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Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Gate City, Virginia area

Dorothy Marie Lawson

Dorothy Marie Lawson

Oct 9, 2019

Dorothy M. Lawson, 78, Gate City, VA Dorothy M. Lawson, 78, Gate City, VA, passed away on Wednesday, October 9, 2019 at Ridgecrest Manor, Duffield, VA. Dorothy was born in Scott County, VA on September 29, 1941 to the late Walter Edwin and Lona Cleo (Strong) Fields. She was a caregiver to many throughout her life and was a member...

Dorothy Ann Morton

Dorothy Ann Morton

Oct 8, 2019

Dorothy Ann (Edwards) Morton, Dot, 68, returned to her heavenly home Tuesday October 8, 2019 after a short battle with pancreatic cancer. She was born on June 16, 1951 in Phillipsburg, NJ. Her family move to Bristol, TN February 1989. Where she met the love of her life and best friend, Charles Jeffery Morton. The two love birds married March...

Walter Lee Porter

Walter Lee Porter

Oct 6, 2019

Walter Lee Porter-Gate City, VA Walter Lee Porter -84, Gate City, VA, passed away Sunday, October 6, 2019 at NOVA Health and Rehab, Weber City, VA. Walter was born in Russell County, VA on April 6, 1935 to the late Ernest and Sallie Kate Porter. In addition to his parents; his brother, Cecil Porter preceded him in death. Walter was...

Arthur Lee Otto Gibson

Arthur Lee Otto Gibson

Oct 5, 2019

Reverend Arthur Lee “Otto” Gibson To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. Reverend Otto Gibson, Duffield, VA was born on January 8, 1947 to the late Victor and Victoria Gibson of Gate City, VA. Surrounded by his family, Otto was peacefully called Home to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 5, 2019 at...

Carmela Hall (Pua)

Carmela Hall (Pua)

Oct 1, 2019

Carmela Hall, Duffield, VA. Carmela Hall, 58, of Duffield, VA passed away on Tuesday, October 1, 2019 at her residence. Carmela was born in Manila, Philippines on June 26, 1961 to Carlos Pua and Angelita (Datoon) Pua. She leaves behind to cherish her memory husband, Mark Hall, Duffield, VA; daughters, Gaily Lapitan, Phoenix, AZ, Samantha Hall Barnette, Kingsport, TN, Amanda...

Carolyn Lee Ison

Carolyn Lee Ison

Sep 23, 2019

Carolyn Ison – Kingsport, TN Carolyn Lee Ison, 77. Kingsport, TN and formerly of Gate City, VA passed away, Monday, September 23, 2019 at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center. Carolyn was born in Scott County, VA on August 10, 1942 and was the daughter of the late Charles Lee and Betty Jane (Casteel) Ison. In addition to her parents, her...

Billy R. Counts

Billy R. Counts

Sep 20, 2019

Billy R. Counts – Nickelsville, VA Billy R. Counts, 77, Nickelsville, VA went to be with the Lord surrounded by his family, Friday, September 20, 2019 at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center. Billy Was born in Scott County, VA on October 15, 1941 and was the son of the late Samuel Hershel Counts and Agnes Roberta (Kiser) Counts. Surviving is...

Shirley Josephine "Jo" Morrison

Shirley Josephine "Jo" Morrison

Sep 20, 2019

Shirley Josephine “Jo” Morrison Josephine “Jo” Morrison passed away on Friday, September 20, 2019 at Ridgecrest Manor in Duffield, VA. Jo was born in Scott County, VA on April 13, 1935 in the Daniel Boone Community to the late William and Minnie Williams. Jo worked for many years as an in-home caregiver for various people. She was also an excellent...

Maude Ethel Jones (Smith)

Maude Ethel Jones (Smith)

Sep 17, 2019

Maude Ethel Smith Jones – Gate City, VA Maude Ethel Smith Jones, 92, Gate City/Duffield, VA, passed away on Tuesday, September 17, 2019 at the Holston Manor Nursing Home, Kingsport, TN. She was born in Clinchport, VA on April 15, 1927 to the late Oliver and Maudella Tomlinson Smith. In addition to her parents; her husband, Leonard Jones, and her...

Lucille Tomlinson

Lucille Tomlinson

Sep 17, 2019

Lucille Tomlinson – Duffield, VA Lucille Tomlinson, 95, entered into eternal rest surrounded by her loving family, Tuesday, September 17, 2019 at the Nova Health and Rehab, Weber City, VA. She was born in Wise County, VA on June 6, 1924 to the late, H.M. and Belle Kindle Williams. Lucille was a loving mother, mamaw and homemaker, always seeking pleasure...

