Johnson City, TN. Obituaries

Jan 10, 2021

“I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith” 2 Timothy 4:7 (KJV) Dorothy E. Schill, age 93 of Johnson City, Tennessee departed this earthly life on Sunday January 10, 2021 to attend a long-awaited reunion with friends and family in Heaven. There is no doubt that when her heavenly father called her...

Jan 10, 2021

Tristan Daniel Grindstaff, 25, of Kingsport, died on Sunday, January 10, 2021 in Sullivan County. He was a son of Lori Grindstaff and the late Shelby Gene Grindstaff. Tristan will be remembered most for his kind heart, determination and willingness to always help anyone in any way he could. He left an impact on every life that he touched. Tristan...

Jan 7, 2021

Wanda Vee Blevins Dugger, Johnson City, passed away on Thursday, January 7, 2021, at The Courtyards Senior Living. She was a native of Doeville in Johnson County and was the daughter of the late Ira William Blevins and Nelia Pleasant Blevins. Mrs. Dugger was a graduate of Jonesborough High School and was a Valedictorian of her class. She was also...

Jan 4, 2021

“Well done my good and faithful servant. Welcome home!” Alice Arlene Bennett, 64, heard those beautiful words January 4 as she passed peacefully surrounded by loved ones. Arlene was the daughter of the late Irlie and Vaughtie Bennett. She is survived by her two sisters: Karen (Mickey) Keplinger and Kathy Baker. Her four nieces, Carrie (David) Floyd, T.L. Keplinger, Amber...

Jan 4, 2021

Ms. Jo Beryl Harrell, 96, died on Monday, January 4, 2021, at her home in Johnson City. Ms. Harrell was a native of Carter County and a daughter of the late Joe and Hettie Bowers Shell. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Claude E. Harrell, in 1997. Ms. Harrell attended Slagle United Methodist...

Jan 4, 2021

Mr. John T Williams, of Bristol, TN passed away on Monday, January 4, 2021, in his room at The Courtyards of Johnson City at the age of 73. John grew up in Kingsport, TN and settled in Bristol TN. He was the son of the late Frank and Mildred Williams. John graduated from Dobyns-Bennett High School in 1966 where he...

Jan 2, 2021

“Her children rise up and call her blessed...” Proverbs 31:28 Joann Isenberg Boyd of Johnson City, Tennessee, passed away at her residence Saturday, January 2, 2021, surrounded by her family. Joann was born on June 1, 1932, in Piney Flats, Tennessee, and was the eldest daughter of the late Gentry and Mae Isenberg. She was happily married to the late...

Jan 2, 2021

Deborah Lee Garrison, age 64, of Jonesborough, Tennessee, passed away Saturday, January 2, 2021 at her home. Deborah was born on September 19, 1956 in Johnson City to the late Clarence Columbus Garrison, Jr and the late Virginia Lee Howard Garrison. She graduated from Science Hill High School in 1975. She worked for Harris Tarkett for over 30 years. Deborah...

Jan 2, 2021

Our precious mother, Patti Jamerson Bogart, passed away peacefully while sleeping on Saturday, January 2,, 2021. She was an incredible loving mother who devoted her life to her children and grandchildren. Gram, as she loved to be called, was always up for a grand adventure, making messes, and making memories. She lived every minute of life to its fullest. Our...

Jan 1, 2021

Roy “Lonnie” Ward, age 75, of Bristol, Tennessee, died January 1, 2021 at the Johnson City Medical Center. Lonnie was born on December 24, 1945 in Bristol, Virginia, to the late Roy Ernest Ward and the late Ella Mae Ellison Ward. After completing high school, Lonnie joined the armed forces and served his country in the Navy during the Vietnam...

Jan 1, 2021

Charles Kenneth Smith, 79, of Johnson City, TN ascended into Glory Friday January 1, 2021 following a long and courageous battle with Parkinson’s disease. Kenneth grew up in Lebanon, TN, and spent his young years riding horses through fields and streams, and fishing in ponds throughout the rocky crags of middle Tennessee. He was a graduate of Castle Heights Military...

Dec 31, 2020

Violet Christine McCrary, 92 of Johnson City, died Thursday, December 31, 2020 at the Johnson City Medical Center. She was a native of Elizabethton, daughter of the late Marvin and Evelyn Texann Scalf Rogers. Violet was a homemaker and collector of dolls, she also had a booth at the Bluff City Flea Market, where she was a friend to all....

Dec 31, 2020

Lain Smith, 69, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, December 31st, 2020, while helping on a neighbor’s deck. He was born in Cincinnati, Ohio to the late Joycelyln Martin Smith and Roderick Kenneth Smith. Those left to cherish his memory are his loving wife, Penney Lynn Smith; sister, Gail Ataya; son, Shane Smith; aunt, Ramona Martin;...

Dec 31, 2020

Mary Jeannette Bear Halkowitz, 65, of Johnson City, TN passed away peacefully on December 31, 2020. Jeannette was born on July 21, 1955 in Delta, Colorado to William and Ellen Bear. She grew up in Paonia, Colorado with her three brothers and three sisters. She married Michael Halkowitz on August 15, 1981. Mike and Jeannette moved to Tennessee in 1985....

Dec 26, 2020

Robert “Bob” Franklin Fillers, age 78, of Johnson City, Tennessee, died Saturday, December 26, 2020 at the Johnson City Medical Center. Bob was born January 23, 1942 in Johnson City to the late Lawrence Franklin Fillers and the late Mary June Godsey Fillers. After attending school at Science Hill High School, he joined the Army National Guard. He was a...

Dec 24, 2020

Verna L. Neal Miller, 84, of Johnson City, passed away following a lengthy illness on Thursday, December 24, at home surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on January 29, 1936, at the former Memorial Hospital in Johnson City, a daughter of the late Jess and Hazel Baxley Neal. Verna was of the Baptist faith, and she enjoyed attending...

Dec 20, 2020

Elijah Edward Heaton, 88, of Gray, Tennessee, went to be with Jesus on December 20, 2020 after a brief but valiant battle with COVID-19. His strong faith in God brings us peace and comfort in this time of loss. “Ed” was the son of the late Lige and Hazel Heaton of Roan Mountain TN. He graduated from Cloudland High School...

Dec 20, 2020

Dec 13, 2020

Phyllis Jean Rivers, age 79, of Johnson City, Tennessee, passed away peacefully with her children by her side on Sunday, December 13, 2020 at NHC Healthcare in Johnson City. Phyllis was born March 2, 1941 in Johnson City to Glen and Helen Curd. She was a member of Austin Springs United Methodist Church. Phyllis served the Johnson City community working...

Dec 13, 2020

Vivian Marie Carr, age 93, of Elizabethton, Tennessee, passed away Sunday, December 13, 2020 at Hillview Health Center in Elizabethton. Vivian was born May 13, 1927 in Washington County, Tennessee to James Rumbley and Selma Smalling Rumbley. She graduated from Mary Hughes High School in 1945. She was the oldest living alumni. She was a member of Lynnwood Christian Church....