OBITUARIES
Johnson City, TN. Obituaries
Local obituaries for Johnson City and Washington County, TN.
Robert Stanley Kostreva
Sep 19, 2020
Rev. Robert Stanley Kostreva, 71, of Johnson City, passed away Saturday, September 19, 2020, in the Johnson City Medical Center. Robert lived in Johnson City since 2001, and the past 13 years have been in marriage with Linda Rowlett Kostreva. He was the son of the late Stanley and Lottie Lukaszek Kostreva, and he grew up in New Britain, Connecticut,...
Roff Justice
Sep 18, 2020
Roff Evelyn Whittle Justice, 86, of 204 Shadowood Dr., Johnson City, passed away Friday, September 18, 2020. Roff was born in Graniteville, SC to Hazel and Lucille Whittle. Roff graduated from Spartanburg High School and attended Limestone University in Gaffney, SC. In addition to her parents, Roff was preceded in death by her sister, Linda Mize (J.B.). Survivors include: her...
Brenda Gail Foss
Sep 16, 2020
Brenda Gail Foss, 70, of Johnson City, ran through the gates of Heaven on Wednesday, September 16, 2020. She left her earthly home peacefully in her sleep, with her adoring family by her side. She was a native of Johnson City, a daughter of Cleo Arwood Foss and the late Joseph L. Foss. In addition to her father, she is...
James Daryl Booth
Sep 16, 2020
James D. Booth, Jr., 37, Johnson City, passed away Wednesday morning, September 16, 2020, at Johnson City Medical Center, following a brief illness. He was born in Johnson City to the late James D. Booth, Sr. and Garnetta McKinney Booth. He was a volunteer fire fighter for the Central Community. He enjoyed fixing cars, carpentry and was an avid gun...
Carolyn Penelope Pridemore
Sep 15, 2020
Carolyn Penelope Wolfe Pridemore, age 49, of Jonesborough, Tennessee passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, September 15, 2020 at her home. Carolyn was born January 11, 1971 in Johnson City to John Preston Wolfe and Penelope Galloway Wolfe. She was a former member of Westminster Presbyterian Church. Carolyn graduated from University School in 1989. She then earned her Bachelor of Science...
Sarah Evelyn Garland Moore
Sep 15, 2020
Sarah Evelyn Garland Moore, age 100, passed away on Tuesday, September 15, 2020, at her home in Johnson City. Born on May 22, 1920, she was named for her grandmothers, Sarah Twiggs Julian and Eveline Hughes Garland. Evelyn was raised in Roan Mountain, TN, a daughter of the late Nathan H. and Carrie Belle Julian Garland. After graduating high school,...
Kimberly Kay Vincil
Sep 12, 2020
Kimberly Kay Vincil age 56 went to her heavenly home on Saturday September 12, 2020 after a short illness. She was a beloved daughter, sister, niece, and friend. Survivors include her mother Linda Vincil, brother Kelly Vincil, uncle and aunt Nick and Debbie Erwin, cousin Nick Erwin Jr. and a very special friend Paul Glisson. There will be a memorial...
Mary O. Rivers
Sep 12, 2020
Mrs. Mary Osborne Rivers, 77, of Piney Flats, TN, passed away in her home on Saturday, September 12, 2020. Mary was a native of Memphis, TN, where she attended Sacred Heart Catholic School. She was Captain of the Girls Softball Team. She married prior to graduation to “see the world”; which she eventually did. She entered government service in the...
Jimmy Fred Tester
Sep 11, 2020
Jimmy Fred “Jim” Tester, Sr. of Gray, died Friday, September 11, 2020 at his residence. He was a native of Kingsport, son of the late Oscar Fred and Willie Edith Oliver Tester. Jim was a veteran of Vietnam, having served in the U. S. Air Force as a Master Sergeant. He was highly decorated. He was a member of the...
Kimberly Gail Hammer
Sep 11, 2020
Kimberly Gail Hammer, age 48, of Elizabethton, Tennessee died Friday, September 11, 2020 at her home. Kimberly was born on September 9, 1972 in Johnson City to Samuel Earl and Barbara Jean Scalf Hammer. Kimberly was a graduate of Science Hill High School and she attended ETSU. She participated in Junior ROTC. She worked at Dairy Queen during her school...
