OBITUARIES

Johnson City, TN. Obituaries

Local obituaries for Johnson City and Washington County, TN.

James Lewis Head

James Lewis Head

Oct 22, 2024

James “Jim” Lewis Head, age 87, of Gray, Tennessee, went to be with the Lord on October 22, 2024, at The Waters of Bristol. 

Jim was born on July 13, 1937, to the late Charles David Head, Sr. and Bessie Ann Tucker Head in Washington County, Tennessee. After graduating from high school, Jim joined the Army. He met the love of...

Joseph Charest

Joseph Charest

Oct 21, 2024

Joseph Roger Charest, of Fairfield Glade, Tennessee passed away on October 21, 2024, and was born on June 21, 1935, in Detroit, Michigan. He was the son of Edward and Alida Charest. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Richard Charest and Paul Charest, sister, Theresa Isaccason, and sister-in-law, Peggy Charest.

He is survived by his loving wife Alice,...

Sammy Baird

Sammy Baird

Oct 8, 2024

Mr. Sammy Stuart Baird, of Piney Flats, age 83, passed away Tuesday October 8, 2024. Sam was born in Johnson City, TN on March 5, 1941 to the late Rom and Edith Baird. (Bluff City, TN)

He was a member of Piney Flats United Methodist Church where he served in many positions. He graduated from Buff City High School and East...

Dare Bennett

Dare Bennett

Oct 7, 2024

Mrs. Dare Lucinda Bennett, 94, Johnson City, Tennessee, passed away peacefully Monday, October 7, 2024 at NHC Healthcare

Lucindia retired from Thomas Industries in 1992 after 33 years of service. She was a member of Piney Grove FWB and also attended True Gospel FWB where her husband pastored.

She is preceded in death by parents Daniel & Julia Presnell. 1st husband Lionel...

Daniel Foster Johnston

Daniel Foster Johnston

Oct 6, 2024

Daniel Foster Johnston died Sunday, October 6th, 2024 of complications from a head injury due to a fall. Family and friends were there to bid him farewell.

He was born September 3rd, 1951 in Memphis, TN to William Beard and Ann Foster Johnston. He attended Catholic High School, and received a BA in music from the University of Memphis.

Daniel was a...

David Landon Odum

David Landon Odum

Oct 6, 2024

David Landon Odum

Johnson City, TN

I was also called Cotton/Uncle Cotton by my family and Big O by my students at Holston Valley Middle School. If you're reading this, you must know that I passed away Sunday, October 6, 2024 in Johnson City, TN. I was preceded in death by my parents David "Schoon" and Louise Odum. Brothers, Jack Odum of...

Beulah Alice Roark

Beulah Alice Roark

Oct 5, 2024

Beulah Alice Roark, age 102, of Johnson City, Tennessee, went to be with the Lord peacefully on Saturday, October 5, 2024. 

Beulah was born in Danville, Virginia to the late Eugene Fowler and Ruth Dabbs Fowler. She married the late Mason Glenn Roark in 1939. They moved to Johnson City in 1943 and raised three children, Paul Roark, Linda Mackley, and...

Gretchen Sommerfeld Pavlik

Gretchen Sommerfeld Pavlik

Oct 5, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our sweet momma, Gretchen Sommerfeld Pavlik. She was a devoted Catholic who maintained a strong relationship with our loving God and went to be with Him on October 5, 2024. She was born on February 28, 1938, in Fort Lauderdale, FL.

Gretchen, alongside her husband of an incredible 61 years,...

Dorothy Lick

Dorothy Lick

Oct 2, 2024

Dorothy Dean Elrod Lick, 94, passed away on October 2, 2024, in Johnson City, TN.

 She was a loving mother, grandmother. She adored children. Lifetime member of Taylor Memorial UMC.

 Dorothy is preceded in death by Husband James Bud Lick, son Fredrick Lick, daughter Robin Edwards.

 Dorothy is survived by son Randy Lick (Janet); daughters Sandy Harwood (Rocky), Karen Eller; eight grandchildren; seven...

Sylvia Lee Russell

Sylvia Lee Russell

Oct 1, 2024

Sylvia Lee Russell, age 78, of Kingsport, Tennessee, passed away at her home on Tuesday, October 1, 2024. 

Sylvia was born to the late George and Myrtle Belflower on July 17, 1946, in Tifton, Georgia. 

She was a loving mother of two children, Crystal Hedgecock and George McGiffin. Sylvia, or more affectionally known as “Squirrely” and “Aunt Boogie” to family, never met...

