Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Gate City, Virginia area

Michael Lee Gillenwater

Michael Lee Gillenwater

Jul 10, 2016

Michael Lee Gillenwater – Surgoinsville, TN Michael Lee Gillenwater, 62, Surgoinsville, TN was called Home by his Heavenly Father, Sunday, July 10, 2016 at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center after strongly and bravely battling an extended illness. Michael was born in Sullivan County on April 1, 1954. He retired from Hawkins County Press. His maternal grandmother, Rosa Culbertson, paternal grandparents,...

Calvin Coolidge Calhoun

Calvin Coolidge Calhoun

Jul 5, 2016

Calvin C. Calhoun – Manville, VA Calvin C. “Poppy” Calhoun, 93, Manville, VA went to be with the Lord after a history of illness on Tuesday, July 5, 2016 at Nova Health and Rehab, Weber City, VA. Born in Scott County, VA on June 15, 1923, he was the son of the late Charlie and Lilly (Lane) Calhoun. He was...

Goldie Cox

Goldie Cox

Jun 30, 2016

Goldie M. Cox – Kingsport. TN Goldie Mae Cox 62, Kingsport, TN passed away, Thursday, June 30, 2016 at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center, Kingsport, TN. Goldie was born in Scott County, VA on February 27, 1954. She was the daughter of the late Avril and Ella Mae Robinson. In addition to her parents, her husband, Larry A. Cox, Sr....

James A. Kilgore Sr.

James A. Kilgore Sr.

Jun 29, 2016

James A. Kilgore Sr. – Weber City, VA James A. Kilgore Sr. loving husband of 65 years; beloved dad, and greatest “papaw 2 hands”, 86, Weber City, VA passed away, Wednesday, June 29, 2016 at his residence surrounded by family. James was born in Scott County, VA on September 28, 1929 to the late Roy W. and Barbara McConnell Kilgore....

Perry Roger  "Roger" Carter

Perry Roger  "Roger" Carter

Jun 28, 2016

Perry “Roger” Carter Perry “Roger” Carter, 59, went home to be with his heavenly father and loved one June28, 2016 after suffering a heart attack. Roger was born in Sullivan County, Tennessee, May 27, 1957. And was the son of Jack Carter and the late Patsy Ervin Carter. He was a resident of Scott County, VA. Roger is preceded in...

Rodney Earl Barnette

Rodney Earl Barnette

Jun 27, 2016

Rodney E. Barnette – Duffield, VA Rodney Earl Barnette, 83, Duffield, VA passed away, Monday, June 27, 2016 at Ridgecrest Manor, Duffield, VA. Rodney was born in Wise County, VA on May 27, 1933 and was the son of the late James Claude (J.C.) and Cosby (Lane) Barnette. He was a veteran of the Korean War and retired from Continental...

Sallie Nash

Sallie Nash

Jun 25, 2016

FT. BLACKMORE, Va. - Sallie Drucilla Nash ., 85, entered into rest Saturday, June 25, 2016, at her residence. She was a homemaker and faithful member of Greenwood Baptist Church. She was born in Scott County, Va., on June 23, 1930 to Noah Edward Taylor and Thelma McConnell. Preceded in death by her loving parents; husband, Ertel Nash; and brother,...

Christine McClanahan

Christine McClanahan

Jun 24, 2016

Christine Kay McClanahan - Hiltons, VA Christine Kay (Noel) McClanahan, 54, Hiltons, VA passed away, June 24, 2016 at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center. Christine was born in Kansas on August 8, 1962. She was the daughter of James and Carol (Sanderson) Noel. Graveside services were conducted at 10:00 a.m., Friday, July 1, 2016 at Sabre's Chapel Church Cemetery, Nickelsville,...

Sheila Grizzle

Sheila Grizzle

Jun 23, 2016

Sheila Grizzle –Hiltons, VA Sheila Fern Grizzle, 69, Hiltons, VA passed away on Thursday, June 23, 2016 at the Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center, Kingsport, TN. Shelia was born in Russell County, VA on July 9, 1946 to the late Ira Stanford and Venna Mae Hensley Mullins. In addition to her parents; her sisters, Phyllis Jewell Mullins and Toni Pallermo...

Michael McDavid

Michael McDavid

Jun 17, 2016

Michael Steven McDavid, 58, of Fort Blackmore, VA, went to be with our Lord and Savior on Friday, June 17, 2016, after a lengthy illness. Born in Scott County, VA on September 10, 1957, Michael lived most his life in Scott County and was a member of the First Pentecostal Church of Jesus Christ. He was preceded in death by...

