OBITUARIES
Johnson City, TN. Obituaries
Local obituaries for Johnson City and Washington County, TN.
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,...
Janice "Jan" Dyer
Apr 28, 2024
Janice "Jan" Dyer, age 80 of Johnson City, Tennessee passed away peacefully on April 28, 2024, at American House Senior Living. Jan was a Tupperware Manager for several years in the Johnson City Area.She was preceded in death by her father, Eustace Hal Harmon, mother, Ruby Campbell Harmon, husband, Vernon Dyer, and brother, Hal Harmon.Left to cherish her memory are...
John A. Jones
Apr 23, 2024
Early on the morning of Tuesday, April 23, 2024. John A. “Johnny” Jones of Johnson City, Tennessee, passed peacefully into eternity.Johnny - as he was known to his friends and family - was born on April 19, 1946, to the late Carl A. Jones and Kathryn Paxton Jones. He was the husband of the late Janice “Sissy” Winters Jones and...
Norma Jean Earhart
Apr 23, 2024
Norma Jean Earhart, born on August 28, 1935, in Tazewell, Virginia, passed away on April 23, 2024, in Johnson City, Tennessee. Norma was a dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant in the home health industry, where she touched the lives of many with her compassionate care.Norma was preceded in death by parents, Lexie and Edward Witt, and son, Samuel Lester, Jr.She leaves...
Joel Dean McKinney
Apr 22, 2024
Joel Dean McKinney, 70, passed away Monday, April 22, 2024. He was a kind and gentle man of quiet strength, a man of grace and integrity. Joel was a wonderful husband, father, son, brother, and uncle. Married to the former Sandra Hilbert for over 51 years, they shared a life of love through good and bad times, devoted to...
Robert Lewis Armistead, Sr.
Apr 22, 2024
Robert Lewis (Bob) Armistead Sr, 91, went peacefully to join his Savior on April 22, 2024 in Johnson City, TN. He was fun, active, loving, and took joy in sharing the Gospel with the lost and especially the less fortunate. He was a lifelong Presbyterian pastor and overseas missionary, loved his local church Covenant Presbyterian, and sought the good for...
James A. Trivett
Apr 22, 2024
James A. Trivett, 78, died Monday, April 22, 2024, in his home in Jonesborough, TN. He was a Johnson City, TN native and lifelong resident of the area. He was a son of the late Terry A. and Esther Oaks Trivett.
He retired from his job with the City of Johnson City street department. He loved his job and was proud...
Barbara Gray Radice
Apr 20, 2024
Barbara Gray Radice, age 73 of Piney Flats, TN passed away on Saturday, April 20, 2024 surrounded by her family at home. Barbara is survived by her husband of 54 years, David Radice; daughters, Dawn (and Robert) Gifford, and Tammy Radice; 9 grandchildren; mother, Patricia Gray, and 9 siblings. She was preceded in death by her father, Edwin Gray and...
James William "Bill" Snapp
Apr 19, 2024
James “Bill” Snapp, peacefully passed away at the age of 81, in the presence of family on April 19, 2024, at Hillview Health Care Center, Elizabethton Tennessee, after a lengthy illness.
Bill was raised and lived his entire life on the family farm in Piney Flats, TN. He graduated in 1960 from Mary Hughes High School where he met his future...
