OBITUARIES
Johnson City, TN. Obituaries
Local obituaries for Johnson City and Washington County, TN.
Patricia Ann Harroll
Jan 23, 2023
Patricia Ann Harroll passed away peacefully at home January 23, 2023 after a long and
courageous battle with Alzheimers and dementia. She was 75.
Pat was born June 14, 1947 in Hamilton, Ohio to Robert and Mary Benson. She married her
soulmate and best friend, Theodore Harroll, in August of 1966. She is mom to Kim Fleming,
Kelly Elliott, Carolyn Johnson and Robert Harroll....
Karen Phillips
Jan 22, 2023
Karen Phillips, 58, of Johnson City, passed away on Sunday, January 22, 2023, at Alive Hospice in Nashville following at a courageous eleven-month battle with cancer.
Karen was born in Milton, FL to Emory and Lennie Gay Deel.
Karen was the most wonderful, loving, patient and beautiful wife and mother. She was a friend to many. Most people will remember her for...
Loren F. Donatell
Jan 20, 2023
Loren F. Donatell, 79, of Ooltewah, TN, died January 20, 2023, at Lakebridge Healthcare, Johnson City, TN.
He was a Wisconsin native and the son of the late Frank and Ruth Petersen Donatell. Loren was raised in Minnesota and lived in Ooltewah for many years.
He was a graduate of Mechanic Arts High School, St. Paul, MN, and the University of Florida.
He...
William David Smith
Jan 19, 2023
William David “Bill” Smith, 80, of Johnson City, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 19, 2023, with his family by his side.
Bill was born on January 6, 1943, the only child of Charlie and Lucille Moore Smith.
He graduated from Greeneville High School and Tusculum University.
Bill was a forty-year career employee of the State of Tennessee. His diverse career ended...
Noel Talbert Cliett
Jan 19, 2023
On Thursday, January 19th, 2023, Noel Nannette Talbert Cliett, loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother passed away at the age of 65.
Noel was a lifelong resident of Johnson City. She attended Science Hill High School, then graduated from Tri-Cities Cosmetology School. Noel spent 40+ years behind the chair of several area salons, the last one being Steel Magnolias, a...
James Roy Hammonds
Jan 18, 2023
James “Roy” Hammonds, age 76, of Gray, Tennessee, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 18, 2023.
A lifelong resident of Washington County, Roy was born October 20, 1946, in Johnson City to the late James Ely Hammonds and Mary Margaret Davidson Hammonds.
He was a member of Bethel Baptist Church.
Roy loved walking and he was known for walking many...
Earnestine Bradshaw Grace
Jan 16, 2023
Earnestine Grace, 77, of Jonesborough, gained her angel wings on Monday, January 16, 2023.
Earnestine was most known for the way she loved, and she loved everyone. Religion, color, lifestyle—she would invite anyone into her home, fix them a delicious homecooked meal, and send them on their way with a snack in hand. She was the finest example of true, unconditional...
John Francis Benko, Jr.
Jan 15, 2023
John Benko, Jr., 76, of Johnson City, Tennessee, passed away peacefully Sunday morning, January 15, 2023.
John was employed by Tennessee Eastman in Kingsport for 20 years and Delfasco, Inc. in Greeneville for 18 years. After his retirement, John enjoyed his yard and classic cars and trucks.
A U.S. Army combat veteran, he served in Vietnam with the 1st Air Cavalry Division....
Terry Allan Presnell
Jan 15, 2023
Terry Allan Presnell, 66, of Johnson City, TN, passed away on Sunday, January 15, 2023, surrounded by his loved ones at Wellmont Hospice House in Bristol, TN. The world lost a great son, brother, husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather.
Terry was born on July 25, 1956, in Elizabethton, TN. He was the son of Llyod and Phyllis (Stanley) Presnell. He enlisted...
Virginia Dare Hicks
Jan 13, 2023
Virginia Dare Hicks, of Johnson City, Tennessee, passed away peacefully Friday, January 13th, 2023. She was 98 years old. She was the devoted wife of the late Major Clyde R. Hicks and the loving mother of four daughters.
Virginia Dare was born and raised in Virginia. She graduated from ETSU in 1945 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Home Economics...
