OBITUARIES
Johnson City, TN. Obituaries
Local obituaries for Johnson City and Washington County, TN.
Michael Angelo Carrubba
Jun 5, 2025
Michael Angelo Carrubba, 68, of Bradenton, Florida, passed away on June 5, 2025. Born on October 18, 1956, in Germany, he was the son of the late Angelo Joseph Carrubba Sr. and Vera Erna Carrubba.
Michael retired after many dedicated years serving as a correctional officer with the Federal Bureau of Prisons, where he also served as a union representative, advocating...
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...
Carol McCullough Graham
Jun 12, 2025
Carol McCullough Graham, age 84, of Johnson City, Tennessee, passed into eternal glory on Thursday, June 12, 2025.
Carol was born on February 25, 1941, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, to the late Roberta Maude McCullough and Robert Dale McCullough.
She was a 1959 graduate of Edison High School in Tulsa, Oklahoma, where she excelled on the Youth for Christ Bible Quiz team. She...
Evelyn Human
Jun 9, 2025
“I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.” - Philippians 4:13.
Evelyn Virginia Garland Human, age 62, of Jonesborough, Tennessee, sadly passed away at her home on Sunday, June 8, 2025.
Evelyn was born into the loving home of the late George and Pansy Garland in 1963.
She was loved by many and cherished by loved ones for her devotion to...
Jack Edwin Tester
Jun 9, 2025
Jack Edwin Tester, 92, of Johnson City, Tennessee, passed away on Monday, June 9, 2025, at the Community Living Center at the Veterans Administration in Mountain Home, Tennessee. Jack was a native of Carter County and lived there his entire life.
Jack was preceded in death by his parents, the late Stacy Radford Tester and Mamie Geneva Watson Tester, and his...
Michael Alan Pendley
Jun 5, 2025
Michael Alan Pendley, 51, of Johnson City, TN, entered his eternal rest at 6:35 pm on June 5, 2025. Michael was born in Fayette, Alabama on January 13, 1974. He grew up in Kingsport and attended Sullivan South High School and East Tennessee State University (ETSU). He worked at Bur-Wil Construction Company for several years and had recently obtained his...
Betty Lou Pollock
Jun 4, 2025
Betty Lou Hollingsworth Pollock, age 90, of Johnson City slipped into the arms of Jesus on June 4, 2025, at home with family presence. Betty Lou was born on October 30, 1934, to Charles “Charlie” Earnest Hollingsworth and Myra Dyer Hollingsworth in LaFollette, Tennessee. Betty Lou accepted Jesus Christ as her personal Savior during a revival in her home church,...
Dixie Grindstaff
Jun 4, 2025
Helen “Dixie” Snapp Grindstaff passed away peacefully at home on the morning of Wednesday, June 4.
She was preceded in death by her parents, John Wendell Snapp and May Belle Humphrey Snapp; her siblings Margaret Ann Snapp, James Snapp, Henry Snapp, Flo Snapp Forbes, Thad Snapp, and PC Snapp.
She is survived by her devoted husband of 60 years, Charles “Mike” Grindstaff;...
Molly Ann Browning
Jun 3, 2025
Ms. Molly Ann Browning, 54, passed away peacefully on June 3rd, 2025, in Johnson City, Tennessee. Molly Ann was born in Savannah, Georgia October 16th, 1970. Her parents were Max M. and Geri R. Browning of Flowery Branch, Georgia. Molly Ann grew up in Sylvania, Georgia and lived there for many years after high school. Molly Ann attended Screven County High School....
Leonard Monroe Hicks
Jun 3, 2025
Leonard Monroe Hicks, 76, of Piney Flats, Tennessee, passed away on Tuesday, June 3, 2025. Leonard was born June 3, 1949, in Banner Elk, North Carolina.
Leonard's family will receive friends from 5:00-8:00 p.m. on Friday, June 6, 2025, at Morris-Baker Funeral Home.
Memories and condolences may be shared via www.morrisbaker.com
Morris-Baker Funeral Home, 2001 E Oakland Ave, Johnson City, is honored to...
Joyce Dean Garrison
May 30, 2025
Joyce Dean Garrison, 93, of Johnson City, Tennessee, passed away May 30, 2025, at her home.
Full obituary and service details are pending and will be updated accordingly.
Robert Jeremiah Allen
May 29, 2025
In Loving Memory of Robert Jeremiah Allen.
Though we never had the chance to hold you in our arms, we will always carry you in our hearts. Baby Jeremiah, beloved child of Autumn Miller and Robert Allen, was deeply loved and longed for.
Your presence, however brief, touched our lives in ways words cannot describe. You were our hope, our joy, and...
Jim Henley
May 28, 2025
Jim Henley, a proud United States Marine, Vietnam veteran, and servant leader, passed away on May 28th in Johnson City, Tennessee. He was 75 years old.
Born in Knoxville, Tennessee, Jim devoted his life to service. First to his country through 23 years of military service in the U.S. Marine Corps, and later to his community through faith, mentorship, and family....
Marilyn Bates Jacobs
May 27, 2025
Marilyn Bates Jacobs, known as Mimi by those who loved her—beloved mother, grandmother, and friend to many—passed away peacefully on May 27, 2025, at the age of 84. She was born in Philadelphia, PA, on October 16, 1940. Marilyn graduated from Virginia Intermont College and later retired from East Tennessee Medical Associates. She was a longstanding member of St. John’s...
Doris Marie Troxell
May 26, 2025
Doris Marie Troxell, age 89, of Johnson City, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 26, 2025. She was surrounded by family.
Doris was born on August 10, 1935, in Evansville, Indiana to the late A. Melvin and Frances Hedges.
She graduated from Gettysburg High School in 1953. She attended East Tennessee State University and later earned her master's in social work...
