OBITUARIES
Johnson City, TN. Obituaries
Local obituaries for Johnson City and Washington County, TN.
Howard McKinnley Hankla
Jun 7, 2024
Howard M. Hankla, age 97 of Limestone, Tennessee passed away peacefully on June 7, 2024. He was born in Marion, VA on February 22, 1927. He retired from Gordon Furniture Company after 40 years of service, after his retirement he enjoyed a second career at Winn-Dixie in Elizabethton for over 10 years. Howard was a member of Shenandoah Presbyterian Church...
Wanda "Ruth" Nave
Jun 7, 2024
Wanda “Ruth” Nave, age 87, of Johnson City, Tennessee passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on June 7, 2024. Ruth accepted Jesus Christ as her Savior and was a member of Buffalo Ridge Baptist Church for over 76 years. Ruth grew up in the Gray and Johnson City areas and graduated from Sulphur Springs School. Following...
June Evelyn Dutton
Jun 1, 2024
June Evelyn Dutton, age 89, of Johnson City, Tennessee passed away peacefully at home on June 1, 2024. June was born and raised in Pikeville, Kentucky, and she moved to Johnson City in 1977. She will be remembered as a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. June is survived by her daughter, Angela Hudson, sons, Kevin (Karen) Dutton and Duane Dutton; grandchildren,...
Agnes Waterson Ledbetter
Jun 1, 2024
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Agnes Ledbetter, who passed away peacefully due to natural causes on June 1, 2024, at her residence in Johnson City, Tennessee. Born on May 2, 1931, Agnes was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, deeply devoted to her family.
Agnes was preceded in death by her parents, Mack and Grace Waterson; her husband,...
Thomas Hurt Repass
May 31, 2024
Thomas Hurt Repass, 79, of Jonesborough, TN passed away peacefully on Friday, May 31, 2024, at his home surrounded by loved ones, after a lengthy illness.
Tom Repass was a loving husband, father, uncle and grandfather who had a gentle heart, a quick wit, a great laugh and a strong faith. Tom was born in Roanoke, VA and raised in nearby...
John Henry Birchfield
May 24, 2024
John Henry Birchfield, 95, of Chuckey, Tennessee, passed away at his home on Friday, May 24, 2024.
John was born into the home of Samuel Birchfield and Polly Ann Hughes Birchfield in 1928.
He was an avid hunter and fisherman. John loved the outdoors. He took great pride in gardening and raising livestock. He was very quick-witted, enjoyed playing the harmonica, and...
James Albert Sanders
May 22, 2024
James Albert “Jabber” Sanders, age 88, of Johnson City, TN passed away peacefully to be with his Lord and Savior on May 22, 2024, at his home surrounded by his family. James was born September 13, 1935, in Piney Flats, TN to the late William B and Venia Torbett Sanders. In addition to his parents, James was preceded in death by...
Lynda Sue Peters
May 22, 2024
Lynda Sue Gibson Peters, age 62 of Johnson City, Tennessee passed away on May 22, 2024, after a brief illness. She was born on June 13, 1961, to Billie Joe and Iva Lee Gibson in Johnson City, Tennessee. Lynda was saved at an early age and was of the Baptist Faith.Lynda was the true meaning of "Caretaker" by her expressions...
Joanna Lea Peoples Brown
May 19, 2024
After a brief illness, Mrs. Joanna “Joan” Peoples Brown, age 81 passed away into eternal glory on Sunday, May 19th, 2024. Born on February 8th, 1943, Joanna was the daughter of Bob and Lois Peoples of the Okolona Community of West Carter County. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 41 years,...
Sarah Ruth “Sagie” McElyea
May 18, 2024
Sarah Ruth “Sagie” McElyea, 96, of Johnson City, TN, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 18, 2024, at Johnson City Medical Center after living a full and beautiful life. Sarah was born in Jonesborough, TN and was a resident of Johnson City, TN.Sarah's career consists of cosmetology where she worked for several hair salons, her latest at JCPenney. She...
