OBITUARIES
Johnson City, TN. Obituaries
Local obituaries for Johnson City and Washington County, TN.
Charles Kenneth Smith
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...
Violet C Mccrary
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....
Roderick Lain Smith
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;...
Mary Jeannette Halkowitz
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....
Robert Franklin Fillers
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...
Verna Lois Miller
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...
Elijah "Ed" Edward Heaton
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...
Vivian Marie Carr
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....
Phyllis Jean Rivers
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...
Marcella Ann Combs
Dec 12, 2020
Marcella “Sue” Combs, 78, of Johnson City, passed away on Saturday, December 12, 2020, at her home. She was a native of Carter County, and daughter of the late Thomas C. and Ina Mae Shaw Stewart. Sue loved to spend time with her family and to collect antiques. She was of the Baptist faith. In addition to her parents, she...
Barbara Smith Robinette
Dec 11, 2020
Mrs. Barbara S. Robinette, 81, of Bristol, Tennessee, passed away Friday, December 11, 2020, at Greystone Healthcare Center in Blountville, Tennessee. Barbara was born and raised in Baltimore, Maryland, the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Loretta Smith. Upon meeting her husband, Jim, Barbara moved to Tennessee. Happily married for over 50 years, they loved each other deeply and...
Robert Crossno
Dec 10, 2020
Robert Leland Crossno 58, of Jonesborough, TN, passed away Thursday, December 10, 2020. Mr. Crossno was born in Cleveland, OH and moved to Jonesborough, TN on August 16, 1977, also known as, the day Elvis died. Mr. Crossno was a carpenter by trade, working as a foreman for Frazier Harris Construction. He had a passion for motorcycles, classical rock music,...
Linda Rinaldi
Dec 10, 2020
Linda Rinaldi, 73, of Johnson City died Friday, December 11, 2020 at the Johnson City Medical Center. She was a native of Torrington, CT, daughter of the late Nicholas Leo and Angelina Silano Rinaldi, Sr. Linda was a retired clerical and administrative employee in the insurance industry. In addition to her parents, her beloved brother Leo Rinaldi preceded her in...
Anthony "Tony" Scott Cox
Dec 9, 2020
Anthony “Tony” Scott Cox, age 59, of Johnson City, Tennessee, passed on Tuesday, December 9, 2020, following a brief illness. Tony was born on July 23, 1961 in Johnson City. Tony served the Tri-Cities for 30 years as a paramedic. He spent most of his career with Bristol Life Saving Crew. He was the Vice President for District 9 of...
James Woodrow Davis
Dec 7, 2020
James Woodrow Davis, 78, of Bristol, passed away on Monday, December 7, 2020 at the Ballad Health Hospice House. He was born in New York City, a son of the late Woodrow and Beulah Carpender Davis. James was a proud veteran, who served his country in the United States Army. He was also a diligent worker, employed as a machinist...
Scott Lee Honeycutt
Dec 4, 2020
Scott Lee Honeycutt, 39, of Johnson City died Friday, December 4, 2020 at his residence. He was a native of Johnson City, son of Michael Hester and Kathy Holder Johnson. Scott was a loving member of his family and enjoyed being around them when possible. Those left to cherish his memory, are his mother, Kathy Johnson and his step-father, Leonard...
Wanda Sue Laughren
Dec 3, 2020
Wanda Sue McNabb Laughren, age 62, of Johnson City, Tennessee passed away suddenly on Thursday, December 3, 2020 at her home. Wanda was born December 4, 1957 in Johnson City to Carl McNabb and Elma Miller McNabb. She worked at Leon Fernbach for over 20 years and then North America Rayon, where she enjoyed working with several members of her...
Cyrus Allen Harrison
Dec 3, 2020
Cyrus Allen Harrison, age 62, of Johnson City, Tennessee, passed away unexpectedly on December 3, 2020. Cyrus was born July 25, 1958 to Marshall Harrison and Imogene Wills Harrison in Johnson City. He was of the Christian faith. Cyrus loved hunting and fishing. He was preceded in death by his father, Marshall Harrison and two brothers, an infant and Keith...
Judy Marlene Clay
Dec 3, 2020
Judy Marlene Clay, 66, of Piney Flats passed away on Thursday, December 3, 2020 at the Johnson City Medical Center. She was a native of Johnson City, daughter of the late John Edward and Marie Wyatt Clay. Judy was longtime Doctor’s Assistant for ETSU Internal Medicine. She was a member of Piney Flats First Baptist Church. Judy enjoyed spending time...
