Local obituaries for the Gate City, Virginia area
William Farley Palmer
Jul 30, 2024
William “Red” Palmer – Kingsport, TN
William Farley Palmer, the son of Flo and F.L. Palmer, passed peacefully through heaven’s Gate on July 30, 2024.
Born April 28, 1953, at Holston Valley Hospital in Kingsport, he graduated from Dobyns Bennett High School in 1971. William attended ETSU and UT.
He was an avid Volunteer fan, and also enjoyed NASCAR, especially Dale Earnhardt and...
Carmen Rogers Prather
Jul 29, 2024
Carmen Rogers Prather
May 20, 1949 - July 29, 2024
Carmen Rogers Prather, 75, of Newark, New Jersey, went to be with her Lord on July 29, 2024, at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center.
Carmen was born in Gate City, VA on May 20, 1949, to the late George and Ola Rogers. She graduated from Douglass High School and attended Morristown College before...
Zariah Grace
Jul 25, 2024
Zariah Grace – Ft. Blackmore, VA
Zariah Grace, 7-and-a-half-week-old infant daughter of Hannah Davidson gained her Heavenly wings, Thursday, July 25, 2024, at Niswonger Children’s Hospital with her loving family by her side.
Her great grandfather, Arthur Stallard, and great great grandfather, Preacher Charlie Taylor preceded her in death.
Surviving Zariah is her mother, Hannah Davidson, grandparents, Ashley and Aaron Davidson, great grandparents,...
George Randall Thacker
Jul 22, 2024
George Randall Thacker- Gate City, VA
George Randall Thacker, 69, Gate City, VA, passed away, Monday, July 22, 2024, at his residence.
George was born in Yuma, VA, on March 21, 1955, to the late Wilburn Bud Thacker, and Thelma Faye Horton Thacker.
He attended Catron’s Chapel Church in Kermit, VA.
In addition to his parents, an infant daughter, Tana Louise Thacker; and brother,...
Martin James Sloan
Jul 19, 2024
Martin James Sloan,64, Kingsport, TN, died unexpectedly at his residence, Friday, July 19, 2024.
He was born March 27,1960 in Kingsport, TN, the son of the late O.H. & Elvia Hood Sloan.
Martin graduated from Rye Cove High School in 1978, and Mountain Empire Community College in 1982. He was Employed by the Scott County Public Schools as a Substitute Teacher and...
Bonnie Lucille "Lucy" Mann
Jul 16, 2024
Lucy Mann- Dungannon, VA
Bonnie Lucille “Lucy” Mann, 94, Dungannon, VA, passed away, Tuesday, July 16, 2024, at her residence.
Lucy was born in Dungannon, VA, on June 30, 1930, to the late James H. Hensley, and Myrtle Blevins Hensley.
Lucy was a member of First Baptist Church of Dungannon, and also attended Cassell’s Chapel.
She was a loving daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, sister,...
Winston Edward Peters
Jul 15, 2024
Winston Edward Peters, 83, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, July 15. From his beginnings on the family farm, he made his way to Tennessee Eastman before starting several successful businesses in Weber City. He was admired for his hard work ethic that combined with an entrepreneurial mind. From travel trailers, country music, and even mud wrestling, there was no shortage...
Timmy Lawrence Necessary
Jul 13, 2024
Timmy Lawrence Necessary- Weber City, VA
Timmy Lawrence Necessary, 62, Weber City, VA, passed away, Saturday, July 13, 2024, at Holston Valley Medical Center.
Timmy was born in Sullivan County, TN, on December 15, 1961, and was the son of Patsy Mae (Egan) Necessary, and the late Raybern Alvin Necessary.
Timmy retired from TRW (ZF) Automotive after 26 years of loyal service. He...
Ray Fields, Jr.
Jul 10, 2024
Ray Fields, Jr. – Gate City, VA
Ray Fields, Jr., 70, of Gate City, VA, passed away on July 10, 2024, at Franklin Woods Hospital with his family by his side. He was born on July 20, 1953, and was the son of the late Ray (Sr.) and Inez Rogers Fields. Ray was previously a member of the Virginia National Guard,...
Tommy Ray Darnell, Sr.
Jul 9, 2024
Tommy Ray Darnell, Sr.- Nickelsville, VA
Tommy Ray Darnell, Sr., 74, passed away, Tuesday, July 9, 2024, at Nova Health.
Tommy was born in Sullivan County, TN, August 9, 1949, to the late James Cossie and Claire Gladys Christian Darnell.
He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and a friend to many.
Preceding him in death is his wife of 53 years, Carolyn Ann...