Anna Holmes Walls
Jan 12, 2023
Anna Holmes Walls, 103, of Johnson City, Tennessee, earned her heavenly wings while surrounded by her loved ones, at her home, on January 12, 2023.
Anna was born into the loving home of the late Albert Jackson Holmes and Ethel Hicks Holmes, of Jonesboro. She was one of eight children.
She graduated from Jonesboro High School in 1938.
Anna married Elbert “Buck” Walls...
Michelle Joann Hott
Jan 10, 2023
Michelle Joann Hott, age 49, of Johnson City, Tennessee, passed away at her home on Tuesday, January 10, 2023.
Michelle was born July 23, 1973, to the late George Hott, Sr. and Joan Chasten Hott in Urbana, Illinois. She was of the Christian faith.
Michelle had a huge heart, especially when it came to animals. She loved caring for her cats, dog,...
James Cecil Green
Jan 6, 2023
James “Cecil” Green, 84, of Johnson City, died January 6, 2023 in the care of Amedisys Hospice Care at Lakebridge Healthcare, Johnson City.
He was a native and lifelong resident of Johnson City and the son of the late James Eugene and Mary Alice Green.
Cecil was a graduate of Science Hill High School and Georgia Tech, where he received a degree...
Ayden Chance Ledman
Jan 5, 2023
Ayden Chance Ledman, 15, Piney Flats, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, January 5, 2023.
Ayden was born in Bristol, TN to Chris and Beth Mullins Ledman. He was a sophomore at Sullivan East High School.
Ayden was your lovable country boy who was happiest with a fishing pole in his hand or in a deer stand. He was tough, fun loving, and...
Elinor Rebecca Lewis
Jan 3, 2023
Elinor Rebecca “Becky” Milhorn Lewis, 94, Piney Flats, passed away Tuesday, January 3, 2023, at The Waters of Bristol, following a battle with dementia.
Becky was born in Vinton, VA to the late James and Kathrine Stanley Overstreet.
Becky was a member of Piney Flats Presbyterian Church since 1961. She worked at Kings Department Store, Nettie Lee Boys and Girls Shop and...
Peggy Jean Wallen
Jan 3, 2023
Peggy Jean Wallen, 77, of Johnson City, Tennessee, went to be with the Lord, on Tuesday, January 3, 2023.
Peggy was born into the loving home of Oscar and Emma Ester Pickett Gibson.
She retired from Volunteer Blind Industries after a long career spanning almost 30 years.
Peggy was a very devoted mother and grandmother, and the most loving, caring, and passionate person...
C. Richard "Rick" Dobson, Sr.
Dec 30, 2022
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C. Richard “Rick” Dobson, Sr., also affectionately known as “Papa”, a beloved husband, dad, and grandfather, passed away peacefully at his home in Johnson City, Tennessee, on Friday, December 30, 2022, at the age of 70.
Rick was born February 24, 1952, in Spartanburg, South Carolina, the oldest of three sons born to the late Charles and Doris Dobson....
Mary Ann Brown
Dec 29, 2022
Mary Ann Large Brown, passed away at NHC Healthcare in Johnson City, Tennessee on December 29, 2022.
Mary was one of eight children born into the loving home of Frank and Maggie Louise Weaver Large.
Mary graduated from Big Creek High School in West Virginia.
She then met and married the love of her life, Price Brown, and they made their house a...
Harry B. Watson
Dec 29, 2022
Harry B. Watson, age 102, of Johnson City, Tennessee, walked into the arms of Jesus on Thursday, December 29, 2022, at James H. Quillen VA Medical Center.
A lifelong resident of Carter County, Harry was born February 8, 1920, to the late David Lawson Watson and Stella Mae Leonard Watson. He enlisted in the Army to serve in the Western Front...
Curvin Charles Monroe Laughman
Dec 25, 2022
Curvin Charles Monroe Laughman, 33, of Hanover, PA, passed away Sunday, December 25, 2022, at UT Knoxville, following a brief illness.
Curvin was born in Pennsylvania to the late Elmer and Peggy Laughman.
In addition to his parents, Curvin was preceded in death by: brothers, Elmer “Bo” Laughman and Sam Laughman Shull; father-in-law, Steven W. Miller; and grandfather, Floyd Fannon.
Survivors include: one...
