OBITUARIES
Johnson City, TN. Obituaries
Local obituaries for Johnson City and Washington County, TN.
Sylvia Petrella
Jun 25, 2020
Sylvia Williams Petrella, 68, of Johnson City, died June 25, 2020 at the Johnson City Medical Center. She was a Huntsville, AL native who adventured to East Tennessee years ago with a friend. She was a daughter of the late Harry Sylvester and Frances Griffin Williams. Sylvia worked as an administrative assistant at ETSU. She was proud of her work...
Amy Elizabeth Willingham
Jun 24, 2020
Amy Elizabeth Willingham slipped from her friends and family into the loving arms of the heavenly beyond on Wednesday, June 24, 2020. She had just celebrated her 50th birthday on June 6, surrounded by many of those who loved her. In that short 50 years, Amy touched many lives and left indelible marks on everyone she encountered. Her amazing blue...
Helen June Mckay Ellis Shanks
Jun 24, 2020
Helen June McKay Ellis Shanks, of Johnson City, passed away on June 23rd, 2020, at the age of 94. June was born in Chuckey, Tennessee, a daughter of the late Phillip Ray McKay and Frances Maupin McKay. June belonged to Munsey Memorial United Methodist Church. She graduated from ETSU with a BS Degree in Home Economics. She married James Garvin...
Larry Edward Nolen
Jun 22, 2020
Larry Edward Nolen, 68, of Elizabethton, passed away on Monday, June 22, 2020 surrounded by close friends and furbabies. He was a native of Roanoke, Virginia, son of the late Thalus Edward and Sue Richardson Nolen. Larry was of the Christian faith. He is best remembered for his life’s work as a nurse at the Johnson City Medical Center, which...
Phyllis Ann Davis
Jun 22, 2020
Phyllis Ann Davis, 83 of Johnson City, TN passed away peacefully Monday, May 22, 2020 at the Modern Caregivers Facility in Piney Flats, TN. Phyllis was born on March 06, 1937 in Ashland, Kentucky to George M. and Mary Olive McAllister. She graduated from Ashland High School in 1955. After graduation she moved to Washington, D.C. where she ended up...
Cheryll Lynn Mcguire
Jun 18, 2020
Cheryll Lynn McGuire, 63 of Johnson City, died Thursday, June 18, 2020 at the Johnson City Medical Center. She was a native of Chattahoochee, Florida, daughter of the late James Wilbur and Betty Marie Burke Lewis. Cheryll was a retired supervisor for Wal Mart of Johnson City for twenty six years. She was a member of Boones Creek Baptist Church....
Charles Burrow
Jun 17, 2020
Charles “Charlie” Otha Burrow, 63, of Memphis, died Wednesday, June 17, 2020 at the Johnson City Medical Center. He was of the Baptist faith and he was saved. Charlie was born on May 22, 1957 in Fayette County, TN to the late Claude and Mary Frances Burrow. He grew up in Galloway, TN. He served in the United States Marine...
Justin Kenton
Jun 17, 2020
Justin Kenton, age 49, of Johnson City, Tennessee, passed away Wednesday, June 17, 2020 at the Johnson City Medical Center. Justin was born October 23, 1970 in the United Kingdom. He had a kind heart and he was a good friend to many. He was always helpful to people and willing to go out of his way to aid others....
Malcolm Crouch "Mac" Minor
Jun 13, 2020
As the sun rises and sets in all things, Malcolm “Mac” Crouch Minor entered our world on October 22, 1937 and peacefully departed Saturday, June 13, 2020. Mac was born and raised in Northern Virginia where he grew up and attended Washington & Lee High School. Over time, Mac’s skills were honed professionally as an electrical and mechanical engineering design...
Mary Katherine Oliver
Jun 11, 2020
Mrs. Mary Katherine Oliver, 76, of Johnson City, passed away on Thursday, June 11, at the Johnson City Medical Center following a brief illness. Mary was a lifelong resident of Johnson City. She was the daughter of the late William E. and Ruby Blair Tester. Mary worked for K-Mart for 50 years and loved her work family dearly. She enjoyed...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
