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Local obituaries for the Gate City, Virginia area

Luther Presley

Luther Presley

Jun 15, 2018

Pastor Luther Presley – Kingsport, TN A very special angel took Pastor Luther Presley, 77, Home, Friday, June 15, 2018. Luther was born in Hancock County, TN on March 25, 1941 to the late Martin Luther and Julie Mae (Johnson) Presley. He is Home where he is suffering no more. He was such a kind and Godly man, always loving...

Polly Hammond

Polly Hammond

Jun 14, 2018

Polly Ann Hammond, Duffield VA Polly Ann Hammond, 85 of Duffield, VA went home to be with the Lord on Thursday morning, June 14, 2018 at her residence. She was born in Scott County Virginia on June 4, 1933 to the late Elmer Lee and Georgia Jones Austin. She is also preceded in death by her husband Lubert Hammond, sons,...

Garvey "Mack" McGee

Garvey "Mack" McGee

Jun 13, 2018

Garvey ‘Mack’ McGee, Gate City, VA Garvey ‘Mack’ McGee, 67, Gate City, VA passed away on Wednesday June 13, 2018 at his residence. Mack was born in Scott County on December 24, 1950 to the late Sam Wesley McGee and Hazel Lane Darnell. He is also preceded in death by his son Garvey Mack McGee, Jr., his sister, Brenda Estep...

Freda Sloan

Freda Sloan

Jun 13, 2018

Freda Carol Sloan, Kingsport, TN Freda Carol Sloan, 55, Kingsport, Tennessee passed away on Wednesday, June 13, 2018 at Wellmont Holston Valley Hospital in Kingsport, TN. She was born in Sullivan County on March 9, 1963 to the late John Harvey and Glenna Jean (Falin) Sloan. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Maverick ‘Buddy’ Falin. Freda’s survivors...

Bart Leonard McConnell

Bart Leonard McConnell

Jun 9, 2018

Bart L. McConnell, Gate City, VA Bart L. McConnell, 55, passed away on June 9, 2018 after a long battle with illness. He spent most of his life in the Daniel Boone community of Virginia. He was an admired man and well-liked by many. Bart was born in Kingsport, Tennessee on March 28, 1963 to the late, Wayne and Sandra...

Sharon McNew

Sharon McNew

Jun 8, 2018

Sharon McNew, Kingston, Tennessee Sharon McNew, 61, Kingston, Tennessee passed away Friday, June 8, 2018. She was a member of Abundant Life Foursquare Gospel Church. Sharon worked many years at Bristol Memorial Hospital in the Human Resources Department. She loved teaching Bible Study. Mrs McNew is survived by her husband, Ken McNew, Kingston, TN; daughter, Heather Crouse, Stickleyville, VA; Grandson,...

Michael  Shane Burd

Michael  Shane Burd

May 31, 2018

Michael Shane Burd – Gate City, VA Michael Shane Burd, 46, Gate City, VA (and formerly of Phillipsburg, New Jersey) unexpectedly passed away, Thursday, May 31, 2018 at his residence. Michael Shane Burd was born on April 12, 1972 in Easton, PA to Lewis Elmer Burd and Dorothy Ann (Edwards) Morton. Mike had a deep-rooted passion for the New York...

Ada Minton

Ada Minton

May 27, 2018

Ada Murriel Minton – Gate City, VA Ada Murriel Minton – May 27, 2018 passed away peacefully at her home with her loving family by her side. Born in Scott County, VA on September 17, 1937, she was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. McKinley White. She has been a resident of Scott County most of her life,...

Edith Ford

Edith Ford

May 20, 2018

Edith Anna Ford – Weber City, VA Jesus said unto her, “I am the resurrection and the life: he that believeth in me, though were dead, yet shall ye live. John 11:25 And whosoever liveth and believeth in me never die. Believest thou this? Edith Anna Ford, 65, Weber City, VA passed away, Sunday, May 20, 2018 at Johnston Memorial...

Betty J. McClain

Betty J. McClain

May 18, 2018

Betty Jo McClain - Gate City, VA “Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.” Ephesians 4:32 Betty Jo McClain, 78, of the Nottingham Community in Gate City, VA, went to be with her Heavenly Father peacefully surrounded by her family at 7:07p.m., Friday, May 18, 2018. Betty was an avid...

