OBITUARIES
Johnson City, TN. Obituaries
Local obituaries for Johnson City and Washington County, TN.
Tony Ralph Clark
Feb 21, 2019
Tony Clark, 59, Johnson City, passed away Thursday, February 21, 2019, at his residence following a lengthy illness. Tony was born in Johnson City to the late Herbert Ray and Agnes Aileen Clark. Tony was a great person and brother. He had the biggest heart and loved spending time with his family. He retired in 2001 from Trenway Textile, after...
Evelyn Givens Hancock
Feb 21, 2019
Evelyn Givens Hancock, 93, of Johnson City, passed away on Thursday, February 21, 2019, at the Johnson City Medical Center. She was a native of Washington County, a daughter of the late Guy and Thula Young Givens. Evelyn married the love of her life, Eugene Hancock, on July 30th, 1945. Together they would go on to own and operate a...
J. Robert Selby Hele
Feb 19, 2019
J. Robert Selby Hele, 66, of Johnson City, passed away on Tuesday, February 19, 2019 at Johnson City Medical Center. Bob was born in Los Angeles, California, the son of the late Jewell Henry and Katherine Mary Ruppert Hele. He was a devout Christian and spent a lifetime devoted to the ministry, where he served as a director and liaison...
Ruthie Cozad Hollifield
Feb 18, 2019
Ruthie Marie Cozad Hollifield, 73, passed away on Monday, February 18, 2019, at her home. She was a native of Washington County, a daughter of the late Floyd Benjamin and Olive Wright Cozad. Ruthie served as an RN in the Air Force after graduating from ETSU. She worked for most of her career at the Presbyterian Hospital in Charlotte, North...
Ruth Ann Lundy
Feb 15, 2019
Ruth Ann Martin Lundy, 79, of Johnson City, went home to be with her Lord Friday morning, February 15, 2019, at Greystone Healthcare Center following a three-week battle with Cancer. Ruth spent her younger years growing up in Siam until her teens when the family moved to Johnson City. She was a graduate of Science Hill High School and went...
Paul Eugene White, Sr.
Feb 15, 2019
Paul Eugene White, Sr., of Johnson City, age 76, passed away on February 15, 2019 at Johnson City Medical Center. Paul was a big fish that lived his life to the fullest. He built his life with true ambition and grit. His story has unfolded to include a Nashville recording contract that lead to singing at The Grand Ole Opry,...
Brenda Ann Snyder
Feb 14, 2019
Brenda Ann Snyder, of Johnson City, age 65, died at Johnson City Medical Center on Thursday, February 14, 2019. She was born in Lynchburg, Virginia, daughter of the late David and Shirley Mae McGann Daniel. Brenda is survived by her husband, Carl Snyder; two sons, Randy and Roger Floyd; a brother, Michael Phelps; and several nieces and nephews. Services will...
Michael Ray Andes
Feb 13, 2019
Michael Ray Andes, 69, of Johnson City, passed away on Wednesday, February 13, 2019, after an eight year battle with cancer. He was a native of Johnson City, and a son of the late Carl and Nell Barnett Andes. Michael served his country in the Vietnam War. He loved to spend time with his grandchildren. In addition to his parents,...
Patricia Ann Mcclellan
Feb 12, 2019
Patricia ?Trisha' Ann McClellan, 55, Elizabethton, passed away Tuesday, February 12, 2019, at Sycamore Shoals Hospital. Trisha was born in Johnson City to Grace Arwood McClellan and the late Robert Lee McClellan. She was a member of True Gospel Baptist Church. In addition to her father, Trisha was preceded in death by: one sister, Brenda Maher; one brother, James Keith...
Menzia Marie Clark
Feb 12, 2019
Menzia Marie Starkey Clark, 83, of Johnson City died Tuesday, February 12, 2019 at Lakebridge Healthcare Center in Johnson City. She was a native of Sharondale, KY, daughter of the late Walter and Rhoda Bowe Starkey. Menzia was a retired homemaker. She was a longtime member of the Cherokee Community Independent Free Will Baptist Church. In addition to her parents,...