Richard Milburn Chapman
Jun 27, 2024
Richard M. Chapman- Duffield, VA
Richard Milburn Chapman, 64, Duffield, VA, passed away, Thursday, June 27, 2024, at his residence.
Richard was born in Sullivan County, TN, on September 9, 1959, to the late Richard Milburn Chapman, Jr., and Mildred (Perry) Chapman.
Preceding him in death are his father, Richard Chapman, Sr., and mother, Mildred Chapman.
Left to cherish his memory are his wife,...
Emma Louise Dillon
Jun 26, 2024
Emma Louise Dillon- Hiltons, VA
Emma Louise Dillon, 87, Hiltons, VA, passed away, Wednesday, June 26, 2024, at Holston Valley Medical Center.
Emma was born in Clinchport, VA, on February 10, 1937, to the late Burley Russell, and Roxie (Thompson) Russell.
In addition to her parents, her husband, Elmo Dillon; and brothers, Arlin Russell, and Dennis Russell preceded her in death.
Left to cherish...
Willie Kent (Kenny) Kern
Jun 24, 2024
Willie Kent (Kenny) Kern, 75, of Duffield, VA, went peacefully to be with Jesus on June 24, 2024, with his family by his side at their home in Mabe, VA.
He fought a good fight with cancer. Now he’s welcomed home with his Lord and Savior. He was the best Husband, Dad, and Papaw. He loved fishing, playing softball, and basketball....
Diane Bridget Lucas
Jun 20, 2024
Diane Bridget Lucas, 69, from Nickelsville, VA, passed away on Thursday, June 20, 2024. She was born in Dover, Delaware on February 8, 1955, and was the daughter of the late Irvin and Ursula (Demarie) Bass. Diane was a registered Nurse, a valued member of the Lamplight Theatre, and an attendee of Greenwood Chapel in Nickelsville, VA.
Diane will always be...
Herman Carter Dean
Jun 16, 2024
Herman Carter Dean – 97, Fort Blackmore, VA. Died peacefully Sunday, June 16, 2024, at his home surrounded by his loving family.
Herman C. Dean was born May 13, 1927, in Lee County Virginia. He was a farmer and logger in his early years. He retired from A & L Construction in 1980. He loved spending time with his family and...
Hadleigh Faith Jones
Jun 15, 2024
Hadleigh Faith Jones- Nickelsville, VA
Hadleigh Faith Jones, 11 Months, Nickelsville, VA, passed away Saturday, June 15, 2024, at Pikeville Medical Center.
Hadleigh was born in Johnson City, TN, on July 2, 2023, and was the daughter of Ricky Tyler Jones, and Danielle Seward Jones.
Preceding her in death are her grandfather, Ricky Jones; great-grandfather, Carl Coleman; great-great grandfather, Bill Farmer; and great-great...
Anita (Vanzant) Taylor
Jun 10, 2024
Anita (Vanzant) Taylor – Gate City, VA
Anita Sharon Vanzant Taylor, 72, went to be with the Lord on June 10th, 2024, after a long battle with cancer. Anita was born on November 27, 1951, to Lynton P. Vanzant. Sr. and Lelia (Bloomer) Vanzant. She was married to her high school sweetheart, Mike, and they enjoyed 51 years together.
Anita was employed at...
Margaret Ann McMurray
Jun 7, 2024
Margaret Ann McMurray – Hiltons, VA
Margaret Ann McMurray, 83, Hiltons, VA passed away, Friday, June 7, 2024, at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center.
Margaret was born in Lebanon, VA on November 11, 1940, and was the daughter of the late Woodrow and Elizabeth (Miller) Fields.
Margaret was a member of Gardner’s Chapel Baptist Church and attended The Old Chestnut Flat Primitive Baptist...
Jo Cleek
Jun 2, 2024
Jo Cleek – Kingsport, TN
Jo Cleek, 97, Kingsport, TN passed away, Sunday, June 2, 2024, at Holston Manor, Kingsport, TN.
Jo was born in Scott County, VA on December 20, 1926, and was the daughter of the late Charles Robert and Esther (Tipton) Cleek.
She was a Charter Member of the West Virginia Network for Children, a past president and vice president...
Paul Joseph Marak
May 24, 2024
Paul Marak – Duffield, VA
Paul Joseph Marak, 57, Duffield, VA and formerly of Corpus Christi, TX passed away, Friday, May 24, 2024, after a short battle with cancer.
Born in Kansas City, MO on December 10, 1966, he was the son of Mary Lynn Humble Dickey and the late Louis David Marak.
He was a veteran of the U.S. Army National Guard.
Paul...
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