Johnson City, TN. Obituaries

Mar 5, 2020

Debbie Lisa Ethel Nelson, 49, Johnson City, died March 5, 2020 at the Johnson City Medical Center. She was a native of Johnson City and a daughter of Elmer and Pauline Nickles. Debbie was a graduate of David Crockett High School and had worked as a CNA. She was a member of McKinley Memorial Bible Church. In addition to her...

Mar 4, 2020

Helen W. Rose, age 78, of Johnson City, Tennessee, passed away at home on March 4, 2020 surrounded by her children after a long courageous battle with cancer. Helen was born in Knoxville, TN to the late James Otto and Katherine Bales Williams. She graduated from South High School 1960. Helen was of the Baptist faith and she was a...

Mar 4, 2020

Mar 1, 2020

Wanda Raines, 66, “made her move to glory” on Sunday, March 1, 2020, after a protracted and courageous battle with a rare and aggressive blood disorder, Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia. She was an exceptional woman and will be sorely missed. She will be remembered as a woman of great strength, kindness, creativity, humor, and integrity. Wanda was a native of Jellico,...

Feb 27, 2020

Terry Owenby, 65, of Johnson City was called to his eternal home on February 27, 2020. Born on June 4, 1954, Terry made many sacrifices by serving his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. Terry spent his final years as a resident at The Waters of Johnson City, with who he considered to be his chosen...

Feb 26, 2020

Terry "Bo" McIntosh, 57, of Greene County, TN, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, February 26, 2020 at Johnson City Medical Center following an illness. Born on September 20, 1962, in Timmonsville, SC, Bo was the son of the late Joseph and Ethelen McIntosh. Bo was a talented car painter and body repairman, beginning his career in collision repair at...

Feb 23, 2020

Betty Joyce (Wilburn) Butler passed away, Sunday February 23, 2020. That horrible disease known as dementia had been taking her away from us slowly for several years. But on this Sunday afternoon, while surrounded by her family at home, she took a deep breath and let go. Betty was 80 years old, born December 3, 1939 to the late James...

Feb 22, 2020

Sandy Neal Smith, 62, unexpectedly departed this world but ran into the arms of her Heavenly Father on Saturday, February 22, 2020. She was born February 15, 1958 to Argil Neal and the late Madelyn Neal, who loved and adored her. She was a woman of devout faith, and the light of Christ shone through her so brightly. She was...

Feb 22, 2020

James Calvin Haney, 62, of Erwin, TN died Saturday, February 22, 2020 at the James H. Quillen VAMC. He was a native of Washington DC, son of the late Crawford Brownlow and Erica Gabriella Meuller Haney. He served in the U. S. Army during the 1970’s. James was a longtime employee of American Water Heater, having retired recently. He is...

Feb 19, 2020

Hilda Ruth King Winkle, age 86, went home to be with her Lord on Wednesday, February 19, 2020. She was born to the late Arden L. King and Daisy Bristol King in Piney Flats, Tennessee. In addition to her parents, Hilda is preceded in death by two brothers, Ray and Albert King and one sister, Julia Ann King Ford. Hilda...

Feb 19, 2020

Mary Hurley Stafford, 88, went to be with Our Lord Jesus Christ on February 19, 2020 at Lakebridge Nursing Home in Johnson City, TN. Mary, a native of Pembroke, NC, was the daughter of the late Kenzie Driggers and Archie Lee Driggers. Mary enjoyed gardening, canning, quilting, flower arrangements, cooking delicious meals for her family and singing her favorite song...

Feb 19, 2020

“Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that heareth my word, and believeth on him that sent me, hath everlasting life, and shall not come into condemnation; but is passed from death unto life. “ John 5:24 KJV Richard D. “Rick“ Carr, 66, of Johnson City, entered through the gates of Heaven into his eternal home on Wednesday, February 19,...

Feb 18, 2020

Shirley Patricia O’Keefe Roth, January 5, 1925 – February 18, 2020 Shirley Roth, 95, of Johnson City, Tennessee joined the love of her life, Eugene (Gene) Roth, in Heaven on February 18, 2020. Shirley was born in Perth, Australia, the daughter of Walter James and Wilhelmina Janice O’Keefe. She was the second of six children, four boys and two girls....

Feb 18, 2020

“Precious in the Sight of the Lord is the Death of His Saints.” Psalm 116:15 Thelma Pierce, 94, of Johnson City, an amazing and much loved Lady, was lifted by God’s angels into the light and glory of Heaven on February 18, 2020. Her passing leaves many without guidance, but the wisdom, humor, and love she left here on earth...

Feb 18, 2020

Carl Floyd Ingram, II, 57, of Johnson City, died Tuesday, February 18, 2020 at his home. He was a native of Johnson City, son of the late Carl Floyd Ingram, Sr. (2015) and Mildred Collins Ingram (2009). Carl was a 1980 graduate of Davy Crockett High School. He was a graduate of ETSU, having a bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice,...

Feb 17, 2020

2 Timothy 4:7 I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Thomas Cleveland Mottern passed away on Monday, February 17, 2020 after a brief illness. Tom was born in Carter County in 1934 to Dora Mae Wallace Mottern and Robert Cleveland Mottern. He was raised in Johnson City, along with his older...

Feb 16, 2020

Christopher “Chris” Edward Poarch, age 53, of Johnson City, Tennessee, passed away Sunday, February 16, 2020 at his home after a lengthy battle with cancer. Chris was born on June 12, 1966 to Opal Waldrop Poarch and Wayne Poarch in Johnson City. After graduating high school, Chris proudly served his country in the United States Marines. He spent most of...

Feb 15, 2020

Austin Wayne Postlewaite, age 26, of Gray, Tennessee, passed peacefully in his home on Saturday, February 15, 2020. Austin was born October 5, 1993 in Albuquerque, New Mexico to Mark Postlewaite and Rebecca Schwartz. Austin grew up in the Texas panhandle and always considered Amarillo, Texas home. Austin graduated from Perry Hall High School in Perry Hall, Maryland in May...

Feb 13, 2020

Peggy Jo Lawrence, 68, of Hendersonville, died Thursday, February 13, 2020 at the Vanderbilt Medical Center. She was an Asheville, NC native and daughter of Frank and Patsy Calloway Miller. Peggy had lived many years in Johnson City prior to relocating to Hendersonville. She was a graduate of David Douglas High School, Portland, OR. Prior to her retirement, Peggy worked...

Feb 12, 2020

Robert “Odie” Major, age 78, of Johnson City, TN went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 12, 2020 at Dominion Senior Living. Odie was a man of faith and an encourager. He was a great husband, dad, grandad, great-grandad, uncle, friend and mentor. He was always involved in his sons’ sports and activities. Odie had a great...