Mildred Faye Baker (Hummer)

Mildred Faye Baker (Hummer)

Sep 14, 2019

Mildred Faye (Hummer) Baker, Kingsport, TN Mildred Faye (Hummer) Baker, 74, of Kingsport, TN passed away on Saturday, September 14, 2019 at Holston Valley Hospital. She was born in Scott County, VA on December 19, 1944 to the late Noble and Margie Marie (Quillen) Hall. She is also preceded in death by the father of her children, Glen Alvin Hummer....

Mark Orbin Sloan

Mark Orbin Sloan

Sep 14, 2019

Mark Orbin Sloan, 59, Kingsport, TN, died unexpectedly at his residence, Saturday, September 14, 2019. He was born March 27,1960 in Kingsport, TN, the son of the late O.H. & Elvia Hood Sloan, Mark graduated from Rye Cove High School in 1978, B.S. Charter Oak State College-Education, M.S. Grand Canyon University-Marriage & Family Counseling, PH.D. Grand Canyon University-Psychology-Special Needs, PH.D....

Susan Kay Elliott

Susan Kay Elliott

Sep 12, 2019

Susan Kay Elliott – Gate City, VA Susan Kay Elliott, 56, Gate City, VA passed away Thursday, September 12, 2019 at the Bristol Rehab Facility in Bristol, Virginia. Susan was born in Sullivan County, TN on November 16, 1962 to her father, the late, Rhea Laney and her mother, Betty Laney. She is survived by her mother, Betty Lou Laney,...

Bobby Joe Starnes

Bobby Joe Starnes

Sep 11, 2019

Bobby Joe Starnes, Duffield, VA Bobby Joe Starnes, 72, of Duffield, VA passed away on Wednesday, September 11, 2019 at Norton Community Hospital. Bobby was born in Scott County, VA on April 3, 1947 to the late Frank Elisha Starnes and Dorie Helen (Stanley) Starnes. He was a former teacher in the Scott County School Systems for many years. He...

Joseph Olinthus Quillen

Joseph Olinthus Quillen

Sep 11, 2019

Olinthus Quillen, Jr., Gate City, VA Joseph Olinthus Quillen, Jr.,87, of Gate City, VA passed away on Sunday, September 15, 2019 at Holston Valley Hospital. He was born in Scott County, VA on November ,11 1931 to the late Joseph Olinthus Quillen, Sr and Ida (Price) Quillen. He is also preceded in death by wife and love of his life,...

David W. Berry Sr.

David W. Berry Sr.

Sep 3, 2019

David W. Berry Sr. – Blackwater, VA David W. Berry Sr., loving husband and father, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 3, 2019 at the age of 56. David was born on November 28th, 1962 in Warren, OH. He resided in Ohio for most of his youth, before moving to his family farm in Fairview, VA. In...

Helen Sandidge

Helen Sandidge

Sep 1, 2019

Helen Loretta (Fraley) Sandidge, Gate City, VA. Helen Loretta (Fraley) Sandidge, 96, of Gate City, VA passed away on Sunday, September 1, 2019 at Holston Valley Medical Center. Helen was born in Scott County, VA on December 17, 1922 to the late Charles Kitchen Fraley and Margaret Jane (Kiser) Fraley. She was a member of Gate City United Methodist Church,...

Carol Arwood

Carol Arwood

Aug 31, 2019

Carol Hass Arwood, Duffield, VA Carol Hass Arwood, 82, of Duffield, VA passed away on Saturday, August 31, 2019 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. Carol was born in Wise County, VA on January 24, 1937 to the late Ralph and Anna Dingus. She is also preceded in death by first husband, Banner Hass; second husband, Guy Arwood;...

Glinda Marshall Hill

Glinda Marshall Hill

Aug 28, 2019

Glinda Marshall Hill – Mount Carmel, TN Glinda Marshall Hill, 68, Mount Carmel, TN passed away Wednesday, August 28, 2019 at the Johnson City Medical Center, Johnson City, TN. Glinda was born in Wise County, VA on September 16, 1950, to the late Raymond Marshall and Helen Marshall Salyers. In addition to her parents, her husband, Dennis E. Hill preceded...

Thelma White

Thelma White

Aug 28, 2019

Thelma Jeanette (Brickey) Lambert White, Weber City, VA. Thelma White, 93, of Weber City, VA passed away on Wednesday, August 28, 2019 at Nova Health and Rehab. Thelma was born in Scott County, VA on June 21, 1926 to the late John Brickey and Rose Robinson. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by husband, Hubert Otis...

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