OBITUARIES
Johnson City, TN. Obituaries
Local obituaries for Johnson City and Washington County, TN.
Bobby Glen Carr
Sep 5, 2025
Bobby Glen (Bob) Carr
Bobby Carr of Bristol, TN went peacefully to be with the Lord on Friday, September 5, 2025, at Johnson City Medical Center surrounded by loved ones, and in the remarkable care of Johnson City Medical Center staff.
Bob was born March 5, 1941 in Blountville, TN and has been a resident of Bristol, TN for the past 50...
Barbara Pickering
Sep 4, 2025
Obituary for Barbara Rosendahl Pickering
It is with a heavy heart that we share the news of Barbara Mae Pickering, who passed away peacefully on September 4, 2025, at the age of 87. Born on August 8, 1938, in Manchester, Connecticut, Barbara spent her life bringing joy and warmth to those around her.Barbara was a beloved member of her family and...
Barbara Bowman Lane
Sep 3, 2025
Barbara Bowman Lane, age 86, of Johnson City, Tennessee, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, at Johnson City Medical Center.
A lifelong resident of Johnson City, Barbara was born on April 27, 1939, to the late Hunter and Edna Saylor Bowman. She was a proud graduate of Science Hill High School.
Barbara met the love of her...
Wanda Louise Anderson
Sep 3, 2025
Wanda Louise Flanary was born on a rainy Friday, September 20, 1935, in Inman, Virginia, the third child and second daughter of Maxie and Noah Flanary. Her life-long friend and confidant was her sister Joyce, born 16 months her senior, the two sisters were more like twins inseparable from the moment Wanda arrived they would live, love and support each...
June Brown Day
Sep 1, 2025
June Brown Day, age 91, of Johnson City, Tennessee, passed away peacefully to be with the Lord on Monday, September 1, 2025.
A lifelong resident of Johnson City, June was born on April 3, 1934, to the late Charles "June" Brown and Floy Rector Brown. She was a proud graduate of Science Hill High School.
June met the love of her life,...
Eugene Garfield Ernst Jr.
Aug 31, 2025
Eugene Garfield Ernst Jr., 78, of Johnson City, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on August 31, 2025.
Born on March 9, 1947, to Eugene and Verna Ernst, Gene lived a full and vibrant life, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and adventure.
Gene proudly served his country in the United States Air Force as a Military Police officer before pursuing a distinguished...
John Allen Elsasser
Aug 31, 2025
John Allen Elsasser, 80, of Johnson City, Tennessee.
Born 12/05/1944 in Chicago, Illinois. Died 08/31/2025 in Johnson City, Tennessee.
Beloved son of Joseph Frank and Edna (Berge) Elsasser.
John grew up in Waukegan and graduated from Waukegan Township High School. He participated in the band program. He attended the University of Illinois and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in business.
He was a proud...
Mark James Finucane
Aug 31, 2025
Mark J. Finucane, a dedicated public servant with the Johnson City Fire Department, elite athlete and devoted husband, passed away peacefully on August 31, 2025, at his home in Johnson City, Tennessee. He was 68 years old.
Mark lived a life defined by service and purpose. Whether in uniform or not, he gave everything he had to the community around him....
Paul Collins Ray
Aug 19, 2025
Paul Collins Ray, 98, of Johnson City, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, at his son’s home in Hopkins, South Carolina.
Born in Durham, North Carolina, Paul made his home in Johnson City. He proudly served in the United States Navy in the South Pacific during World War II aboard the LSMR 197. Following his service, he retired...
Lillian Constant
Aug 18, 2025
Lillian Emma Constant, 82, of Jonesborough, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on August 18, 2025. Born on July 29, 1943, in Hendersonville, North Carolina, she lived a life marked by service, compassion, and dedication to her community and faith.
Lillian studied at East Tennessee State University. Her work was more than a job-it was a calling, and she took pride in making a...
Clydie Clark
Aug 18, 2025
Obituary for Clydie Muse Clark
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Clydie Muse Clark, who left us peacefully on August 18, 2025. Born on July 19, 1950, in Marksville, Louisiana, Clydie was a beloved Wife, daughter, mother, and friend. She spent her life dedicated to her family as a housewife, cooking, and creating a warm and...
James "Robbie" Ray III
Aug 17, 2025
James "Robbie" Ray III, age 62 of Johnson City, formerly of Watauga, passed away at home surrounded by his family and friends. Robbie grew up in Watauga and graduated from Elizabethton High School in 1981. He was a member of Southside Baptist Church in Johnson City.
Robbie was a passionate sports fan, with his heart firmly dedicated to the Miami Dolphins—he...
Grady Coleman, Sr.
Aug 15, 2025
Grady Coleman, age 77, who resided in Gray, Tennessee, was born in Berwind, West Virginia, and passed away on August 15, 2025.Grady served an outstanding military career. He served honorably in Vietnam, then went on to help others begin their own journeys as a recruiter. Following that, he served as a military policeman and later became a decorated drill sergeant....
Russell LaPaglia
2025
Russell (Russ) LaPaglia died peacefully on Friday, August 15th at age 89, with his loving wife at his side.
Born in Bronx, NY, Russ lived a full life dedicated to family, career, and service. He graduated from Fordham University, received his Ph.D. in Physical Chemistry from the University of Rochester, and was a member of the American Chemical Society. He served...
Brandon Hicks
Aug 14, 2025
Brandon Allen Hicks, age 48 of Bluff City, Tennessee, passed away on August 14, 2025.
He was employed by Sullivan County EMA as a Rescue Tech/AEMT. He held numerous certifications from the State of Tennessee. Brandon was also a Licensed Drone Operator.
During his previous employment he was a flight coordinator for Wings Air Rescue, the City of Bristol Tennessee as a...
Skip Thornton
Aug 9, 2025
Smith “Skip” P. Thorton Jr. Major, U.S. Army (Ret.) of Johnson City, was called home by his Lord & Savior on August 9, 2025.
Major Thorton was a resident of Johnson City, TN but traveled to many locations after his graduation from University High in 1966. Upon enlisting in the Army during the Vietnam conflict he then enrolled in the ETSU...
Madison Bowman
Aug 8, 2025
Madison Leigh-Grindstaff Bowman of Johnson City, TN died tragically at the age of 39 on Friday, August 8th, 2025. She was a compassionate and loving member of the human race, and she was proud to be in a long line of strong Appalachian women.
She was an avid gardener, a terrific cook and a lover of all animals great and small....
Jamie Johnathon Payne
Aug 8, 2025
Jamie Johnathon Payne, 56, of Johnson City, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on August 8, 2025, at Johnson City Medical Center, surrounded by his loving family.
A lifelong resident of Johnson City, Jamie was known for his warm spirit, deep love for music, and his enduring presence in the local musical community. He was a talented singer and spent many years performing...
Richard Swisher
2025
It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Richard Allen Swisher, who left us on August 1, 2025, after a life well-lived. Born on July 8, 1948, in Bucyrus, Ohio, Richard brought joy and laughter to everyone around him. He spent his years as a devoted father and successful professional, working as the Director of Operations at...
Joyce Annette Kelley
Jul 30, 2025
Mrs. Joyce Annette Kelley, 82, of Johnson City, cherished mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, completed her life's journey, surrounded by her family, on Wednesday, July 30th, at her home, following a lengthy illness.
Joyce was born in Elizabethton, TN, to the late Clyde Bowers and Mossie Nave-Bowers, on July 4, 1943 and spent her childhood in the Blue Springs community of...
