OBITUARIES
Johnson City, TN. Obituaries
Local obituaries for Johnson City and Washington County, TN.
Jewell Elsworth Hamilton, Jr.
Aug 28, 2022
Jewell E. “Buck” Hamilton, Jr., 85, Johnson City, passed away, joining his Savior, Jesus, on Sunday, August 28, 2022, at Johnson City Medical Center. Buck was born in Deepwater, MO to the late Nonna Alice and Jewell Hamilton, Sr. He is survived by: his wife of 64 years, Betty F. Hamilton; children, Roy and Sherry Hamilton, of Johnson City, Bonnie...
Nellie June Scott
Aug 28, 2022
Nellie June Scott (affectionately referred to as Nell and Mammie), age 89, of Watauga, Tennessee, passed away on August 28, 2022, after a long battle with heart issues.
Nellie was born on May 14, 1933, to Sam Ellison and Biddie Odom Ellison. She was born and raised at Tiger Creek in the East Tennessee Mountains of Carter County. During her twelfth...
Nancy Magdalen Mccauliff
Aug 28, 2022
Nancy McCauliff, 69, Jonesborough, passed away peacefully at The Waters of Johnson City on Sunday, August 28, 2022.
Nancy was born on October 4, 1952, in Wheeling, WV to the late Francis J. and Ann Bocek McCauliff.
Nancy grew up in Akron, OH and graduated from Ellet High School. She went on to obtain her bachelor’s degree in political science from the...
Elizabeth Reeves
Aug 27, 2022
Susan Elizabeth Reeves, of 410 University Parkway, Johnson City, Tennessee went to sleep in Jesus peacefully on August 27,2022 at 6:15 pm at the age of 100 years old. She was born in Greene County, Tennessee on October 21, 1921, and lived through the great depression and World War II. She had a strong work ethic and worked at Thomas...
Gary Lee Snyder
Aug 22, 2022
With a heavy heart, we announce that Gary Lee Snyder, age 67, a beloved father, grandfather, son, brother, and friend, passed away August 22, 2022. While Gary loved his family, his girls, and grandsons, his happy place was nature. There were few places he would rather be than outside hiking, camping, hunting, or chasing a waterfall. Gary was an absolute...
Dora Viola Blount
Aug 21, 2022
Dora Viola Huff Blount, of Johnson City, Tennessee, passed away on her 99th birthday, August 21, 2022, at Christian Assisted Living. She spent her early years in Leesburg, Tennessee, and attended Mountain View School and graduated from Jonesborough High School. Viola then worked at Sears Roebuck with her sister, Kathleen Huff Miller, before becoming a homemaker. She was an active...
Betty Irene Sheets
Aug 20, 2022
Betty Irene Sheets, age 83, went to be with Jesus early Saturday morning, August 20th, 2022, at Franklin Woods Community Hospital, after an extensive battle with illness. She was the daughter of Savannah Irene Shephard-Casey and Charlie Casey. Betty worked for Texas Instruments for 30 years on the production line before retiring. She enjoyed singing, cooking for her family, shopping,...
Darrell Foster
Aug 20, 2022
Darrell Foster, 69, Gray, passed away Saturday, August 20, 2022, at his residence. Darrell was born in Johnson City to Edith Marie Foster and the late Robert Foster. He attended Sulphur Springs United Methodist Church and retired from Eastman after several years as a Supervisor of the CE Division. Darrell also served 4 years in the United States Air Force...
Robert Eugene Davis
Aug 16, 2022
Robert Eugene “Bobby” Davis, 72, Johnson City, passed away Tuesday, August 16, 2022, at his home. Bobby grew up in Michigan but has lived in Johnson City since 1980. He was an avid Michigan State fan. Bobby attended West Main Street Christian Church. He was preceded in death by: his father and stepmother, Thomas and Luella Angeline Davis. Survivors include:...
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...
