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Local obituaries for the Gate City, Virginia area

Billy  Ray Lawson Jr.

Billy  Ray Lawson Jr.

Oct 3, 2016

Billy Lawson – Ft. Blackmore, VA Billy Ray Lawson, Jr., 61, Ft. Blackmore, VA passed away, Monday, October 3, 2016 at Johnson City Medical Center, Johnson City, TN. He was born December 21, 1954. He was the son of the late Billy Ray and Myrtle (Gillenwater) Lawson, Sr. He is survived by his sisters, Shelby Kern and husband, Johnny, Church...

Nannie Mann

Nannie Mann

Sep 30, 2016

Nannie Mann-Ft. Blackmore, VA Nannie Mann, 92, Ft. Blackmore, VA passed away at her residence on Friday, September 30, 2016. She was born in Scott Co, VA on August 8, 1924. She was the daughter of the late Henry Joseph and Mary Elizabeth Davis Dorton. Nannie is preceded in death by her husband, Elmer Walter Mann; sisters, Hattie Mae Barnett...

Lucinda Dingus

Lucinda Dingus

Sep 29, 2016

Lucinda G. Dingus – Dungannon, VA Lucinda G. Dingus, 73, Dungannon, VA passed away on Thursday, September 29, 2016 at her residence. She was born in Scott County, VA on July 16, 1943. She was the daughter of the late Townsel (Towns) and Onie Jane Greear. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by a sister, Nancy...

Myranell Addington

Myranell Addington

Sep 29, 2016

Myranell Sanders Addington-Gate City, VA Myranell Sanders Addington, 75, of Gate City, VA passed away at Wellmont Holston Valley Hospital on Thursday, September 29, 2016. Myranell was born on August 11, 1941 in Scott Co, VA to the late Thomas Hugh and Geneva Olene Sanders. She was also preceded in death by her sisters Rozetta Moran and Anneva Hommell. She...

Leta Kerns

Leta Kerns

Sep 27, 2016

Leta Karen Kerns – Duffield, VA Leta Karen Kerns, 77, Duffield, VA passed away, Tuesday, September 27, 2016 at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center. Leta was born June 24, 1939 in Scott County, VA. She was the daughter of the late Noble Conley (N.C.) and Lucille (Peterson) Bishop. In addition to her parents, her husband, Harold Junior Kerns; sister, Nell...

Wilma Cox

Wilma Cox

Sep 26, 2016

Wilma Delores Cox – Kingsport, TN Wilma Delores Cox, 51, Kingsport, TN passed into the arms of her loving Savior, Monday, September 26, 2016 at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center. Wilma was a loving wife, mother, daughter, sister, friend, and member of Riverside Church. She was born in Sullivan County, TN and was the daughter of the Luther Howard and...

Coy Jones

Coy Jones

Sep 25, 2016

Coy Lee Jones-Gate City, VA Coy Lee Jones, 83, Gate City, VA, passed away on Sunday, September 25, 2016 at his residence. Coy was born in Ft. Blackmore of Scott County, VA, on May 4, 1933 to his late parents, Charlie Patrick and Callie Melinda Flanary Jones. He is also preceded in death by his wife Frances Pauline Rhoton Jones....

Betty Flanary

Betty Flanary

Sep 24, 2016

BETTY MUSICK FLANARY Betty Musick Flanary, 70, Gate City, VA, went to be with the Lord Saturday, September 24, 2016, surrounded by her family. She was born June 3, 1946, a daughter of the late Garvie and Annie Blair Musick. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sisters, Irene Shaffer, Jerlene Musick, her brother Herschel...

Gretta Dorton

Gretta Dorton

Sep 21, 2016

Gretta Louise Dorton– Dungannon, VA Gretta Louise Dorton, 45, Dungannon, VA passed away, Wednesday, September 21, 2016 at her residence. Gretta was born in Wise Co., VA on August 25, 1971. She was the daughter of Buretta and the late Carlos James Akers. In addition to her father, her grandson, Messiah Lee Maxwell and brother, David Wayne Akers preceded her...

Dale Good

Dale Good

Sep 20, 2016

Dale Darlene Good – Duffield, VA Dale Darlene Good, 78, Duffield, VA passed away at her home on Tuesday, September 20, 2016. I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith. Henceford there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that...