Mona Owens Austin
Sep 10, 2020
Mona G. Owens Austin, age 86, of Johnson City, Tennessee died Thursday, September 10, 2020 at her home in Johnson City. Mona was born on July 18, 1934 to the late Thomas Gibson and Mary Jane Gaskill Gibson in Birmingham, Alabama. She graduated from Maury High School in Norfolk, Virginia in 1952. She was an active member of Princeton Presbyterian...
James Daryl Booth
Sep 10, 2020
James Daryl Booth, Sr, 73, of Johnson City died September 10, 2020 at the James H. Quillen VA Medical Center. He was a native of Johnson City, son of the late Ralph “Red” Woodward and Goldie Triplett Booth. James served his country in the U. S. Army during the Vietnam Era. Then he went on to serve in another capacity...
Donald Wilson Spurrell
Sep 9, 2020
Donald W. Spurrell, a representative example of The Greatest Generation, World War II veteran, Alabama football player, and patent attorney died Sept. 9 in Johnson City, TN from complications caused by COVID-19. He was 92. A first generation American, Mr. Spurrell was born on November 20, 1927 to immigrant parents from Newfoundland, Canada - Edith Knee Spurrell and Edwin Vincent...
Ettye Lou Wilfong Egger
Sep 9, 2020
Ettye “Lou” Wilfong Egger, 85, of Johnson City, TN, passed away Wednesday, September 9, 2020 at Hermitage Health Center in Elizabethton, TN. She was born in Jenkins, KY. She was the only child of Ardie B. Wilfong and Pina Mae Johnson Wilfong. Lou accepted Jesus at a young age and was of the Baptist faith. She was deeply rooted in...
Theodore Roosevelt Caldwell
Sep 6, 2020
Theodore “Ted” Roosevelt Caldwell, 81, of Johnson City died at the Johnson City Medical Center on Sunday, September 6, 2020. He was a native of Johnson City, TN, son of the late Theodore Roosevelt Sr. and Molinda Johnston Caldwell. Ted was a retired plant manager in the fiber manufacturing industry. He served his country in many ways, he was in...
Rick Lee Chalfin
Sep 5, 2020
Rick Lee Chalfin, 67, passed away Saturday, September 5, 2020, at Sycamore Shoals Hospital. Rick was born in Kenton, OH to the late Robert and Eleanor Rodgers Chalfin. He worked at Summers-Taylor, Inc. for 17 years. In addition to his parents, Rick was preceded in death by his wife, Regenia Chalfin. Survivors include: three children, Scottie Chalfin, Tammy Stover and...
Mary Street Davis
Sep 4, 2020
Mary Street Davis, of Johnson City, went home to be with her Lord on Friday, September 4, 2020, after passing peacefully at home. Mary turned 95 on July 15, 2020. She loved the Lord and her family with all of her heart. She was a member of Oakland Avenue Baptist Church, and had retired from the Johnson City Public School...
Florine Buck Lick
Sep 3, 2020
Florine Buck Lick, 92, of Johnson City, went home to be with her Lord on Thursday, September 3, 2020, after passing peacefully at her home. She was born June 20, 1928, in Dickenson, VA, to the late Robert and Roxie Nave Buck. At the age of six months Mrs. Lick’s mother passed and she was raised by her loving Grandparents...
Linda Sue Brandon
Sep 2, 2020
Linda Sue Brandon, 48, died Wednesday, September 2, 2020. She was a native of Johnson City, daughter of Karen Sue Lane Maynor and the late William Clifford Maynor. Linda had worked at Dentsply Sirona for several years and was loved by many. She had a kind heart, and she always had a willingness to help others in need. Her passion...
Judy Marie Gowin Austin
Sep 2, 2020
Judy Marie Gowin Austin, 67, of Hampton, passed away on Wednesday, September 2, 2020, at Sycamore Shoals Hospital in Elizabethton. She was born in Johnson City, a daughter of the late Charlie Miller Gowin and Elizabeth Farmer Gowin. Judy was of the Baptist faith and of Cherokee heritage, both of which were points of pride. She loved to travel and...
