OBITUARIES
Johnson City, TN. Obituaries
Local obituaries for Johnson City and Washington County, TN.
Beverly Creasman Mayes
Aug 30, 2026
Beverly C. Mayes, age 98 of Johnson City, Tennessee passed away on August 30, 2026 at Sycamore Shoals Hospital. She was a native of Asheville, North Carolina, but lived in Johnson City since 1951. She was the daughter of the late Charles E. Creasman and Martha Lawson Creasman of Asheville, N. C.She attended Montreat College, Black Mountain, N.C. for two years and...
Mettie Jo Johnson
Aug 29, 2026
Obituary for Mettie Jo Johnson
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Mettie Jo Johnson, who left this world on August 29, 2026, at the age of 83. Born on April 23, 1943, in Knoxville, TN, Mettie lived a life full of love, laughter, and a whole lot of spirit. She called Johnson City, TN, her home,...
Oliver Joshua Nunn Jr.
Aug 22, 2026
In Loving Memory of Oliver Joshua Nunn Jr.
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Oliver Joshua Nunn Jr., a cherished husband, beloved uncle, and dedicated pharmacist, who left us on August 22, 2026, at the age of 86. Born on February 18, 1940, in Almo, Tennessee, Oliver spent his childhood in West Tennessee, where he played...
John Nelson Starnes
Aug 22, 2026
John Nelson Starnes, 88, was surrounded by family when he passed peacefully into the presence of the Lord on August 22, 2026.
John was born on April 21, 1938, in Piney Flats, Tennessee, the only child of the late Creed Nelson Starnes and Nelle Wolfe Starnes. He spent his childhood on Main Street and graduated from Mary Hughes High School, where...
Armarette Dykes
Aug 22, 2026
Armarette Atkinson Dykes passed away peacefully August 22, 2026.
Armarette was born April 25, 1937 and graduated from Arbyrd High School, Paragould, Arkansas in 1955. She attended the University of Missouri.
Armarette is preceded in death by her husband, Bobby Joe Dykes, Parents Ralph W. Atkinson and Armelda Sims Atkinson, Brothers, A.G. Atkinson, Charles Atkinson and Victor Atkinson and her Stepson Terry...
Sherry Ann Hughes
Aug 20, 2026
Sherry Ann Hughes, 55, of Piney Flats, Tennessee, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 20, 2026, at Johnson City Medical Center.
A lifelong resident of East Tennessee, Sherry was born on October 13, 1970, in Blountville, Tennessee, to Martha Leonard and the late Russell Leonard. She graduated from Sullivan Central High School in 1989.
Sherry married the love of...
Haylan Michael Engdahl
Aug 19, 2026
Haylan Michael Engdahl, 19, of Winthrop Harbor, Illinois, was killed tragically on August 19, 2026, in Hampton, Tennessee. Though his life was far too short, the love, laughter, friendship, and joy he brought to those around him will remain in the hearts of all who were blessed to know him.
Haylan had a remarkable ability to light up any room with...
Dr. Wayne F. Emery
Aug 18, 2026
Dr. Wayne F. Emery, age 82, of Unicoi, Tennessee, passed away in Plano, TX following a year-long battle with cancer on August 18, 2026. He was born on July 18, 1944 in Hillsboro, OH. He is preceded in death by his wife, Vickie Emery, in April 2025. He is also preceded in death by his parents, Garland and Thelma (Fawley)...
Charlotte Ann Woody
Aug 18, 2026
Charlotte Ann Woody, 87, passed away on August 18, 2026. She was born in Hanover, PA, daughter of John L. Slagle and Madeline M. Parr. She is survived by her daughter Robin Yost and husband Hank Yost of Nolensville, TN, granddaughter Heather Yost of Smyrna, TN, grandsons Michael Woody of Cuming, GA, David Woody and wife Shannon Woody of Acworth,...
Sheila Fisher Leonard
Aug 17, 2026
Sheila Leonard, 71, of Johnson City, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 17, 2026, following a brief illness.
Sheila was born on December 11, 1954, in Mullens, West Virginia, to the loving home of Walter and Grace Fisher. She was a proud Air Force veteran, and her years of service to her country took her to the Southwest, where she...
