OBITUARIES
Johnson City, TN. Obituaries
Local obituaries for Johnson City and Washington County, TN.
Robert Wayne Torbett
Aug 10, 2024
Robert Wayne Torbett
August 10, 2024 – Robert Wayne Torbett, age 86, of Piney Flats, TN went to be in the presence of his Savior, Jesus Christ, on Saturday, August 10, 2024, at the Johnson City Medical Center surrounded by his loving family.
Wayne was the son of Herbert and Velma Warren Torbett and lived his entire life in Piney Flats. He...
Thelma Lee Holder Van Deman
Aug 8, 2024
Thelma Lee Holder Van Deman, age 81, of Piney Flats, Tennessee, passed away at home on Thursday, August 8, 2024, after a long and brave fight with cancer.
She was born in Sweetwater, Tennessee, on September 20, 1942, to the late Lowry LaRue Holder and Helen Pauledith “Pauline” Browder Holder.
Thelma was and is dearly loved and cherished by her husband, William...
Patricia Jones
Aug 6, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Patricia Ann Jones, known to many as Pat or “Tita”, on August 6, 2024 after a battle with illness at Johnson City Medical Center.
Pat was born on May 15, 1950, in Johnson City, TN, to a loving family and raised by Floyd Benjamin and Olive Wight Cozad. She worked...
Bennie "Ben" Carver
Aug 6, 2024
Bennie "Ben" Junior Carver, age 86 of Piney Flats, Tennessee passed away peacefully after a brief illness on August 6th. Ben was the fifth child of nine children born on September 8, 1937 to Fred and Bessie Carver in Kingsport, Tennessee. He was a lifelong resident of Piney Flats, Tennessee.
After Ben graduated high school in 1957 he joined the United...
Mary Evelyn Sluder Johnson (Rowena)
Aug 4, 2024
Mary Evelyn Sluder Johnson (Rowena), 91, of Johnson City, passed away on Sunday, August 4th, 2024 at her home following an extended illness. Evelyn was a native of Greene County and was the daughter of the late William Lee and Kathleen Elizabeth Neal Sluder.
Evelyn was retired from Levi Strauss and Company. She enjoyed cooking, canning and baking, especially her homemade...
Ina Watkins
Aug 1, 2024
Ina Sue Watkins, a beloved wife, mother, and homemaker, passed away in Johnson City on August 1, 2024, on the same date as her husband Marvin Stewart Watkins, who preceded her in death in 1982. Born in Greeneville, TN, on August 31, 1931, Ina Sue touched the lives of many with her kindness, generosity, and unwavering love. She was a...
Chief Roger A. Teinert
Jul 29, 2024
Chief Roger Alfred Teinert, age 76 of Jonesborough, Tennessee passed away unexpectedly on July 29, 2024, at the James H. Quillen Veterans Administration Medical Center. He was born in Littlefield, Texas on April 12, 1948, and was raised in Independence, Missouri. He attended Messiah Lutheran Parochial School and graduated from Van Horn High School in 1966. Roger will be remembered...
Michael Ray McCall
Jul 26, 2024
Michael (Mike) Ray McCall, 72, passed away on Friday, July 26, 2024, at his home in Gray, Tennessee.
Mike was born on October 29, 1951, in Johnson City, Tennessee. He was a 1971 graduate of Science Hill High School and he attended East Tennessee State University, where he was a member of the Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity.
After his retirement from the...
John Henley
Jul 25, 2024
John Henley, 63, Johnson City, left us on July 25, 2024, at his home. Survived by his son, Jansen, and grandson Logan, John lived a quiet life in Johnson City. He spent many years dedicated to his work at Roadrunner off Milligan Highway and cherished the time spent on the golf course and fishing with loved ones.
John was...
Raum Ellis
Jul 24, 2024
Raum “Sid” Ellis, age 55 of Johnson City, Tennessee passed away unexpectedly on July 24, 2024. Sid has been a lifelong resident of Johnson City, and was born here on April 4, 1969, to the late Mildred Ellis. He was a self-employed Contractor, who never met a stranger. Sid will be remembered for his outgoing and funny personality, love of...
