OBITUARIES
Johnson City, TN. Obituaries
Local obituaries for Johnson City and Washington County, TN.
Barbara Highsmith
May 2, 2017
Mrs. Barbara Highsmith, 75, of Johnson City, went to be with the Lord early Tuesday morning, May 2, 2017 surrounded by loved ones at her home. Mrs. Highsmith was a lifelong resident of Johnson City. She was the daughter of the late James and Margaret Spiro. In her free time she enjoyed gardening, traveling with her sister Judy, and sharing...
Billie Ruth Wortham
May 1, 2017
Billie Ruth Wortham, 91, of Johnson City, went home to be with the Lord on May 1, 2017. She was born in Blount County, AL to the late Huey and Myrtie Standridge. Along with her husband, Ellis, Billie raised her two sons in Birmingham, AL. The family has since resided in East TN for the past 47 years. Billie was...
Linda Juanita Collins
Apr 29, 2017
But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not be faint. Isaiah 40:31 Ms. Linda Juanita Booker Collins went home to be with her Lord and Savior Saturday, April 29, 2017, at her residence, in Johnson City....
Jean Marie Privon
Apr 28, 2017
Our Mom, Jean Marie Privon was called from this earth on April 28, 2017 with members of her family at her side. She was born on July 6, 1924 in Easton, Pa. and was the only child of Henry F. and Agnes E. Longo. Jean graduated from St. Patrick?s High School in Syracuse, NY and attended the Powelson Business Institute...
Janie Swartz
Apr 27, 2017
Mrs. Janie Swartz, 91, of Mosheim, TN, entered eternal rest Thursday, April 27, 2017, at Life Care Center of Greeneville. Mrs. Swartz was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph E. Swartz. Survivors include: two daughters, Mrs. Sharon Schill, of Mosheim, and Mrs. Barbara Townsend, of Wappinger, NY; two sons, Ronald Swartz, of Morristown, and Richard Swartz, of Johnson City....
Luther Charles Whitaker
Apr 25, 2017
Luther Charles Whitaker, 82, Johnson City, passed away Tuesday, April 25, 2017 at Broadmore Assisted Living. Luther was born in Diablock, KY to the late Edward and Etta Catron Whitaker. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, having served from 1961-1963. Luther worked as a federal employee as a County Agent in East Tennessee for the Department of Agriculture....
Katheryn Frye Snodgrass
Apr 24, 2017
Katheryn Frye Snodgrass, 78, of Piney Flats, passed away Monday, April 24, 2017 at Canterfield Assisted Living in Oak Ridge, TN. Mrs. Snodgrass was a native of Saltville, VA. She was a daughter of the late George M. and Inez H. Frye. She resided in Saltville and Abingdon, VA before moving to the Johnson City area in the late 1940s....
Eveline Miller
Apr 23, 2017
Eveline Miller, 83, of Johnson City, passed away Sunday, April 23, 2017 at her home. Eveline was a native and lifelong resident of Washington County. She was a daughter of the late Tiny Franklin Miller and Lucy Beatrice Baker Miller. Eveline was a homemaker and a loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She was a kindhearted woman who was a...
Terrial Jack Workman
Apr 23, 2017
Terrial Jack Workman, 63, passed away Sunday, April 23, 2017 at NHC HealthCare. Terrial was born in Johnson City, TN to the late Jack Kerrigan and Billy Jean Swaner Workman. Terrial was a pipe fitter and welder for over 30 years. He worked for Gene Cox Mechanical for the last ten years. In addition to his parents, Terrial was preceded...
Paul Greene
Apr 22, 2017
Paul Greene, 77, of Jonesborough, passed away Saturday, April 22, 2017, at his home. Paul was a native of Washington County. He was a son of the late Howard Greene and Edith Greene Cardwell. Paul was a dedicated and highly respected husband, father, and grandfather. He was well known and recognized for his musical abilities and talents with the banjo...
Tommy Glen Wilson
Apr 19, 2017
Tommy Glen Wilson, 61, of 272 Austin Springs Rd., Johnson City, passed peacefully at his home on Wednesday, April 19, 2017 after a brief illness. Tom was a lifelong resident of Johnson City. He was the owner and operator of H and W Motors. Tom lived life to the fullest, with a passion for cars, his family, good food, animals,...
Cecil Edward Ed Yonkey
Apr 18, 2017
Cecil Edward ?Ed' Yonkey, 81, of Johnson City, passed away Tuesday, April 18, 2017 after several years fighting Alzheimer?s disease and diabetes. A proud member of the United States Army, Ed retired in 1973 after serving 20 years. He also worked at Morflo Industries and retired after working many years in the Lawn and Garden Section of Sears in the...
Larry Claude Jones
Apr 16, 2017
Larry Claude Jones, 69, of Johnson City died Sunday, April 16, 2017 at the Johnson City Medical Center. He was a native of Greeneville, son of the late Claude and Mavis Presley Jones. Larry was a veteran of the Vietnam War having served in Korea. He was an avid golfer, enjoyed Contra dancing, piloting small aircraft and traveling. Larry is...
Judy L. Carr
Apr 15, 2017
I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day?and not only to me, but also to all who have longed for his appearing. 2 Timothy 4:7-8 Judy L. Carr,...
Velma Jean Jones Hall
Apr 14, 2017
Velma Jean Jones Hall, 86, Johnson City, passed away Friday, April 14, 2017. Velma was born in Scott County, IN to the late Ernest Jackson and Mary Louise Kelley Jones. After graduating from Indiana Business College in 1948, Velma started her career as a secretary at Eli Lilly in Indianapolis before marrying in 1954. As the minister?s wife, Velma played...
James Gary Cash
Apr 13, 2017
For me to live is Christ and to die is gain. Phil. 1:21 James Gary Cash, 58, of Jonesborough, stepped from this earth to his eternal reward on April 13, 2017. Gary was a man who loved people but most of all loved the Lord. During his time on this earth he was a man of character, integrity and loyalty....
Bobby Lewis Sluder
Apr 11, 2017
Bobby Lewis Sluder, 72, Kingsport, passed away Tuesday, April 11, 2017 at Holston Valley Medical Center. Bobby was a lifelong resident of Piney Flats, and son of the late William Lee and Kathleen Neal Sluder. Bobby served in the National Guard during the Vietnam Era. He retired from Eastman Chemical Company as a maintenance mechanic. Bobby was a member of...
Beulah Britt
Apr 10, 2017
Mrs. Beulah Britt, 79, of Johnson City, passed away Monday, April 10, 2017, at Johnson City Medical Center. Mrs. Britt was a lifelong resident of Johnson City. She was the daughter of the late DeWitt and Mabel Arnette Whitson. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Britt was preceded in death by: two sons, Jeffery and Gregory Dunvant; four brothers, David,...
Maggie Carmack Barnes
Apr 9, 2017
Ms. Maggie Carmack Barnes, 76, of Jonesborough, passed away Sunday, April 9, 2017 at the Johnson City Medical Center. Ms. Barnes was a lifelong resident of East Tennessee. Her greatest joy was loving all of her children and grandchildren. She is the daughter of the late Arthur and Nellie Ward Smith. In addition to her parents, Ms. Barnes is preceded...
Patsy Ruth Blaylock
Apr 6, 2017
Patsy Blaylock, 74, of Johnson City, TN passed away at her home on Saturday morning, April 8, 2017, after a brief illness. Patsy, a native of Virginia and a longtime resident of Johnson City, was small in stature yet emanated a large presence. She was feisty, witty, and fiercely independent and Patsy was endeared to many folks and animals. She...