Marie M. Hardin

Marie M. Hardin

Oct 1, 2024

Marie Hardin, 89, of Johnson City, Tennessee, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, October 1, 2024.

Marie was born in North Carolina into the loving home of Ed and Sarah Miller. She became a longtime resident of Johnson City, Tennessee. 

She attended Lamar High School from 1951-1954. A lifelong Baptist, Marie loved the Lord and attended several churches in...

Robert Burke Woody

Robert Burke Woody

Sep 29, 2024

Robert B. Woody at age 86 of Johnson City, TN passed away on September 29, 2024, from an extended illness. He was born in Bakersville, NC, a son of the late Iss J. and Vaughty Deyton Woody. 

He is survived by his wife and soul mate of 66 years, Charlotte Slagle Woody, daughter, Robin Yost, husband, Hank Yost, and granddaughter, Heather...

Howard Pickle

Howard Pickle

Sep 28, 2024

H. Wayne Pickle, 92, of Johnson City, Tennessee, passed away on Saturday, September 28, 2024.

Preceded in death by Parents Gene and Essie Pickle; son Robert; brother Ivan; sisters Imogene, Doris, Louise, and Virginia.

Wayne is survived by his wife Betty L Pickle; sons Eugene Pickle, and Gary Pickle; daughters Pam Bowling (Kevin), and Tammy Letterman; grandchildren Shana Johnson, Autumn Bennett (Jimmy),...

Tracy Wagner

Tracy Wagner

Sep 28, 2024

Our loving mama, Tracy Lynn Wagner, 51, of Greeneville, Tennessee, was originally born in Troy, New York, and has entered eternal peace on the 28th of September 2024.

Her radiant spirit is carried on by her four beloved daughters, Tiffanie Collins (Dylan), Chelsi Kennedy (Travis), Grace Wagner (Chris), Kaitlyn Hirstius (CJ), and her four grandchildren, Ryan, Charlie, Everette, and Violet, who...

Danny Miller

Danny Miller

Sep 28, 2024

Danny Eugene Miller, age 66 of Johnson City, Tennessee went home to be with The Lord on September 28, 2024 after a lengthy illness. He was born on January 17, 1958 in Johnson City to the late Pierce and Evelene Miller. He retired from the City of Johnson City in 2009, and assumed the role of full time "Pawpaw" in...

Michael Chaudron

Michael Chaudron

Sep 27, 2024

Michael Bryant Chaudron was born on August 20, 1987 in Jackson, Mississippi. He grew up in Johnson City, Tennessee where he lived until relocating to Katy, Texas in 2014. Most recently, Michael moved back home to Jonesborough, Tennessee with his wife and children. He attended Boones Creek Christian Church with his family in Johnson City, TN. Above all, Michael’s legacy...

Ingrid "Inge" White

Ingrid "Inge" White

Sep 21, 2024

Ingrid "Inge" Erika White, age 74 was born on March 12, 1950 in Bamberg, Germany and resided in Milligan College for the majority of her life. She passed away after a brief illness at Bristol Regional Medical Center. Inge's passion for children was evident by her career as a Day Care Teacher. She was a lifelong Catholic and most recently...

Jarrett Tyler Whitson

Jarrett Tyler Whitson

Sep 21, 2024

Jarrett Tyler Whitson, age 39, of Jonesborough, Tennessee, passed away at his home on Saturday, September 21, 2024. 

Jarrett was born on September 6, 1985, to Ronald and Ginger Levette Whitson in Johnson City, Tennessee. After graduating from Science Hill High School in 2003, he attended college at ETSU and earned his Doctor of Pharmacy through the Bill Gatton College of...

Donald Terry Dellinger

Donald Terry Dellinger

Sep 19, 2024

Terry “Goose” Dellinger, age 77, passed away on Thursday, September 19, 2024, at the Johnson City Medical Center Hospital, following a brief illness.

Terry was born into the loving home of Eugene and Margaret Hendrix Dellinger of Johnson City in 1947.

He graduated from Science Hill High School in 1966 and lettered in four sports. His coaches and other players had a...

Dallas Maas

Dallas Maas

Sep 19, 2024

Mrs. Dallas Maas, 57 of Johnson City Tennessee passed away at home with her husband and son by her side.

Born in Pittsburgh PA in 1966, Graduated from North Allegheny High School. Received her Bachelors of Nursing from University of Pittsburgh, and Master of Speech Language Pathology from East Tennessee State University.

Predeceased by Father Theodore Popinski, brother John Sokolowski.

Dallas is Survived...

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