OBITUARIES
Johnson City, TN. Obituaries
Local obituaries for Johnson City and Washington County, TN.
Betty Garland Higginbotham
May 30, 2021
Ms. Betty Garland Higginbotham, 91, of Johnson City, passed away on Sunday, May 30, 2021, at Cornerstone Village North in Johnson City. She was born in Mitchell County, North Carolina, a daughter of the late Rapha and Vadie Slagle Garland. She was of the Baptist faith. Betty is remembered for being a loving mother, doting grandmother, and adoring great grandmother....
Nathan Jay Tino
May 29, 2021
Nathan Tino, 55, Gray, passed away Saturday, May 29, 2021, at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center, following a brief illness. Nathan was a longtime resident of Washington County and son of the late Harold and Susie Laws Tino. Nathan was an amazing carpenter that had a special skill with woodworking and craftsmanship. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, kayaking and telling tales....
Robert Michael Harroll
May 29, 2021
Robert Harroll left this world all too soon, early Saturday morning, May 29, 2021, peacefully in his sleep, surrounded by his beloved other half, Lori Keranen, his beautiful daughter, Reagen Harroll, and a herd of devoted fur babies. Left in sorrow to mourn his passing include: his parents, Ted and Pat Harroll, of Limestone; three sisters, Kim Fleming, Kelly Elliott...
Sherman Lawrence Coffman
May 26, 2021
Sherman Lawrence Coffman, 75, of Johnson City, passed away on Wednesday, May 26, 2021, at the Johnson City Medical Center. He was a native of Johnson City, and a son of the late Samuel Ed Coffman and Tennie May Miller Coffman. Though born in Tennessee, Sherman spent over fifty years as a resident of Baltimore, Maryland. During this time, he...
Bill Coomer
May 25, 2021
Bill M. Coomer, age 61, passed away on Tuesday, May 25, 2021. He was born on August 30, 1959, in Lee County, Virginia, a son of the late William Ed Coomer and Fannie Delp Coomer. Bill’s family was his world. He was a dedicated husband, proud daddy, and loving papaw. He was also a committed employee of the town of...
Thomas Street
May 23, 2021
Thomas Allen Street’s suffering came to an end on Sunday, May 23, 2021, at the age of 69. Known as “Tommy” or “Little John” by most, he is now at peace to ride his motorcycle pain free. He was born February 15, 1952 in Johnson City to Dan Street and Virginia Evans Street. He was an Army Veteran who had...
Virginia Nell Keys
May 22, 2021
Virginia Nell Keys, 68 of Elizabethton, died Saturday, May 22, 2021 at her residence. She was a native of Johnson City, daughter of the late Willie and Jewel Heaton Maupin. Virginia was a homemaker and she was of the Baptist faith. In addition to her parents, a son Joseph Willis and a grandchild, Nevaeh Ashley preceded her in death. Those...
Charles Franklin Coppock
May 20, 2021
Charles Franklin Coppock, age 66, of Johnson City, Tennessee passed away on Thursday, May 20, 2021 at his home. A native of Tennessee, Charles was born on April 2, 1955. He served his country in the Army. Charles had a good heart and he cared about people. He had a sense of humor and he enjoyed cutting it up with...
Georgia Pearl Yontz
May 18, 2021
Georgia Pearl Allison Yontz, 88, of Johnson City, passed away on Tuesday, May 18, 2021, at NHC Healthcare in Johnson City. She was born in Saltville, Virginia, a daughter of the late Mance F and Ella Surber Allison. Georgia was a dedicated Christian who attended Buffalo Ridge Baptist Church for over 50 years. She loved the Lord and she lived...
Terry Gibson
May 17, 2021
Terry Lee Gibson, 70, Gray, passed away Monday, May 17, 2021, at Johnson City Medical Center following a brief illness surrounded by his family. Terry was born in Roanoke, VA to the late Theodore Earl Gibson and Ruth Rouse Gibson. He graduated from Tennessee High School. Terry retired from Free Service Tire after 40+ years of service. In recent years...
