OBITUARIES
Johnson City, TN. Obituaries
Local obituaries for Johnson City and Washington County, TN.
Chester Wallace Blankenship
Apr 4, 2025
Chester Wallace Blankenship passed away on Friday, April 4, 2025 in Johnson City at the age of 91. Born in Elk Valley, Tennessee, Chester was the son of the late McKinley and Virginia Gibson Blankenship. He attended East Tennessee State University and was a graduate of The University of Tennessee College of Pharmacy.
Chester was deeply committed to his work and...
Dallas Dean Gardner
Apr 3, 2025
Dallas "Dean" Gardner, 75, of Johnson City, Tennessee, will be remembered for his warmth, creativity, and unyielding spirit following his peaceful passing on April 3, 2025, at his home. Born on April 19, 1949, to the late Dallas Dean Gardner and Barbara Lois Smith, Dean cultivated a life rich in experiences and shared moments.
A proud veteran of the Air Force,...
Pamela Lois Winchester
Mar 31, 2025
Pamela Lois Winchester, 68, a beloved daughter, sister, mother, aunt, and friend, passed away suddenly on Monday, March 31, 2025.
Pamela was a retired Registered Nurse, who touched countless lives with her compassionate care throughout her career. She had a kind heart and a warm spirit, always putting others first and never meeting a stranger.
Pam had a deep and unshakeable love...
Mary Jane Cantrill
Mar 27, 2025
Mary Jane Kilkenny Cantrill, age 88 of Kingsport, passed away Thursday, March 27, 2025 at The Waters of Bristol. Mary was born in Louisville, KY to the late Bernard and Leota Fields Kilkenny. She was a faithful member of St. Dominic's Catholic Church.
As a young adult Mary worked for the Commonwealth of Kentucky in Lexington and was commissioned a Kentucky...
Billy Jack Osborne
Mar 25, 2025
Billy Jack Osborne, 76, of Johnson City, Tennessee, passed away on Tuesday, March 25, 2025.
Morris-Baker Funeral Home, 2001 E Oakland Avenue Johnson City, Tennessee 37601, is honored to serve the family of Mr. Billy Jack Osborne. 423-282-1521.
There are no services scheduled for Billy at this time.
Nancy Kimbrough
Mar 25, 2025
Nancy Kimbrough
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Nancy Sue Kimbrough, who left us on March 25,2025, at the age of 84. Born on March 11, 1941 in Erwin TN, Nancy spent her life as a dedicated homemaker and was a member of the First Freewill Baptist Church.
She enjoyed the simple pleasures in life and had...
Cayla Nickles
Mar 23, 2025
Cayla Nickles, age 35 of Johnson City, passed away on March 23, 2025. She was born on August 8, 1989 to Cassandra Nickles and the late Buck Nickles.
In addition to her father she is preceded in death by her grandparents, F.T. and Francis Carrier, Colin and Katie Brown, Carl and Myrtle Nickles, and Larry Brown, uncles, Roger and Orville, and...
Matthew White
Mar 22, 2025
Matthew "Mattie" White, age 32 of Johnson City, was called home on, Saturday, March 22, 2025. He was born on May 15, 1992, and lived a courageous life with several congenital disabilities.
He was physically flawed but spiritually flawless. Matthew was strong, he continued to show us the beauty of life despite the hardships. Mattie loved to paint and listen to...
Harold Lynn Baskett
Mar 22, 2025
Harold L. Baskett, 91, of Jonesborough, Tennessee, passed away at the Johnson City Medical Center on Saturday, March 22, 2025.
He was born January 18, 1934, in Washington County, Tennessee, to the late Everett and Agnes Cochran Baskett. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Mary Mosier Baskett; brother, Raymond Baskett; and sisters, Velma McIntosh and Norma Whitehead.
Harold is...
James "Jim" Robert Wise
Mar 21, 2025
James Robert Wise, of Johnson City, Tennessee, 85, passed away peacefully on March 21, 2025, at the Johnson City Medical Center.
He was born in Cleveland, Ohio to the late James and Helen (Knox) Wise.
