Hobart Kelly Adams
Jan 7, 2026
Hobart Kelly Adams, age 78 of Gate City, Virginia, entered this life on February 7, 1947 in Kingsport, Tennessee and departed this life on Wednesday, January 7, 2026. He was a loving son of the late Maurice and Ellen Horton Adams. He was raised in the Manville community and was a 1965 graduate of Gate City High School. He received...
Bobby Marion Egan
Jan 5, 2026
Bobby Marion Egan, 73, Kingsport, TN, entered into rest on Monday, January 5, 2026 at Holston Valley Medical Center.
Bobby was born in Scott County, VA on March 2, 1952, a son of the late Charlie Marion Egan and Sarah Jane (Darnell) Egan. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Ruby Shelton and a brother,...
Billy Lee Flanary
Jan 4, 2026
Billy Lee Flanary, 81, of Gate City, VA, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 4, at his home surrounded by his family.
Bill was born on December 28, 1944. Bill is the son of the late Lottie and Troy (Bud) Flanary. He was raised in Clinchport and graduated from Rye Cove High School in 1963. Bill was also a member of...
Donna Lynn Tipton
Dec 29, 2025
Donna Lynn Bledsoe Tipton, 61, Gate City, VA has passed away on Monday, December 29, 2025 at home.
Donna was born in Kingsport, TN on February 1, 1964 to the late H.C. and Lois Ann Frazier Bledsoe. She graduated from Sullivan Central High School and retired from Eastman Chemical Company. In addition to her parents, her brothers, Virgil Bledsoe and Hayes...
Gail Leon McConnell
Dec 29, 2025
Gail Leon McConnell, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, and respected educator, went to be with the Lord on December 29, 2025 after a short battle with cancer. Born on October 18, 1945, in Ft. Blackmore, Virginia, Gail lived a life full of service, dedication, and love.
Gail's career spanned an impressive 39 years as a teacher and coach within the Scott...
Randall Scott Rhoton
Dec 20, 2025
Randall "Randy" Scott Rhoton, age 56 years old, of Kingsport, TN, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, December 20, 2025 at his home unexpectedly.
He was born on July 25, 1969 to the late Ross Rhoton and Nellie Rhoton Barrett.
Randy was predeceased by his father, Ross Rhoton; paternal grandparents, Clarence and Rebecca Rhoton; maternal grandparents, Charlie and Hazel Sturgill.
Survivors include his...
Bobby Ray Burke
Dec 13, 2025
**In Loving Memory of Bobby R. Burke**
Bobby R. Burke, age 78, of Gate City, VA, peacefully passed away on Saturday, December 13, 2025, at his home.
Born on January 17, 1947, in Kingsport, TN, Bobby was the cherished son of the late James C. Burke and Anna Lee (Wolfe) Burke. He was preceded in death by his beloved in-laws, Dorothy and...
Alanna G. Ferrell
Dec 7, 2025
Alanna G. Ferrell, 71, of Kingsport, TN, entered into rest on Sunday, December 7, 2025 at Holston Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center.
She was born in Kingsport, TN on July 11, 1954. Alanna was a member of Pleasant View Baptist Church in Kingsport. She was retired from Holston Defense.
Alanna was preceded in death by her parents, Odell Clay Frost and Elsie (Castle)...
Charlotte Jean Gibson
Dec 2, 2025
Charlotte Jean Gibson, age 77, passed away on December 2, 2025.
She was born on December 29, 1947, in Poland, Ohio, to the late Charles Wilbert and Betty Jean Constable. Charlotte grew up with a love for making things with her hands and carried that passion throughout her life.
She enjoyed sewing, cooking, canning, making flower arrangements, and decorating cakes. If you...
Sherry Ann Perry
Dec 2, 2025
Sherry Ann Perry went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at Johnson City Medical Center due to complications from heart surgery.
Sherry was born on March 12, 1968 in Bristol, TN. She accepted Jesus at age 16. She attended Johnson County High School and graduated from Virginia High School in 1987 and...
Jo Ann Bays Starnes
Dec 1, 2025
Jo Ann Bays Starnes, 90, went to her heavenly home on December 1, 2025, that she prayed for many years.
She was preceded in death by her husband, David Starnes and her brothers and sisters.
Jo Ann is survived by one brother, Donald R. Bays and wife Peggy Gardner Bays and many nieces and nephews. She was the eleventh child of Flanders...
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...
