OBITUARIES
Johnson City, TN. Obituaries
Local obituaries for Johnson City and Washington County, TN.
Clayton Mark Miller
Feb 3, 2023
Clayton Mark Miller, 45, of Johnson City, Tennessee, passed away on Friday, February 3, 2023, at his residence.
Clayton was born to Guy and Marci Mitchell Miller, and was raised in Valparaiso, Indiana.
He graduated with a Master of Science in Occupational Safety and Health and Environmental Management from Columbia Southern University. He was employed by Eastman Chemical Company in Kingsport, Tennessee...
Richard "Rick" Alan Bolton
Feb 2, 2023
JOHNSON CITY – The family of Richard Alan Bolton, affectionately referred to as Ricky and Grandaddy Rick, age 70 of Johnson City, TN, would like to inform you of his passing onto greener fairways on Thursday, February 2, 2023.
Rick was a lifelong resident of Johnson City and was a son of the late Carl O. and Mabel L. Taylor Bolton....
Joann Wodtke Miller
Jan 31, 2023
Joann Wodtke Miller, 84, after a rich and beautiful life, died peacefully on 31 January, 2023. She was born in Fayette County, Illinois, in 1938, to the late Edward and Helen Wodtke. She grew up on a farm and began college at the age of 16 at Eastern Illinois University, where she met her lifelong sweetheart, James Lawrence (Larry) Miller....
Wilma Tucker
Jan 30, 2023
Artis Wilma Tucker, 73, of Johnson City, passed away on Monday, January 30, 2023, at the Johnson City Medical Center.
She was a lifelong resident of Washington County. Wilma spent her life as a homemaker, taking joy from caring for her family.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by: four sisters, Sue Collins, Frances Avery, Glenna Roberts, and...
Billy Joe Bennett
Jan 28, 2023
Billy Joe Bennett, 78, of Gray, Tennessee, passed away on Friday, January 28, 2023.
Bill was born to his loving parents Charles and Ora Louise Greene Bennett in 1944.
He attended Science Hill High School and served his country proudly in the Army National Guard. Bill was the owner and operator of “THINGS” in Elizabethton until he retired in 2009.
Along with his...
Leslie John Earp, Sr.
Jan 27, 2023
Leslie John Earp, Sr., age 74, of Johnson City, Tennessee, gained his wings on January 27, 2023, at the Johnson City Medical Center.
A lifelong resident of Johnson City, Leslie was born December 20, 1948, to the late Howard William Earp and Clara Ruth Arnold Earp. He graduated from Science Hill High School. In 1968, he married his childhood friend and...
Rosaura Caraballo-Santiago
Jan 26, 2023
"I have fought the good fight. I have finished the race. I have kept the faith. Now there is a crown waiting for me. It is given to those who are right with God. The Lord, who judges fairly, will give it to me on the day He returns. He will not give it only to me. He will also...
Patricia Ann Harroll
Jan 23, 2023
Patricia Ann Harroll passed away peacefully at home January 23, 2023 after a long and
courageous battle with Alzheimers and dementia. She was 75.
Pat was born June 14, 1947 in Hamilton, Ohio to Robert and Mary Benson. She married her
soulmate and best friend, Theodore Harroll, in August of 1966. She is mom to Kim Fleming,
Kelly Elliott, Carolyn Johnson and Robert Harroll....
Karen Phillips
Jan 22, 2023
Karen Phillips, 58, of Johnson City, passed away on Sunday, January 22, 2023, at Alive Hospice in Nashville following at a courageous eleven-month battle with cancer.
Karen was born in Milton, FL to Emory and Lennie Gay Deel.
Karen was the most wonderful, loving, patient and beautiful wife and mother. She was a friend to many. Most people will remember her for...
Loren F. Donatell
Jan 20, 2023
Loren F. Donatell, 79, of Ooltewah, TN, died January 20, 2023, at Lakebridge Healthcare, Johnson City, TN.
He was a Wisconsin native and the son of the late Frank and Ruth Petersen Donatell. Loren was raised in Minnesota and lived in Ooltewah for many years.