Jim graduated from Euclid High School in Euclid, Ohio in 1957. He earned a Bachelor’s degree from Bemidji University in Bemidji, Minnesota and a Master’s degree from...
Cynthia Bates
Mar 19, 2025
Cynthia Lancaster Bates.,
ebruary 24, 1944 - March 19. 2025
Cynthia Marie Lancaster Bates, 81, of Kingsport, Tennessee, went on to her heavenly reward on March 19, 2025. Cynthia was born to Rev. Lawrence and Margaret McMillen Lancaster February 24, 1944. Cynthia was happy to welcome into their family her sisters, Gloria and Anna.
Cynthia graduated from Soddy Daisy High School in Soddy....
William Terry Welch III
Mar 18, 2025
William “Terry” Welch III, age 80, of Johnson City, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at Brookdale, Colonial Heights surrounded by family.
Terry was born to Mary Hughes Welch and William Terry Welch II in Los Angeles, CA, September 23, 1944. At the time of Terry’s birth, his dad was deployed in the Pacific on active naval duty...
Betty Duncan
Mar 18, 2025
Obituary for Betty Lois Duncan
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Betty Lois Duncan, 85, of Jonesborough, Tennessee, who departed this life on March 18, 2025 after a lengthy illness. She was born in Tennessee to her parents Holt & Gladys Bailey and was a sister to 12 siblings. Betty was a beloved mother, grandmother, and...
Anna Mae Allen
Mar 17, 2025
Anna “Mae” Allen, 96, of Johnson City, Tennessee, went to be with the Lord on Monday, March 17, 2025, at her home.
Mae was born March 10, 1929, in Johnson County, Tennessee, to the late Robert and Edna Morefield.
She was a faithful Christian woman who read her bible every day. She was a long-time, dedicated member of Clifton View Baptist Church....
Jean Loomis Walters
Mar 16, 2025
Jean Elizabeth Loomis Walters, 90, of Johnson City, TN passed away on March 15, 2025, at the Johnson City Medical Center. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Johnson City.
Jean attended The University of Tennessee where she was a sister of the Sigma Kappa Sorority. While at the university, Jean was voted “Most Beautiful Blonde”. She loved...
Lee Roberts
Mar 16, 2025
Lee Roberts (Major retired U.S. Army IRR) of Johnson City, Tennessee
"Blessed is the one who reads aloud the words of this prophecy, and blessed are those who hear it and take to heart what is written in it, because the time is near."
Revelation 1:3
Lee vacated his earth-suit for heavenly garments on March 16, 2025. A native of Erwin, TN, he...
Patricia "Pat" Johnson
Mar 15, 2025
Patricia "Pat" Ann Johnson, age 87 of Piney Flats, Tennessee passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with a lengthy illness. She was born to the late Jack and Dollie Hayden on April 26, 1937 in Dixon, Illinois. Pat spent the majority of her formative years in Sarasota, Florida, where she was crowned Miss Sarasota and graduated from Sarasota High...
Cynthia " Cindy" Amburgey
Mar 14, 2025
Cynthia "Cindy" Ellen Amburgey age 57 of Johnson City, passed away peacefully on March 14, 2025, at Johnson City Medical Center after a brief illness. She was born on November 3, 1967, in LaFollette, TN.
She graduated from East Tennessee State University in 1991, worked several years for the university, then spent more than 16 years working as a Preschool Teacher...
Wilma Dean Whaley "Babe"
Mar 12, 2025
Wilma Dean Whaley “Babe”, 93, of Johnson City, Tennessee, went home to Jesus on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at her home.
Babe was born February 1, 1932, in LaFollette, Tennessee, to the late Hale and Nannie (Hatmaker) Johnson. She had eight brothers and five sisters, and she was the youngest of them all, so they nicknamed her “Babe,” and she is...
Thelma Arnold
Mar 10, 2025
Thelma Arnold entered into the joys of the Lord on Monday, March 10th, 2025 at 5:40 PM.
Thelma was a wonderful Sister and Aunt, loved by all who knew her. She was the daughter of the late William Harrison Hughes and Nettie Garland Hughes.
In addition to her parents, she is proceeded in death by her husband George Arnold, two brothers; Melvin...
