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Local obituaries for the Gate City, Virginia area

Dorothy Wolfe

Dorothy Wolfe

Dec 11, 2017

Dorothy Mae (Kimbler) Wolfe-Church Hill, TN Dorothy Mae (Kimbler) Wolfe, 86, Church Hill, TN, passed away on Monday, December 11, 2017 at Church Hill Health and Rehab, Church Hill, TN. Dorothy was born on August 21, 1931 in Scott County, VA and was the daughter of the late Worley Kimbler and Bessie (Gilbert) Page. She is survived by daughters, Janice...

Vivian Bledsoe

Vivian Bledsoe

Dec 10, 2017

Vivian Ann Bledsoe-Duffield, VA Vivian Ann Bledsoe, 58, Duffield, VA, passed away on Sunday, December 10, 2017 at her residence in Duffield, VA. Vivian was born on July 17, 1959 in Scott County, VA and was the daughter of the late Bob Wilson and Nancy Ann (Gibson) Berry. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her...

Elizabeth Fuller

Elizabeth Fuller

Dec 9, 2017

Elizabeth Roller Jennings Fuller-formerly of Scott Co., VA Elizabeth Fuller, 94, went to be with Jesus in the arms of her daughter at the Springs Nursing Home in Hot Springs, VA on December 9, 2017. She was born on July 18, 1923 in Appalachia, VA and was the daughter of the late Henry and Gertie Roller of Robinette Valley, VA....

James Rufus "Buddy" Miles

James Rufus "Buddy" Miles

Dec 8, 2017

James (Buddy) Miles-Gate City, VA James (Buddy) Miles, 85, Gate City, VA, passed away on Friday, December 8, 2017 at Indian Path Medical Center, Kingsport, TN. James was born on June 6, 1932 in Scott County, VA and was the son of the late Sam Miles and Mollie Sexton (Miles) Moore. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in...

Teresa Ramsey

Teresa Ramsey

Dec 3, 2017

Teresa Ramsey-Duffield, VA Teresa Ramsey, 53, Duffield, VA, passed away on Sunday, December 3, 2017 at Indian Path Medical Center, Kingsport, TN. Teresa was born on March 24, 1964 in Sullivan County, TN and was the daughter of the late Millard F. and Katherine (Darnell) Hass. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Larry...

Mary Watson

Mary Watson

Nov 30, 2017

Mary Vermillion Watson – Kingsport, TN Mary Vermillion Watson, 94, died Thursday, November 30, 2017 at her home after a long life and a brief illness. She was born on July 8, 1923 to the late Isaac and Leona (Compton) Vermillion. She was the only child of Isaac and Leona Vermillion. She graduated from Shoemaker High School in 1940. She...

Ella Bloomer

Ella Bloomer

Nov 29, 2017

Ella Mae Bloomer, 78, Duffield Ella Mae Bloomer, 78, of Duffield, went to be with the Lord, Wednesday, November 29, 2017 at her residence following a brief battle with lung cancer. Ella Mae was born on June 4, 1939 and was the daughter of the late Bonnie Roberts Lane. She was a kind and outgoing person who never met a...

Wanda McConnell

Wanda McConnell

Nov 28, 2017

But those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint. Isaiah 40:31 Wanda Louise Shell McConnell, whose hope was in the Lord took her heavenly flight Tuesday, November 28, 2017 with her loving husband and granddaughter by her...

Ralph McCarley

Ralph McCarley

Nov 28, 2017

R. Barry McCarley-Ft. Blackmore, VA R. Barry McCarley, 67, Ft. Blackmore, VA passed away on Tuesday, November 28, 2017 at his residence. Barry was a Free Mason for 40 years and a member of Catlett Lodge #35, AF&AM, Gate City, VA. He was also UMWA member for 30 years. After serving with the UMWA, he moved to the IBEW where...

Charles Carson Hensley

Charles Carson Hensley

Nov 27, 2017

Charles Carson Hensley – Yuma, VA Charles Carson Hensley,78, Yuma, VA went to be with the Lord, Monday, November 27, 2017. He was home with his loving family at the time of his passing. Charles was born in Hawkins County, TN on July 10, 1939 and was the son of the late Thomas F. and Nannie Pet (Walters) Hensley. He...

Roger Glenn "John Brown" Summey

Roger Glenn "John Brown" Summey

Nov 26, 2017

Roger Glenn “John Brown” Summey – Ft. Blackmore, VA Roger Glenn “John Brown” Summey, 65, Ft. Blackmore, VA passed away, Sunday, November 26, 2017. John Brown was born in Scott County, VA on June 1, 1952 and was the son of the late Fred Lee and Georgia (Ellen) Kerns Summey. In addition to his parents, his dog, Barney and niece,...

