OBITUARIES
Johnson City, TN. Obituaries
Local obituaries for Johnson City and Washington County, TN.
William Arthur Wiley, Iii
Oct 17, 2019
William Arthur Wiley, III William Arthur Wiley III of Johnson City passed unexpectedly Thursday, October 17, 2019. Bill, “Buddy” to those who knew him best, was born on December 28, 1956 in Greenville, SC. He shared an incredible marriage with Freta, to whom he was married for 37 years. Family was everything to Buddy – his relationships with his wife,...
William Bill Smith
Oct 16, 2019
William R. “Bill” Smith, age 80, of Johnson City, passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by his family, on October 16, 2019. He was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Giles Smith of Lebanon, Virginia, where he was born. Bill retired from Eastman Chemical Company in 1997. He was a member of Unaka Avenue Baptist Church and...
Charles Edward Bogart
Oct 16, 2019
Charles Edward Bogart, 85 of Johnson City, died Wednesday, October 16, 2019 at his home. Ed was a native of Johnson City, son of the late Isaac Raymond and Gertrude McKinney Bogart. He was a retired Quality Engineer for Electrolux after 25 years service, prior to that he worked as a Quality Engineer for Raytheon. Ed loved his family and...
Otto Zinser
Oct 15, 2019
Otto Zinser, PhD, Johnson City, passed away on Tuesday, October 15 at his home surrounded by his wife and children. He was born (1940) in Schröttersburg, Germany (currently Plock, Poland) and immigrated to the United States as a child in 1952. He was preceded in death by his parents, the late Edward and Berta Zinser. In 1958, he was happy...
Johnny Dale Elliott
Oct 10, 2019
“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 (KJV). Johnny Dale Elliott,...
Evelyn Annette Burch
Oct 9, 2019
Evelyn Annette Burch, 77, Johnson City, passed away Wednesday, October 9, 2019, at Dominion Senior Living. Evelyn was born in Baltimore, MD to Frank Monroe Blackwelder and Frances Myrtle Bostic. Evelyn lived most of her early life in Charlotte, NC before moving to Florida. She was an office manager for Dr. Hanano in Orlando for many years. In 2006, Evelyn...
John Edward Hicks
Oct 8, 2019
John Edward Hicks, 53, of Jonesborough, passed away at his residence on Tuesday, October 8, 2019. He was the son of the late John and June Hensley Hicks. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by: three sisters, Terry Sue Hicks, Karen Smith, and Penny Henley. Survivors include: one sister, Jill Hicks; aunt, Fern Green; uncle, Carl...
James A. Dr. Ford
Oct 6, 2019
Dr. James A. “Papa” Ford, 85, passed away Sunday, October 6, 2019, at his home in Johnson City. Jim and family moved to Johnson City in 1983. He was the son of the late Kenneth and Mary Alice Ford. Jim graduated from New Trier High School in Glenview, Illinois in 1951, where he was an outstanding swimmer setting numerous state...
R. Willard Bill Warfield
Oct 5, 2019
R. Willard “Bill” Warfield, 94, Johnson City, died Saturday, October 5, 2019, at Colonial Hill Retirement Center. Mr. Warfield was born in Lutz, FL but had lived in Johnson City since 1973. He was the son of Roger Winfield Warfield and Grace Bertzel Warfield, of Lutz, FL. He received a Bachelor of Arts with a concentration in music from Stetson...
Mack L. Caddell
Oct 4, 2019
Mack L. Caddell, 84, of Johnson City, passed away on Friday, October 4, 2019, at Lakebridge Healthcare Center. He was born in Alva, Kentucky, a son of the late James Ancill and Mary Dishon Caddell. Mack joined the military after graduating from high school, serving in the army. After he was discharged, he worked as a barber at Andrews Air...
