OBITUARIES
Johnson City, TN. Obituaries
Local obituaries for Johnson City and Washington County, TN.
Fletcher Lake Rice
Aug 12, 2022
Fletcher Lake Rice, 78, of Jonesborough, Tennessee, passed away on Friday August 12, 2022 at the Johnson City Medical Center. A graveside service will be held for Fletcher on Thursday August 18, 2022, at Fairview Cemetery, 878 Hwy 81 Jonesborough, at 3:00pm. Those attending are asked to meet at the cemetery by 2:50pm. Memories and condolences can be shared with...
Phyllis Jean Goins
Aug 11, 2022
Phyllis Jean Goins, 95, Johnson City, Tennessee, went to be with her Lord on Thursday, August 11, 2022, at NHC. Phyllis was born in Jenkins, Kentucky to the late William Lee and Lillian Dorothy Moore Justice. She grew up in Middlesboro, Kentucky and graduated from Middlesboro High School. Phyllis worked in financing for over 30 years and retired from Emmanuel...
Ernest Chace Cross
Aug 8, 2022
Ernest Chace Cross, age 89, of Johnson City, Tennessee, passed into eternal glory on Monday, Aug. 8, 2022. Ernie was born on May 6, 1933, in Kingsport, Tennessee, to the late Alice Brayton Cross and Ernest Childs Cross. He was a 1951 graduate of Dobyns-Bennett High School in Kingsport, Tennessee, where he excelled in basketball and track. Ernie was deployed...
David Alan Whitson
Aug 7, 2022
David Alan Whitson, 66, Jonesborough, passed away Sunday, August 07, 2022, at his residence. David was born in Johnson City to Lorraine South Whitson and the late JD Whitson. He worked shutdowns in the millwright industry. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by: one brother, Douglas Whitson. Survivors include: one son, Chad Whitson and his wife...
Terry Lee Bussen
Aug 6, 2022
It is with deep sadness that we announce Terry Lee Bussen, 89, of Johnson City, passed away Saturday, August 6, 2022, at home with her loving husband, Jim, at her side. Terry was born in Columbus, Ohio, on September 17, 1932, to Herbert and Clara Rabold. Terry lived a very full and happy life surrounded by her family and friends....
Emma Linker Pickel
Aug 5, 2022
Emma Cordelia Linker Pickel, age 96, of Johnson City, passed away at her home with her daughters at her side on Friday, August 5, 2022. She was born in Mooresville, NC on May 22, 1926 to parents Samuel Lee and Eunice Sloop Linker. The family later moved to Crossnore, NC where Emma was a 1944 graduate of Crossnore High School....
Lora Mae Miller
Aug 4, 2022
Lora Mae Miller, 91, Johnson City, passed away Thursday, August 4, 2022, at Lakebridge. Lora was born in Embreeville, TN the late Halen and Nora Poore Tucker. She was a wonderful mother and homemaker who enjoyed crocheting and cooking. In addition to her parents, Lora was preceded in death by: her husband, W.A. “Dub” Miller, they were married for 56...
Pamela Brown
Aug 2, 2022
Pamela Mae “Pam” Hankla Brown, 63, of Johnson City went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 2, 2022 at the Abundant Christian Living Community after a brief illness. She was a native of Johnson City, daughter of Howard McKinley Hankla and the late Mary Marie Sliger Hankla. Pam was a member of the Brookmead Church of Christ. She...
Wanda Mae Pate
Aug 2, 2022
Wanda Mae Guinn Pate, 94, of Johnson City, passed way on Tuesday, August 2, 2022, at her residence. She was surrounded by caregivers, friends, and close nephew, Donnie Pate, who will all miss her dearly. She was a lifelong resident of Carter County, daughter of the late Jack and Blanche Arnett Guinn. Wanda loved life. She enjoyed traveling with her...
Larry Phillips
Jul 29, 2022
Larry Alan Phillips, age 63, of Jonesborough, Tennessee, went to be with the Lord on Friday, July 29, 2022, at the Johnson City Medical Center. Larry was born on January 3, 1959, to the late Clarence Harold Phillips and Wanda Mae Morelock Phillips in Johnson City. He graduated from David Crockett High School. Larry worked in sales at PepsiCo for...
