OBITUARIES
Johnson City, TN. Obituaries
Local obituaries for Johnson City and Washington County, TN.
Gurnie "Danny" McKee
Oct 9, 2025
Gurnie Daniel McKee, January 30, 1948 - October 9, 2025
Danny was the son of the late Everett Mac McKee and Bessie Whitaker McKee of Piney Flats, Tennessee. In addition to his parents, siblings who have gone before him are his sister, Martha Morris, brothers, Johnnie McKee and David McKee all of Piney Flats. Some of those left behind are his...
Linda Allen
Oct 9, 2025
Linda Sue Cook Allen
Linda was born on June 23, 1950. After a long battle with cancer, she went to heaven on October 9, 2025.
Linda worked as a nurse for 44 years at Johnson City Med Center, until her retirement. She loved reading, crocheting, and was a loyal fan of Atlanta Braves. Also surviving are many cousins, wonderful neighbors
Linda is survived...
Sabe Hawkins
Oct 8, 2025
Sabe W. Hawkins, 92, of Johnson City, TN, passed away on October 8, 2025 surrounded by his children. Sabe was a native of East TN, born in Erwin on June 3, 1933 to the late Sidney Arthur and Alice Katherine Hawkins. Sabe joined the Navy in 1952, serving in the Korean War, being honorably discharged in 1955, proud of his...
Randy Walters
Oct 6, 2025
Mr. Randolph Lewis Walters, aka Randy, age 66, of Johnson City, Tennessee, passed away on October 6, 2025, 7:12am, at Agape Rehab Center.
He was born to the late David and Ruby Hughes Walters on October 20, 1958, in Washington County, Tennessee. Randy was a self-made vehicle mechanic who loved tinkering on old cars and trucks. He also loved going fishing.
Randy...
Sally Kassimatis Hughes
Oct 4, 2025
Sally K. Hughes, 93, passed away on Saturday, October 4, 2025 at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center in Knoxville.
She was born in a suburb of Pittsburgh, PA, the oldest of three children and only daughter of Peter and Christine (nee Pavlakis) Kassimatis. She was the salutatorian of her high school class and went to work at Westinghouse after graduation. In...
Patti Jo Birchfield
Oct 4, 2025
Patti Jo Birchfield, age 64 of Johnson City, Tennessee passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family after a courageous battle with Liver Disease. She was born on April 12, 1961 to the late Joe and Ella Mae Rash in Johnson City. Patti was a graduate of Science Hill class of 1979.
Patti will be remembered as a loving wife, mother,...
Bernice Jackson Miller
Oct 3, 2025
Bernice Jackson Miller, 96, of Johnson City, formerly of Morristown, passed away on Friday, October 3, 2025, at American House in Bristol, Tennessee.
Born in Thorn Hill, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Fred Kermit Jackson and Sarah Stapleton Jackson. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, Peter Miller; two sisters, Ova Fay Jackson...
Steven Douglas Webb
Oct 1, 2025
Steven Douglas Webb, 55, went to sleep in the LORD on October 2, 2025, Yom Kippur. Steven was born into this life on September 10, 1970 in Douglas County, GA.
Steven is proceeded in death by his parents, Thomas Ray Webb and Geraldine Estelle Davison Webb; his nephew Kevin Webb and several aunts and uncles.Steven is survived by his husband Timothy...
Suzanne Hunsinger
Oct 1, 2025
Suzanne Grace Hunsinger, of Gray, TN, passed away at her home on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, after a courageous 20+ year battle with cancer.
Born in Johnson City on July 31, 1965, Suzanne was the daughter of the late Billy Gene Grace Sr. and Earnestine Bradshaw Grace. She was the fourth of five children and the beloved "baby girl" of the...
Eugene Edward Crowder
Sep 29, 2025
Eugene "Gene" Edward Crowder, 87, of Johnson City, Tennessee, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, September 29, 2025.
