OBITUARIES
Johnson City, TN. Obituaries
Local obituaries for Johnson City and Washington County, TN.
Barbara Joyce King
Mar 13, 2023
Barbara Joyce Pierson King, 74, of Elizabethton, passed away on Monday, March 13, 2023, at the Ballad Hospice House in Bristol, Tennessee.
She was a native of Johnson City, daughter of the late Jessee Eugene Pierson and Margaret Berry Lay.
Barbara was a Christian of the Baptist faith.
She worked for a number of years at Appalachian Christian Village before retiring in 2006...
Troy David Owens
Mar 12, 2023
Troy David Owens, 70, Gray, TN, left his Earthly home on Sunday, March 12, 2023, and is now in the arms of Jesus.
David was born in Arkansas to the late Leonard and Aline Owens.
David worked as a car salesman at Toyota of Kingsport.
In addition to his parents, David was preceded in death by three siblings: Patsy, Geneva and Gene.
Survivors include:...
Larry Steven Freeman, Sr.
Mar 12, 2023
Larry Steven Freeman, Sr., 78, of Johnson City, Tennessee, and formerly Painesville, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, March 12, 2023, at his home.
Larry was born in Painsville on October 13, 1944, to the late Hugh and Alice Berndson Freeman. He graduated from Harvey High School and went on to earn a Bachelor of Science degree in Healthcare Administration with a...
Evelyn Hawk Gates
Mar 11, 2023
Evelyn Hawk Gates, 101, lifelong resident of Piney Flats, passed away on Saturday, March 11, 2023, at her residence.
Evelyn was born on January 25, 1922 to the late Isaac Hugh and Edith Hayes Hawk.
She retired from the Sullivan County School System as a secretary at Mary Hughes School, the same school she graduated from. Evelyn also graduated from Steed College...
Edward Lee Gouge
Mar 11, 2023
Edward Lee Gouge, age 84, of Jonesborough, Tennessee, passed away on Saturday, March 11, 2023, at the Johnson City Medical Center after a brief illness.
Edward was born on June 12, 1938, in Bakersville, North Carolina, to the late Kenneth and Delthia Yelton Gouge.
He retired from TPI Corp in Gray, Tennessee, as head of maintenance. In his retirement he enjoyed spending...
Johnsie Ann Webb
Mar 11, 2023
Johnsie A. Webb, 63, Johnson City, passed away on Saturday, March 11, 2023, at her residence. For more information, please contact Morris-Baker Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 2001 E. Oakland Ave., Johnson City. (423) 282-1521
Henry Joseph Henglein
Mar 10, 2023
Henry J. “Harry” Henglein, 90, of Bristol, Tennessee, passed away on March 10, 2023. He was born July 7, 1932, in Ridgewood, Queens, New York, New York.
He is survived by his sons, Hal and Keith, and special friend, Vandola Mitchell.
He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War and later enjoyed a long career in the computer industry. Harry...
Phyllis Dilworth Briscoe
Mar 10, 2023
Phyllis Dilworth Briscoe, 88, of Johnson City, died March 10, 2023, at Franklin Woods Community Hospital following a brief illness.
She was born in Birmingham, AL, to the late George and Lucile Dilworth, and lived most of her life in Atlanta, GA, prior to relocating to Johnson City eight years ago.
She was educated at Brown High School in Atlanta as well...
Michael Anthony "Tony" Smith
Mar 9, 2023
Michael Anthony “Tony” Smith, 77, of Johnson City, Tennessee, went to be with the Lord on March 9, 2023.
Tony was born into the loving home of Stanley Harry Smith and Virginia Montgomery Smith Smith.
He was a Cub Scout, Boy Scout, Explorer, and an Eagle Scout. Tony was a member of the Sequoia Council Eagle Scout Association, a Merit Badge Counselor,...
Lillian Ruth Babb
Mar 7, 2023
Lillian Ruth Cox Babb, age 80, of Johnson City, Tennessee, passed peacefully surrounded by family on Tuesday, March 7, 2023. Lillian was the matriarch of her family. She married Reverend Claude Babb in 1963, having recently celebrated their 60th anniversary. Together they raised four children, Theresa Litz (Raymond), Deborah McCarn, Timothy Babb and Eugene Babb (Nikki).