Don M Gillenwater

Don M Gillenwater

Sep 17, 2016

Don M. Gillenwater-Kingsport, TN Don M. Gillenwater, 71, Kingsport, TN. went to be with the Lord with his family by his side on Saturday, September, 17, 2016 at Wellmont Holston Valley Hospital. 2 Timothy 4:7 I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith. Don was born in Scott, County, VA on May...

Dalton  Edward  "Eddie" McConnell

Dalton  Edward  "Eddie" McConnell

Sep 17, 2016

Eddie McConnell – Dungannon, VA Dalton Edward “Eddie” McConnell, 62, Dungannon, VA passed away, Monday, October 17, 2016 at his residence. Eddie was born in Sullivan County, TN on September 8, 1954 and was the son of Jessie Harris McConnell and the late Kenneth James McConnell. He was a retired welding instructor with the Flatwoods Job Corp. His survivors include...

Jane Olinger

Jane Olinger

Sep 15, 2016

Jane Olinger – Duffield, VA Jane Olinger, 90, Duffield, VA passed away on Thursday, September 15, 2016 at her residence. A memorial service will be held at a later date. An online guest register is available for the Olinger family at www.gatecityfunerals.com. Gate City Funeral Home is honored to be serving the family of Jane Olinger

Roger Eugene Mustard

Roger Eugene Mustard

Sep 12, 2016

Roger E. Mustard – Nickelsville, VA Roger E. Mustard, 74, Nickelsville, VA died Monday, September 12, 2016 at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center surrounded by his family. Roger was born in Dickinson County, VA, and was the son of the late V.A. and Florence Mustard. He was a long time resident of Scott County. He retired from Farm Bureau Insurance....

Ruby Compton

Ruby Compton

Sep 7, 2016

Ruby Louise Compton – Weber City, VA Our precious Ruby Louise Compton, 92, Weber City, VA graduated from this life to her Heavenly Home on Wednesday, September 07, 2016. Ruby was born in Scott County, VA on July 28, 1924. She was the daughter of the late Garland and Blanche (Hensley) Weatherly. She was an LPN with Holston Valley Hospital...

Vivian White

Vivian White

Sep 7, 2016

Vivian White Vivian Novella (McConnell) White, 75, Nickelsville, VA passed away peacefully on September 7, 2016 at NOVA Health and Rehab, Weber City, VA, surrounded by her husband and children. God smiled upon our family today. “All Is Well”. Vivian was a loving wife, mother, sister, and friend. She was a lifelong Christian who attended many area churches. She loved...

Ronnie Carson Bledsoe

Ronnie Carson Bledsoe

Sep 5, 2016

Ronnie Bledsoe – Kingsport, TN Ronnie Carson Bledsoe, 63, Kingsport, TN went to be with his Heavenly Father unexpectedly at his home, Monday, September 5, 2016. Ronnie was born in Scott County, VA on June 17, 1953. He was the son of Betty (Salling) and the late Robert Carl Bledsoe. He graduated from Twin Springs High School in 1971. He...

Milford Burl Bledsoe

Milford Burl Bledsoe

Sep 3, 2016

Milford Burl Bledsoe Milford Burl Bledsoe, 78, of Blackwater, VA, passed away on Saturday, September 3, 2106 at his residence. Mr. Bledsoe was born in Scott County, VA, on March 6, 1938 to his late parents, Bashebia Chanie Neal Bledsoe and Burley Bledsoe. He is also preceded in death by his sisters Nelia Rhoton and Eva Bledsoe and brothers Conley...

Issac Jackson "Jack" Carter

Issac Jackson "Jack" Carter

Sep 3, 2016

Issac Jackson Carter Issac Jackson Carter “Jack”,. 81, of Gate City, VA, passed away Saturday, September 3, 2016 at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center. Jack was the owner and operator of Scott County Septic Tank Service. Jack was born in Scott County, VA, on April 13, 1935 to his late parents, Myrtle Fletcher Carter and George Carter. He is also...

Charles Douglas  Russell

Charles Douglas  Russell

Sep 1, 2016

Douglas Russell – Gate City, VA Charles Douglas Russell, 70, who was a man of few words, but had a heart of gold passed away, Thursday, September 1, 2016 at his residence. Douglas was born in Sullivan County, TN on September 30, 1945. He was the son of the late Charles Lonzo “Pete” and Thelma Darnell Russell, He was a...

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