OBITUARIES
Johnson City, TN. Obituaries
Local obituaries for Johnson City and Washington County, TN.
Harriet Smoak Kessler
Jun 11, 2021
Harriet Smoak Kessler, 98, of Piney Flats, passed away at her residence following a recent hospitalization. She was born on October 24, 1922, in Colleton County, South Carolina. She was a daughter of the late Gilbert Leonardus Smoak and Adelphia Ritter Smoak. Harriet joined the American Red Cross following earning a Bachelor of Arts degree at Furman University. She served...
Julio Cesar Miranda Salas
Jun 11, 2021
Julio Cesar Miranda Salas, age 42, of Guadalupe, Zacatecas, Mexico, died Friday, June 11, 2021 at Johnson City Medical Center in Johnson City, Tennessee. Julio is survived by a wife, Maybet Briones Avila, several children, and many other family members in Mexico who are hoping to bring him home. The family requests donations using the Tribute Fund tab under his...
Kathryn Rogerson Adams
Jun 6, 2021
Kathryn “Kitty” Adams (Rogerson), 96, of Johnson City, Tennessee, went to be with the Lord on June 6, 2021. She was preceded in death by her parents, Livingston and Clara Rogerson; husband of 60 years, William “Bill” Adams; son, Stephen Adams; daughter, Beth Callum; and brother, Brewster Rogerson. Those left to cherish her memory include her daughter, Gayle (Ron) Buttram;...
Herman Sanford Smith
Jun 6, 2021
Herman S. Smith, 96, of Piney Flats, TN passed away on June 6, 2021. Born in Selma, California, son of the late James Edward and Laura Feathers Smith. He was a member of Poplar Ridge Christian Church. Herman loved his church, family and friends. He was blind for many years, but loved to work in his shop and travel, especially...
Ponnammal Devapiran
Jun 4, 2021
Ms. Ponnammal Devapiran, age 79, passed away peacefully at her home in Johnson City, Tennessee on Friday, June 4, 2021, surrounded by her family and friends. She was born in Chennai, India to Mr. Thothathiri Nathan and Ms. Meenakshi on December 6, 1941. She married Mr. S Devapiran and had the privilege of living in several cities in India. She...
David Jerome Shepard
Jun 2, 2021
David Jerome Shepard II, 50, of Jonesborough, passed away on Wednesday, June 2, 2021 at the Johnson City Medical Center. He was a native of Johnson City and a son of the late David Shepard and Linda Gnann Shepard. David was a loving, devoted son, husband, and father. He was an avid guitar player and car enthusiast. In addition to...
Dorothy Ann Shipley
Jun 1, 2021
Dorothy “Ann” Shipley, 80, of Johnson City, died on Tuesday, June 1, 2021 at the Johnson City Medical Center with Wendell and Wendi by her side. She was a native of Piney Flats, daughter of the late Jacob R. and Opal L. Green Hodges. Ann was a perfect wife and the best mother that ever lived. She was a very...
Michael Ray Geaslin
May 31, 2021
The family of Michael Geaslin will receive friends from 11:30 am until 1:30 pm on Wednesday, June 9, 2021, at Morris-Baker Funeral Home. The committal service will follow at 2:00 pm at Mountain Home National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association at www.diabetes.org.
James Edward Hileman
May 31, 2021
James Edward “Jim” Hileman, 69 of Johnson City died Monday, May 31, 2021 at the Johnson City Medical Center. He was a native of Haverhill, MA, son of the late Jesse Calvin Hileman, Jr and Marjorie Bertha Dwyer Hileman. James was a Vietnam Veteran having served in the United States Marine Corps and recipient of many medals including the Vietnam...
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...
