OBITUARIES
Johnson City, TN. Obituaries
Local obituaries for Johnson City and Washington County, TN.
Mary Catherine Riddle
Jan 13, 2017
Mary Catherine Riddle, 66, of 123 Hall Road, Jonesborough, went home to be with the Lord Friday, January 13, 2017. She was a native of Washington County and preceded in death by her loving mother, Edna Pearl Casteel Birchfield. She leaves behind her father, John Henry Birchfield of the home; a son, Jonathan Scott and wife Kecia; two grandsons, T.J....
Kenneth Herbert Shug Garland
Jan 12, 2017
Mr. Kenneth ?Shug' Herbert Garland, 86, of Johnson City, passed away Thursday, January 12, 2017 in the Johnson City Medical Center. Kenneth was a lifelong resident of Johnson City. He was the son of the late Walter and Nerva Garland. Kenneth proudly served his country in the United States Air Force until 1958. He later began employment at Pepsi Cola...
Susan Pace - White
Jan 12, 2017
Susan Pace White, the matriarch of classical ballet in Northeast Tennessee, passed on Thursday, January 12, 2017. She taught ballet for more than 40 years in Johnson City and led the City Youth Ballet as its artistic director for 27 years. She was 68 years old. Best known for her unending creativity on stage and her demand for excellence in...
Dorothy Mae Mcclain
Jan 10, 2017
Dorothy Mae McClain, 94, Johnson City, passed away Tuesday, January 10, 2017 at Lakebridge Health Care Center. Dorothy was born in Johnson City to the late John and Pearl Giles Gobble. Dorothy loved church and loved to read her bible. She was a member of Johnson City Church of God. She worked for Leon-Ferenbach as a winder and retired after...
Danie Tuzz Junior Lewis
Jan 9, 2017
Danie Junior ?Tuzz' Lewis, 87, of Johnson City, died Monday, January 9, 2017 at Cornerstone Village. Danie was a native of Burnsville, NC. He was a son of the late Dewey and Nancy Rambo Lewis. Danie was a US Army veteran, having served in the Korean War. He had worked at Memorial Hospital, as a truck driver and mechanic, and...
Aaron David Bryant
Jan 8, 2017
Romans 10:13 For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved. Aaron David Bryant, 36, Piney Flats, passed away at home after a short battle with cancer on Sunday, January 8, 2017 at 12:32 PM. He spent his life as a chef cultivating his passion for food. He is survived by: his parents, Janet and Al...
Joyce Miller
Jan 7, 2017
Joyce Miller, 62, of Telford, passed away peacefully Saturday, January 7, 2017 at her home. Mrs. Miller enjoyed creating primitive crafts in her free time. Mrs. Miller was preceded in death by: her parents, William and Catherine Ardelean Klepzig. Survivors include: her husband of 17 years, John Miller; one son, Jason Montagna; one daughter, Jacqueline Montagna; two stepsons, John Miller...
Walter F. Whaley
Jan 3, 2017
Walter F. Whaley, 75, of Elizabethton, died Tuesday, January 3, 2017 at his home. Walter was a native of Washington County. He was a son of the late Robert Whaley and Roxie Lee Sheets Whaley Porter. Walter was the former owner of WW Cab Company. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his mother-in-law, Marie Tipton;...
James David Jim Whittenburg
Jan 2, 2017
James David ?Jim' Whittenburg, 79, of Johnson City, died Tuesday, January 2, 2017 at the Johnson City Medical Center. He was a native of Kentucky, son of the late Harry William and Mary Compton Whittenburg. Jim attended Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church. He was a graduate of the University of Kentucky. Jim was a computer software consultant. He was a...
Bobby Joe Bowser, Sr.
Jan 2, 2017
Bobby Joe Bowser, Sr., 72, Gray, died Monday, January 2, 2017, at the Johnson City Medical Center. He was a Washington County native and a son of the late Thomas Monroe and Dorothy Ellen Hammitt Bowser. Mr. Bowser was a member and honorary deacon of Pleasant Hill Church of the Brethren. He retired from employment as a barber, but formerly...
