Johnson City, TN. Obituaries

Jul 21, 2021

Ruby Carolyn Jernigan Vanover, 80, of Johnson City, passed away on Friday, July 21, 2021 at her home. She was born on February 19, 1941, in Rutherford County, Tennessee, to the late W. R. “Bill” Jernigan and Martha Lovell Jernigan. Carolyn spent most of her life in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, where she raised her family. In years past she enjoyed touring...

Jul 20, 2021

Bobby Jack “Jackie” Tate, Jr., 65 of Abingdon, VA, died Tuesday, July 20, 2021 at the Johnston Memorial Hospital. He was a native of Johnson City, son of the late Bobby Jack Tate, Sr and his late mother June Miller Tate. Bobby loved to spend time fishing and he also enjoyed watching movies. In addition to his parents, he was...

Jul 20, 2021

Willie Taylor Light, age 85, of Gray, TN, went to be with Our Heavenly Father on Tuesday, July 20, 2021. Willie was born October 26, 1935, in Washington County, TN to William and Mary Eva Taylor. She attended the University School and was proud to continue her education at ETSU where she earned her associate degree. She worked at Stowers...

Jul 11, 2021

Dorothy Marie Campbell, 94, Johnson City, passed away Sunday, July 11, 2021. Dorothy was born January 26, 1927 in Brooklyn, NY to the late Jules and Dorothy Fernbach. She graduated from Sewanhaka High School in Floral Park, NY. She worked for NY Telephone and retired from Macy’s. She was of the Catholic faith. Mom loved her family, was an avid...

Jul 7, 2021

Joan Marie “Joanie” McFarland, 90, of Gray, left for her next great adventure on Wednesday, July 7, 2021. She was a native of Little Compton, Rhode Island, and daughter of the late Frank and Anna Silvia. Joanie was a loving Wife, beloved Mother, and devoted Nana. She enjoyed spending her days with family, especially if she could make it a...

Jul 7, 2021

Teresa Faye Morrell Wright, 68, of Bluff City, passed away on Wednesday, July 7, 2021, at the Johnson City Medical Center. She was born in Bristol, Tennessee, a daughter of the late Thomas Eugene Morrell and Frances Della King Morrell. Teresa had a passion for music that she turned into a career. For over 30 years, she taught music education...

Jul 6, 2021

Johnny Howard Trent, 84, of Johnson City, passed away July 6, 2021, in Erwin, Tennessee. Johnny was born in Sneedville, Tennessee. He lived much of his life in Morristown before moving to Johnson City with his beloved wife, Elayne Laws Trent, who preceded him in death. Johnny was the son of the late William Chapel “Bill” Trent and Telia Greene...

Jul 1, 2021

Sarah Ann Honeycutt, 92, of Jonesborough, died Thursday, July 1, 2021 at Four Oaks Health Care. She was a native of Mitchell County, daughter of the late Jake and Charlotte Cooper Garland. Sarah was a retired homemaker. She was of the Brethren Church faith. Sarah loved to babysit and farming and gardening were her passion. In addition to her parents,...

Jun 28, 2021

Bea Rakowski, 83, Gray, passed away Monday, June 28, 2021, at Franklin Woods Community Hospital. Bea was born in Knott County, KY to the late Fred and Ethel Allen Centers. She was part owner in the Rockingham Boat Dock for over 60 years. In addition to her parents, Bea was preceded in death by: one child, Freddie Hale; and five...

Jun 28, 2021

The last of the Louisville, Kentucky, 33rd Street Terrell boys has departed for his heavenly home. Carl Leslie Terrell passed away on June 28, 2021, at the age of 85, after a brief stay at Holston Valley Hospital. Born on August 31, 1935, to James and Martina Terrell, Carl was a graduate of St. Columbus Elementary and Flaget High School....

Jun 27, 2021

Opal Jane Poarch, age 76, of Johnson City, TN passed away on Sunday, June 27, 2021 at the Johnson City Medical Center following an extended illness. She was a member of New Hope Church of Christ. Opal also worked for Jonesborough Elementary for 17 years as a library assistant. Opal was preceded in death by her parents, Clifford and Pearl...

Jun 25, 2021

DeWitt Alexander Hurst Jr., 74, of Elizabethton, passed away on Friday, June 25, 2021 at the Johnson City Medical Center. He was a native of Rock Hill, South Carolina, and a son of the late DeWitt Sr. and Fredrica Duncan Hurst. DeWitt was a proud U.S. Marine, serving his country in Vietnam. He will be rendered honors and laid to...

Jun 24, 2021

Jun 23, 2021

Richard Raleigh Taylor Jr., 83, of Johnson City, passed away on Wednesday, June 23, 2021, at his home. He was a beloved husband, caring father, cherished grandfather and dear friend. He was born in 1937 in Decatur, Illinois, a son of the late Richard Taylor Sr. and Leanore Beckett Taylor. Mr. Taylor graduated from Bradley University in 1961, before starting...

Jun 19, 2021

Jun 19, 2021

Morgan Nathan Presnell, 59, Kingsport, passed away Saturday, June 19, 2021, at his residence. Morgan was born on January 21, 1962, in Johnson City, to the late Willis and Celia Goodwin Presnell. He spent his life as a laborer doing carpentry and painting, but his real passion was golf. In addition to his parents, Morgan was preceded in death by:...

Jun 19, 2021

Lucy “Ruth” Saults, 94, of Johnson City, died Sunday, June 20, 2021 at the Four Oaks Healthcare and Rehabilitation Facility. She was a native of Johnson City and a daughter of the late Houston Henry and Lillie Hill Peters. Ruth was a longtime employee of Kings Department Store, Baldauf and later Wal-Mart. She was a member of Lynnwood Christian Church....

Jun 18, 2021

Brian James Hill, 54, of Johns Island, SC, died June 18, 2021, at the Johnson City Medical Center. Brian was a native of Lucernemines, PA and was a son of Milton Hill, Jr. and the late Marjorie Campbell Hill and step-son of Janet Hill. He graduated from Homer-Center High School in Homer City, PA prior to relocating to Tennessee with...

Jun 16, 2021

Donna J. Crane, 71, Johnson City, passed away Wednesday, June 16, 2021, at Franklin Woods Community Hospital following a brief illness. Donna was born in Greeneville to the late Gordon and Mary Bailey Crane. Donna worked in Food Service for most of her life. She loved to cook and give it away. She also loved to fish and help anyone...

Jun 16, 2021

James Michael “Mike” McKinney, 70, of Chuckey, passed away on Wednesday, June 16, 2021. He was born in Johnson City, Tennessee, a son of the late Harlow McKinney and Anna Ruth Anderson McKinney. Mike had served his country as a Marine and worked as a truck driver for over 40 years. He was a man who loved to be outdoors...