OBITUARIES
Johnson City, TN. Obituaries
Local obituaries for Johnson City and Washington County, TN.
Marjorie Leach
Jan 12, 2019
Marjorie Ewbank Leach was taken from her hospital bed into the presence of her Lord on Sunday, January 13, 2019, after the development of complications of the pneumonia she had battled for nearly a month. She was the daughter of Robert and Grace Ewbank, born on August 18, 1935, in Chicago, Illinois. She grew up in Chicago and graduated from...
Todd Allen Bennett
Jan 9, 2019
Todd Allen Bennet, 38, of Johnson City, passed away on Wednesday, January 9, 2018, at the Johnson City Medical Center. Todd was a Washington County Native, the son of Pamela Carver Taylor and Darrell Bennett. He was a graduate of Happy Valley Highschool?s class of 1999. Basketball was his favorite sport, and he enjoyed playing as well as watching. Later...
Connie Rose Hoilman
Jan 8, 2019
Connie Rose Puckett Hoilman, 64, of Johnson City, TN passed away on January 8, 2019, at Johnson City Medical Center. A native of Avery County, NC, she was born December 9, 1954, a daughter of the late L.D. Ingram and the late Josie Geneva Shell, and step-daughter of the late Homer P. Shell, Sr. She was a homemaker who enjoyed...
Freddie Lee Saylor
Jan 7, 2019
Freddie Lee Swartz Saylor, age 79, passed away Monday, January 7, 2019, at Cornerstone Village. Freddie was a daughter of the late Macdonald Swartz and Maude Barnett Swartz. Freddie lived in Chattanooga most of her adult life. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by: her son, James Randolph Saylor, on November 6, 2018; and two brothers,...
Patricia Ann Cummings
Jan 7, 2019
Patricia Ann (Widener) Cummings, age 85 passed away on Monday January 7, 2019 at Johnson City Medical Center. She was born September 29, 1933 to Margaret Widener and Hunter Widener. In addition to her parents, Patricia was preceded in death by her loving husband of 67 years, G. Wayne Cummings; and her brother, Herbert Widener. Patricia graduated from Marion High...
Louis Persinger
Jan 5, 2019
Louis Persinger, 85, of Johnson City passed away Saturday, January 5, 2019 surrounded by the family he treasured. He was a native of Watauga and the son of the late CL and Grace Holden Persigner. Louis had a diverse career, including time spent as a brakeman for the railroad and as a welder. He spent 37 years working for TVA...
Kathy Lynne Hall
Jan 4, 2019
Kathy Lynne Hall, 61, of Johnson City died Friday, January 4, 2019 at her home. She was a native of Johnson City and the daughter of the late Elmer and Polly Greene Hall. Kathy served as the manager of Shoe Carnival for many years and attended Fountain of Life Bible Church. She was a member of Johnson City Elks Lodge...
George Anthony Shiner
Jan 3, 2019
George A. Shiner, 90, of Johnson City died Thursday, January 3, 2019 at Cornerstone Village of Johnson City. He was a native of Hornell, NY, son of the late Leon J. and Bridget Caprarulo Shiner. George earned his Bachelor?s Degree and Master?s Degree in electrical engineering. His doctorate degree was in Biomedical engineering. George worked for the U. S. Government...
Jean M. Fields
Dec 30, 2018
Jean M. Fields, 88, Johnson City, passed away Sunday, December 30, 2018, following a lengthy battle with kidney disease. Jean was born in Barren Springs, VA to the late Everett G. and Carrie Frost Montgomery. Jean has lived in Johnson City since 1952. Jean graduated from Glade Spring High School in 1947 and later went on to study nursing at...
Josephine Janet Ryan
Dec 30, 2018
Josephine Janet Ryan, 77, Jonesborough, passed away Sunday, December 30, 2018, at Holston Valley Medical Center. Josephine was born in Sullivan County to the late John and Zelma Spears; but spent most of her life in Washington County. She was a member of Bethany Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, Josephine was preceded in death by: her husband, William...
