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Local obituaries for the Gate City, Virginia area

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...

Shirley Lawson

Shirley Lawson

May 17, 2021

Shirley Lawson – Gate City, VA Shirley Mae (Bloomer) Lawson, 78, Gate City, VA, went to her Heavenly Home surrounded by her family on Monday, May 17, 2021 at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center. Shirley was full of life and was a God-fearing woman. She was a staple in the Fairview community and was loved by all. She enjoyed gardening,...

Howard Edward "Ted" Fields

Howard Edward "Ted" Fields

May 16, 2021

Howard Edward “Ted” Fields Howard Edward “Ted” Fields, 59, of Nickelsville, VA passed away on Sunday, May 16, 2021 in Holston Valley Medical Center. Ted was born in Sullivan County, TN on May 17, 1961 to Carrie Ruth Fields, and the late Howard Fields. In addition to his father, his two sisters, Joy Pendleton and Amy Williams preceded him in...

James Leland Williamson

James Leland Williamson

May 15, 2021

James Williamson – Gate City, VA James Leland Williamson, 58, Gate City, VA passed away, Saturday, May 15, 2021 at his residence after a courageous battle with cancer. James was born in Kingsport, TN on February 10, 1963, and was the son of Mable Ruth Williamson and the late Jay Releford. In addition to his father, his sister, Jeanette “Cookie”...

Earl Monroe Blevins

Earl Monroe Blevins

May 15, 2021

Monroe Blevins – Dungannon, VA Earl Monroe Blevins, 91, Dungannon, VA passed away, Friday, May 14, 2021 at NHC, Kingsport, TN after a brief illness. Monroe was born in Wise County, VA on September 5, 1929 and was the son of the late Loyd and Ella (Casteel) Blevins. He was retired from Holston Defense and was a U.S Army veteran...

Brenda Jessee (Sluss)

Brenda Jessee (Sluss)

May 11, 2021

Brenda (Sluss) Jessee – Dungannon, VA Brenda (Sluss) Jessee passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by family at her bedside, on May 11, 2021. Born in Scott County, VA on May 24, 1945, she was the daughter of the late Ballard and Lois (Sweeney) Sluss, Sr. In addition to her parents her sisters, Estelle “Tabby” Richmond, and Margaret Lou...

James Frank Houseright

James Frank Houseright

May 11, 2021

James “Frank” Houseright, age 79, of Franklin, OH passed away Tuesday, May 11, 2021 at his residence. He was born February 6, 1942 to the late Marshall and Nell Houseright in Gate City, Virginia. Frank worked 10 years as a painter in the commercial and residential construction and remodeling business. In addition, he worked an additional 15 years or so...

William Jennings "Bill" Bryan

William Jennings "Bill" Bryan

May 7, 2021

William “Bill” J. Byran, 69, Gate City, Va. William J. Byran, 69, of Gate City, Va. (formerly of Borger, TX) entered into rest Friday May 7, 2021 at Holston Valley Hospital in Kingsport, TN. Mr. Byran was born in Borger, TX on August 18, 1951 to the late Dale and Cathrine (Holloran) Bryan. In addition to his parents, he is...

Tony Wade

Tony Wade

May 6, 2021

Tony Wade – Afton, Tn Tony Wade, 74, of the Walkertown Community, Afton, TN passed away, Thursday, May 6, 2021 at his home. He was a strong, quiet little man with a big heart, who was also a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend who will be missed beyond measure to those who knew him. He was from...

Shannon Scott Arrington

Shannon Scott Arrington

May 4, 2021

Shannon Arrington – Kingsport, TN Shannon Scott Arrington, 49, Kingsport, TN passed away, Tuesday, May 4, 2021 at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center. Shannon was born in Sullivan County, TN on August 11, 1971 and was the son of the late Billy Cecil Arrington and Lola (Salling) Brock. He retired from the United States Navy as a Chief Petty Officer...

