OBITUARIES
Johnson City, TN. Obituaries
Local obituaries for Johnson City and Washington County, TN.
Beulah Davenia Barker
Feb 19, 2025
Beulah D. Barker, 82, of Gray, Tennessee, went home to be with the Lord from her home on Wednesday, February 19, 2025.
She was born in Mitchell County, North Carolina, to the late Jerome and Pauline Buchanan. Beulah, or Little “Big” Nana, was a loving mother, sister, grandmother, and friend to many. Her smile was her trademark, and her personality lit...
Kent Charles Borchers
Feb 19, 2025
Kent Charles Borchers, 83, of Jonesborough, Tennessee, passed away on Wednesday, February 19, 2025.
He was born into the home of Arnold and Eileen Gellermann Borchers in 1941.
Kent was a loving husband, father, and grandfather.
Along with his parents, Kent is preceded in death by: his loving wife of 47 years, Claudette Joy Borchers.
Those remaining to cherish his memory include: daughter, Kristine...
Carmileta B Long
Feb 18, 2025
Carmileta Bryant Long, 91, Bluff City, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, after a life richly lived in service and kindness.
She was welcomed by her parents Charles and Stella Bryant in 1933, after her two older brothers John and Charles “Bob” Bryant were born.
She later met and married Elven Long, who was her faithful husband and loved her...
Sherdon Eugene Sherfey
Feb 17, 2025
Gene Sherfey, age 77 of Piney Flats, Tennessee passed away peacefully on February 17, 2025 at Johnson City Medical Center after a brief illness with cancer. He was born on October 25, 1947 in Sullivan County, Tennessee to Opal Riley Sherfey and the late, Ralph Sherfey.
He was a member of Fordtown Baptist Church, where he attended since he was baptized...
Dr. Elizabeth Jane Melendez
Feb 12, 2025
Dr. Elizabeth Jane Melendez (AKA Jane) passed away at Signature Healthcare of Elizabethton, TN on February 12, 2025, one day after her 87th birthday, after an extended illness.
She is survived by her daughter, Helen E. Munari (Robert Munari) of Evans, GA, her son, John W. Melendez (Holly Melendez) of Johnson City, TN and nine loving grandchildren (Faith, John Gregory, Destiny,...
Nancy Karen Edwards
Feb 12, 2025
Nancy Karen Edwards, 73, Gray, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, at the Life Care Center of Gray, following a lengthy illness.
Nancy was a life-long resident of Gray, Tennessee. She graduated in 1969 from Sulphur Springs High School and was employed at Eastman Chemical Co. of Kingsport, Diesel Sales and Service/Pro Diesel of Johnson City, Comcast Cable...
Barbara Lynn Miller
Feb 12, 2025
**Due to Flight Delays, the funeral service time has been delayed this evening and will tentatively be scheduled to start at 7:00 pm. The family will still receive friends at 5:00 pm**
Barbara “Babs” Lynn Miller, 69, of Johnson City, Tennessee, and formerly Lakeland, Florida, passed away on Wednesday, February 12, 2025.
Barbara was born on March 12, 1955, in Dennison, Ohio,...
Eli Torbett
Feb 12, 2025
Eli A. "Tab" Torbett Jr. died at the community living center at Mountain Home, February 12, 2025.
Tab was born in Piney Flats, Tennessee on August 19, 1921, where he grew up working on the family farm and sawmill. He was employed at Bays Mountain as an electrician and during the depression traveled to Baltimore and worked at Bethlehem Fairfield Shipyards....
Frances L. Whitehead
Feb 7, 2025
Frances L. Whitehead, age 77, of Johnson City, Tennessee, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her family on Friday, February 7, 2025, after a lengthy illness.
Frances was born in Unicoi County, Tennessee on April 7, 1947, into the loving home of the late William and Pauline Medley.
She was a factory worker but mainly a homemaker. Her favorite hobbies...
James Fontenot
Feb 6, 2025
James “Jim” Fontenot, 91, of Johnson City, Tennessee, passed away on Thursday, February 6, 2025, at his home.
