Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Gate City, Virginia area

Rose Seiber

Rose Seiber

Dec 28, 2017

Rose Marie Seiber – Gate City, VA Rose Marie Seiber, 62, Gate City, VA passed away, Thursday, December 28, 2017 at her residence. Rose was born in Sullivan County, TN on December 18, 1955 and was the daughter of the late Polly Ann Falin. In addition to her mother, her nephew, Noah Falin preceded her in death. She was a...

Mary Davidson

Mary Davidson

Dec 27, 2017

Mary Ruth Davidson – Kingsport, TN Mary Ruth Davidson, 75, Kingsport, TN passed away, Wednesday, December 27, 2017 at Brookhaven Manor, Kingsport, TN. Born in Scott County, VA on March 30, 1941, she was the daughter of the late Cornelius C. and Ora Bell Baldwin Davidson. In addition to her parents, her sisters, Callie McLemore, Effie Davidson, and Nell Dingus;...

Adriana McKenzie Grizzle

Adriana McKenzie Grizzle

Dec 25, 2017

Adriana McKenzie Berry Grizzle – Gate City, VA Adriana McKenzie Berry Grizzle, 7, Gate City, VA went Home to be with The Lord, Monday, December 25, 2017 at her residence. Adriana, the daughter of Tommy and Michelle Grizzle, was loved by everyone who met her and touched many lives during her short time she had on this earth. She had...

Richard Franklin

Richard Franklin

Dec 21, 2017

Richard C. Franklin – Hiltons, VA Richard C. Franklin,76, went to be with the Lord on December 21, 2017 at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center with his family by his side. He was born in Sullivan County, TN on June 22, 1941. He was of the Baptist faith. He loved his family and friends and his special dog “DOLLY”. Mr....

James Combs

James Combs

Dec 21, 2017

Jimmy Combs – Nickelsville, VA James Wayne (Jimmy) Combs, 81, Nickelsville, VA passed away, Thursday, December 21, 2017 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Jimmy was born in Gate City, VA on March 28, 1936 and was the son of the late W.R. Combs and the late Ruth Combs Fugate. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, friend,...

Anna Taylor

Anna Taylor

Dec 16, 2017

Anna Lee Taylor – Gate City, VA Anna Lee Taylor, 71, passed away Saturday, December 16, 2017 at the Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center, Kingsport, TN. She was born in Scott county, VA on April 12, 1946 to the late Robert Lee and Kate Bledsoe Burke. In addition to her parents, her husband, Clint Wallace Taylor preceded her in death....

Lois Lucas

Lois Lucas

Dec 15, 2017

Lois Jean Lucas – Nickelsville, VA Lois Jean Lucas, 78, Nickelsville, VA passed away, Friday, December 15, 2017 at Wexford House, Kingsport, TN. Lois was born in Hueysville, KY on November 4, 1939 and was the daughter of the late Grover and Goldie Shepherd. In addition to her parents, her brothers, Charles Shepherd, Otis Shepherd, Hershal Shepherd, and Willie Shepherd...

Colleen Kinkead

Colleen Kinkead

Dec 14, 2017

Colleen Dockery Kinkead – Ft. Blackmore, VA Maxie Colleen Dockery Kinkead, 81, Ft. Blackmore, VA passed away, Thursday, December 14, 2017 at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center. Maxie was born in Scott County, VA on December 31, 1935 and was the daughter of the late Brownie Logan and Mattie (Hensley) Dockery. In addition to her parents, her husband, Otis Edward...

Zella Peters

Zella Peters

Dec 13, 2017

Zella C. Peters-Gate City, VA Zella C. Peters, 90, Gate City, VA, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, December 13, 2017 at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center, Kingsport, TN. She was born on June 16, 1927 in Scott County, VA to the late James Harmon and Rexie Myrtle (Hammonds) Christian. In addition to...

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,...