Heinrich Watkins
Jul 23, 2024
Heinrich "Heinz" G Watkins, 74, of Mountain City TN, on July 23, 2024 He went to his forever home in Heaven. He never met a stranger, and would share the gospel with whom ever would listen. He always put everyone before his needs. He served his country in the U.S. Air Force and retired after 20 years.
He leaves...
Martha Hull Roupas
Jul 21, 2024
Martha Hull Roupas, 95, of Piney Flats, Tennessee, died on Sunday, July 21, 2024, in Johnson City, Tennessee.
Martha was born into the loving home of A. Harold Hull and Martha Frances Porter Hull in 1929.
Martha attended Johnson City Schools. After her high school graduation, she attended and graduated from Ward Belmont College in Nashville, Tennessee. Martha then received her Bachelor...
Rondy Lynn Hodges
Jul 21, 2024
Rondy Lynn Hodges, 71, of Piney Flats, Tennessee, passed away on July 21, 2024, unexpectedly at his home.
Rondy was born on March 20, 1953 to Graham and Peggy (Snyder) Hodges in Johnson City, Tennessee. After Rondy graduated from East High School in 1971, he went on to study Microbiology at East Tennessee State University.
After graduating with his degree, he started...
Mary West
Jul 21, 2024
Mary Margaret West, Johnson City, passed away peacefully on July 21, 2024, at the age of 85. She was born on March 12, 1939, in Johnson City, TN. Mary worked as an assembler at Minco, dedicating her time to her craft.
Mary will be dearly missed by her husband of 70 years, Franklin West, Sr.; her son, Frank West, Jr.; her...
James Joyce
Jul 18, 2024
James Oliver "Jimmy" Joyce II, age 70 of Johnson City, Tennessee passed away peacefully following a stroke. Born in Memphis, Tennessee he was the cherished son of James and Betty Joyce. He was a 1972 graduate of Science Hill High School. Jimmy spent his work career in manufacturing, including TPI, Columbus Electric, and Borla Industries. He was a childhood member...
Gregory Solewin
Jul 13, 2024
Greg Solewin was born February 25, 1970 in New Hampshire. He was the youngest of four
siblings, having two older brothers and an older sister. He grew up in a small town in the
deserts of Arizona and enlisted in the army at the age of 17. He proceeded to spend the next 25
years in the Army as a dedicated soldier and...
Bruce Allen McArdle
Jul 13, 2024
The Honorable, Bruce Allen McArdle, 87, of Johnson City, passed away surrounded by his wife, children, grandchildren, great-grandchild and friends on July 13, 2024.
Bruce was born October 12, 1936 to John and Bernadette McArdle in Ticonderoga, NY. Growing up in the small town of Indian Lake, he excelled in school and sports, being named captain of his high school basketball...
Avis Allen
Jul 11, 2024
Avis Marie Allen was born in the beautiful mountains of Southwest Virginia on August 30, 1950. It was there she began to bring love and kindness to the world around her for the rest of her life. If her life was separated into chapters of a large book, the pages would be filled with the stories of the many lives...
Donald Eugene Johnson
Jul 9, 2024
Donald Eugene Johnson, also lovingly known as “Donnie”, 75, of Johnson City, Tennessee, passed away from a brief battle with cancer on Tuesday, July 9, 2024, at the Veterans Administration Hospital.
Donnie was born into the loving home of Howard Eugene Johnson and Madeline Tipton Johnson in 1949.
After finishing his education, Donnie went to work for Caterpillar for some time before...
James Leatherwood
Jul 8, 2024
James "Jim" Marion Leatherwood, 85, of Kingsport, TN, passed away on July 8, 2024, due to natural causes. Born on September 10, 1938, in Douglas County, GA, Jim proudly served in the United States Air Force, retiring as a Master Sergeant in 1977. He went on to work as a plumber by trade for many years.
He will be remembered by:...