Jim was born October 14, 1933, in Raywood, Texas to the late Austin and Amy Fontenot. He married the love of his life, Lessie St. Andre, on May 17, 1958, in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Jim joined the United States Air Force where he...
Edith Josephine Hale
Feb 6, 2025
Edith Josephine Hale, age 102, of Johnson City, Tennessee, passed away on February 6, 2025.
There will be no public services at this time.
Morris-Baker Funeral Home, 2001 E Oakland Ave, Johnson City, is honored to serve the Hale family. (423)282-1521
Jeanetta Allison
Feb 4, 2025
Jeanetta Crum Allison, born on June 19, 1929, in Greene County, TN, the oldest of seven children, peacefully passed away on February 4, 2025, at the age of 95. She was raised on farms in Greene Co., Church Hill, and near Limestone TN. She graduated from Washington College in 1946. After working in Kingsport TN, she married George Allison of...
Ralph Raymond Lambert
Feb 2, 2025
Ralph Raymond Lambert (65) of Gray, Tennessee passed over on February 2nd, 2025 after a valiant battle with illness that spanned many years. Ralph was born in Gardiner, Maine on August 7th, 1959. He is preceded in death by his father, Francis and mother, Doris (Dottie) Lambert. He is survived by his beloved wife of forty years, Pamela Lambert, daughter...
Yvonne Zdonowicz
Jan 31, 2025
Yvonne Laverne Morgan Zdonowicz, 75, Johnson City, passed away peacefully Friday, January 31, 2025 at the Johnson City Medical Center. She is now in her final home with her Lord and Savior.
Yvonne was born in Johnson City and lived the majority of her life in Washington County, TN. She took great pride in her 40-year career at Accurate Machine Products...
Frances Thagard
Jan 29, 2025
Frances Marion Swilling Thagard, 82, passed away peacefully on Jan. 29, 2025, at Abundant Christian Living in Johnson City.
She was a kind and gentle soul, fun-loving, playful and a little shy. She loved to laugh.
Although she will be missed by everyone she left behind including her dedicated caregivers at Abundant Christian Living, Christian Assisted Living of Johnson City and Cornerstone...
James Martin
Jan 27, 2025
Obituary for James Paul Martin
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of James Paul Martin , who left us peacefully on January 27, 2025, at the age of 72. Born in Washington County, Tennessee, James was a steadfast presence in the lives of those who knew him.
Growing up in the rolling hills of East Tennessee, James had...
Jean Price Thompson
Jan 27, 2025
Ms. Jean Price Thompson, age 85 of Jonesborough, Tennessee passed away on Monday, January 27, 2025 at Franklin Woods Community Hospital. She was a member of the Embreeville Church of Christ (Christian). She was retired from BrightRidge.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Lee H. Thompson, her parents, Thelma Fox Price and George Charles Price, two...
Lynne Rabun Wood
Jan 25, 2025
Lynne Wood, 84, a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend to many, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 25, 2025. Born in Johnson City, she was the cherished only daughter of William Franklin and Minnie Watson Rabun. While her roots were in Johnson City, Lynne's heart found its homes in Bristol and Hilton Head Island, where she spent some of her...
Dorothy "Dotty" Lester McCombs
Jan 24, 2025
Dorothy "Dotty" Lester McCombs, age 91, of Johnson City, Tennessee, died peacefully on Friday January 24, 2025.
Dotty was born in Big Stone Gap, Virginia to George and Dorothy Burke.
After graduating from high school, she worked as a switchboard operator for C&P Telephone Company in Big Stone Gap.
Later, as a wife and mother, Dotty worked for many years for Memorial Hospital...
Linda Sue Oler
Jan 22, 2025
Linda Sue Oler, 77, of Johnson City, Tennessee, passed away peacefully at her home on January 22, 2025.
We will all miss her outgoing personality, feisty spirit, and humorous anecdotes.
Sue was an ardent believer in Jesus Christ. She loved singing and playing Gospel songs. She also loved reading the Bible.
Sue is preceded in death by: her father, Gordon Turpin; her mother,...
