Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Gate City, Virginia area

James Elbert Ramey

James Elbert Ramey

Oct 10, 2020

James Elbert Ramey. Blountville, TN James Elbert Ramey, 73, of Blountville, TN passed away on Saturday, October 10, 2020 at home with his family by his side. He was born on August 30, 1947 in Mabe, Scott County, VA to the late Hobart and Pauline Ramey. He is also preceded in death by his sister, Jeraldine Ramey. Left behind to...

Ryland Nelson Jennings

Ryland Nelson Jennings

Oct 8, 2020

Ryland Nelson Jennings – Gate City, VA Ryland Nelson Jennings, 67, Gate City, VA checked out on Thursday, October 8, 2020 at his residence. He was born in Sullivan County, TN on September 15, 1953 to the late Robert Nelson Jennings and Betty Cecil (Craft) Jennings. In addition to his parents, his brother, Robert “Buck” Jennings and wife, Caroline Jennings...

James Darrick Addington

James Darrick Addington

Oct 6, 2020

Darrick Addington – Nickelsville, VA “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.” – Revelation 21:4 James Darrick Addington, 48, Nickelsville, VA passed away, Monday, October 6, 2020 at his residence after a...

James Carl "Jim" McDavid

James Carl "Jim" McDavid

Oct 2, 2020

Jim Carl McDavid – Duffield, VA James (Jim) Carl McDavid, 81, Duffield, VA passed away peacefully at home with his loving family by his side, Friday, October 2, 2020 following a long illness. Born October 31, 1938 in Scott County, VA, he was a veteran of the United States Army; a faithful Christian and Deacon of the Brick Church of...

Johnny Carroll Jones

Johnny Carroll Jones

Sep 29, 2020

Johnny C. Jones – Duffield, VA Johnny Carroll Jones, 70. Duffield, VA passed away Tuesday, September 29, 2020 at Ridgecrest Manor. Johnny was born in Sullivan County, TN on August 3, 1950 and was the son of the late J.D. and Edna Mae (Frazier) Jones. In addition to his parents, his sister, JoAnn Stanley and brother, Charles Jones preceded him...

Michael Clay Blair

Michael Clay Blair

Sep 28, 2020

Michael Clay Blair – Nickelsville, VA 1963-2020 Michael Blair passed away unexpectedly on September 28,2020 in Nickelsville Virginia at the age of 57. He now is flying with the angels. He grew up in Plainfield, CT and lived there the majority of his life. He loved to travel up and down the east coast from Maine to Florida. Mike loved...

Jeffrey Elmer Lucas

Jeffrey Elmer Lucas

Sep 27, 2020

Jeff Lucas – Nickelsville, VA “And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes, and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall be any more pain, for the former things are passed away.” ~ Rev. 21.4 Jeffrey Elmer Lucas, 58, Nickelsville, VA, passed away, Sunday, September 27, 2020 at his residence after a courageous...

Terry Patton Baker

Terry Patton Baker

Sep 26, 2020

Terry Patton Baker, Gate City, VA Terry Patton Baker, 67, of Gate City, VA passed away on Saturday September 26, 2020 at Lonesome Pine Hospital. He was born in Scott County, VA on March 20, 1953 to the late Clarence Howard and Stella Estella (Lane) Baker. He is also preceded in death by his sisters; Deanna Parrot and Shelma Baker,...

Karen Burke Spencer

Karen Burke Spencer

Sep 24, 2020

Karen Burke Spencer – Unicoi, TN Karen Burke Spencer, 55, Unicoi, TN passed away Thursday, September 24, 2020 at the Hospice House of Bristol in Bristol, TN. She was born on May 9, 1965 in Sullivan County, TN to the late Robert H.C. and Willie Madge (Salyer) Burke. Left to cherish her memory is her husband, Owen “Brad” Spencer, Unicoi,...

Brenda Charlesetta France (Calhoun)

Brenda Charlesetta France (Calhoun)

Sep 21, 2020

Brenda France – Kingsport, TN Brenda Charlesetta Calhoun) France, 67, Kingsport, TN passed away, Monday, September 21, 2020 at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center. Brenda was born in Sullivan County, TN on December 16, 1952 and was the daughter of the late Bascom and Bonnie (Spears) Calhoun. She retired from the housekeeping department at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center. In...

