OBITUARIES
Johnson City, TN. Obituaries
Local obituaries for Johnson City and Washington County, TN.
Margaret Mosier
Jan 28, 2019
Who should find a virtuous woman? For her price is far above rubies. Strength and honour are her clothing; and she shall rejoice in time to come. She openeth her mouth with wisdom; and in her tongue is the law of kindness. Her children rise up, and call her blessed; Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman...
Everett Miller
Jan 26, 2019
Everett ?Jack' Miller, 91, Erwin, passed away Saturday, January 26th, at Johnson City Medical Center. Everett, an honorable veteran, served on the European front in World War II, stationed in Germany. He was a passionate lifelong Democrat. He loved woodworking, creating many beautiful pieces and the home he built later in life for his family. He spent a great deal...
Kitty T. Cass
Jan 25, 2019
Kitty T. Cass, 94, Bristol, passed away Friday, January 25, 2019, at Brookdale Bristol, in Bristol, VA. Kitty was born in Bristol, TN to the late William Steven and Edith Calhoun Tanksley. In addition to her parents, Kitty was preceded in death by: her husband of 62 years, James R. Cass; two brothers, Robert L. Tanksley and Edward Tanksley; and...
Charlotte Roe
Jan 25, 2019
Charlotte Barnes Roe, 96, Gray, passed away Friday, January 25, 2019, at NHC HealthCare. Charlotte was born in Johnson City to the late William Fuller and Ada Adams Barnes. Charlotte retired as a teacher from Science Hill High School. She was active in Alpha Delta Kappa, the organization for women educators. Charlotte was a member of Monday Club, Retired Teachers...
Thomas Earl Mcinturff, Iii
Jan 25, 2019
Thomas Earl McInturff III, 53, Johnson City, passed away Friday, January 25, 2019, at Johnson City Medical Center. Thomas was born in Johnson City to Thomas Earl McInturff II and the late Patricia Ann McCorkle McInturff. Thomas graduated from University High School and attended ETSU. Thomas was an extremely hard worker with an admirable work ethic. He was the most...
Floyd Haws, Sr.
Jan 22, 2019
Floyd Haws, Sr., age 92, of Johnson City passed away Tuesday, January 22, 2019 at Cornerstone Village in Johnson City. Born the son of the late George Haws and Mary Morrison, he was a lifelong resident of Washington County. Floyd was a past member of the Johnson City Masonic Lodge and Munsey Memorial United Methodist Church. He retired from Food...
Juanita Dalton
Jan 22, 2019
Juanita Gardner Dalton, 84, of Johnson City, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 22, 2019, at the Johnson City Medical Center. She was a native of Bakersville, North Carolina, daughter of the late John and Darlie Whitson Gardner. Juanita had a contagious laugh and a beautiful smile. She enjoyed reminiscing, laughter, and cooking for her family?especially ?Chicken on the Bone'....
Patricia Myers
Jan 18, 2019
Patricia Canter Myers, 103, of Gray, passed away on Friday, January 18, 2019, at the Life Care Center of Gray. She was the daughter of the late R. H. Canter and Carmen Treadway Canter. Patricia is preceded in death by two sisters, Laveda Misemore and Hilda Lawson; four brothers, Worley Canter, Eugene Canter, William ?Bill' Canter, and Pearl Canter; and...
Callie Sharp
Jan 18, 2019
Callie Sharp, age 98, Johnson City, passed away Friday, January 18, 2019, at Johnson City Medical Center. Callie was born in Harlan, KY to the late Nathan and Birdie Mildred Turner. Callie was a secretary for the Tennessee Department of Human Services and attended Unaka Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, Callie was preceded in death by: her husband,...
Barbara Ruth Goodwin
Jan 14, 2019
Barbara Ruth Goodwin, 65, of Johnson City, went to be with her Lord on Monday, January 14, 2019 at NHC Healthcare of Johnson City. She was born in Elizabethton, a daughter of the late Albert and Nola Yelton Hyder. Barbara was a member of University Parkway Baptist Church, where she was a preschool teacher in the Livewire Children?s Ministry for...
Kenneth Lee Hamilton
Jan 12, 2019
Kenneth Lee Hamilton, 80, of Gray, passed away on Saturday, January 12, 2019, at the Johnson City Medical Center. He was a longtime resident of Washington County, a son of the late Loffa and Mary Emma Hamilton. Kenneth graduated from Boones Creek High School, class of 1956. Afterward, he joined the United States Army Reserve, serving at the 820th Station...
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...
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...
