Johnson City, TN. Obituaries

Jun 7, 2023

Seth “Bubba” M Henson, 23, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, June 7th, 2023, at his residence in Johnson City, Tennessee.

Seth was an intelligent and quick-witted young man. He would have intellectual and deep conversations for hours. He had an old soul and seemed wise beyond his years. He cared deeply for those he loved and was afraid of nothing. He...

Jun 5, 2023

Lesa Trent, 66, of Gray, passed away on Monday, June 5, 2023, following a hard battle with cancer.

She was a lifelong resident of Washington County, born on January 21, 1957, to the Late William Bacon and Zelma Hayes Bacon.

Lesa was a woman of God with a heart open to everyone she met. No matter where someone came from, they were...

Jun 5, 2023

Helen June Zmeskal McNabb, known by most as Tina, passed away at her residence on Monday, June 5, 2023, following complications from congestive heart failure.

Tina was born on August 9, 1946, in Lavaca County, Texas. She and her husband moved to Northeast Tennessee in the early 1990s to be closer to the Veteran’s hospital at Mountain Home.

She is preceded in...

Jun 2, 2023

Douglas Dwayne Jones, age 50, of Johnson City, Tennessee, passed away on Friday, June 2, 2023, at the Johnson City Medical Center.

Douglas was born August 22, 1972, to Douglas McArthur Jones and Barbara Casteel Jones in Nashville, Tennessee. He attended Science Hill High School, and his career was in field services in banking.

Douglas was a member of River of Life...

May 31, 2023

Billy Blake “B.B.” Adams, age 91, of Johnson City, Tennessee, passed away unexpectedly at the Johnson City Medical Center on Wednesday, May 31, 2023.

A lifelong resident of Johnson City, B.B. was born on March 22, 1932, to the late Charles and Sarah Troxwell Adams. After graduating from Science Hill High School in 1950, he joined the Marine Corps Reserve. B.B....

May 31, 2023

Carolyn Joyce Moore, 81, Johnson City, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 31, 2023, at Lakebridge.

Carolyn was born in Macon, GA on March 19, 1942.

She was a dedicated wife and will be missed by many. She worked at Tiny Town Day Care Center and was a member of Southside Baptist Church.

She was preceded in death by her daughter, Brenda D....

May 30, 2023

Bill Whitson, 83, Limestone, Tennessee passed away peacefully, Tuesday, May 30, 2023, at Johnson City Medical Center. Bill was born in Buladean, North Carolina and was the son of the late Taylor and Mary Jane Whitson. Bill was a long time member, Sunday school teacher, and serving elder of Westside Christian Church in Jonesborough. He retired from Eastman Chemical Company...

May 29, 2023

Mary Ruth Price, 82, of Madisonville, Tennessee, passed away on Monday, May 29, 2023, at Madisonville Health and Rehab.

Mary was born into the loving home of Joseph and Ruby Cole Rosenbaum.

Along with her parents, Mary is preceded in death by: her loving husband of 65 years Bill Price; and several brothers and sisters.

Those remaining to cherish her memory include: one...

May 28, 2023

2 Timothy 4:7 “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.”

Mr. Hughy Fourth “Bud” Arwood, 91, of Johnson City, passed away Sunday, May 28, 2023, in the Johnson City Medical Center.

Bud was a lifelong resident of Johnson City. He was the son of the late Hubert & Juanita Laws Arwood. He was...

May 27, 2023

Mr. Stephen Edward "Steve" Brown, 81, Johnson City, passed away on Saturday, May 27, 2023, at the Mountain Home VA Center recovering from hip surgery.

He was the son of the late Dr. Dalton Milford Brown and Thelma Patterson Brown.

He graduated from University High School in 1961 where he ran track. He attended college at ETSU where his late father was...

May 25, 2023

Ruby Mae Green, 90, Piney Flats, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 25, 2023.

Ruby was born in Morganton, NC to the late Clayton and Lucy Crotts. Ruby spent much of her life in Piney Flats growing her family. She was a lifelong member of Piney Flats First Baptist Church.

In addition to her parents, Ruby was preceded in...

May 25, 2023

Johnson City, TN – on Thursday, May 25, 2023, James Don “JD” Swartz passed away peacefully at Franklin Woods Hospital. JD was born August 5, 1935, to Don and Maude Jane Barnett Swartz. He lived a beautiful life of 87 years.

JD grew up in Johnson City, TN. He graduated from Science Hill High School where he was a member of...

May 24, 2023

Steve Lee Weller, 46, of Johnson City, passed away on Wednesday, May 24, 2023, at the University of Tennessee Medical Center.

He was a lifelong resident of Johnson City, beloved son of Howard and Lou Ann Carver Weller. He worked at Auto Zone for a number of years before his more recent employment as Housing Supervisor at ETSU.

Steve loved old cars,...

May 23, 2023

Steven Ray Durbin, 62, of Elizabethton, passed away on Tuesday, May 23, 2023, at Franklin Woods Community Hospital.

He was born in Gary, Indiana, and raised by the late Marilyn Elea Watkins and Fulton “Bubba” Watkins. He spent most of his life in Tennessee, where he worked in construction as well as automotive repair.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded...

May 23, 2023

May 21, 2023

Debra Lee Thomas Whitworth, of Jonesborough, TN, passed away May 21, 2023, at Johnson City Medical Center after winning her battle.

Debra was born in Detroit, MI in 1953. Debra brought decades of experience as a successful executive assistant to CEOs and corporate attorney groups but also a lifetime in ministry. Growing up as a pastor's daughter and then marrying a...

May 21, 2023

Gerald Hyder, 86, of Johnson City, Tennessee, passed away after a lengthy illness on May 21, 2023.

He was the son of the late Earl and Ollie Hyder.

Gerald was a 1956 graduate of Science Hill High School.

Gerald loved to play golf and enjoyed watching all sports. He was a faithful member of Greenwood Baptist Church. He was also a member of...

May 17, 2023

Betty B. Edwards, 92, of Johnson City, Tennessee, passed away on Wednesday, May 17, 2023.

Betty was a native of Bakersville, North Carolina. She was the daughter of the late David S. Bennett and Maude L. Davis Bennett.

Betty earned her bachelor’s and master’s degrees from East Tennessee State University and completed post-graduate coursework at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill....

May 15, 2023

Clyde Martin Bacon, age 93, of Elizabethton, Tennessee, went to be with the Lord on Monday, May 15, 2023.

Clyde was born September 9, 1929, to the late Martin and Lula Price Bacon, in Sulphur Springs, Tennessee. He graduated from Sulphur Springs High School and then joined the Army. His career was spent as a machinist for Tennessee Valley Authority.

Clyde married...

May 14, 2023

Donald Ray Lowery, age 73, of Johnson City, Tennessee, passed away peacefully in his sleep after a lengthy illness on Sunday, May 14, 2023.

Donald was born April 17, 1950, to the late JD and Erma Elizabeth Ottinger Lowery in Cocke County, Tennessee. He graduated from Parrottsville High School. He spent his career as a hydro operator for Tennessee Valley Authority,...