Karen Jane Christian, 64, Gate City, passed away Tuesday, March 4, 2025 peacefully at her home. Karen was born April 16, 1960 in Kingsport, Tenn. and was the daughter of Virginia Ruth Stewart and the late Jerry Gillenwater. Karen resided in Scott County all her life. She was of the Baptist Faith. She was a devoted and loving wife, mother, […]
Obituaries

Brownie Logan Dockery Jr.
Brownie Logan Dockery Jr., 65, Gate City, passed away Sunday, March 9, 2025 at his residence. Junior was born on July 7, 1959 in Scott County to the Brownie Logan and Mattie Ann Hensley Dockery. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by several brothers and sisters. His survivors include his sister, Eunice Kate Gibson; brothers, Ronald, […]

Geneva France
Geneva France, 91, Gate City, passed away, Monday, March 3, 2025 at Baysmont Memory Care, Kingsport, Tenn. Geneva was born July 9, 1933 in Midway to the late Victor Gibson and Victoria Gibson. She was a devout Christian all her life and attended the Apostolic Lighthouse Church faithfully until her health declined. In addition to her parents, her husband, Henry […]

Charlotte Ann Gibson
Charlotte Ann Gibson, 65, Gate City, passed away Friday, March 7, 2025 at her residence. Charlotte was born April 20, 1959 in Scott County and was the daughter of the late H.W. and Helen (Kendrick) Gillenwater. In addition to her parents, brother, Ricky Gillenwater preceded her in death. Her survivors include her husband of 33 years, Ed Gibson; daughters, Courtney […]
Margaret W Stokes
Margaret W. Stokes, 81, of the Kermit community of Gate City, passed away Wednesday, March 5, 2025. She was preceded in death by her parents, J.D. Stokes Sr. and Elizabeth (Lizzie) Fields Stokes and her siblings. Her survivors include her nieces and nephews. Graveside services were held Monday, March 10, 2025 at 1 p.m. at Holston View Cemetery. Online condolences […]

Marlene Hale
Marilyn ‘Marlene’ Hale, 69, of Weber City, passed away Wednesday, March 5, 2025. She was born in Kingsport, Tenn. to the late Charles and Oneda Duncan. Marlene worked for K-Mart for over 40 years. She enjoyed traveling, photography and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She was a devoted member of Salley’s Chapel Baptist Church in Weber City. […]

Rev. Kenneth Odell Kiser
The Rev. Kenneth Odell Kiser, born Nov. 22, 1951, of Nickelsville, passed away Saturday, March 2, 2025 after a courageous battle with cancer. Kenneth was a Baptist minister for 49 years and the current pastor at the House of Prayer Baptist Church of Nickelsville. He loved his Lord and leading lost souls to Jesus. Preceding him in death are his […]

Helen Lyons
Helen Lyons, Gate City, passed away Sunday, March 2, 2025 at Nova Health and Rehab, Weber City. Helen was born Sept. 7, 1946 in Scott County and was the daughter of the late Charles Howard and Laura Frazier Lane. In addition to her parents, brothers, Billy Ray, Ernie, J.D., Gary, Danny Joe, Glenn and Mike Lane; brothersin law, Wayne and […]
Jackie Porter
Jackie Porter, 85, of Gate City, passed away Thursday, March 6, 2025 after a period of declining health. Jackie was born Nov. 25, 1939 to the late Bordie Porter and Eulalee Agee Porter. He was a veteran of the United States Army. Jackie was a humble person who enjoyed the simple things in life. He was a very honest man […]

Phil Lee McConnell Sr.
Phil Lee McConnell Sr., 90, Kingsport, Tenn., and formerly of Gate City, passed away Wednesday, March 5, 2025. Phil was born Sept. 18, 1934, to the late Leland McConnell and Anne McConnell Donald. Phil was a Class of 1952 graduate of Shoemaker High School, Gate City. He attended Emory & Henry College. He was a veteran of the United States […]