OBITUARIES
Johnson City, TN. Obituaries
Local obituaries for Johnson City and Washington County, TN.
Kathleen Lowry
Apr 19, 2019
Kathleen Louise Lowry, 80, of Johnson City, passed away on April 19, 2019, at her residence. She was a native of Wright, Minnesota, and the daughter of the late William and Eunice Newstrom Lowry. She is survived by one brother and sister-in-law, a niece, a nephew, and their families. A committal service will be held in her home town at...
Barbara Ann Merritt
Apr 17, 2019
Barbara Ann Merritt, 69, Elizabethton, passed away Wednesday, April 17, 2019, at NHC HealthCare. Barbara was born in Cincinnati, OH to the late Charles Eller and Margie Ann Proffitt. Barbara was lovingly referred to as “Nana”. She was happiest spending time with her family and adored her grandchildren. In addition to her parents, Barbara was preceded in death by one...
Bob J. Holly
Apr 12, 2019
Bob J. Holly, 85, of Jonesborough, died Friday, April 12, 2019 at his residence. He was a native of Washington County, son of the late Alva B. and Mamie Lee Lenard Holly. Bob ran Holly’s Auto Parts, drove a school bus for Washington County Schools, Constable of Washington County 1968-1970, was a candidate for Sheriff in the late 80’s and...
Matthew Steven Torbett
Apr 11, 2019
Matthew Steven Torbett has now gone to be with our Lord Jesus Christ and his beloved mother, Janis Torbett. Matt had a zest for life and lived it to the fullest. He graduated from David Crockett High School where he was an avid football player. His skills and abilities earned him a football scholarship to Tusculum University where he was...
Patsy Jean Miller
Apr 8, 2019
I have fought the 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 Patsy Jean Miller, 74,...
Madelyn Luttrell Neal
Apr 8, 2019
Madelyn Neal, 87, of Johnson City, was called to her eternal home with God on Monday, April 8, 2019. She was born on December 17, 1931 to the late Willis Frank and Lucy Beals Luttrell. She was the wife of 71 years to Argil Kenneth Neal, and together they were dedicated members of Westminster Presbyterian Church. She was a woman...
Jackie Jack Shepherd
Apr 7, 2019
Jackie Shepherd, age 79, Johnson City, passed away on April 7, 2019. He was a native of Johnson City and son of the late Nelson Shepherd and Ruth Dykes. He was a member of Common Ground Church in Bristol, Tenn. Jack graduated from Jonesborough High School in 1957. He would marry Patsy Fagan in 1958 and the two celebrated their...
Robert Darnell Williams
Apr 5, 2019
Robert Darnell Williams, 47, was called home on April 5, 2019 at 3:38 PM. Robert was born on July 15, 1971, to Edward Williams Jr. and Pauline Harrison Williams in Alexandria, Louisiana. He went to job corps in Arkansas and obtained his degree, which brought him to Kingsport. He later moved to Johnson City, and this is where he began...
Mary Ann Harrison
Apr 3, 2019
Mary Ann Harrison, 64, of Jonesborough, passed away on Wednesday, April 3rd, 2019, at Franklin Woods Community Hospital. She was a native of Huntington Virginia, and a daughter of the late Andrew and Judy Martin Varricchio. Mary had attended St. Mary’s Catholic Church. She loved spending time with her grandchildren, and had a special fondness for licking ice cream containers....
Mary Dunn Letterman
Apr 2, 2019
Mary Dunn Letterman, 94, of Johnson City passed peacefully surrounded by family at NHC Healthcare on Tuesday, April 2, 2019. She was born in Washington County, Tennessee on May 13, 1924, the daughter of the late William and Dora Seaton Dunn. Mary was a member of Westerly Heights Baptist Church for 55 years. She gladly accepted the many roles she...
