OBITUARIES
Johnson City, TN. Obituaries
Local obituaries for Johnson City and Washington County, TN.
Ralph Arnold Little
Jun 10, 2020
Ralph Arnold Little, age 69, of Johnson City, Tennessee passed away Wednesday, June 10, 2020 at Lakebridge Health Care Center in Johnson City. Ralph was born September 29, 1950 in Johnson City to the late Blaine Henry Little and the late Rose Marie Mallonee Little. Ralph was a proud veteran of the Marine Corps. After his service, he worked for...
William Arthur Wiley, Jr.
Jun 10, 2020
William Arthur Wiley, Jr. MD, age 89 years of Johnson City died on June 10, 2020. He was born on February 3, 1931, to the late William A. Wiley, Sr. and Virginia Walker Wiley. Dr. Wiley was educated in the Johnson City School System and graduated from Science Hill High School in 1949. He attended ETSU, UT in Knoxvillle and...
Terry E. "Junior" Trivett
Jun 9, 2020
Terry Edward Trivett, Jr., 82, of Johnson City, died Tuesday, June 9, 2020 at his home. He was an Avery County native who lived most of his life in the Johnson City area, and he was a son of the late Terry A. and Esther Oaks Trivett. Junior retired from the Johnson City Fire Department as Administrative Chief after thirty...
Elizabeth "Liz" Beringer
Jun 9, 2020
Elizabeth “Liz” Hall Beringer, 88, of Johnson City, passed contently from this life to the next on Tuesday, June 9, 2020, at Dominion Senior Living of Bristol. She was born in Pike County, Kentucky, a child of the late Wilburn Hall, a coalminer, and Elizabeth Johnson Hall, a homemaker. Liz will be remembered for trying to be the greatest mother...
Ernest Monroe Brewer
Jun 8, 2020
Ernest Monroe Brewer, age 79, of Johnson City, died June 8, 2020 at his home. He was born June 17, 1940 in Washington County to the late Charlie Brewer and Thelma Freeman. Ernest worked for Ferguson Transfer in Johnson City for many years. In his free time, he loved to play softball. In addition to his parents, Ernest was preceded...
Penney Gail Tapp
Jun 7, 2020
Penney Gail Tapp, age 70, of Johnson City, Tennessee passed away Sunday, June 7, 2020 at Cornerstone Village in Johnson City. Penney was born on August 8, 1949 to George Woodard Tapp and Eula Kate Bustler Langston in Johnson City. She was of the Baptist Faith. She worked at The Cottage and The Apex as a cook for many years....
Roger Allan Phipps
Jun 7, 2020
Roger Allan Phipps, 70, of Erwin, died Sunday, June 7, 2020 at his residence. He was a native of Elizabethton, son of the late Johnnie and Blanche Whitehead Phipps. Roger was a retired groundskeeper. He spent his time golfing and loved watching sporting events. He was of Methodist faith. Those left to cherish Roger’s memory are, his wife, Frances Adams...
Kristian Nicole Harney
Jun 6, 2020
Kristian Nicole Harney, age 50, of Johnson City, Tennessee died Saturday, June 6, 2020 at her home. Kristian was born on August 3, 1959 in Johnson City. She graduated from Science Hill High School and Draughons Junior College. She was a member of Unicoi Freewill Baptist Church. In her free time, Kristian enjoyed reading and spending time with her cats....
Floyd Thomas "Tom" Barger
Jun 5, 2020
Floyd Thomas “Tom” Barger Jr. was born January 27, 1956 in Hickory, North Carolina. He passed away in his home June 5, 2020, in Johnson City, Tennessee. Tom was a proud USMC veteran who served from 1975 until 1981 when he was honorably discharged. During his time as an active duty Marine, he was stationed in India and Belgium on...
Betty Sue Clawson
Jun 5, 2020
Betty Sue Maness Clawson, age 75, of Gray, Tennessee went to be with the Lord on Friday, June 5, 2020. She was born November 18, 1944 to Elgin Maness and Lois Brooks Maness in Booneville, Mississippi. Betty served as a registered nurse for many years at Johnson City Medical Center. She was a member of Living Word Church of God...
