OBITUARIES
Johnson City, TN. Obituaries
Local obituaries for Johnson City and Washington County, TN.
Gene Sweeney
Jul 14, 2025
Gene SweeneyIt is with a heavy heart that we share the passing of Gene Sweeney, who left us on July 14, 2025, at the age of 85. Born on September 3, 1939, in Johnson City, TN, Gene lived a life full of kindness, laughter, and hard work.Gene was a dedicated auto mechanic, known for his skill and passion for cars....
Betty Gerwer
Jul 18, 2025
Betty Ruth Gerwer, 81, passed away on July 18, 2025, at Abundant Christian Living in Johnson City, Tennessee. Funeral arrangements are currently incomplete. For additional information, please contact Morris-Baker Funeral Home at 423-282-1521
Emma Jane Dosser
Jul 17, 2025
Emma Jane (Janie) Dosser, age 92, of Johnson City, died in her home surrounded by her family on Thursday, July 17, 2025.
She was born Emma Jane Buell in Lore City, Ohio, on October 15, 1932, the first child of Marcellene Woodrum Buell and Vernon Roy Buell. Her father died when she was five years old, leaving her mother to raise...
Leroy Wayne Covert
Jul 15, 2025
Leroy “Lee” Wayne Covert, 78, of Johnson City, Tennessee, was born on January 31st, 1947, in Perth Amboy, New Jersey. Leroy passed away on Tuesday, July 15, 2025.
From an early age, he carried within him a steadfast determination and a kind heart — qualities that would define him throughout his life.
When his country called, Leroy answered with courage and conviction....
Evelyn Sharon Wrinn
Jul 15, 2025
Evelyn Sharon Wrinn, 79, of Johnson City, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, at Agape Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
She was a native and lifelong resident of Johnson City, born on September 19, 1945, to the late Warren Moody and Ranah Church Moody. Evelyn was a graduate of Science Hill High School and dedicated her professional life to...
Brenda Sue Hopson
Jul 6, 2025
Brenda Sue Hopson, 74, of Johnson City, Tennessee, passed away following a brief illness on Sunday, July 6, 2025, at the Johnson City Medical Center surrounded by loved ones.
Brenda was born into the loving home of the late David Thomas Grindstaff and Shirley Edmondson Grindstaff of Johnson City.
Mrs. Hopson was a retired LPN and she was of the Freewill Baptist...
James "Jim" Richardson
Jul 6, 2025
James "Jim" Richardson, age 89 of Johnson City, Tennessee passed away on July 6, 2025 at Johnson City Medical Center. He was born on November 17, 1935 in Roanoke, Virginia. He loved fishing and teaching his children how to fish. He was passionate about repairing vehicles and keeping them running. Jim volunteered at The VA Eye Center and was a...
Jean Ann Reece
Jul 6, 2025
Jean Ann Reece, 86, of Elizabethton, Tennessee, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, July 6, 2025.
Born in Elizabethton, she was the oldest of five daughters of the late Charles Franklin and Jewel Mae Lilley. Jean graduated from Mary Hughes School in Piney Flats, where she met her future husband, Gordon Reece. They married in 1957 and settled in...
Patricia Bilbrey Grindstaff
Jul 5, 2025
Patricia Bilbrey Grindstaff, 78, of Limestone, went to be with the Lord on July 5, 2025, surrounded by her family and friends.
A Johnson City native, she was the youngest of three daughters born to the late Hubert and Mary (Seals) Haney.
She was a member of Charity Hill Free Will Baptist Church and also attended Central Baptist Church, where she worked...
Elizabeth Ramsey
Jul 2, 2025
Obituary for Elizabeth Ann Ramsey
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Elizabeth Ann Ramsey, who left us on July 2, 2025, at the age of 86. She was born on May 1, 1939, in Watauga, TN, and spent most of her life in Johnson City, TN.
In this sad time, let us all cherish the moments we...