Shelby Smith-Nutter

Shelby Smith-Nutter

Nov 23, 2017

Shelby J. Smith-Nutter – Kingsport, TN Shelby J. Smith-Nutter, 78, passed away Thursday, November 23, 2017 at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center, Kingsport, TN. She was born in Scott County on April 3, 1939 to the late Clarence and Eula Mae (Gillenwater) Vermillion. She is survived by her husband, Arthur (Sonny) Nutter, Jr., Kingsport, TN; daughters, Cathy Lynne Piner and...

Mary Gillenwater

Mary Gillenwater

Nov 22, 2017

Mary Jacklyn “Jackie” Gillenwater – Kingsport, TN Mary Jacklyn “Jackie” Gillenwater, 76, Kingsport, TN passed away, Wednesday, November 22, 2017 at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center, Kingsport, TN. Jackie was born in Wise County, VA on March 14, 1941 to the late Baxter Jack and Mary Sturgill. In addition to her parents, infant daughter, Jackie Lea Gillenwater; sister, Norma Jean...

James E. Stanley

James E. Stanley

Nov 14, 2017

James E. Stanley – Duffield, VA James E. Stanley, 92, Duffield, VA passed away, Tuesday, November 14, 2017 at Ridgecrest Manor, Duffield, VA. James was born in Scott County, VA on October 15, 1925 and was the son of the late George Barlow and Lou (Laney) Stanley. In addition to his parents, his wife, Euna Mae (Frazier) Stanley (2002); 2nd...

Georgia Bell

Georgia Bell

Nov 13, 2017

Georgia May (Roach) Bell – Pontiac, MI Georgia May Roach Bell; age 85 of Pontiac, Michigan passed away, Monday, November 13, 2017. Georgia May was born in Clinchport, VA on April 28,1932 to the late William (1997) and Eva Jane (Moretz) Roach (1989). In addition to her parents, her beloved husband, William Bell (2010); son, Larry DeCost (2013); sisters, Maggie...

Maggie McDavid

Maggie McDavid

Nov 10, 2017

Maggie Louvinia McDavid – Gate City, VA Maggie Louvinia McDavid, 96, went to be with the Lord, Friday, November 10, 2017 at Indian Path Medical Center, Kingsport, TN. Maggie was born in Hawkins County, TN on April 19, 1921 and was the daughter of the late Mack Oliver and Lillie Mae White. She lived on her farm in Nottingham Community...

Edward Frasier

Edward Frasier

Nov 7, 2017

Edward D. “Bunny” Frasier – Gate City, VA Edward “Bunny” Frasier, 69, Gate City, VA passed away, Tuesday, November 7, 2017 at home, surrounded by his family and friends. Ed was born in Ft. Blackmore, VA on February 29, 1948 and was the son of Ethel Dovie Frasier and the late Richard O.D. Frasier. He enjoyed farming and going to...

Violet Bowen

Violet Bowen

Nov 6, 2017

Rose Bowen – Duffield, VA Violet Rose Bowen, 71, Duffield, VA was taken by God’s hand and led Home, Monday. November 6, 2017. Rose was born in Scott County, Virginia on November 16, 1945, and was the daughter of the Ray Henry and Eva Mae (Seymore) Bowen. Momma is at peace now with no more pain or suffering. She fought...

Linda Dean

Linda Dean

Nov 2, 2017

Linda Darlene Dean – Gate City, VA Linda Darlene Dean, 62, passed away Thursday, November 2, 2017 at her residence. She was born in Garmisch, Germany on November 27, 1954 to Rev. Ralph Rouse and the late Verna Odom Rouse. In addition to her mother, her grandparents, Bessie and James Odom; sister, Juanita Rouse; brother, Larry Rouse preceded her in...

Jeffery McDavid

Jeffery McDavid

Nov 2, 2017

Jeff McDavid – Kingsport, TN Jeffery “Jeff” Wade McDavid, 61, passed away Thursday, November 2, 2017 at his residence. He was born in Sullivan County on April 8, 1956 to James Conley (J.C.) and the late Norma Lynn (Ison) McDavid. He is survived by his son, Jamie Lee McDavid, Ft. Blackmore, VA; sister, Tracy McDavid Torango, FL; aunts, Deloris Moore,...

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