Sandra Laurilla
May 17, 2024
Sandra Jane Rengel Laurilla, born September 12, 1941, left this world to be with the Lord on May 17, 2024. Sandy was born in St Cloud, MN and was the fourth of eight children born to Neil and Billie Rengel. She married Jim Laurilla of Bigfork, MN and together raised their three children in Springfield, VA before retiring to Unicoi,...
Robert Owens
May 15, 2024
Robert Luther Owens, lovingly known as Bob, passed away on May 15, 2024, at the age of 96. He was born on May 12, 1928, in Johnson City, TN, and later moved to Garfield Heights, OH, where he resided until his passing. Bob proudly served in the Navy and worked as a route sales representative for a bread company in...
Barbara Jean Fair
May 14, 2024
Barbara Jean Fair, 79, was born on June 28, 1944, and passed away on May 14, 2024, in Johnson City, TN. She was a member of The Johnson City Seventh Day Adventist Church. Barbara has been a resident of Johnson City the majority of her life, and she retired from Snap On Tools of Johnson City after 30 years as...
Charlotte D. Harkleroad
May 14, 2024
Charlotte Harkleroad, 86, of Piney Flats, Tennessee, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at the Johnson City Medical Center, following a brief illness.
She was the daughter of the late William “Bill” and Cleo Morris Dalton.
Charlotte was a lifelong resident of Piney Flats and a 1955 graduate of Mary Hughes High School. She was an Educator...
Wendy Michelle Bawgus
May 9, 2024
In loving memory of Wendy "Michelle" Bawgus, who was born on June 12, 1969, in Palatka, FL, and who sadly passed away on May 9, 2024, in Johnson City, TN. Wendy was a strong and determined woman, who was given a second chance at life with a new set of lungs on June 8, 2020.She loved life, and every adventure...
Constance "Connie" Dykes
May 9, 2024
Constance “Connie” Dykes, 84, passed away on May 9, 2024, in Johnson City, TN. She will be remembered as a strong-willed woman whom everyone loved.
Connie is survived by her children, Doreen Hyatt and Larry Miller, Robert “Bobby” (Lisa) Dykes, Karen Poarch, Van (Becky) Dykes, sister, Cheryl (Al) Parisi; nephew, Chris Parisi; grandchildren, Samantha, Amanda, Carissa, Justin, Austin, Jessica, Hollie, Matthew,...
Carolyn Orren Tipton
May 9, 2024
Carolyn (Orren) Tipton, beloved wife of 65 years to Buddy Tipton and cherished mother and grandmother of Kim and Victoria Tipton went to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 9, 2024. She was preceded in death by parents Haze and Ruby Orren and brothers Bob, George, and Jim Orren and sister Gertrude Manley. She is survived by "sister" Wilma...
Willa Vines
May 3, 2024
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Willa M. Vines, a beloved member of the Bluff City community. Willa, a longtime resident of Sullivan County, TN, was born on January 1, 1936. She was a dedicated hairdresser for 50 years and proudly worked at Smart Style.
Willa was a proud Tennessee Volunteer fan and enjoyed cheering on her team with...
Elisa Jo Pritchard
Apr 30, 2024
Elisa "Lisa" Pritchard, age 60, of Johnson City, Tennessee went to be with The Lord on April 30, 2024. Lisa was born in Johnson City, TN to Donald Dykes and Imogene Dykes. Lisa married James Pritchard of Johnson City, Tennessee on April 29, 1983, in Johnson City, TN. Lisa was very passionate about the development of early childhood learning. She taught...
The Rev. Dr. George Edwin Odle
Apr 29, 2024
The Rev. Dr. George Edwin Odle, 77, died on Monday, April 29, 2024.
George was born in Nickelsville, Virginia on November 29, 1946, the son of Jack and Clara Tiller Odle. He grew up relatively poor on the family farm.
During his lifetime, Dr. Odle was a farmer, a high school basketball player, a teacher, a factory worker, a church camp lifeguard,...
