OBITUARIES
Johnson City, TN. Obituaries
Local obituaries for Johnson City and Washington County, TN.
Elizabeth Ann Stanley Johnson
Nov 19, 2024
Elizabeth "Liz" Ann Stanley Johnson, age 70, of Johnson City, Tennessee, and Clintwood, Virginia, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, November 19, 2024.
Liz was born on September 17, 1954, in Clintwood, Virginia, to Ray and Pauline Stanley. She graduated from Ervinton High School and attended Mountain Empire Community College where she received her associate's degree in respiratory therapy....
Virginia Caudle
Nov 19, 2024
Virginia A. Fox Caudle, affectionately known as Gen Gen, passed away at the age of 98. Born at home in Limestone, Tennessee, on June 7, 1926, Virginia was the heart and soul of her family. She cherished time spent with her beloved daughters, Gaile Caudle, Cindi Watts (and husband Jay Watts), and Lisa Blevins (and husband David Blevins), and found...
Betty Shell Livingston Grindstaff
Nov 16, 2024
Betty Shell Livingston Grindstaff, daughter of J. Fletcher Shell and Verna Curd Shell was born on June 24, 1930, and passed away peacefully on November 16, 2024 at her home. She was a member of Southside Baptist Church for over 60 years, where she sang in the church choir and the trio. Betty also volunteered at MSHA (Ballad) for over...
Donna Sue Wise
Nov 13, 2024
Donna Sue (Illman) Wise, of Johnson City, Tennessee, 82, passed away peacefully on November 13, 2024, at the Johnson City Medical Center.
She was born in Quincy, Illinois to the late Arthur and Gladys (Bolton) Illman.
Sue earned a Bachelor’s degree from Lincoln Christian College in Lincoln, Illinois and a Master’s degree from Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana.
Sue lived a life of...
Martha Taylor
Nov 9, 2024
Martha Eugenia Taylor, 95 of Johnson City TN, Martha, born in 1929, peacefully left us on November 9, 2024,at Dominion Senior Living of Johnson City.
She dedicated her life to her family, supporting her devoted spouse, Alfred Taylor; Daughters, Pattie, Katie, and Susie,.
Martha was preceded in death by parents George & Anita Speed.
Services and a full obituary will be announced at...
William Russell (Bill) (Rusty) Degroat, Jr.
Nov 7, 2024
William Russell Degroat, Jr. passed away Thursday, November 7, 2024, at his residence.
Bill was born in 1939 in Johnson City, Tennessee. He was preceded in death by his mother, Virginia Matthews; his father, William Russell Degroat, Sr; one grandson, Cody Michael Degroat; special friends, Ben Erwin, Rick Metcalf, and Gary Cox.
Bill is survived by his wife, Joyce (Joy) Estes Degroat,...
Phillip Mical Dalton Sr.
Nov 7, 2024
Mr. Phillip Mical Dalton Sr., 73, Johnson City, Tennessee, passed away peacefully Thursday, November 7, 2024, at the James A. Quillen V.A. Medical Center Hospital, after an extended illness.
He is preceded in death by his parents Oscar and Gladys Dalton; in - laws Charlie and Mary Carver; Sister Peggy Burch and husband Mike; brother in laws Robert "Buck" Carver and...
Lydia Janette Hamel
Nov 5, 2024
Lydia Janette “Jann” Hamel left this world for a far better place on Tuesday, November 6, 2024. Jann was preceded in death by her parents, Joe and June Jones; her older brother, Gail Jones; and her devoted rascal of a dog, Chica. Jann is survived by her two daughters, Sydney and Mallory; three granddaughters, Clara, Hannah and Sadie; a sister,...
Michael Barwick
Nov 5, 2024
Mike Barwick, 78, of Carter County, passed away earlier this week at his home following a long illness. Mike was born in Pueblo, Colorado on September 23, 1946 and was the son of the late John Freeman Barwick and Elizabeth Clark Barwick, both of Washington County.
Mike moved to East Tennessee when he was 9 and attended the local public schools...