Wilbur Matthews

Wilbur Matthews

Jun 16, 2016

Flip Matthews Wilbur Morrison “Flip” Matthews, 83, Gate City, VA passed away, Saturday, July 16, 2016. Flip was born in Franklin County, VA on February 16, 1933. He was the son of the late Willy James and Cora McBride Matthews. He retired as Labor Supervisor of Scott County, VA. In addition to his parents, his daughter, Linda Matthews Robertson; brothers,...

Wilbur Matthews

Wilbur Matthews

Jun 16, 2016

Flip Matthews Wilbur Morrison “Flip” Matthews, 83, Gate City, VA passed away, Saturday, July 16, 2016. Flip was born in Franklin County, VA on February 16, 1933. He was the son of the late Willy James and Cora McBride Matthews. He retired as Labor Supervisor of Scott County, VA. In addition to his parents, his daughter, Linda Matthews Robertson; brothers,...

Clayton Burl Jones

Clayton Burl Jones

Jun 16, 2016

Clayton Burl Jones Gate City, VA Clayton Burl Jones, 89, went to be with the Lord, Thursday, June 16, 2016 at Wellmont Medical Center in Kingsport, TN. He was born in Scott County, VA on December 18, 1926. He was a farmer and an operator at Tennessee Eastman. He was preceded in death by his wife, Doris Jones; his parents...

Bennie Reed

Bennie Reed

Jun 15, 2016

Evelyn Reed – Weber City, VA Bennie Evelyn Reed, 92, went to be with the Lord, Wednesday, June 15, 2016 at her home in Weber City, VA with her family by her side after a brief illness. She was born in Scott County, VA no January 1, 1924, living her entire life there. She was a stay at home housewife,...

Inez Fields

Inez Fields

Jun 12, 2016

Inez Rogers Fields – Gate City, VA Jessie Inez (Rogers) Fields, 88, Gate City passed Sunday, June 12, 2016 at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center with close friends and family by her side. Mrs. Fields was born in Scott County, VA on April 30, 1928. She was the daughter of the late Claborne and Annalee (Webb) Rogers. Inez was an...

Eual  Ray Frazier

Eual  Ray Frazier

Jun 11, 2016

Eual Ray Frazier – Duffield, VA Eual Ray Frazier was born on October 16 1929 and entered into rest on June 11 2016 at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center He was preceded in death by H.H. and Lucy Frazier; four sister and two brothers. His survivors include his wife; children, grandchildren; great grandchildren; and a sister. The family will receive...

Cecil Watson

Cecil Watson

Jun 11, 2016

Cecil Lee Watson of Daleville, Virginia, aged 75, passed away on June 11, 2016 at home after battling chronic illness. Mr. Watson was born in Sedalia, Missouri, son of Charles and Rhoda. After graduating Smith-Cotton High School in 1958, He joined the United States Army, serving for four years. Cecil moved to Scott County, Virginia after being honorable discharged from...

Wanda Necessary

Wanda Necessary

Jun 11, 2016

Wanda E. Kaylor Necessary – Ft. Blackmore, VA Wanda E. Kaylor Necessary, 97, Ft. Blackmore, VA passed away, Saturday, June 11, 2016. Wanda was born in Scott County, VA on March 30, 1919. She was the daughter of the late John Thomas and Bonnie (Flanary) Stewart. In addition to her parents, her sisters, Ruth Crook, Myrtle Blevins, Hattie Osborne, Bridgell...

Marie Patrick

Marie Patrick

Jun 8, 2016

Marie Patrick – Hiltons, VA Marie (Christian) Patrick, 83, Hiltons, VA passed away, Wednesday, June 8, 2016 at her residence. Marie was born in Pounding Mill, VA on July 17, 1932. She was the daughter of the late Augustus and Cora Bell (Brewster) Christian. In addition to her parents, her sisters, Martha Christian Brown, Gladys Christian Harris, and Cara Christian...

Clarence Wilmer Fletcher

Clarence Wilmer Fletcher

Jun 5, 2016

Clarence Fletcher – Rye Cove, VA Clarence Wilmer Fletcher, 89, Rye Cove, VA passed away, Sunday, June 5, 2016 at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center. Mr. Fletcher was born in Scott County, VA on January 25, 1927 to the late Charlie and Bertha Hartgrove Fletcher. He worked in research with Tennessee Eastman until his retirement. In addition to his parents,...