Rye Cove High School Multi-Class Reunion

05/22/2025

In Loving Memory of
Randell Owen Sloan
1960 - 2025

Randell Owen Sloan, 64, of Gate City, VA was born on May 20, 1960, went to his eternal home on Monday, May 19, 2025, at his residence just one day short of his 65th birthday.

He was the beloved son of Richard Howard and Evelyn (Pierson) Sloan.

Randell attended Vicars Chapel until his auto accident left him paralyzed. He helped establish the food pantry at Freedom Fellowship Church. When you remember Randell, think of him, the way he lived his life and of the profound impact he had on the lives of those who had the pleasure of knowing him. Randell's journey on earth was marked by his generosity, compassion, and most of all his unwavering faith in God.

He was preceded in death by his father in 2023.

Randell is survived by his loving wife of 10 years, Vickie (Lawson) Sloan; mother, Evelyn Sloan; daughters, Sarah, Megan, and Christina; stepdaughters, Ashley and Kirstin; brother, Richard (Patsy) Sloan; special friend, Phil Eden; caregivers, Valdenia and Knobie; grandchildren; great grandchild; along with several aunts and uncles.

The family request that in lieu of flowers donations be made to a food pantry of your choice.

The family will receive friends from 6 pm to 7 pm on Friday, May 23 at Vicar's Chapel, 12421 Stanley Valley Road, Gate City, VA. A funeral service will follow at 7 pm with Pastor Gary Adkins officiating, comfort words will be provided by Elder John Bradley. Music will be provided by Mark Jackson and Vicars Chapel Trio.

Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.cartertrent.com.

Carter-Trent Funeral Home - Kingsport is serving the Sloan family.

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09/25/2024

In Loving Memory of Bobbie Jean (Dockery) Byington
February 7, 1947 — September 24, 2024

Bobbie Jean (Dockery) Byington, 77, Coeburn, VA, passed away, Tuesday, September 24, 2024, at Holston Valley Medical Center.

Bobbie was born in Scott County, VA, on February 7, 1947, to the late Arney C. Dockery, and Cordelia (Kimber) Dockery.

In addition to her parents, her brothers, Ray Dockery (Reggie), Gale Earnest Dockery (Barbara), Glen (Alma) Dockery; brother-in-law, Charles D. Lyons; and an infant baby sister preceded her in death.

Left to cherish her memory are her husband, Jerry W. Byington; daughter, Tammy Renee Clouse (Brian), Limestone, TN; son, Daniel Wayne Byington (fiancée, Stephanie Mitchell), Nickelsville, VA; sister, Elsie Jerlean Lyons, Sneedville, TN; grandchildren, Keagan and Madison Byington, Brady Mitchell, Anthony and Rebecca Saults, and Brian, Jr., and Destiny Clouse; fur babies, Tubby, Angel Belle, Bear; and several nieces and nephews.

A visitation will be held from 5-7p.m., Saturday, September 28, 2024, at the Gate City Funeral Home.

An online guest register is available for the Byington family at www.gatecityfunerals.com.

Gate City Funeral Home is honored to be serving the family of Bobbie Jean (Dockery) Byington.

To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Bobbie Jean (Dockery) Byington, please visit our flower store.

03/10/2024

It's been almost 10 years since we had our last Rye Cove High School Big Multi-Class Reunion. Is there anyone interested in doing another Big Reunion?

04/08/2022

12/31/2021

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Celebrate the life of Frank Quillen, leave a kind word or memory and get funeral service information care of East Lawn Funeral Home and Memorial Park.

12/11/2019

This is Pamela Hensley Roberts. Someone messaged me a few months ago concerning some old photos they had. I received a packet of photos in the mail today of Rye Cove Elementary. I am assuming that is the photos we discussed. I am unable to locate the message. If you sent these photos to me, please send me a message. Thanks.

09/15/2019

Remember the family. We are devastated by Uncle Mark Sloan passing