Mildred Graham Pierce
Nov 3, 2024
Mildred Graham Pierce, age 85, of Louisville, KY, was born on June 27, 1939, in Campbellsville, KY. This spirited soul lived a life that touched many hearts. A devoted mother, doting grandmother, homemaker, and friend, Mildred peacefully passed away on November 3, 2024, at her residence in Johnson City, TN, surrounded by loved ones.
Mildred loved fashion and was always well...
Jeffery Dennis Rakes
Nov 1, 2024
Jeffery D. "Jeff" Rakes, 68, of Piney Flats, TN, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 1, 2024, at Bristol Regional Medical Center following a heart attack earlier in the day. Jeff was born in Greenville, SC, and later settled in Piney Flats, TN. He spent many years living in the sunshine state of Florida, including Orlando and Deltona. Jeff, a...
Rebecca Jones Moore
Oct 31, 2024
Rebecca “Becky” Jones Moore, age 70, of Johnson City, Tennessee, passed away at home with her family by her side on Thursday, October 31, 2024.
Becky was born on November 18, 1953, in Kingsport, Tennessee, to the late Robert Edward Jones and Mellie Shelton Jones. She graduated from Dobyns-Bennett High School in 1971. She attended Nave Paramedical School and earned her...
Bobby Cecil Copeland
Oct 27, 2024
Bobby Cecil Copeland, age 69, of Johnson City, Tennessee, passed away at his home on October 27, 2024.
Bobby was born on August 7, 1955, to CB and Angelina Copeland in Agana Heights, Guam. He graduated from high school in Chireno, Texas. He served in the United States Navy. He lived in Johnson City since the 1990’s. Bobby loved fishing, going...
Dennis King
Oct 27, 2024
Dennis Mark King went home to be with the Lord on October 27 at Duke University Hospital surrounded by family at age 75. His legacy will live on through the lives he touched, his beloved family, and the business he founded nearly 50 years ago.
Dennis was born in LaGrange, Georgia on October 1, 1949, to the late Alvin Judson King...
Earl "The Pearl" Yates
Oct 27, 2024
Earl “The Pearl” completed his earthly life October 27, 2024, at the ripe age of 90. As he would say, he was a legend in his own mind. Earl loved sports, specifically UT sports. He loved to play a good game of basketball, putting in many hours at Kiwanis Park. He didn’t give it up until he was into his...
Dorothy Marie Nelson Pelham
Oct 26, 2024
Dorothy Marie Nelson Pelham passed away peacefully Saturday, October 26, 2024 in Johnson City, TN, with the love of her family, Jesus Christ and his angels surrounding her.
Dot, as she was most commonly known as, was born in Pascagoula, MS on March 5,1939 to Harold (Bud) Wilford Nelson and Helen Marguerite Ferrer Nelson; siblings Patricia (Patsy) Nelson Jones and Linda...
Jim Bob Brown
Oct 26, 2024
James "Jim Bob" Robert Brown, aged 59, passed away in Johnson City after a long battle with cancer on October 26th, 2024. Born on July 10, 1965, James dedicated 30 years of his life to teaching and coaching at Science Hill High School, profoundly impacting the lives of many students and players. Although he led high school teams all the...
Keith Franklin
2024
With profound sadness we announce the passing of Keith Franklin, who passed away peacefully on October, 25th surrounded by his loving family. Leaving behind a legacy of brilliance, curiosity, and compassion. Keith was a man of extraordinary intellect whose deep insights and tireless pursuit of knowledge inspire all who knew him. He honorably served his country for more than a...
Sharon Benner
Oct 24, 2024
Sharon Lewis Benner (87), of Johnson City, TN, passed away on October 24, 2024. A California native, Sharon moved to Johnson City in 1971 where she built a full life. Her family was always most important to her along with many groups of lifelong friends, including her Covenant Presbyterian Church family, dinner group, PEO ladies, and knitting group. She also...
Joyce Tallent
Oct 23, 2024
Joyce Taylor Tallent passed away at NHC Nursing Home on October 23rd, 2024, after a brief illness.
Joyce Major Sessoms was born in Nashville, Tennessee on June 26, 1926, the third of five children of John Broadus Sessoms and Adelene Lackey Sessoms. She attended local schools, including Ward Belmont College, before graduating from Vanderbilt University with a B.A. in English. It...