A lifelong resident of East Tennessee, Gene was born on September 1, 1938, in Erwin, Tennessee, to the late Cecil and Irene Arrwood Crowder. He graduated from Erwin High School and went on to earn his bachelor's degree from...
Irene Sluss Smith
Sep 27, 2025
Irene (Sluss) Smith, age 91 of Church Hill, Tennessee, went to her eternal home with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on September 27, 2025.
Sister Irene was a faithful servant of the Lord for over 76 years. By grace, through her faith in Jesus Christ, she was saved on March 20, 1949. She was baptized by her father Charlie in...
Linda Starr Leach
Sep 27, 2025
Linda Starr Leach, age 70, of Johnson City, Tennessee passed away peacefully on September 27, 2025. She was born to the late William "Bill" Leach and Mary Lou Willis Leach on May 16, 1955 in Johnson City. Linda was a christian of the Baptist faith and loved telling everyone about Jesus. She was an artist and loved drawing, especially drawing...
Thomas E. Cowan, Jr.
Sep 25, 2025
Thomas Ewing Cowan, Jr. died at the age of 80 on Thursday, September 25, 2025.
Born on November 22, 1944, in Fontana, North Carolina to parents Anna Marie (Russ) and Thomas Ewing "Bozo" Cowan, Sr, he was raised in Elizabethton, Tennessee.
Tommy graduated from The Training School at East Tennessee State College, now known as University High School, in Johnson City, Tennessee,...
Jane Trotter Garland
Sep 24, 2025
Jane Elizabeth Trotter Garland, 89, died in her home in Johnson City on Wednesday, September 24, 2025.
She was the daughter of the late Geneva and Douglas Trotter. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, David G. Garland; her son, David Garland, III; and her brother, Douglas Trotter Jr. Survivors include: a daughter and son-in-law,...
David "Butch" Milhorn
Sep 22, 2025
Obituary for David "Butch" Milhorn
David "Butch" Milhorn, went to be home with his Lord and Savior on September 22, 2025, at the age of 78. Butch was born on October 23, 1946, in Johnson City, TN, and he spent most of his life in the Piney Flats area, where he made countless memories with family and friends.
Butch graduated from Mary...
Keith Vocke
Sep 20, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Keith Justin Vocke, a beloved husband, father, brother, and son. He departed this life on September 20, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer. Keith lived a life marked by affection, strength, and dedication, traits that endeared him to all who knew him.Keith was the cherished son of Keith...
John Oliver Smith II
Sep 19, 2025
John Oliver Smith II, age 68, of Johnson City, Tennessee, passed away unexpectedly at home on Friday, September 19, 2025. He now rests in the loving arms of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
John was born in Fleming-Neon, Kentucky, to the late John Oliver Smith and Dorcus Shearer Smith. A proud graduate of Fleming-Neon High School, he went on to...
Damos Leonard Grogg, Sr.
Sep 16, 2025
Damos Leonard Grogg, Sr. age 93 of Johnson City, Tennessee passed away on September 16, 2025. He was born to the late Sam and Melissa Grogg of Kingsport, Tennessee. He was a Navy Seaman 3rd Class. Damos was lifelong member of Boones Creek Baptist Church. He was a devout christian who loved to study God's Word.
He was preceded in death...
Karen Diana Cole
Sep 15, 2025
Karen Diana Cole left her earthly home on September 15, 2025, to be with her Lord and Savior, whom she loved dearly and faithfully served since the age of 12.
She was born in Washington County, Tennessee, to the late Thomas Martin Cole, Sr. and Bea Edwards Cole. Despite many health challenges throughout her life, Karen remained steadfast in her faith,...
John Alexander Moore
Sep 13, 2025
John Alexander Moore, age 87 of Johnson City, Tennessee passed away peacefully at home on September 13, 2025. He was born to the late John and Juanita Moore on June 13, 1938, in Johnson City, Tennessee. He was a man of The Christian faith and was raised at Central Baptist Church.
John graduated from Science Hill High School and later attended...