Lillian was the daughter of...
Larry G. Honeycutt
Mar 7, 2023
Larry G. Honeycutt, 76, of Johnson City, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, March 7, 2023, following a
tractor accident.
He was born on February 7, 1947, at the old Johnson City Memorial Hospital. He was a son of the late Paul
John Honeycutt and Juanita Wise Honeycutt.
Larry worked for many years as a pipefitter at Eastman Chemical Company, though he spent his free...
Lois Marie Arnett
Mar 6, 2023
Lois Marie Arnett, affectionately known as LoLo by those closest to her, of Johnson City, Tennessee, passed away at the age of 84, on March 6, 2023.
She was the daughter of the late W.A. and Marie Blevins Arnett. She graduated from Science Hill High School in 1958. She enjoyed catching up with everyone at the reunions throughout the years. Her...
James Albert Thagard
Mar 3, 2023
James Albert Thagard, “Jim” to his friends and “Gingy” to his favorite aunt, passed away March 3, 2023, at the age of 83.
Jim grew up in Perrine, Florida, and Baldwin, Michigan. With good looks that Elvis would have envied, Jim was a jokester and a hot-rodder. Although later trading flashy cars for family vehicles, he remained a jokester throughout his...
David Landon Nelson
Mar 3, 2023
David L. Nelson, 62, Piney Flats, passed away on March 3, 2023, at Johnson City Medical Center after suffering from a stroke.
David will be remembered for his kind demeanor, calm presence, and fun-loving attitude. He liked to joke and have a good time and adored his daughters. He spent most of his career in construction. He started with Coolidge Johnson...
James F. Payne, Ii
Mar 2, 2023
The family of Dr. James (Jim) F. Payne are saddened to announce his death on March 2nd, 2023, at the age of 81.
In 1968, Dr. Payne joined the faculty of The University of Memphis after
receiving degrees from The University of Tennessee Martin, Memphis State University, and Mississippi State University.
During Jim's tenure of 37 years at The University of Memphis, an...
David Gene Heigis
Feb 28, 2023
MSGT (Retired) David Gene Heigis, USAF
Kingsport, TN - MSGT (Retired) David Gene Heigis USAF, age 71, of Kingsport, Tennessee, passed away from this life on Tuesday, February 28, 2023.
He was born January 12,1952 in Big Timber, Montana, to the late Norma Jean Reece and David Phillip Heigis.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Daniel...
Julia Belva Carder
Feb 26, 2023
Julia Belva Carder, age 86, of Johnson City, Tennessee went home to be with her and Savior, and her beloved “James” from the Johnson City Medical Center, with her family by her side on Sunday, February 26, 2023.
Belva was married to James Stanford Carder, who predeceased her on March 10, 2020. They were married for 63 years. She was a...
Fayette Beulah Bell
Feb 25, 2023
Fayette Beulah Bell, age 84, of Johnson City, Tennessee, passed away on Saturday, February 25, 2023, at the Johnson City Medical Center.
Fayette was born December 4, 1938, in Mountain City, Tennessee, to the late Elbert Monroe Widby and Sally Vaught Widby. She graduated from Douglas High School in 1955. She married the love of her life, Marvin Earl Bell, in...
Delores Jean Grindstaff
Feb 25, 2023
“When I come to the end of the day, and the sun has set for me, I want no rites in a gloom-filled room. Why cry for a soul set free? Miss me a little, but not too long, and not with your head bowed low. Miss me but let me go. Remember the love we shared – miss me...
Stephen Lewis Brown
Feb 24, 2023
Stephen Lewis Brown, 80, Johnson City, passed away on Friday, February 24, 2023, at Johnson City Medical Center after a brief battle with cancer.
Lewis was the youngest of four children and the son of the late Hal Worley and Kathryn Francis “Kitty” Shell Brown.
Lewis attended Johnson City Schools and graduated from Science Hill High School in 1961. He proudly served...
