Doris "Grandmoi" Johnson
Nov 26, 2025
Doris "Grandmoi" Johnson, 87, of Ft. Blackmore, VA, entered into rest with her Lord on Wednesday, November 26, 2025 at her home surrounded by her loving family.
She was born in Ft. Blackmore, VA on July 30, 1938, a daughter of the late Clyde Henry Presley, Sr and Genevieve Evelyn (Day) Presley. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in...
Sue Ellen Neal
Nov 24, 2025
Sue Ellen Neal, 60, of the Natural Tunnel Community of Duffield, VA, entered into rest on Monday, November 24, 2025 at Holston Valley Medical Center with her loving family by her side.
She was born in Big Stone Gap, VA on August 6, 1965 and during her working career she was a nurse. Sue was loved very much by all her...
Earnie Meade
Nov 17, 2025
Earnest Daniel “Earnie” Meade, 82, of Kingsport, TN, entered into rest with the Lord on Monday, November 17, 2025.
Earnie was born in Scott County, VA on February 14, 1943, a son of the late Ivyl and Nannie Meade. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters, Beulah Fuller and Margaret Rose; brothers-in-law, Jim Murphy, Fred...
Jeffery David Gilreath
Nov 16, 2025
Jeffery David Gilreath, 56, of Kingsport, TN, entered into rest on Sunday, November 16, 2025 at Holston Valley Medical Center.
He was born in Kingsport, TN on November 16, 1969, a son of the late Faye and Billy Gilreath. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Tim Gilreath and his fiancé Missy Vaughn.
Surviving are his...
Shirley Sampson Jennings
Nov 11, 2025
Shirley Sampson Jennings, 89, of Kingsport and formerly of Weber City, VA, entered into rest on Tuesday, November 11, 2025 at the home of her daughter, Rhonda Bright surrounded by her loving family.
She was born in Hiltons, VA on June 7, 1936, a daughter of the late Rawn and Hattie Sampson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in...
Billy Gene Ricord
Nov 9, 2025
BILLY GENE RICORD
March 20,1942
November 9, 2025
After a long and courageous struggle with dementia, Billy Ricord, 83, passed peacefully at Heritage Hall in Big Stone Gap, VA. He lived in Duffield VA and owned and operated Bill’s Appliance both in Scott County, VA and in his home state of Texas for over 40 years.
His parents, in order to escape the devastation...
Linda Gose Osborne
Nov 8, 2025
Linda Gose Osborne, 76, of Weber City, VA, entered into eternal rest November 8, 2025 at home surrounded by her loving family.
She was born November 26, 1948 to the late Fred and Olene McNew. She worked as an x-ray tech and nurse. Linda was a loving Mom, Mamaw, Sister, daughter and aunt.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in...
Larry Clarence Darnell
Nov 7, 2025
Larry Clarence Darnell, 75, of the Alley Valley Community in Ft. Blackmore, VA, entered into rest on Friday, November 7, 2025 at Holston Valley Medical Center surrounded by his family.
He was born in Kingsport, TN on December 30, 1949, a son of the late Clarence Drew Darnell and Vlondie Lea (Quillen) Darnell. Larry retired as a chemical operator from Eastman...
Timothy Allen Shelton
Nov 2, 2025
Timothy Allen Shelton, of the Yuma Community in Gate City, VA died at home on November 2, 2025, aged 53.
He lived his entire life in Scott County, VA. Tim worked as a self-employed electrician.
Tim was preceded in death by his father, Donald Shelton; his niece, Alicia Shelton; his grandmother who raised him, Nettie Shelton.
He is survived by his brother, Bobby...
Anita Gibson Baker
Oct 24, 2025
Anita Gibson Baker, 77, of Weber City, VA, passed away unexpectedly October 24, 2025 at Holston Valley Medical Center surrounded by her family.
Anita was born May 18, 1948 to the late Junior Gibson and Alma Peters Gibson. She was a loving mother, Nanny, Mamaw, Sister, and friend to all who knew her. She loved her family and doing all she...
Wenonoah Cornett Shell
Oct 23, 2025
Wenonoah Cornett Shell, 86, of Gate City, VA, entered into rest on Thursday, October 23, 2025 at Holston Valley Medical Center.
She was born in Wise County, VA on May 10, 1939, a daughter of the late James B. Cornett and Cornie (Chapman) Cornett. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Charles G. Shell; daughter,...
Johnny Dale Kern
Oct 20, 2025
Johnny Dale Kern, 61, of Gate City, VA, entered into his eternal resting place on Monday, October 20, 2025 at Holston Valley Medical Center.
Johnny was born in Dayton, OH on November 2, 1963, a son of the late John Henry Kern and Joanne (Walker) Kern. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Jeanne Mashburn...
