Local obituaries for the Gate City, Virginia area
Gary Jessie Henry Sr.
Oct 26, 2017
Gary “Jessie” Henry, Sr. – Kingsport, TN Gary “Jessie” Henry, Sr., 71, passed away Thursday, October 26, 2017. He was born in Scott county, VA on May 13, 1946 to the late William and Ethel (Dunn) Henry. In addition to his parents, his grandson, Daxton Dove; granddaughter, Jessica Crawford; sons-in-law, Gary Crawford and Corey Dove preceded him in death. He...
Gwendolyn Fritz
Oct 26, 2017
Gwendolyn Arvella (Bledsoe) Fritz, 65 Gwendolyn Arvella (Bledsoe) Fritz passed away on Thursday, October 26, 2017, at Bristol Regional Medical Center in Bristol, Tennessee. Ms. Fritz was born on July 21, 1952 in Scott County, Virginia. She was a loving mother, devoted grandmother and a best friend to all that met her. May she rest high on that mountain! Ms....
Mary Wolfe
Oct 25, 2017
Obituary for Mary Ruth Nickels Wolfe Mary Ruth Nickels Wolfe Gate City, VA / October 25, 2017 Mary Ruth Nickels Wolfe, 85, Gate City, VA passed away Wednesday, October 25, 2017 at her home in Mason, OH. Mary Ruth was born in Scott County, VA on October 12, 1932 to the late Charlie W. Nickels and Lillie Mae Fleenor Nickels....
James Joseph Reed
Oct 22, 2017
James Joseph Reed – Blackwater, VA James Joseph Reed, 75, Blackwater, VA passed on Sunday, October 22, 2017. James was born in Stevens City, VA on March 4, 1942 and was the son of the late Jessee Reed and Ruth Jeanette Markley. Left to cherish his memory is his wife, Denise Reed, Blackwater, VA. The family will receive friends from...
Mary Tipton
Oct 18, 2017
Mary Lucille Tipton – Gate City, VA Mary Lucille Tipton, 80, went to be with the Lord, Wednesday, October 18, 2017 at her residence. Her parents, Lloyd and Hannah Rhoton; husband, James C. Tipton; brother, Bobby Rhoton; and her infant son, Jimmy Lee Tipton preceded her in death. She is survived by her two sons, Larry Tipton and Amy, Scotty...
Phyllis Coomer
Oct 18, 2017
Phyllis Ann Coomer – Gate City, VA Phyllis Ann Coomer, 69, passed away Wednesday, October 18, 2017 at the Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center, Kingsport, TN. She was born in Scott county, VA on September 24, 1948 to the late John Henry and Lillian (Lane) Baldwin. In addition to her parents, her husband, James Bascom Coomer; her twin brother, Phillip,...
Walker Darnell
Oct 17, 2017
Rev. Walker Darnell – Kingsport, TN Rev. Walker Darnell, 95, Kingsport, TN passed away, Tuesday, October 17, 2017 at The Waters of Johnson City. Walker was born in Scott County, VA on November 10, 1921, and was the son of the late Early and Deena Darnell. He was a veteran of the United States Army. He was called into the...
Fred Allan Cookenour
Oct 17, 2017
Fred Allan Cookenour was a traveling man and he made his last run October 17, 2017. Al’s mother and father, Jackie Parks and Fred E Cookenour went on ahead of him as did his grandmothers Mary Cookenour and Anna Ruth Sutherland Parks. His grandfathers George W. Cookenour and Samuel Van Parks went on ahead too. Al had a crew of...
Sharon Honea
Oct 13, 2017
Sharon G. (Clayton) Honea–Kingsport, TN Sharon G. (Clayton) Honea, 82, Kingsport, TN gained her Heavenly wings on Friday morning, October 13, 2017, at her residence in Kingsport, TN. She was born in Crossville, AL on November 29, 1934 to the late JB and Ollie Clayton. Sharon loved to listen to and sing gospel music and write poetry. She loved to...
Sylvina Cunningham
Oct 11, 2017
Sylvina (Campbell) Cunningham–Weber City, VA Sylvina (Campbell) Cunningham, 93, Weber City, VA passed away on Wednesday, October 11, 2017, at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center, Kingsport, TN. Mrs. Cunningham was born in Scott County, VA on September 27, 1924 to the late A.J. and Bealie Moore. She worked several years in St. Paul, VA, Belks in Bristol, and The Style...