Robert Eugene Randall, Sr.
Feb 11, 2019
Robert Eugene Randall, Sr., age 79, passed away on February 11, 2019 in Johnson City. He was born in Sacramento, California to the late Robert John and Marcella Ione Hall Randall. Robert was a devout Christian and attended St. Anne?s Catholic Church in Lodi, California. He was a gifted musician and artist who lived for and loved his wife and...
Mallie Mann
Feb 11, 2019
It is with great sadness that the family of Mallie ?Kathleen' Mann, of Johnson City, announces her passing on Monday, February 11, 2019, at the age of 99 years. Kathleen will be lovingly remembered by her children, Barbara Shaw of Lonsdale, MN, and Linda Maness and Deborah Mann of Kingsport, TN. She will also be fondly remembered by her sisters...
Howard Lefevers
Feb 10, 2019
Howard Lefevers, 81, passed away Sunday, February 10, 2019, at Johnson City Medical Center. Howard was born in Knox County, KY to the late Arthur and Eula Lefevers. Howard has lived in Johnson City since 1963. He was a graduate of Bell County High School in Pineville, KY and graduated from Steed College with a bachelor?s degree. He was a...
Steven Wayne Miller
Feb 10, 2019
Steven Wayne Miller, 49, of Johnson City, passed away on Sunday, February 10, 2019, at the Johnson City Medical Center. He was a native of Washington County, a son of Wilma Reed and the late Gary Miller. He was baptized into the Christian faith. In addition to his father, he is preceded in death by: his step-father, Willie Reed; brother,...
William Ollice Combs, Jr.
Feb 6, 2019
William Ollice Combs Jr., 66, of Johnson City, passed away on Wednesday, February 6, 2019. He was a native of Johnson City, a son of the late William Ollice Sr. and Louise Moody Combs. William loved music and motorcycles, especially being able to ride with his club in years past. In addition to his father, he is preceded in death...
Lula Faye Carver
Feb 2, 2019
Lula Faye ?Pansy' Sheets Carver was born in Johnson City, TN on April 7, 1950. She entered Heaven?s gates on February 2, 2019. Pansy?s faith carried her through life and all the trials and tribulations it had to offer. She gained her strength from the Lord. A loving mother, mamaw, sister and friend. Pansy spent many years living in the...
David Bright Benner
Feb 1, 2019
David Bright Benner, of Johnson City, passed away on February 1, 2019. He was born in a farmhouse in Bainbridge, Ohio on November 25, 1934 to Frank and Elizabeth Benner and had the driest sense of humor. A quiet, busy man who loved to explore and study things, Dave received his Ph.D. in Genetics from the University of California, Riverside...
Sherry Ann Harwood
Jan 30, 2019
Sherry Ann English Harwood, 61, of Johnson City, died Wednesday, January 30, 2019 at her residence. She was a native of Asheville, daughter of the late Mitchell Clarence English and Carole Jean Mills. Sherry was a retired administrative assistant in the construction industry. She moved to Tennessee in 2008 and loved outings to visit local sites. She enjoyed gardening, reading...
Evelyne E. Bates
Jan 28, 2019
Evelyne E. Bates, 81, Johnson City, passed away Monday, January 28, 2019, at The Waters of Johnson City. Evelyne was born in Erwin to the late Richard and Lillian Edwards. Evelyne was a member of Keystone Free Will Baptist Church. She graduated from University of Tennessee with her associate degree. Evelyne later owned her own beauty salon and taught cosmetology...
Wayne Scott Elrod
Jan 28, 2019
Wayne Scott Elrod, age 77, of Johnson City, TN passed away at his home on January 28, 2019 after a lengthy battle with cancer. Wayne was born on May 26th, 1941 and resided in Johnson City where he graduated from Science Hill High School. He served four years in the United States Navy. Wayne was a licensed plumber, following in...