John Patrick J.P. Barrett
Jan 2, 2017
John Patrick Barrett, 91, passed away Monday, January 2, 2017 peacefully in his sleep at his home. To his family and friends he was known as ?Red' and ?JP'. He was born December 30, 1925 in Daytona Beach, FL and had resided in Johnson City, TN since 1978. John was the son of the late Ignatius and Irene Smallwood Barrett....
Martha Katherine Carr
Jan 1, 2017
Martha Katherine Green Carr, 77, of Jonesborough, died Sunday, January 1, 2017 at her home. Martha was a native of Sullivan County. She was the daughter of the late Niles and Dallas Hamby Green. Martha loved her family and friends. She and Tommy loved to play rook, bowl, and dance. She loved reading her Bible and singing. For the past...
Emmaly W. Slone
Jan 1, 2017
Mrs. Emmaly Slone, 59, of Limestone, went home to be with her Lord January 1, 2017. Emmaly graduated from Science Hill High School in 1975. She studied nursing at East Tennessee State University. She was a dedicated employee of 33 years at Johnson City Medical Center. She was the OR Materials Manager of Prep and Pack and Sterile Processing. Her...
Betty Jo Hensley Mckee
Dec 29, 2016
Betty Jo Hensley McKee, 87, of Johnson City, died Thursday, December 29, 2016 at Cornerstone Village. Betty was a native of Johnson City. She was a daughter of the late Hobart and Brada Peters Hensley. Betty worked for the VA Medical Center. She enjoyed reading, debating politics, and spending time with family and friends. In addition to her parents, she...
Patsy Leona Entz
Dec 26, 2016
Patsy Leona Entz, 84, Johnson City, passed away Monday, December 26, 2016 at NHC Healthcare, Johnson City. She was the daughter of the late George and Etta Street. In addition to her parents, Leona was preceded in death by: two sisters, Velma Moore and Louise Bragg; and one niece, Bridget Proffitt. Survivors include: one son, Timothy Street and his wife,...
M. Danzle Dr. Rev. Fink
Dec 26, 2016
Dr./Rev. M. Danzle Fink, 87, of Johnson City, passed away at Franklin Woods Community Hospital on Monday, December 26, 2016. He was born in Fordtown, TN. His parents, Opal P. and Cordelia C. Fink of Gray, TN, and his wife of 50 years, Carolee K. Fink, preceded him in death. Survivors include his wife, Barbara S. Fink of Johnson City;...
Bonnie Kate Hicks
Dec 24, 2016
Bonnie Kate Taylor Hicks, 90, of Johnson City died, Saturday, December 24, 2016 at the Agape Nursing Center and Rehab. She was a native of Carter County, daughter of the late John Hart and Lillie Arrwood Taylor. Bonnie was a schoolteacher for all her life. She was a member of Keystone Presbyterian Church. In addition to her parents; her husband...
Geraldine Mullins Counts
Dec 23, 2016
Geraldine Mullins Counts, age 88, of Johnson City, passed away Friday, December 23, 2016 at Dominion Senior Living. Geraldine was born in Duty, VA and was the daughter of the late Tollie E. and Maxie Tiller Mullins. Geraldine lived in Johnson City for the majority of her life. She graduated from Science Hill High School, Lincoln Memorial University with a...
Rebecca Jane Mcinturff
Dec 22, 2016
Rebecca Jane McInturff, 53, born July 28th, 1963 was a shopaholic, giver, story teller, and Reese Cup loving woman, who died Thursday, December 22, 2016. Rebecca leaves behind her husband Tommy McInturff, daughter; Wendy Davis, son; Danny Davis, and several grandkids in which she was very proud of and loved spending her time with. She has three brothers, Timothy Roberts,...
James E. Peanut Sells
Dec 21, 2016
James Edward ?Peanut' Sells, 72, went to be with the Lord, Wednesday, December 21, 2016 at the Johnson City Medical Center. He was a native of Washington County, son of the late Clarence LeRoy and Grace Virginia Black Sells. Peanut was a loving husband, father, grandfather and brother. He was a member of Sulphur Springs Baptist Church. Peanut was a...