Tammy Renee Mitchell
Jun 3, 2020
Tammy R. Mitchell, 53 of Johnson City died Wednesday, June 3, 2020 at Franklin Woods Community Hospital. She was a native of Johnson City, daughter of J. D. Mitchell and the late Janice Louise Aldridge Mitchell. Tammy was a former teller for Mountain States Credit Union. She attended Grace Free Will Baptist Church. In addition to her mother, her maternal...
Jewell Dean Hollingsworth Jones
Jun 1, 2020
Jewell Dean Hollingsworth Jones, 88, of Johnson City, passed away on Monday, June 1, 2020, at Agape Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was born in 1932 in Dyersburg, Tennessee, a daughter of the late James Grady Hollingsworth and Ivy Jane Mangrum Hollingsworth. Mrs. Jones was a lifelong Christian and a member of The Answer Baptist Church. She will be remembered...
Verna Pearl Mcintyre
May 31, 2020
Verna Pearl McIntyre, 85, of Stuart, Florida died Sunday, May 31, 2020 at Stuart Rehabilitation and Health Care. She was a native of Happy Valley, TN, daughter of the late Edward and Ollie Mae Ursher Merritt. Verna was a retired grocery clerk. She was of protestant faith. Verna enjoyed playing both the piano and organ. In addition to her parents,...
Marygene Longenecker
May 30, 2020
MaryGene Manning Longenecker, 90, born on November 26, 1929, in Wayside, Georgia, died at Sharon Towers in Charlotte, North Carolina on May 30, 2020. Devoted wife of 52 years to the Rev. Hershey J. Longenecker, MaryGene also grew up as the daughter of a Presbyterian Minister, the Rev. Frederic Easley Manning. After graduating from Wheaton College in 1951 with a...
Betty Jean Callahan
May 27, 2020
Betty Jean Coleman Callahan, age 74, of Limestone, Tennessee passed away peacefully May 27, 2020 at her home. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harry Callahan Sr; son, Harry Callahan Jr; daughter, Mary Alice Miller; and grandson, William Tipton. Those left to cherish Betty’s memory include her daughters, Jeannie (Sammy) Tipton and Margaret (Richard Doyle) Laster; grandchildren, BJ...
James L. Keene
May 27, 2020
James L. “Jim” Keene, age 82, of Johnson City, Tennessee, passed away on Wednesday, May 27, 2020, at the Johnson City Medical Center. Jim was born in Johnson City, Tennessee to the late Robert and Georgia Helen Keene. Jim retired as a proud United States Army Veteran Chief Warrant Officer 4 after serving 36 years of dedicated service. He served...
Edna R. Frye
May 27, 2020
Edna Murray Frye, 91, of Johnson City, TN passed away on Wednesday, May 27, 2020 surrounded by her daughter and son-in law. A native of Limestone, TN, Edna is the daughter of the late Henry and Minnie Crawford Murray. Growing up in the Clear Springs community of Greene County TN on a farm she was part of a large family...
David Richard Tierney
May 24, 2020
David Richard Tierney, age 66, of Johnson City, Tennessee passed away peacefully in the arms of his family at home on Sunday, May 24, 2020. David was born on April 12, 1954 in Providence, Rhode Island to Richard Joseph Tierney and Carmella “Connie” Pacifico Tierney. David attended college at Slippery Rock University in Pennsylvania on a football scholarship where he...
Karen Sue Simmons
May 23, 2020
Karen Sue Simmons, 71, of Johnson City, passed away on Saturday, May 23, 2020, at the Life Care Center of Gray. She was a native and lifelong resident of Johnson City, a daughter of the late James Simmons Jr. and Betty Anne Brumitt Simmons. Karen was a member of Hampton Christian Church. She was an animal lover and a people...
Lottie Agnes Spain
May 21, 2020
Lottie Agnes McIntyre Spain, Age 93, born December 18, 1926, passed away peacefully in her home on May 21, 2020. She was a graduate of Science Hill High School. She worked retail at Parks-Belk, Pic’n Pay Shoe Store, and was a manager of Emery 5 & 10, where she gave many girls their first job. She was a longtime member...
