OBITUARIES
Johnson City, TN. Obituaries
Local obituaries for Johnson City and Washington County, TN.
Loretta Dean Williams
Feb 6, 2026
Loretta Dean “PeeWee” Williams, 80, of Johnson City, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, February 6, 2026.
A lifelong resident of Johnson City, PeeWee was born on October 31, 1945, to the late Robert and Viola Hale Osborne. She retired from American Water Heaters after many years of dedicated service. PeeWee was an avid fan of Elvis Presley and...
Jane Elizabeth Gambrell
Mar 12, 2026
Jane Hodge Gambrell passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by her family, on March 12, 2026. Born on September 28, 1941, in Washington county, Tennessee, Jane was a devoted dental assistant who found great joy in the beach, music, and dancing. She was particularly known for her love of the outdoors, her skill in gardening, and her talent for...
Edward Otis Fagan
Mar 12, 2026
Obituary for Edward Otis Fagan
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Edward Otis Fagan, age 91, who left us peacefully on March 12, 2026. Born on June 20, 1934, in Johnson City, Tennessee, Edward was a dedicated member of his community and a cherished family man.
Edward proudly served in the United States Army from 1956 to...
Patricia Diane Keplinger
Mar 10, 2026
Obituary for Patricia Diane KeplingerIt is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Patricia Diane Keplinger, who left us on March 10, 2026, at the age of 71. Born on December 8, 1954, in Washington County, TN, Patricia was a cherished mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, who made a lasting impact on everyone she met.Patricia spent her career...
Sally Katherine Essin
Mar 10, 2026
Sally Katherine Goodman Essin, March 10, 2026.
Sally Essin of Johnson City passed away at Johnson City Medical Center on Tuesday, March 10.
She was born in 1941 in Dallas, Texas, the daughter of Henry and Allie Goodman. Sally received her B.A. from Austin College in 1963, where she met Emmett M. Essin and married him a year after. They moved to...
Catherine Louise Trivett
Mar 9, 2026
Catherine Louise Trivett, 65, a beloved resident of Johnson City, TN, passed away on March 9, 2026, at Johnson City Medical Center. Born on October 19, 1960, Catherine was the embodiment of kindness and compassion, remembered fondly for her unwavering dedication to family and friends.She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Terry Edward Trivett, Jr., as well as...
Donald Frank Orth
Mar 9, 2026
Donald Frank Orth, 84, passed away peacefully at his home in Gray, TN, March 9, 2026. He was born July 5, 1941, in Akron, Ohio, to Donald and Virginia Orth. Donald dedicated his life to caring for others, practicing dentistry for 43 years, including a number of years in Latin America working with mission groups. He was a graduate of...
Dossie Lou Pritchard
Mar 5, 2026
Dossie Lou Pritchard, age 86, of Johnson City, Tennessee, passed peacefully at home into the arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, after a brief illness on March 5, 2026.
Dossie was born on February 24, 1940, in Johnson City to the late Evain and Mae Pritchard. Except for a brief period during World War II when she and her...
Dr. Paul E. Stanton Jr.
Mar 5, 2026
We are honored to be caring for the family of Dr. Paul E. Stanton, Jr., who passed away on Thursday, March 5, 2026. Service arrangements will be held at Munsey Memorial United Methodist Church in Johnson City, with a reception to follow immediately after at the church. Complete obituary and service details will be shared soon.
Margaret Clara Barnes
Mar 3, 2026
Margaret Clara “Baba” Barnes, 90, of Johnson City, Tennessee, and formerly of Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, surrounded by her loving family and friends.
Margaret was born October 28, 1935, in Butler County, Pennsylvania, to the late Paul Patterson and Ruth McCandless Patterson. She was raised on a farm in rural western Pennsylvania, where she...
Carol Christine Hudson
Mar 3, 2026
Carol Hudson, 84, of Johnson City passed away in her sleep on March 3, 2026. Born and raised in Ohio, she attended Capital University and graduated from Ohio Northern University in 1963 with a degree in pharmacy. She worked for decades in retail pharmacy.
She is predeceased by her husband Chuck, the love of her life, and high school sweetheart. Together, their...
Gretta Jean Blevins
Feb 27, 2026
Gretta Jean “Dood” Blevins, 80, of Johnson City, Tennessee, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, February 27, 2026.
A lifelong resident of Johnson City, Dood was born on October 31, 1945, to the late Robert and Viola Hale Osborne. She retired from American Water Heaters after many years of dedicated service.
Dood was an avid fan of Elvis Presley and...
Joseph "Joe" Thomas West
Feb 23, 2026
Joseph Thomas West, age 63 of Johnson City, Tennessee passed away peacefully after a lengthy illness on Monday, February 23, 2026. He was born in Johnson City to the late, Ed and Laila West on January 1, 1963.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his sister, Kathy Christianson, brothers, Michael, Matthew and Charles West, and nephew,...
Peg McWhorter Pickens
Feb 23, 2026
Margaret Anne "Peg" Pickens, 88, of Johnson City, Tennessee, passed away Monday, February 23, 2026, at Franklin Woods in Johnson City after a short illness.
She was preceded in death by her parents, William Erwin McWhorter and Ola Ann Loyd McWhorter of LaFayette, Georgia, and her husband, Gerald Pickens, of Johnson City.
Peg was born on October 22, 1937, in...
Robert Joseph Adams
2026
**Obituary for Robert Joseph Adams**It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Robert Joseph Adams, who left us on February 23, 2026, in his hometown of Johnson City, TN. Born on November 29, 1935, Robert lived a life full of stories and hard work. He was known for his years behind the wheel as a truck driver,...
Tonya Honeycutt
Feb 22, 2026
Tonya Lynn Honeycutt (Dalrymple), 45, passed away on February 22, 2026. Born March 21, 1980, in Johnson City, Tonya was raised there and carried her Appalachian roots with her wherever life took her. She most recently resided in Camden, South Carolina.
Tonya was the beloved daughter of Larry Honeycutt and the late Loura Jean Honeycutt. She was preceded in death by...
John Raymond Gibson III
Feb 20, 2026
John Raymond Gibson III, 60, of Johnson City, Tennessee, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, February 20, 2026, with his loving wife by his side.
John was born on November 4, 1965, in Long Beach, California, to the late John Raymond Gibson, Jr. and Anona Johnson Gibson Smith. He was deeply proud of his education, earning his bachelor’s degree...
Anne Elizabeth Murray
Feb 17, 2026
Anne Dickinson Murray died peacefully February 17 in Johnson City, Tenn., following 97 years giving her fullest to family, friends and her communities.
She is predeceased by her husband, Jack Murray, parents Charles and Ida Dickinson, and brothers Charles II “Buck” and Bob Dickinson.
Anne was born Sept. 20, 1928 in Evanston, IL. At the dawn of the Great Depression, her family...
Roger Simpson
Feb 15, 2026
Roger Melvin Simpson, born June 24, 1954, in Johnson City, Tennessee, passed away February 15, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love, dedication, and service. A cherished husband, devoted father, and doting grandfather, Roger's warm spirit touched everyone who knew him.
A proud patriot, Roger served in the United States Air Force and carried his love for his country throughout his...
Scott Gilham
Feb 14, 2026
Robert Scott Gilham "Scott" 52, passed away peacefully on February 14th, 2026, surrounded by friends and family.
Scott was born in Tampa, Florida, on March 17th, 1973, to Bob and Susan Gilham, who cherished him deeply. He was a proud partner, alongside his brothers and father, in the family business, Custom Asphalt Services. Outside of work, Scott had a deep passion...