Alton Hodges
Oct 3, 2019
Alton Dwayne Hodges, 25, of Kingsport, passed away on October 3, 2019, at the Johnson City Medical Center. He was a native of Johnson City, the son of Heather Lowe and Chadwick Hodges. Alton was an outdoorsman through and through, who liked to spend his time hunting and fishing. More than that, he loved to spend time with his sons....
Jewell Christine Martin
Oct 1, 2019
Jewell Christine Martin passed from this Earth into the arms of Jesus on October 1, 2019. Jewell was called by many names - Billie, Mom, Mamaw, Mrs. Martin - and she was loved by many people. She was born on May 18, 1930 in Washington County, TN. She married John M. Martin on August 7, 1950 and together they raised...
Richard Allen Garner
Oct 1, 2019
Richard Allen Garner, 62, of Johnson City, Tennessee died Tuesday, October 1,2019 at his home following a lengthy battle with Myasthenia Gravis. Born in Swindon, England, he was the much beloved son of the late Lloyd Sterling Garner and Norma Middleton. Mr. Garner moved to Johnson City in 1994 from Mission Viejo, California where he was employed by McDonald Douglas...
William Robert Bill Hopson
Sep 28, 2019
William “Bill” Robert Hopson, 70, Johnson City, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 28, 2019, surrounded by his family. Mr. Hopson was born in Johnson City to the late James “Hop” and Minnie Chapel Hopson. Mr. Hopson retired from Rainbow Bakery, where he started working in 1970. He was a member of First Freewill Baptist Church, on Colorado Street. He...
Billy Gene Grace, Jr
Sep 26, 2019
Billy Gene Grace Jr, age 52, ran into the arms of his Savior on September 26, 2019, from the Johnson City Medical Center, where a massive stroke pushed him to the gates of Heaven. Billy was born May 15, 1967, to parents Billy Gene Sr and Earnestine Grace, and a slew of four older and protective sisters. Billy was a...
Jean Cottrell
Sep 23, 2019
Jean De Vere Cottrell, 82, Johnson City, passed away Monday, September 23, 2019, at Lakebridge Health Care Center. Jean was born in Roanoke, VA to the late Horace Warren and Louise Campbell Cottrell. Jean was a graduate of ETSU. She graduated cum laude with her Bachelor of Science degree in 1971 and went on to earn her master’s in 1973....
Mary Sell Garrett
Sep 22, 2019
Mary Sell Garrett, age 89, of Johnson City, Tennessee, passed peacefully Sunday, September 22, 2019, at her home. Mary was born January 12, 1930 in Sandersville, Georgia, to Paul A. Sell and Ola Collins Sell. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Home Economics from the University of Georgia in 1950. She remained an avid and passionate Bulldogs fan all her...
Jane Bolton Mcgillen
Sep 21, 2019
Jane Bolton McGillen, Johnson City, went Home Saturday, September 21, 2019, at Johnson City Medical Center. Jane was born in 1932 in Johnson City to the late John Wesley Bolton, Sr. and Helen Maxine Missimer Bolton. She graduated from Science Hill High School in 1950, where she played in the band and was an ROTC sponsor. She attended ETSU. Jane...
Anne Goldston Patton
Sep 20, 2019
Anne Goldston Patton, 77, of Johnson City, passed away Friday, September 20, 2019, at the Johnson City Medical Center. She was born in North Carolina, a daughter of the late Charles and Sarah Patton. She is survived by her siblings: Martha Brown of Johnson City, Mary Shutko of Houston, TX, and Charles Patton of Memphis; nephews, Allan Reaves (Suzanne), and...
Sharon Ann Rollins
Sep 19, 2019
Sharon Ann Rollins, 49, Johnson City, passed away Thursday, September 19, 2019, at Johnson City Medical Center. Sharon was born in Bristol, TN to the late Robert Henry and June Rose Rollins. She was a very loving and caring mother. She would help anyone that needed assistance. In addition to her parents, Sharon was preceded in death by: two brothers,...