He was a graduate of Mechanic Arts High School, St. Paul, MN, and the University of Florida.
He...
William David Smith
Jan 19, 2023
William David “Bill” Smith, 80, of Johnson City, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 19, 2023, with his family by his side.
Bill was born on January 6, 1943, the only child of Charlie and Lucille Moore Smith.
He graduated from Greeneville High School and Tusculum University.
Bill was a forty-year career employee of the State of Tennessee. His diverse career ended...
Noel Talbert Cliett
Jan 19, 2023
On Thursday, January 19th, 2023, Noel Nannette Talbert Cliett, loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother passed away at the age of 65.
Noel was a lifelong resident of Johnson City. She attended Science Hill High School, then graduated from Tri-Cities Cosmetology School. Noel spent 40+ years behind the chair of several area salons, the last one being Steel Magnolias, a...
James Roy Hammonds
Jan 18, 2023
James “Roy” Hammonds, age 76, of Gray, Tennessee, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 18, 2023.
A lifelong resident of Washington County, Roy was born October 20, 1946, in Johnson City to the late James Ely Hammonds and Mary Margaret Davidson Hammonds.
He was a member of Bethel Baptist Church.
Roy loved walking and he was known for walking many...
Earnestine Bradshaw Grace
Jan 16, 2023
Earnestine Grace, 77, of Jonesborough, gained her angel wings on Monday, January 16, 2023.
Earnestine was most known for the way she loved, and she loved everyone. Religion, color, lifestyle—she would invite anyone into her home, fix them a delicious homecooked meal, and send them on their way with a snack in hand. She was the finest example of true, unconditional...
John Francis Benko, Jr.
Jan 15, 2023
John Benko, Jr., 76, of Johnson City, Tennessee, passed away peacefully Sunday morning, January 15, 2023.
John was employed by Tennessee Eastman in Kingsport for 20 years and Delfasco, Inc. in Greeneville for 18 years. After his retirement, John enjoyed his yard and classic cars and trucks.
A U.S. Army combat veteran, he served in Vietnam with the 1st Air Cavalry Division....
Terry Allan Presnell
Jan 15, 2023
Terry Allan Presnell, 66, of Johnson City, TN, passed away on Sunday, January 15, 2023, surrounded by his loved ones at Wellmont Hospice House in Bristol, TN. The world lost a great son, brother, husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather.
Terry was born on July 25, 1956, in Elizabethton, TN. He was the son of Llyod and Phyllis (Stanley) Presnell. He enlisted...
Virginia Dare Hicks
Jan 13, 2023
Virginia Dare Hicks, of Johnson City, Tennessee, passed away peacefully Friday, January 13th, 2023. She was 98 years old. She was the devoted wife of the late Major Clyde R. Hicks and the loving mother of four daughters.
Virginia Dare was born and raised in Virginia. She graduated from ETSU in 1945 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Home Economics...
Anna Holmes Walls
Jan 12, 2023
Anna Holmes Walls, 103, of Johnson City, Tennessee, earned her heavenly wings while surrounded by her loved ones, at her home, on January 12, 2023.
Anna was born into the loving home of the late Albert Jackson Holmes and Ethel Hicks Holmes, of Jonesboro. She was one of eight children.
She graduated from Jonesboro High School in 1938.
Anna married Elbert “Buck” Walls...
Michelle Joann Hott
Jan 10, 2023
Michelle Joann Hott, age 49, of Johnson City, Tennessee, passed away at her home on Tuesday, January 10, 2023.
Michelle was born July 23, 1973, to the late George Hott, Sr. and Joan Chasten Hott in Urbana, Illinois. She was of the Christian faith.
Michelle had a huge heart, especially when it came to animals. She loved caring for her cats, dog,...
James Cecil Green
Jan 6, 2023
James “Cecil” Green, 84, of Johnson City, died January 6, 2023 in the care of Amedisys Hospice Care at Lakebridge Healthcare, Johnson City.
He was a native and lifelong resident of Johnson City and the son of the late James Eugene and Mary Alice Green.
Cecil was a graduate of Science Hill High School and Georgia Tech, where he received a degree...