Carolyn Sue Taylor
Aug 13, 2026
Carolyn Sue Taylor, was born on September 15, 1948 and passed away on August 13, 2026. She was a resident of Johnson City.
Carolyn is preceded in death by three brothers, Terry Taylor, Jackie Taylor, and Allen Taylor; sister, Patricia Durham and Kathy Taylor, as well as one daughter, Tracy Oaks.
Survivors include sons, Scottie & (Kim) Leach and Charles Pierson, sister,...
Eric William Wininger
Aug 13, 2026
Obituary for Eric William Wininger
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Eric William Wininger, who left us far too soon on August 13, 2026, at the age of 49. Born on March 2, 1977, in Johnson City, TN, Eric was a gentle soul known for his beautiful smile and his love of automobiles. As a dedicated...
Leonard Smith
Aug 13, 2026
Leonard Smith, age 87 of Limestone, passed away peacefully on August 13, 2026 at Johnson City Medical Center. He was a native of Washington County and a son of the late, Frank and Sarepta Smith. He was also preceded in death by his wife of 53 years, Delores White Smith, son, Terry Wayne Smith, brothers, John, David, Walt, Bill, Virgil,...
Lockey Carr
Aug 12, 2026
Lockey A. Carr, 87, of Johnson City, TN, passed away peacefully at Johnson City Medical Center on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, surrounded by family. She was born on August 2, 1939, in Faraday, WV, the youngest of 8 children to parents she dearly loved—Frank and Maggie Weaver Large. Lockey was raised in the coal camps of McDowell County, WV, where...
Patty Smithdeal Fulton
Aug 11, 2026
Patty Smithdeal Fulton, age 96, passed away on August 10, 2026, in Johnson City, TN.
She was the daughter of the late Hackett T. and Hazel Braswell Smithdeal and was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Lyman A. Fulton, M.D.
She earned an Associate of Arts degree from Stephens College in Columbia, Missouri, where she was named the Most Outstanding...
Bonnie C Brumit
Aug 10, 2026
Bonnie Carmen Brumit, a beloved resident of Jonesborough, Tennessee, and a familiar face in the community, passed away peacefully on August 10, 2026, at the age of 88. Born on February 2, 1938, in New Orleans, Louisiana, Bonnie moved to Johnson City in 1946, where she planted her roots and nurtured a loving family.
Bonnie as her friends and family affectionately...
Ann Scott Sharpe
Aug 4, 2026
Ann Ready Scott Sherrill Sharpe was born in Fayetteville, TN on June 29, 1942, to Virginia Ready Scott and Robert Walter Scott. She is survived by her husband, Elonzo Frederick Sharpe, Jr., her sons Edwin Scott Sherrill (Jennine Moritz) and Robert Wes Sherrill, and her grandchildren, Will Sherrill, Anna Sherrill, and Molly Sherrill. She is preceded in death by her...
Jean Hayes Young
Aug 3, 2026
Jean Hayes Young, 86, of Johnson City, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 3, 2026, following a courageous battle with cancer. While her family grieves her earthly absence, they rejoice in the assurance that she has won the ultimate victory, is completely healed, and now rests in the presence of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
Born on December 30,...
Jerry Lee Yunker
Aug 3, 2026
Jerry Lee Yunker was born in rural Windsor, IL on October 26, 1936, to Harlan and Lucille (Edwards) Yunker. He passed away peacefully and surrounded by family on August 3, 2026, in Johnson City, TN. Jerry married the love of his life, L. Marilyn Jenkins, on June 25, 1955. They had two sons, Bryan and Charles.
He was preceded in death...
Andrew Frederick Kaufmann Jr.
Jul 30, 2026
Andrew F. (Fred) Kaufmann, Jr. was born April 18, 1943, in St. Louis, MO and passed on July 30, 2026. He was the son of Andrew F. Kaufmann, Sr. and Kaino Karin (nee Leino) Kaufmann. He received his bachelor's degree from the University of Maryland, a Master's from the University of Southern California, and a PhD from the University of...