Shirley Mae Brickey (Peters)

Shirley Mae Brickey (Peters)

May 3, 2021

Shirley Brickey – Dungannon, VA Shirley Mae (Peters) Brickey, 84, Dungannon, VA passed away, Monday, May 3, 2021 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. Shirley was born in Scott County, VA on September 4, 1936 to the late Opal Gerome and Cotella Nell (Salyer) Peters. In addition to her parents, her husband, Danny Sam Brickey (3-7-2021); sisters, Mary...

Kenny Wayne Lane

Kenny Wayne Lane

May 3, 2021

Kenny W. Lane – Gate City, VA Revelations: 21:4 ~ And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain; for the former things are passed away. Our precious husband and father, Kenny W. Lane, 67, departed this life and into the...

Kenny Wayne Lane

Kenny Wayne Lane

May 3, 2021

Kenny W. Lane – Gate City, VA Revelations: 21:4 ~ And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain; for the former things are passed away. Our precious husband and father, Kenny W. Lane, 67, departed this life and into the...

Fred Willard Collins

Fred Willard Collins

May 1, 2021

Fred Collins – Kingsport, TN Fred Willard Collins, 91, Kingsport, TN passed away, Saturday, May 1, 2021 at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center. Fred was born in Scott County, VA on June 9, 1929 and was the son of the late Charlie and Josie (Bellamy) Collins. He was a veteran of the United States Army and attended Oak Drive Baptist...

Hazel Janie Kimbler

Hazel Janie Kimbler

Apr 27, 2021

Hazel “Janie” Kimbler, Ft. Blackmore, VA Hazel “Janie” Kimbler, of Ft. Blackmore, VA, passed away on Tuesday, April 27, 2021 at the Wexford House in Kingsport, TN. Janie was born in Scott County, VA on November 3, 1934 to the late Rufus Leonard and Eliza Elizabeth (Compton) Kimbler. In addition to her parents, she is also preceded in death by...

Myron Darius Hillman

Myron Darius Hillman

Apr 26, 2021

Darius Hillman – Dungannon, VA Myron Darius Hillman, 88, Dungannon, VA passed away, Monday, April 26, 2021 at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center. Darius was born in Dungannon, VA on June 5, 1932 and was the son of the late W. J. and Kate (Osborne) Hillman. He was a veteran of the United States Army and served during the Korean...

Lucian ""Doll"" Casteel

Lucian ""Doll"" Casteel

Apr 24, 2021

Lucian “Doll” Casteel, 88, entered rest Saturday, April 24, 2021, at Nova Health and Rehab in Weber City, Va. He was born on January 16, 1933 in Scott County, VA to the late Willard Taylor and Emma Mae Lawson Casteel. In addition to his parents his wife Helen Casteel; sisters, Delphia Byrd; brothers Cecil, Vernon, Cossie, Charlie, Ralph and Kenny...

Hansel Grady Albertson II

Hansel Grady Albertson II

Apr 20, 2021

Grady Albertson – Dungannon VA Hansel Grady Albertson, II, 52, Dungannon, VA passed away, Tuesday, April 20, 2021 at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center. Grady was born in Jacksonville, FL on April 30, 1968, and was the son of the late Hansel Grady Albertson, I, and Connie (Verbeck) Brown. In addition to his parents, his infant son, Faith Catori Albertson,...

Clyde Wood "Woody" Minnich

Clyde Wood "Woody" Minnich

Apr 16, 2021

Clyde “Woody” Minnich, Duffield, VA Clyde “Woody” Minnich, 70, of Duffield, VA passed away on Friday, April 16, 2021 at Holston Valley Medical Center. Woody was born on January 22, 1951 in Sullivan County, TN to the late Ruth (Smallwood) Minnich. He was also preceded in death by his cousin, Garvey “Carter” Smallwood. He was the last remaining member from...

Barbara Kay Riner

Barbara Kay Riner

Apr 12, 2021

Kay Riner – Gate City, VA Barbara Kay Riner, 81, Gate City, VA went to be with the Lord, Monday, April 12, 2021 at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center. Kay was born in Verundale, WV on May 31, 1939 and was the daughter of the late John Sebastian and Faye (Evans) Yeary. In addition to her parents, her brother, Roger...

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