Charlotte Roberts

Charlotte Roberts

May 15, 2018

Sue Roberts – Kingsport, TN Charlotte Sue Roberts, 74, Kingsport, TN passed away, Tuesday, May 15, 2018 at Johnson City Medical Center. Sue was born in Scott County, VA on April12, 1944 and was the daughter of the late Edward Pearcy and Della Emma (Grizzle) Thorp. In addition to her parents, her first husband, Lee Conner Roberts; 2nd husband, Thomas...

Christine Fields

Christine Fields

May 15, 2018

Christine Lucas Fields – Kingsport, TN Christine Lucas Fields, 90, passed away, Tuesday, May 15, 2018 at Holston Manor, Kingsport, TN. Christine was born in Scott County, VA on January 24, 1928 and was the daughter of the late Troy and Lakie Jane Gibson Lucas. In addition to her parents, her husband, Thurman C. Fields; stepson, Jerry Fields; sisters, Peggy...

Juralyn Hicks

Juralyn Hicks

May 15, 2018

Juralyn Pelenio Hicks, Fayetteville, NC Juralyn Pelenio Hicks, 35, of Fayetteville, NC, passed away on Tuesday, May 15, 2018, at her residence. Juralyn was born in the Philippines on May 23, 1982 to the late Benito Pelenio and Celsa Ranara Pelenio. She was of the Catholic faith. Juralyn is survived by her husband James Hicks, Fayetteville, NC; daughters Ashley Samantha...

Peggy Horne

Peggy Horne

May 14, 2018

Peggy F. Horne – Nickelsville, VA Peggy Fraley Horne, 75, Nickelsville, VA passed away, Monday, May 14, 2018 at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center. Mrs. Horne was born in Scott County, VA on January 4, 1943 and was the daughter of the late Kent Carson and Geneva (Davidson) Fraley. In addition to her parents, her husband, Bobby Horne; daughter, Tina...

James Fred  Lane

James Fred  Lane

May 13, 2018

J. Fred Lane passed away on May 13, 2018 after a brief illness. Fred was born in 1927 in Scott County, VA to Clarence and Lovely Lane. Within 15 years, he had developed skills and passions that would be a constant part of his life: As a carpenter and builder with his father; as a horse-lover after seeing his grandfather’s...

Raymond Carson Hammonds

Raymond Carson Hammonds

May 11, 2018

Raymond Carson Hammonds – Hiltons, VA Raymond Carson Hammonds, 73, Hiltons, VA passed away, Friday, May 11, 2018. Raymond was born in Scott County, VA on July 16, 1944 and was the son of the late William Elbert and Ida Mellie (Lowe) Hammonds. In addition to his parents, his wife, Linda Faye (McDavid) Hammonds; father-in-law and mother-in-law, John and Maggie...

Paul Starnes

Paul Starnes

May 7, 2018

Paul Starnes – Gate City, VA Paul Elmer Starnes, 85, Gate City, VA passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, May 7, 2018. Paul was born in Slant, VA on July 29, 1932. He was one of eleven children born to Bartley Johnson Starnes and Emma Taylor Starnes. Paul joined the United States Marine Corps in 1952 and served...

Charles H. Sloan

Charles H. Sloan

May 1, 2018

Charles H. Sloan – Duffield, VA Charles H. Sloan, 88, Fairview Community, Duffield, VA passed away, Tuesday, May 1, 2018 at his residence. Charles was born in Scott County, VA on April 13, 1930. He was the son of the late Steven Ray and Clara Kindle Sloan. In addition to his parents, his son, Ricky Allen Sloan, his first wife,...

Fred David Sanders

Fred David Sanders

Apr 27, 2018

Fred David Sanders – Kingsport, TN Fred David Sanders, 66, Kingsport, TN passed away, Friday, April 27, 2018 at Indian Path Medical Center after a brief illness. Fred was born in Scott County, VA on February 14, 1952 and was the son of the late Cleo and Venus (Pierson) Sanders. He was a Christian and of Baptist faith. He graduated...

Owen huston "O.H " Sloan

Owen huston "O.H " Sloan

Apr 25, 2018

O.H. Sloan – Duffield, VA O.H. Sloan, 89, Duffield, VA passed away, Wednesday, April 25, 2018 at his residence. Mr. Sloan was born in Sullivan County, TN on June 19, 1928. He was the son of the late Ray and Clara (Kindle) Sloan. He retired from the Foote Mineral Company, was a farmer, and a charter member of Clinchport Masonic...

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