OBITUARIES
Johnson City, TN. Obituaries
Local obituaries for Johnson City and Washington County, TN.
Julia Mae Depero Clark
Oct 24, 2020
Julia Mae DePero Clark, 92, of Johnson City, passed away the early morning of Saturday, October 24, 2020. Julia was born March 3, 1928, in Johnson City, TN, to Anna Mae DePero and Martin DePero. She graduated in 1946 from Jonesboro High School, where she was one of the first cheerleaders for the school. She was married September 3, 1947...
Don William Jones
Oct 23, 2020
Don William Jones, 87 of Johnson City, died Friday, October 23, 2020 at his residence. He was a native of Greene County, son of the late Paul and Ida Cannon Jones. Don was a retired painter for ETSU. He was a charter member of Faith Free Will Baptist Church and oldest living member. Don’s passions were for his family, fishing...
Glen Coggins
Oct 22, 2020
“I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing.” 2 Timothy 4:7-8 Glen “Knobby” Coggins, age...
Geraldine Hicks
Oct 21, 2020
Geraldine B. Hicks, 81, Gray, passed away Wednesday, October 21, 2020, at NHC HealthCare of Johnson City. Geraldine was born in Gray to the late Nathan Lee “Roy” and Rella Hale Boyer. She was of the Baptist faith and served as pianist for several churches, and most recently attended Boones Creek Free Will Baptist Church. Growing up, her father was...
Della Coggins
Oct 21, 2020
Mrs. Della Coggins, 92, passed away at her home on Wednesday, October 21, 2020. She was a resident of Johnson City for many years but was a native of Cocke County. Della was the daughter of James Wesley and Dorothy Mae Parks Huff and was a retired employee of Baxter Pharmaceuticals. She was a treasured member of the Stoney Creek...
Timothy Dwayne Archer
Oct 20, 2020
Timothy Dwayne Archer, 50, of Johnson City died Tuesday, October 20, 2020 at his residence from a massive heart attack. He was a native of Johnson City, son of the late James Earl Archer, Jr. and Arlane Pearson Archer. Tim was an electrician. He was fond of fishing, a Vol fan and enjoyed being with is family. Those left to...
Tommie Lou Segrest
Oct 20, 2020
Tommie Lou “Granny” Segrest, age 80, of Johnson City passed away peacefully after a lengthy illness at Johnson City Medical Center on Tuesday, October 20, 2020. She was born in Grundy, Virginia on September 16, 1940. She met her husband Bryant Segrest and married in 1958. They moved to Johnson City in 1963. Tommie loved her gardening and cooking for...
Gary Scott Carr
Oct 18, 2020
Gary Scott Carr, “Blue” age 60, of Piney Flats, Tennessee went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 18, 2020. Gary was born February 24, 1960 in Sullivan County, Tennessee to Haynes and Margaret Depew Carr. He graduated from Sullivan East High School in 1979. Gary was a jack of many trades and his last job was with...
James Ervin Brant
Oct 17, 2020
James Ervin Brant, 87, went to be with his Lord and Savior on the evening of October 17th while holding the hand of his wife, Ruth, of almost 61 years. He was surrounded by his loving family and was reunited at Heaven’s Gates with his son, Matt, whom he had missed dearly for over 24 years. Jim was born to...
Frank Barry
Oct 16, 2020
Frank Barry, 70, Watauga, passed away Friday, October 16, 2020, at Johnson City Medical Center, following a brief illness. Frank was born on July 19 to the late John and Irene Hyatt Barry. He founded Barry Heating and Air Conditioning in 1987 and worked until his passing. He loved spending time with his grandchildren and getting together with his family,...
Kenneth Earl Brackett Sr.
Oct 16, 2020
Kenneth Earl Brackett Sr., 79, of Johnson City, passed away at his home on Friday, October 16, 2020, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on November 4th, 1940, in Kettle Island, Bell County, Kentucky. He was a son of the late Orville and Anna Shepherd Brackett. Kenneth served in the United States Marine Corps from 1960 to 1964....
Bessie Mae Britt
Oct 15, 2020
Our loving mother, Bessie Mae Britt, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 15, 2020 at her residence in Johnson City. She was a native of Limestone Cove, daughter of the late Mallie and Nellie Pate West. Bessie was a retired homemaker. She was a member of the Milligan Free Will Baptist Church and she also attended the...
Verna Schwartz
Oct 14, 2020
Verna May Schwartz, age 83, of Johnson City, Tennessee died Wednesday, October 14, 2020 at the Johnson City Medical Center. Verna was born on July 4, 1937 in Ottawa Lake, Michigan to Ansel Davidson and Annie Elizabeth Smart Davidson Mannis. Her family lived in a loft apartment above a barn, which is where she was born. One of her favorite...
Sandra Franz
Oct 13, 2020
Mrs. Sandra J. Franz, 71, Tarpon Springs, Florida, passed away Wednesday, October 13, 2020, at Johnson City Medical Center in Johnson City, Tennessee. She was the daughter of Norma J. Johnson, of Florida. Sandi was a resident of Florida for 56 years. She had recently moved from Sea Ranch Lakes, FL to Tarpon Springs, FL. She divided her time between...
Kevin Shane Bryan
Oct 13, 2020
Kevin S. Bryan, 55, of Blountville, died Tuesday, October 13, 2020 at Captiva Island, Florida. Born in Newport News, VA, Kevin was raised in Wilmington, NC and was the son of Robert Earl and Davia Joell Bryan. He earned his bachelor’s degree from ETSU. Kevin was a proud, 29-year employee of Eastman Chemical. He loved his job and the people...
Gary Wayne Potter
Oct 8, 2020
Gary Wayne Potter was born March 9th, 1950 to Thelma Neas Potter and Estal Potter in Johnson City, TN. He graduated from Science Hill High School in the class of 1968, from ETSU in 1972, and Marshall University in 1976. Gary worked on his Doctoral work at UT and UK. Gary taught at Steed Collage, ETSU, Carson Newman, Milligan, and...
Helen Ruth Taylor
Oct 5, 2020
Helen Taylor, age 86, of Johnson City, Tennessee passed away Monday, October 5, 2020 at Johnson City Medical Center. She worked for Texas Instruments as a Quality Control Inspector, where she retired after 18 years of service. She was a member of the Elizabethton Church of Christ. Helen enjoyed birdwatching and her grand-dogs. Helen was preceded in death by her...
Edward Dale Brumit
Oct 5, 2020
Edward “Teen” Brumit, 71, Johnson City, passed away Monday, October 5, 2020, at his residence. He was a member of Carter County Car Club and Rod and Gun Club. Teen was preceded in death by: his parents, John and Lillian Carver Davidson; and two brothers, Floyd Gayle Brumit and Roger Davidson. Survivors include: two children, Phillip and Janet Brumit; four...
Erma Ernestine Toth
Oct 3, 2020
“Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good! His faithful love endures forever.” Psalm 107:1 Erma Ernestine Erwin Toth, 90, passed peacefully in her sleep on Saturday, October 3, 2020, after a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s. She was a very hard-working, loving and kind woman. She enjoyed her career at Mahoney’s for close to 40 years, and prior to...
George William Wilson
Oct 1, 2020
George William Wilson, 67, of Johnson City, passed away on Thursday, October 1, 2020, at the Johnson City Medical Center. He was a native and lifelong resident of Johnson City, and a son of Dan H. Wilson and Lorna Davenport Wilson. George loved cars, working for many years at Chapparal as both mechanic and service manager. Even after retirement, it...
