Johnson City, TN. Obituaries

Nov 25, 2021

Richard Lee McCray, 92, quietly rejoiced when he joined God’s heavenly choir on November 25, 2021, with his wife of 70 years by his side. Born September 19, 1929, to Ralph and Ethel Morelock McCray. Preceded in death by his parents and siblings William McCray, John D McCray, James McCray, and Joyce Smith. He is survived by: his wife, Florance...

Nov 24, 2021

Clyde “Doug” Carver, 79, Unicoi, passed away Wednesday, November 24, 2021, following a lengthy battle with Parkinson’s Disease. Doug was born in Kingsport to the late Fred and Bessie Carver. Doug retired from Kennametal after 38 years, where he was employed as a group leader in maintenance, then moved to the Wastewater Treatment facility. He made many friends through the...

Nov 23, 2021

James E. Wise, Sr., 91, Johnson City, passed away Tuesday, November 23, 2021, at Franklin Woods Community Hospital due to congestive heart failure. James was born in Johnson City to the late John Bascom and Ruby Lamons Wise. James was a U.S. Army veteran and served in the Korean War. He retired from the VA after 20 years as a...

Nov 23, 2021

David “Big in” Lynn Davis, 55, of Unicoi, passed away on Tuesday, November 23, 2021, at his home. David was born on February 10, 1966, in Johnson City. He was a son of the late Donald “Sunny” Davis and Anna Roark Davis. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by one brother and three grandchildren. Those surviving...

Nov 23, 2021

John Douglas Rasnick, 69, of Elizabethton, passed away at his residence on Tuesday, November 23, 2021. He was born in Carter County, a son of the late Calvin Coolidge Rasnick and Geraldine Wright Rasnick. John served his country as an engineer in the U.S. Army, retiring as Sergeant First Class. He loved to be outdoors, spending his time hunting, fishing,...

Nov 20, 2021

Princess Cleo Foss, 94, of Johnson City, TN, was carried Home to kneel at her Savior’s feet to receive her reward on Saturday, November 20, 2021. She was our mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, sister, aunt, best friend, teacher, advisor, and our secret keeper. Our best example of what a Christian should be. To have a servant’s heart, have love and...

Nov 20, 2021

Piney Flats- Mr. George E. Carver, age 81, Piney Flats, TN, passed away peacefully and entered his heavenly home Saturday, November 20, 2021, at the Bristol Regional Medical Center. Mr. Carver was born in Kingsport, TN and was the son of the late Fred and Bessie Carver. He was a graduate of Mary Hughes High School and attended Steed College....

Nov 20, 2021

I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Finally there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will give to me on that Day, and not to me only but also to all who have loved His appearing. ~ II Timothy 4:7-8 Robert Donald...

Nov 18, 2021

Thomas Edmond “Tommy” Branscom, 74, of Johnson City died Thursday, November 18, 2021 at the Johnson City Medical Center. He was a native of Johnson City, son of the late Millard Dean and Violet Rhea Church Branscom. Tommy was of the Baptist faith. He was a car dealer, who owned and operated Bo’s Auto Sales for forty years. Tommy loved...

Nov 17, 2021

"You are the light of the world" "The light shines in the darkness and the darkness has not overcome it." Carol Gardner Transou, a teacher and leader, has died. Her teaching career included 25 years at Johnson City‘s Science Hill High School. She was 1987 Tennessee Teacher of the Year. In 1990 she received a grant from the National Endowment...

Nov 16, 2021

Nov 16, 2021

Major(R) Rebecca Jean DePonti, RN, née Potter, of Johnson City, passed away peacefully Tuesday November 16, 2021, at the Waters rehabilitation center of Johnson City. Her parents were General Logan Potter (04/30/1898 -11/17/1983) and Nancy Ethel Potter (09/02/1895-08/28/1983). She was born in old Butler, TN and she and her two brothers, Linell, Jim and her sister Mary moved to Johnson...

Nov 15, 2021

Howard Edward Patrick, 59, passed away on Monday, November 15, 2021, at his residence in Johnson City, Tennessee. Howard was a long- time member of Rich Acres Freewill Baptist Church. Howard was preceded in death by his mother, Nancy Bentley Patrick. Howard is survived by his father, Jack Patrick; brother, James (Stacey) Patrick; and two nieces, Ella and Ava Patrick....

Nov 14, 2021

Mary Evelyn Keefauver McCall, 92, Johnson City, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 14, 2021, at NHC of Johnson City, following a period of declining health. Born in Washington County on January 10, 1929, to the late Bryan and Anna Ruth Cox Keefauver, Evelyn grew up in Boones Creek and resided in Johnson City for most of her life. She...

Nov 14, 2021

Patsy “Patricia” Pate, 71, of Johnson City, passed away at her home Sunday, November 14, 2021. Patricia was the daughter of the late Fred and Georgia Campbell of Buladean, NC. Patricia served a lengthy career with the US Federal Government, starting with the APO at the US Embassy in Lima, Peru. Then joining the DEA in 1988, later retiring from...

Nov 10, 2021

Camalee “Lee” Towe Jenny, passed away on November 10, 2021 at the Lakebridge Nursing Center, Johnson City at age 95. Lee was a native of Yancey County, NC and was the daughter of the late William “Bud” Towe and Douschka Smith Towe. She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard P. Jenny; daughter, Gwen Jenny Dykes; grandson, Jason McKinney;...

Nov 10, 2021

Eleanor Callahan Desaulniers, 97, of Williamsport, passed away at home, on Wednesday, November 10, 2021. Eleanor was born in Williamsport on April 1, 1924, a daughter of the late Charles V. Callahan, Sr and the late Nora Murray Callahan. Eleanor was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, Montoursville, PA and attended St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Williamsport,...

Nov 10, 2021

Diana Lee Bailey, 80, Johnson City, went to her eternal rest Wednesday, November 10, 2021, after a prolonged battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. She was a lifelong resident of Johnson City, TN and the daughter of the late Nellie and Toney Williams. A vibrant, fun and talkative person, she never met a stranger and saw the good in everything and everybody....

Nov 10, 2021

Donna Gail Hughes, 50, of Gray died on November 10, 2021 at the Johnson City Medical Center. She was a native of Johnson City, daughter of the late Max “Skip” and Anna Hughes Arnett. She loved spending time with her granddaughter, her children, dogs and watching her soap operas. In addition to her parents her mother-in-law, Donna Miller has preceded...

Nov 8, 2021

Jeffrey “Jeff” Nixon Vonglis, age 59, of Johnson City, Tennessee, was taken Home by the Lord on Monday, November 8, 2021, after an extended illness. A lifelong resident of Johnson City, Jeffrey was born April 15, 1962, to Harry Nixon Vonglis and Rosalie C Childers Saults. After graduating from David Crockett High School, Jeff served in the United States Army,...