Nicholas Michael Halkowitz
May 16, 2021
Nicholas Michael Halkowitz, 34, passed away on Sunday, May 16, 2021 in Johnson City, TN. Nick was born on June 17, 1986 in Kingsport, TN to Michael and Jeannette Halkowitz. He was a 2004 graduate of Science Hill High School before joining the Army in 2006. Nick proudly served his country for 4 ½ years as a Specialist in the...
Charles Edward Bowman
May 13, 2021
Charles “Charlie” Edward Bowman, 82, Gray, passed away Thursday, May 13, 2021, at his residence. Charlie was born in Johnson City to the late John Frank and Dorothy Randolph Bowman. He graduated from Science Hill High School and retired from TPI. He was of the Baptist faith. Charlie was a gifted athlete who played all sports and ran track. He...
Darrell Wayne Dugger
May 12, 2021
Darrell Wayne Dugger, 57, of Johnson City, passed away on Wednesday, May 12, 2021 at his home. He was a native of Johnson City, and son of Jacqueline Carver Dugger and the late Charles Willard Dugger. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife, Debi Dugger; son, Richard Dugger and wife Amber; stepchildren, Dawn Ellis, Michael Dunn...
Jupiter Sara Exodus Journey Queen
May 12, 2021
Jupiter Sara Exodus Journey Queen, aged 4 months and 20 days, passed away on Wednesday, May 12, 2021. She was the daughter of Gavin Queen and Anastasia Cardwell. Jupiter was always happy, and had a presence that could light up any room she was in. Everyone that met her fell in love with her smile instantly. She loved to jump,...
Dewey David Buchanan
May 10, 2021
It is with a sad heart that we have to announce the passing of Dewey David Buchanan Jr., of Morristown, TN at 1:54 a.m. May 10th. Children Dana, Rebecca and David Buchanan survive him. He is preceded in death by his loving wife, Sabra, and was the last surviving member of his family. Brother, Melvin, sisters, Nail, Willie, Jesse and...
Helen Jeanette Boswell
May 9, 2021
Helen “Jeannette” Boswell, February 23, 1930 – May 9, 2021, passed from this life to spend eternity with Jesus Christ on Sunday, May 9th, 2021 at the age of 91. She was born February 23, 1930 in Elizabethton, TN to Anna Louise Baird Lyons and Willie Andrew Lyons. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband of 67 years,...
Derrick Lee Plank
May 9, 2021
Derrick Lee Plank, 43, Bluff City, passed away at his home on Sunday, May 9, 2021. Derrick was born October 27, 1977 in Johnson City to the late Rickey Plank and Teresa Phillips. He graduated from Sullivan East High School in 1995. He joined the Army at 17, where he excelled until his honorable medical discharge in 2002. While serving,...
James Ross Holmes
May 9, 2021
James “Ross” Holmes, 55, of Johnson City, Tennessee passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, May 9, 2021 at Sycamore Shoals Hospital in Elizabethton. A native of Johnson City, Ross was born September 5, 1965 to Walter Oliver Holmes and Mary Lee Vanover. He enjoyed playing his drums in his free time. Ross was a loving father and a great papaw, he...
Anna Mae Duncan
May 9, 2021
Anna Mae Duncan, 92, Piney Flats, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 9, 2021, at NHC Healthcare Johnson City. She was born in Knox County to the late Edward Frank and Pearl Woods Pettigrew. She was a member of Central Baptist Church in Johnson City and a retired elementary school teacher in Sullivan County. In addition to her parents, Anna...
Judith Poe Cancellaro
May 8, 2021
Judith “Judy” Ann Poe Cancellaro, 79, of Johnson City, Tennessee, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Saturday, May 8, 2021 at her home. Judy was born February 18, 1942 in Siler City, North Carolina to Henry Clarence Poe and Janice Nall. She earned her B.A. degree from Campbell University. She was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church. She...