Mary Christine Blevins
Apr 2, 2019
Mary “Christine” Blevins, lovingly known as “Teenie,” died on Tuesday, April 2, 2019, at the age of 93, at her residence in Johnson City, Tennessee. A native of Jonesborough, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Hugh and Mary Sammons Blevins. She was a member of the Locust Street Church of Christ for over 80 years. She taught Sunday...
Katie H. Toms
Apr 2, 2019
Katie Hollaway Toms, 84, Erwin, TN, passed away Tuesday, April 2, 2019, at Johnson City Medical Center. Katie was born in Ellaville, GA to the late L. L. and Willie Mae Hollaway. She lived in Americus, GA for 75 years. She was of the Baptist faith. In addition to her parents, Katie was preceded in death by: her husband of...
James Alvin Wilson
Mar 30, 2019
James Alvin Wilson, 67, of Piney Flats, died Saturday, March 30, 2019 at his residence. He was a native of Erwin, son of the late Alvin and Hazel Garland Wilson. James was a retired mechanic and jack of all trades. He loved his family, playing pool and darts, enjoyed Asian culture and eating seafood. He enjoyed the beach and the...
Virginia Lois Hampton
Mar 29, 2019
Virginia Lois Hampton passed away peacefully on Friday, March 29th, 2019 at her home in Johnson City surrounded by family. Lois was born June 27th, 1930 in Sioux, North Carolina to the late Molt Franklin Parson Duncan and Augusta Etta Garland Duncan. She was an avid gardener with a passion for fresh vegetables and well pruned rose bushes, as well...
Johnnie Albert Morse
Mar 29, 2019
Johnnie A. Morse, 68, of Piney Flats, passed away on March 29, 2019 at Johnson City Medical Center. He was born in Piney Flats, TN, son of the late James and Stella Mason Morse. Johnnie attended Watauga Church of God and was an active member of the Piney Flats Ruritan. He is survived by three brothers, Jim Morse, Bill Morse,...
Daniel Lynn Honaker
Mar 28, 2019
Daniel Lynn Honaker, 64, Johnson City, passed away suddenly on Thursday, March 28, 2019, at his residence. Daniel was born in Bristol, VA to the late James Willis and Dorothy Hamilton Honaker. Daniel was a paramedic for over 20 years. In addition to his parents, Daniel was preceded in death by one brother, David Honaker. Survivors include: one son, Daniel...
Bobby Lynn Sexton
Mar 27, 2019
Bobby Lynn Sexton, 77, of Johnson City, died Wednesday, March 27, 2019 at his residence. He was a native of Washington County, son of the late William Edward and Thelma G. Campbell Sexton. Bobby was a retired pipe insulator. He was a member and deacon at Douglas Chapel Union Baptist Church. Bobby had served his country in the United States...
Harry L. Gouge
Mar 26, 2019
Harry L. Gouge, 96, Johnson City, passed away Tuesday, March 26, 2019, at The Waters of Johnson City. Harry was born in Bakersville, NC to the late L.N. and Bessie Gouge. Harry retired as the owner and operator of Harry Gouge Construction after 30 years. He was a member of Pine Crest Baptist Church in Johnson City. Harry loved golfing...
Larry Alden Roark
Mar 26, 2019
Larry Alden Roark, 76, of Johnson City, went to be with the Lord after a prolonged illness. He was a native of Mabel, NC, son of the late Paul Astor and Annie Hazel Isaacs Roark. Larry graduated from Science Hill High School in 1960. He went on to receive a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from North Carolina...
J. Angel Gonzalez Ayala
Mar 26, 2019
J Angel Gonzalez Ayala, age 65, of Chuckey, Tennessee, died Tuesday, March 26, 2019 at Johnson City Medical Center. Angels family will receive friends from 5:00-8:00 pm on Friday, March 29, 2019 at the family farm in Chuckey (158 Mathes Cr, Chuckey, TN 37641). A rosary service will begin at 10:30 am on Saturday, March 30, 2019 at Notre Dame...
