into his Heavenly Home on Sunday, May 30, 2021, at NOVA Health and Rehab, after a lengthy illness. Born in Gate City, VA on August 2, 1946, he was the son of the late Vernon and Anna Lee (Dykes) Bray. Mr. Bray loved his family and animals...

Johnny D. Lucas

Johnny D. Lucas

May 26, 2021

William John (Johnny) D. Lucas passed from this world today, May 26, 2021, while an old Western (one he had probably watched a hundred times) played on his tv. John was born with a heart abnormality, and after 84 years of fighting, his heart could not fight any longer. John was born on March 18, 1937, in Russell County, Virginia...

Barbara J. Patton (Smith)

Barbara J. Patton (Smith)

May 25, 2021

Barbara J. Patton – Nickelsville, VA Barbara J. (Smith) Patton, 80, Nickelsville, VA passed away, Tuesday, May 25, 2021 at her residence after a period of declining health. Barbara was born in Newport News, VA on September 5, 1940 and was the daughter of the late Max and Louise (Price) Smith. She is survived by her husband, Billy Franklin Patton,...

James Martin "Mark" Summey

James Martin "Mark" Summey

May 25, 2021

Mark Summey – Kingsport, TN James Martin “Mark” Summey, 49, Kingsport, TN passed away, Tuesday, May 25, 2021 at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center after a brave battle with cancer. Mark was born in Fort Blackmore, VA on September 23, 1971. He was the son of the late Claude and Janice (Brickey) Summey. In addition to his parents, his sister-in-law,...

Don Allen Wilson

Don Allen Wilson

May 25, 2021

Don Allen Wilson – Church Hill, TN Don Allen Wilson, 65, Church Hill, TN passed away, Tuesday, May 25, 2021 at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center. He was born in Kingsport, TN on September 16, 1955 and was the son of the late John Henry and Bertha Emily (Herron) Wilson. Don was an electrician planner with Eastman. Surviving is his...

Jeffery Allen Falin

Jeffery Allen Falin

May 24, 2021

Jeffery Falin – Duffield, VA Jeffery Allen Falin, 51, Duffield, VA passed away, Monday, May 24, 2021. Jeffery was born Sullivan County, TN on January 6, 1970. He was the son of the late Hansford and Nellie (Lane) Falin. In addition to his parents, his paternal grandparents, Ransom and Emmer Falin, and maternal grandparents, Truman and Lillian Lane preceded him...

Mack General Dishner

Mack General Dishner

May 23, 2021

Mack Dishner – Church Hill, TN Mack General Dishner, 79, Church Hill, TN passed away, Sunday, May 23, 2021 at the residence of his daughter. Mack was born in Sullivan County, TN on May 29, 1941, and was the son of the late John W. and Madge (Gardner) Dishner. In addition to his parents, his brothers and sisters preceded him...

Willliam Edward "Darnell" McConnell Sr.

Willliam Edward "Darnell" McConnell Sr.

May 22, 2021

Darnell McConnell – Weber City, VA William Edward “Darnell” McConnell, Sr. 91, entered into the gates of Heaven, on May 22, 2021 after a brief stay at NOVA Health and Rehab following a period of declining health. Darnell was born in Nickelsville, VA on June 9, 1929 to the late Hoke Smith and Pearl (Balthis) McConnell. He began his career...

Nathan Washington Dougherty Jr.

Nathan Washington Dougherty Jr.

May 21, 2021

Obituary Nathan W. Dougherty Nathan W. Dougherty (Junior Dougherty) passed away at Holston Manor, Kingsport, TN on May 21, 2021 with his loving wife, Nella Ruth Hale-Dougherty, by his side. They had a long and happy marriage of 66 years. Nathan was born on February 17, 1927 in Midway, VA and led a wonderful life of 94 years. Until the...

Teresa Ann Robinson (Ward)

Teresa Ann Robinson (Ward)

May 21, 2021

Teresa A. Robinson – Duffield, VA Teresa Ann Robinson, 53, Duffield, VA passed away, Friday, May 21, 2021 at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center. Teresa was born in North Carolina on October12, 1967, and was the daughter of the late J.C. and Helen (Johnson) Ward. In addition to her parents, her brother, Johnny Curtis Ward preceded her in death. Teresa...

David Lee "JJ" Hamilton

David Lee "JJ" Hamilton

May 20, 2021

David “JJ” Hamilton – Gray, TN David “JJ” Hamilton, 61, Gray, TN went to his eternal home Thursday, May 20, 2021. He passed away peacefully surrounded by family at the Holston Valley Medical Center after a brief illness. “JJ” was born in Johnson City, TN on April 21, 1960 to Sylvia Bowser and the late Jimmy Hamilton. He was a...

Iva Nell Ferguson (Meade)

Iva Nell Ferguson (Meade)

May 20, 2021

Iva Nell Ferguson, Nickelsville, VA Iva Nell Ferguson, 88, of Nickelsville, VA went to her Heavenly home on May 20, 2021 at Nova Health and Rehab in Weber City, VA. She was born in Scott County to the late Arthur L. Meade and Maude Harris Meade. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her brother, Leland...

Leonard Talbott

Leonard Talbott

May 19, 2021

Ralph ”Leonard” Talbott – Gate City, VA Ralph “Leonard” Talbott, 59, Gate City, VA passed away Wednesday, May 19, 2021 at the Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center. Leonard was born in Appalachia, VA on March 7, 1962 to the late Ralph Tagard and Barbara Ann (Laws) Talbott. In addition to his parents; his sisters, Jeannie Morgan, and Janie Delph; his...

Alvin Hagan "Butch" Kane Jr.

Alvin Hagan "Butch" Kane Jr.

May 18, 2021

Butch Kane – Bristol, TN Alvin Hagan Kane, Jr. 72, Bristol, TN departed his earthly life on Tuesday, May 18, 2021. Butch was born in Gate City, VA on May 19, 1948 to Alvin Hagan and Doris Marie (Alexander) Kane, Sr. He is preceded in death by his parents, granddaughter, Ashley Bentley and sisters, Charlotte Bunaugh and Clara Harris. Butch...

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