1st SGT Retired James "Ronnie" Dorton Sr.

1SGT Retired James “Ronnie” Dorton Sr. 92, of Gate City went to be with the Lord on Monday, September 28, 2026, with his family by his side. He was born in Clinchport, VA to the late Lester and Nila Margaret Dorton. Ronnie served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean and Vietnam War. He was an avid outdoorsman and especially enjoyed fishing and camping. Ronnie was a devoted member of Kaylor’s Chapel and attended when his health permitted. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend who will be greatly missed by all who knew him. His greatest joy was spending time with his children and grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife and mother of his children, Jean Dorton; daughter, Maggie Vaughn Howington; brothers, Lester Jr., Johnny, and Jackie Dorton; sisters, Pattie Hubble, Helen Ruth McClellan, Gail Huff, and Barbara Dean; great granddaughter, Remi Ella-Grey Stacey.

Survivors include his wife, Nina Dorton; sons, James R. Dorton Jr., Gary Dorton and wife Bobbie; daughter, Cathy Stacey and husband Daniel; stepchildren, Jeff, Gary, Barbara, and Debra; grandchildren, Christy (Ricky), Sheena (Chase), Jennifer (Steve), Jeremy (Rebecca), Jackie, Kyra, Gabriel (Santana), Aaron (Jocie) and Tyler Smith; great grandchildren, Codie, Annabelle, Shea Rose, Jaxon, Emma, Ray, Sophia, Alex, and Grayson; 1 expected great-great grandson, Atlas due in February; brothers, Dave Dorton (Cindy), Frank Dorton (Suzanne), Bobby Dorton (Sheila), and Richard Dorton; sisters, Carol Sproles (David) and Betty Ketron (Joe); along with a host of friends and extended family.

The family will receive friends from 5pm to 7pm on Thursday, October 1, 2026, at Scott County Funeral Home.

A private graveside service will be conducted at Mountain Home National Cemetery.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to Amedysis Hospice and Home Instead especially Prince for their loving care. The family would also like to thank his granddaughter, Sheena for her care and devotion in his final days.

Carter-Trent/Scott County Funeral Home is serving the Dorton family.