Marvin Kent Curd
Dec 28, 2018
Marvin Curd, 65, of Piney Flats, passed away on December 27, 2018, at the Johnson City Medical Center. Marvin was born in Watauga to the late Raymond and Allie Craft Curd. He worked as a welder for many years at Gene Cox Mechanical. Marvin was a sportsman, who loved to participate in racing, bowling, pool, or any other sort of...
Robert Alfonso
Dec 25, 2018
Dr. Robert J. Alfonso, 90, Johnson City, died December 25, 2018 at Johnson City Medical Center following a lengthy illness. He was born on December 17, 1928 in Queens, New York. He graduated from Garden City, New York High School in 1947 and from Roberts Wesleyan College, North Chili, New York, in 1952. After receiving his masters degree from New...
George Dean Wilson, Sr
Dec 25, 2018
George D. Wilson Sr., age 97, of Fayetteville, N.C. and more recently of Johnson City, Tn. recently died peacefully with family in attendance. He has gone to be with his Lord, predeceased family and friends. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 62 years (Elise), his parents; Myrtle and John M. Wilson, brothers; James and John, as...
Clarence Denny
Dec 24, 2018
Clarence Denny, 95, Johnson City, passed away Monday, December 24, 2018, at Broadmore Senior Living. Clarence was born in Gray to the late Robert and Kathryn Denny. Clarence worked for the Tennessee Eastman Company for 40 years, was a WWII veteran and lifelong member of Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church. Survivors include: his wife of 72 years, Sarah ?Sammy' Denny;...
Walter Lee Slone
Dec 23, 2018
Walter Lee Slone, 63, Limestone, passed away Sunday, December 23, 2018, at Franklin Woods Community Hospital. Walter was born in Williamson, WV to Gwen J. Holt Slone and the late Thomas C. ?Doc' Slone. He was a member of North Ridge Community Church and retired from Ingram Barge Company. He was a man of many names. All the kids called...
Wyatt Wendell Coleman
Dec 22, 2018
Wyatt Wendell Coleman, 85, formerly of Johnson City, TN, passed away on Saturday, December 22, 2018 at White Oak Manor in Charlotte, NC. Wyatt was born in Clover, VA to the late Wyatt G. and Lottie Coleman. He was a skilled architect, an Army Veteran, and a devout Christian. In addition to his parents, Wyatt was preceded in death by...
Cappi Melissa Love
Dec 21, 2018
Cappi ?Melissa' Love, 61, of Johnson City, died on Friday, December 21, 2018 at the Johnson City Medical Center. She was a native of Johnson City, daughter of the late John Grisham (Sr) and Etta Mae Morgan Love. Melissa was a retired real estate agent. She was a longtime member of the Downtown Christian Church. In addition to her parents,...
G. Wayne Rev. Dr. Cummings
Dec 20, 2018
The Reverend Dr. G. Wayne Cummings, 105 West Twelfth Avenue, Johnson City, died at home on Thursday, December 20, 2018. He was 87 years of age. Born in Marion, Virginia, but had lived in Johnson City, TN since 1977. Following graduation from Marion High School, Marion Virginia, in 1948 received a B. A. Degree from Emory & Henry College in...
George David Church
Dec 19, 2018
George David Church, 86, celebrated his first day in heaven with Jesus and his beloved wife, Louise, on December 19, 2018, after a long battle with multiple illnesses. He was a wonderful husband, father, and grandfather. George was the son of Samuel Elcaney Church and Cora Mable Colyer Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, and a son,...
J D Whitson
Dec 17, 2018
J. D. Whitson, 85, of Unicoi, went to be with the Lord on Monday, December 17, 2018, at the Johnson City medical Center. He was a native of Mitchell County, North Carolina, a son of the late Jeff and Donna Peterson Whitson. J. D. was a longtime member and Deacon of the Unicoi Baptist Church. In addition to his parents,...
