OBITUARIES
Johnson City, TN. Obituaries
Local obituaries for Johnson City and Washington County, TN.
Rebecca Jean Deponti
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...
Howard Edward Patrick
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....
Mary Evelyn Mccall
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...
Patsy Campbell Pate
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...
Camalee Jenny
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;...
Diana Lee Bailey
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....
Eleanor Desaulniers
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,...
Donna Gail Hughes
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...
Jeffrey Nixon Vonglis
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,...
Hannah Marie Hammer
Nov 7, 2021
Hannah Marie Hammer, 24, Johnson City, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Sunday, November 7, 2021. Hannah went to sleep on Saturday evening and awoke in her Heavenly home in the presence of Jesus. Hannah was the daughter of William “Bill” Hammer and Scarlet Hammer, of Johnson City. Hannah is preceded in death by: her sister, Sarah M. Hammer;...
Irene Bolton
Nov 4, 2021
Irene Hughes Bolton, 89, Bradenton, FL, passed away Thursday, November 4, 2021, at Doctors Hospital in Sarasota, FL. Irene was born in Mitchell County, NC to the late Charlie and Margaret Deaton Hughes. Irene was a member of First United Methodist Church and worked in retail part time after her children grew up. She lived in Johnson City for 50...
Lori Ann Trent
Nov 4, 2021
Lori Ann Trent, age 59, of Johnson City, Tennessee, passed away Thursday, November 4, 2021, at the Johnson City Medical Center. A lifelong resident of Johnson City, Lori was born on November 10, 1961, to the late Jesse Lee Jones and Blanche Gourley Jones. Lori married Clarence Allen Trent in 1988. Lori worked for Milligan College for 23 years. Her...
Harold Lee Malone, Jr.
Nov 3, 2021
Dr. Harold Lee Malone Jr, 77, died at Franklin Woods Hospital on November 3rd. Born August 23, 1944, in Birmingham, AL, he was the son of Dr. Harold Lee Malone Sr. and Bessie Merriweather Malone and the older brother of Dr. Jacob Oliver Malone, all of whom predeceased him. He was also predeceased by maternal grandparents Claudia and Jacob Merriweather...
June Louise Pollock
Nov 1, 2021
June Louise Pollock, 98, Johnson City, went to be with the Lord Monday, November 1, 2021, at her residence, surrounded by her loving family. June was born in Lincoln County, West Virginia to the late Cecil and Grace Humphrey Hale. June was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and homemaker. She could always be found in the kitchen where she...
Randy Lee Norris
Oct 31, 2021
Randy Lee Norris, 66, of Johnson City, passed away on Sunday, October 31, 2021 following a hard battle with cancer. He was a native of Logan, Ohio, son of the late Stanley and Martha Burgess Norris. Randy was a graduate of Logan High School, where he enjoyed playing football, basketball, and baseball for the Chieftains. He went on to earn...
Ronnie Hugh Malone
Oct 30, 2021
Ronnie Hugh Malone, 69 years old, of Kingsport, passed away at his home on Saturday, October 30, 2021. Ronnie’s parents were Fred and Christine Malone of Elizabethton. Ronnie was a graduate of Hampton High School and was a recognized member of their football team. He served in the United States Army. He also worked for the City of Johnson City,...
Sherell "Bill" Keever
Oct 28, 2021
Sherell Billy Keever, 72, of Johnson City, passed away on Thursday, October 28, 2021 at The Waters of Johnson City. Bill was a native of Johnson City, son of the late Eugene and Edna Tipton Keever. He was a proud veteran, spending 23 years in the U.S. Navy before retiring in 1990. During that time he served in Vietnam from...
Gary Franklin Clayton
Oct 28, 2021
“Even though I walk through the valley of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me, your rod and your staff comfort me.” Psalm 23:4 Gary Franklin Clayton, 74, Johnson City, formerly of Colonial Heights, passed away at home after a long, courageous battle with cancer on Thursday, October 28, 2021. Gary was an only child of...
