Obituaries

John Raymond Snodgrass, 83, of Weber City, passed away Sunday, March 23, 2025. John, also known as ‘Clem,’ was born on Aug. 25, 1941, in Scott County to Festus and Irma Snodgrass. John retired from Eastman Chemical, and he also served in the Virginia National Guard. On May 8, 1965, John married his most cherished friend, Irma Price, and they […]

Jeffery Dewayne Arnold, 62, of Gate City, passed away Monday, March 10, 2025. He was born in Kingsport, Tenn to Wayne and Phyllis Arnold. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends as well as fishing. Jeffery was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend who will be greatly missed by all who knew him. He was preceded in […]

Fredrick Eugene Carter, 85, passed away Friday, March 14, 2025, peacefully at home in Knoxville, Tenn., with his loving wife at his side after a lengthy battle with cancer and dementia. He was born in Gate City to the late Marion and Fannie Carter. He graduated from Gate City High School in 1959 and enjoyed many years of monthly luncheons […]

Alma ‘Louise’ Bishop, 78, Kingsport, Tenn., passed away Sunday morning, March 9, 2025. She was born Oct. 2, 1946 in Scott County and lived there until moving to Kingsport, Tenn. more than 33 years ago. Louise retired from General Shale after 35 years of employment. She loved the Lord and spending time with her family and friends. She was preceded […]

Edward ‘Eddie’ Lynn Spivey, 78, Gate City, passed away Wednesday, March 5, 2025. Eddie, as he was known by most people, was born Aug. 19, 1946, and was the son of the late Sylvester ‘Bill’ and Ama Lee (Williams) Spivey. Dad was a great father and grandfather and while he only had two biological children and two grandkids, he had […]

Charlotte Faye McConnell, 63, of Weber City, passed away Wednesday, March 12, 2025. Charlotte was born Nov. 12, 1961 in Kingsport, Tenn. to Bobby and Margaret Franklin. On Aug. 19, 1979, Charlotte married her most cherished friend, Paul McConnell, and after 45 years of a wonderful life and raising a family, he survives. Charlotte loved her family and spending time […]

Arvel Lee Lewis, 90, Yuma, VA, passed away peacefully at home Tuesday, March 11, 2025. He was born Aug. 21, 1934 in Scott County to the late Simmie C. Lewis and Ruby Jane (Quillen) Lewis. Arvel worked at Lynn Garden Hardware, Foote Mineral Co. and retired from Tennessee Eastman Company in 1996 after many years of service. He lived a […]

Roger Alan Templeton, 64, Gate City, passed away peacefully early Saturday morning, March 15, 2025 at his home in the Manville community of Gate City. Roger was born May 19, 1960, the fourth child of Troy and Jo Ann Templeton. He was a loving father, brother and friend, always putting the needs of others first. Roger is survived by two […]

Jeffery Lee Akers, 59, of Gate City, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, Feb. 23, 2025, after a brief illness. He was born April 22, 1965, in Kingsport, Tenn. Jeff was a loving and devoted son who cared deeply for his family. He was the “best son” any parent could ever ask for. Jeff graduated from Gate City High […]

Alma ‘Louise’ Bishop, 78, Kingsport, Tenn., passed away Sunday morning, March 9, 2025. She was born Oct. 2, 1946 in Scott County and lived there until moving to Kingsport, Tenn. more than 33 years ago. Louise retired from General Shale after 35 years of employment. She loved the Lord, and spending time with her family and friends. She was preceded […]