Mark Western
Jul 1, 2025
Mark Thomas Western, age 51 of Johnson City, Tennessee passed away July 1, 2025 after an accident. Mark was born on July 24, 1973 to the late Curtis and Georgia Maxine Western in Johnson City, Tennessee. He graduated from Science Hill High School in 1992. After graduating Mark worked for several years at Mulligan Flooring.
Mark was a family man and...
David Blevins
Jun 29, 2025
David Lewis Blevins, age 78 of Johnson City, Tennessee went to be with his Lord and Savior on June 29, 2025. He was born in Mitchell County, North Carolina on February 22, 1947.
After graduating high school David joined the Navy Seabees where he served two tours during Vietnam spanning over six years. Once he left the military he started a...
Norman Edward Scott, Jr.
Jun 27, 2025
Norman Edward Scott, Jr., 89, of Watauga, Tennessee, went to be with the Lord on Friday, June 27, 2025.
He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Janet Markland Scott, in 2018. He is survived by his sons, Norman Edward Scott III, Robert Alan Scott (wife Loretta L.), and Joseph Michael Scott; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
A devoted member of...
James Mike Griner
Jun 25, 2025
James Mike Griner, 70, passed away peacefully at his home in Gray, Tennessee on June 25, 2025, after a courageous battle with multiple cancers.
Born in Nashville, Georgia, Mike was the beloved son of James Harvey Griner and Clarice Griner. He was the only son of an only son and grew up in Valdosta, Georgia, where he developed a strong sense...
Shirley Jo Lewis
Jun 22, 2025
Shirley Jo Black Lewis, age 88, of Johnson City, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 22, 2025, at Lakebridge, a Waters Community.
Shirley was born to Grady and Rosa Black in 1936.
She was a faithful long-time member of Calvary Baptist Church.
Shirley will always be lovingly remembered as an amazing daughter, wife, mother, and grandmother.
Along with her parents, Shirley is preceded...
Mary Ann Counts
Jun 22, 2025
Mary Ann Counts, age 86 of Johnson City, Tennessee passed away peacefully at her home on June 22, 2025. She was born to the late Henry Logan Jones and Margaret Lilly Jones on July 3, 1938 in Johnson City, Tennessee. Mary Ann grew up attending the Pine Grove Methodist Church, and she retired from Snap On after many years of...
Louis Loiselle
Jun 21, 2025
Louis Aime Loiselle, a cherished father, devoted son, and proud veteran, passed away on June 21, 2025, at the age of 78. Born on October 21, 1946, in Holyoke, MA, Louis lived a life that took him serving his country with the Navy in Vietnam to being a truck driver for Yellow Freight, to living in the mountains of Tennessee.
Louis...
Florence Agnes Palmer Kostrzewa
Jun 20, 2025
Florence Agnes Palmer Kostrzewa, 81, of Johnson City, TN passed away June 20, surrounded by her loving family. Florence was born November 1, 1943, in Ogden, PA, the daughter of Samuel Joseph Palmer (Fire Chief, Sun Oil Co., Chester, PA) and Florence Reading Palmer. Florence attended Catholic grade school and Holy Child Academy High School, before attending Philadelphia College of...
Linda Dianne Broyles
Jun 13, 2025
Linda "Dianne" Broyles, born on March 10, 1949, entered into her eternal home on June 13, 2025.
Dianne was born into the loving family of Bowman and Virginia Eldridge. She enjoyed growing up in Danville, Virginia.
She graduated from Tunstall High School in 1967. She spent a small amount of time in Chicago, but ultimately moved to Piney Flats, Tennessee. Upon moving...
Ronnie S. Arnold
Jun 13, 2025
Ronnie “Ron” S. Arnold, 84, of Gray, Tennessee, passed away on Friday, June 13, 2025, at The Waters of Johnson City.
Ron was born March 7, 1941 in Sullivan County, Tennessee, to the late Alford and Mary Arnold.
He is survived by his brothers, Larry (Virginia) Arnold, Jerry Arnold, and Gale Arnold, and several nieces and nephews.
There will be no public services...