Billie June Tipton Ferrell
Jul 27, 2022
Billie June Tipton Ferrell, 92, of Johnson City, passed away at her home on Wednesday, July 27, 2022 with her children Randy and Pam by her side. She was a native of Johnson City, daughter of the late Captolia Colyer Tipton and Mack Tipton. Billie was a member of Clark Street Baptist Church. She will be remembered as a devoted...
Vickie Lynn Wikle
Jul 26, 2022
Vickie Lynn Wikle, 73, of Johnson City died Tuesday, July 26, 2022 at Fort Sanders Hospital in Knoxville. She was a native of Johnson City, daughter of the late Ralph Eugene and Hazel Marie Shell Smith. Vickie was a registered nurse and spent most of her career at Baptist Hospital in Knoxville, TN. She graduated from the Diploma Program at...
Joseph Harold Gray
Jul 26, 2022
Joseph “Joe” Harold Gray, age 53, of Erwin, Tennessee, died Tuesday, July 26, 2022, at Four Oaks Heath Care Center in Jonesborough, Tennessee.A native of Johnson City, Tennessee, Joe was born September 10, 1968, to the late Billy and Margie Whaley Gray. He was a 1986 graduate of Science Hill High School. He worked as a Printing Press Operator for...
Margaret Dismore
Jul 23, 2022
Margaret Dismore, born Margaret Murrell Kelly, died on Saturday, July 23, at Holston Valley Medical Center, Kingsport. She was born in Michigan City, Indiana on February 5, 1932, to Peter James Kelly and Laura Blanche Littlejohn Kelly. A 1950 graduate of Elston Senior High School, in Michigan City, she attended Lincoln Bible Institute (now Lincoln Christian University) and graduated from...
Louis Haynes Gump
Jul 20, 2022
Louis Haynes “Louie” Gump, 83, Johnson City, died Wednesday, July 20, 2022 at his home. Louie was a Johnson City native and the son of the late Jay L. Gump and Sara M. Gump. He received his degree in Economics from UNC Chapel Hill where he was a Morehead-Cain Scholar and the NROTC Honor Graduate. He served 2 years in...
William Burbach
Jul 20, 2022
William “Bill” David Burbach, age 74, of Johnson City, Tennessee, passed away from natural causes on Wednesday, July 20, 2022, at Sycamore Shoals Hospital in Elizabethton, Tennessee. Bill was born August 22, 1947, in Cuba City, Wisconsin to the late Carl and Dorothy Schonhoff Burbach. Bill’s childhood was spent in Dickeyville, Wisconsin. He graduated from Wahlert High School in Dubuque,...
Everett Kyle Tipton
Jul 19, 2022
Everett “Kyle” Tipton, 72, of Johnson City died July 19, 2022 at the Waters of Johnson City. He was a native of Erwin, son of the late Everett T. and Thelma Buchanan Tipton. Kyle was a graduate of Northeast State University. He was a retired electrical technician for Seimans Corporation. He was of Baptist faith. Survivors include his sister and...
Harrison Hill Farthing
Jul 10, 2022
Harrison Hill Farthing, 81, passed away on July 10, 2022, at Johnson City Medical Center. He was born on November 1, 1940, in Banner Elk, NC to the late Homer and Deane Farthing. He lived in Butler before moving to Elizabethton where he spent most of his life. Harry graduated from Elizabethton High School in 1958 and East Tennessee State...
Phyllis Ann Hamm
Jul 10, 2022
Phyllis Ann Hamm, age 65, of Johnson City, Tennessee, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 10, 2022. A lifelong native of Johnson City, Phyllis was born December 14, 1956, to the late William and Ruby Hyatt Tester. She was of the Baptist faith. Phyllis will always be remembered as a selfless person who would help anybody. She...
Jackson Thomas Pohto
Jul 10, 2022
Jackson “Jack” Thomas Pohto, age 25, passed away unexpectedly on July 10, 2022. Jack was born in Johnson City, TN on May 29, 1997, to Christie Snapp Pohto and Gregory Pohto. He attended Towne Acres Elementary, Indian Trail Intermediate, and graduated from Science Hill High School in 2015. Jack attended ETSU. He was employed by Wyndham Hotels. Jack loved computers;...