Jerel Ray McCloud

Jerel Ray McCloud

Sep 20, 2020

Jerel Ray McCloud, Gate City, VA Jerel Ray McCloud, formerly of Florida, passed away on Sunday, September 20, 2020 at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center after a period of declining health. He was born in Rockledge, FL on November 21, 1966 to James and Betty (Powers) McCloud. Jerel was funny and kindhearted. He loved music and playing his guitar, loved...

Richard Eugene Smith

Richard Eugene Smith

Sep 17, 2020

Richard E. Smith – Hiltons, VA Richard E. Smith, 60, Hiltons, VA passed away, Thursday, September 17, 2020 at his residence. Richard was born in Sullivan County, TN on July 23, 1960 and was the son of Barbara Smith and the late Franklin Smith. He was a loving husband, dad, and papaw; and known as the unofficial “mayor” of Hiltons....

Billy Joe Williams

Billy Joe Williams

Sep 12, 2020

Billy Joe Williams – Bristol, VA Billy Joe Williams, 91, Bristol, VA passed away, Saturday, September 12, 2020 at his residence. Billy Joe was born in Wolfpit, KY on January 14, 1929, and was the son of the late Albert Burton and Lottie (Salling) Williams. He was a veteran of the United States Army serving during the Korean Conflict and...

Jill Deanna McCloud

Jill Deanna McCloud

Sep 11, 2020

Jill Deanna McCloud, Gate City, VA Jill Deanna McCloud, formerly of Florida, passed away on Friday, September 11, 2020 at the residence of her parents in Gate City, VA She was born in Rockledge, FL on January 25, 1961 to James and Betty (Powers) McCloud. Jill attended nursing school and worked at a nursing home in Georgia. She worked at...

Paul Henry Carrico

Paul Henry Carrico

Sep 8, 2020

Paul Henry Carrico - Gate City, VA Paul Henry Carrico, 76, Gate City, VA passed away Tuesday. September 8, 2020 at the Wellmont Holston Valley Hospital. Kingsport, TN. He was born in Scott County, VA on May 2, 1944 to the late Isley Ruben and Nannie Jane (Gillenwater) Carrico. He was a loyal father, grandfather, brother, and friend who was...

Grady Nickolas "Nick" Owens

Grady Nickolas "Nick" Owens

Sep 6, 2020

Grady Nickolas “Nick” Owens – Duffield, VA Grady Nickolas “Nick” Owens, 39, Duffield, VA departed this life unexpectedly on Saturday, September 5, 2020. Nick was born in Sullivan County, TN on May 5, 1981 to Linda Kay (Baldwin) Owens and the late Grady Homer Owens. Nick had a heart of gold and a giving spirit and was loved by many;...

William J. "LTC William J. Carter" Carter

William J. "LTC William J. Carter" Carter

Aug 31, 2020

LTC William J. Carter – Dungannon, VA It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our father, grandfather, and great grandfather, Lieutenant Colonel William J. Carter. LTC William J. Carter, 92, formerly of Dungannon, VA passed away, Monday, August 31, 2020 at Brookdale Kingsport Assisted Living. Mr. Carter was born in Fort Blackmore, VA on May 20,...

Roy Kenneth Falin

Roy Kenneth Falin

Aug 26, 2020

Roy Kenneth Falin - Duffield, VA Roy Kenneth Falin, 92, Duffield, VA , went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, August 26, 2020 at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center. Roy was born in Scott County, VA on June 16, 1928 and was the son of the late James and Maudella (Ramey) Falin. In addition to his parents, his wife...

Megan Brooke Addington

Megan Brooke Addington

Aug 23, 2020

Megan Brooke Addington – Nickelsville, VA Megan Brooke Addington, 31, Nickelsville, VA passed away, Sunday, August 23, 2020 at her residence. Megan was born in Sullivan County, TN on May 7, 1989 to Gary Wayne Addington and Susan Leigh (Gray) Williams. Her step-grandfather, Glen Beard; and maternal great grandmother, Clarene Addington preceded her in death. She is survived by her...

Earnest Ballard "Ernie" Campbell

Earnest Ballard "Ernie" Campbell

Aug 21, 2020

Ernie Campbell – Nickelsville, VA Earnest Ballard (Ernie “Bass”) Campbell, 67, Nickelsville, VA passed away, Friday. August 21, 2020 at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center. Ernie was born in Scott County, VA on October 10, 1952 and was the son of Lillian Virginia (Jenny) (Sluss) Campbell and the late William Charles Campbell. He had a love of horseback riding from...