Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Gate City, Virginia area

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

Belinda Baker (Quillen)

Belinda Baker (Quillen)

Sep 6, 2021

Belinda Q. Baker – Duffield, VA Belinda Q. Baker, 54, Duffield, VA passed away, Monday, September 6, 2021, at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center. Belinda was born in Nickelsville, VA on October 25, 1966, and was the daughter of James Quillen and Corrine Dean. She is survived by her husband, Tony Baker, Duffield, VA; daughter, Sarah Tomlinson, Roanoke, VA; mother...

David Lynn Johnson

David Lynn Johnson

Sep 4, 2021

David “Cob” Johnson – Gate City, VA We mournfully announce the passing of David Lynn “Cob” Johnson, 58, of Gate City, Virginia. David passed away, on Saturday, September 4, 2021. Born on November 13, 1962, to Joe and Anna Lee Johnson in Lebanon, Virginia, David was a truck driver by trade. He had a passion for riding motorcycles, hunting on...

Robert Dale Gill

Robert Dale Gill

Sep 1, 2021

Bob Gill – Duffield, VA Robert Dale “Bob” Gill, 77, Duffield, VA passed away, Wednesday, September 1, 2021, at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical . Bob was born in Charleston, WV on September 24, 1943, and was the son of the late Earnest and Myrtle (Hall) Gill. In addition to his parents, his sister, Yvonne Gill; and brother, Jack Gill preceded...

Worley Cecil Berry

Worley Cecil Berry

Aug 31, 2021

Worley Berry – Jonesborough, TN Worley Cecil Berry, 73, Jonesborough, TN passed away, Tuesday, August 31, 2021, at Mountain Home, V.A. Center due to Covid. Worley was born in Sullivan County, TN on January 11, 1948, and was the son of the late Pat and Lillian (Hunley) Berry. He was a Viet Nam veteran of the United States Army with...

Esta Jordan (Jessee)

Esta Jordan (Jessee)

Aug 30, 2021

Esta (Jesee) Jordan – Nickelsville, VA Esta (Jessee) Jordan, 85, Nickelsville, VA passed away, Monday, August 30, 2021, at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center. Esta was born in Russell County, VA on February 10, 1936, and was the daughter of the late Cleaves and Ada (Kiser) Jessee. In addition to her parents, her husband of 60 years, Maynard Curtis Jordan;...

Rick Alan Wells

Rick Alan Wells

Aug 30, 2021

Pastor Rick Wells – Gate City, VA Pastor Rick Wells, 61, Gate City, VA went Home to be with his Lord, Monday, August 30, 2021, at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center after a courageous battle with cancer. Rick was born in Sullivan County, TN on November 28, 1959, and was the son of the late L.C. and Mary Ella (Sloan)...

Danny Dockery

Danny Dockery

Aug 25, 2021

Danny Dockery – Ft. Blackmore, VA James “Danny” Dockery, 60, Ft. Blackmore, VA entered into rest Wednesday, August 25, 2021, at his residence with his family by his side. He was a faithful Christian who loved the Lord and was always showing his love to others. He loved going to church, spending time with family and friends, also enjoyed hunting....

Mandy Salyer (Gilliam)

Mandy Salyer (Gilliam)

Aug 24, 2021

Mandy Gilliam Salyer – Kingsport, TN Mandy Gilliam Salyer, 79, Kingsport, TN passed away, Tuesday, August 24, 2021, at The Wexford House, Kingsport, TN. Mandy was born in Kingsport, TN on December 23, 1941, and was the daughter of the late William and Dora (Ramey) Gilliam. She was a member of the Salvation Army, Freedom Fellowship, and was the president...