Ona Jones
Oct 11, 2017
Proverbs 31- Who can find a virtuous woman? For her price is far above rubies. Her children arise up, and called her blessed, her husband also, and he praised her Ona R. Head Jones, 86, passed away October 11, 2017 at 11:27 a.m. at her home with her family by her side. She was a lifelong resident of Scott County....
Ted Brickey
Oct 10, 2017
Ted Brickey – Kingsport, TN Ted Lee Brickey, 83, Kingsport, TN went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, October 10, 2017. Ted was born in Fort Blackmore, VA on May 13, 1934 and was the son of the late Clyde and Bonnie Brickey. He was a member of the United States Navy and served during the Korean Conflict. When...
Clarence Collett
Oct 3, 2017
Clarence Collett – Blackwater, VA Clarence Graham Collett, 97, Blackwater, VA, formerly of Ft. Blackmore, passed away at his residence on Tuesday, October 3, 2017 after a brief illness, in the care of his daughter and son-in-law, Ada and Billy Maness. Clarence was born in Speers Ferry, VA on April 3, 1920 to the late Henry and Ollie (Kerns) Collett....
Lucian Lawson
Sep 30, 2017
Lucian Lawson – Ft. Blackmore, VA Lucian Lawson, 87, Ft. Blackmore, VA passed away, Saturday, September 30, 2017 at home. Lucian was born in Scott County, VA on March 29, 1930 and was the son of the late Ira and Lula (Laney) Lawson. Lucian loved being with his family and friends. He also loved telling stories and reminiscing with everyone....
John Rhoton
Sep 29, 2017
John Lee Rhoton – Duffield, VA John Lee Rhoton, 91, Duffield, VA passed away, Friday, September 29, 2017 at Bristol Regional Medical Center, Bristol, TN. John was born in Scott County, VA on December 16, 1925. He was the son of the late Emmitt and Myrtle Rhoton. John attended church at Sloan Town Church in Duffield before his illness kept...
Leonard R Hager
Sep 20, 2017
Leonard R. Hager, Mount Carmel, TN Chief Master Sergeant, U.S.A.F., retired Leonard R. Hager of Mount Carmel, TN passed away on September 20, 2017 at The Waters of Johnson City Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center. Mr. Hager was born in Ramage, WV on February 5, 1929. He proudly served his country until 1975, participating in both the Korean and Vietnam...
Joseph Good
Sep 17, 2017
“Lightening” Joe Good, of Nickelsville, VA, passed from this world on Sunday, September 17, 2017 to spend Eternity with his Lord and be reunited with his lovely wife of 74 years and loved ones who passed on before him. Joe lived a long and wonderful life of 96 years. He was a member of New Bethel Baptist Church. Joe has...
Rhonda Powers
Sep 17, 2017
Rhonda Deloris Powers–Nickelsville, VA Rhonda Deloris Powers, 53, Nickelsville, VA passed away on Sunday, September 17, 2017, at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center, Kingsport, TN. Rhonda was born in Sullivan County, TN on June 14, 1964 to the late Cecil and Grace (Price) Lawson. Her parents, Cecil and Grace (Price) Lawson preceded her in death. She is survived by her...
Louise Salyer
Sep 15, 2017
Louise Salyer, Nickelsville, VA (age 76), passed away, Friday, September 15, 2017. Louise leaves behind Harold Salyer, Harrisonburg, VA. Louise is preceded in death by her daughter, Cindy Salyer, Hanahan, SC; son-in law, Bob Travis, Lebanon TN; brother Bob Marshall, Nickelsville, VA; brother Richard (Mutt) Marshall and wife Polly, Nickelsville, VA; sister-in-law Christine Salyer, Weber City, VA; nephew Gregory Marshall,...
Carroll Freeman
Sep 10, 2017
Carroll C. Freeman – Kingsport, TN Carroll Clark Freeman, 83, Kingsport, TN passed away, Sunday, September 10, 2017 at home. Carroll was born in Scott County, VA on November 2, 1933 and was the son of the late Andrew and Hattie Freeman. He was a graduate of Rye Cove Memorial High School and served two years in the United States...
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