OBITUARIES
Johnson City, TN. Obituaries
Local obituaries for Johnson City and Washington County, TN.
Helen Frances Greenwell
Feb 16, 2023
Helen Frances Verble Greenwell, 96, of Jonesborough, passed away on Thursday, February 16, 2023, at the Johnson City Medical Center. She will be remembered as a loving mother, sister, grandmother, and great-grandmother.
She was born in Richmond, Virginia, a daughter of the late James Robert Verble and Sarah Minerva Bowman Verble.
Helen started cooking when she was 8 years old and never...
Christopher Shane Overbey
Feb 15, 2023
Christopher Shane Overbey, 50, of Johnson City, passed away on February 14, 2023, At Bristol Regional Medical Center following an extended illness.
He was born on February 6, 1973, at Morristown-Hamblen Hospital to the late Tilford Overbey and Loretta Mae Smith Overbey. He was a lifelong resident of Rogersville prior to his sickness, which caused him to relocate for better care.
Chris...
Earnest Jackson
Feb 15, 2023
On February 15, 2023, Earnest Jackson, known lovingly to everyone as Mouse, passed away at the age of 89 following a lengthy battle with Parkinson’s Disease. Born January 14, 1934, he was the son of William Johnson Jackson and Sarah Head Jackson.
Mouse was born and raised in Johnson City and never lived more than 6 miles from his childhood home....
Gary Lynn Harrell
Feb 14, 2023
Retired Green Beret MG Gary Harrell, a former Delta Force Commander whose numerous military exploits included hunting Pablo Escobar, rescuing American hostages in Panama, and operations in Somalia, died early Valentine’s Day in Johnson City, TN. He was 71. Harrell peacefully reunited with his brothers-in-arms who went before him, surrounded by loved ones, following an 18-month battle against his toughest...
Carol Jean Yonkey
Feb 10, 2023
Carol Jean (Taylor) Yonkey shuffled off this mortal coil to be with her Lord and Savior on February 10th, 2023, after nearly 85 years of a very full and exciting life with her family by her side.
She was born in Clinton, Tennessee on May 3rd, 1938, to William McAdoo Taylor and Eva Jane Haynes as a sickly child that “wouldn’t...
Mark Steven Hopkins
Feb 8, 2023
Mark Steven Hopkins, 65, of Johnson City, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, February 8, 2023 at his home.
He was born in Crossnore, North Carolina, to the late Danny Lynn Hopkins and Margaret Ferguson Hopkins.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Pamela Sherrill Hopkins; son, Matthew Hopkins; and brother, Timothy Hopkins.
Those surviving include: daughters, Reeca...
Robert Virgil Greene, Jr.
Feb 8, 2023
Robert Virgil Greene, Jr, 78, a Johnson City native, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 8, 2023, after a lengthy illness.
Robert was born to the late Robert V. “Bud” Greene, Sr and Amanda E. Pierce Greene Barnett.
He was of the Baptist faith.
He was a former HVAC and sheet metal worker of 45 years.
Robert’s favorite hobbies and pastimes...
Alta Roberta Barwick
Feb 7, 2023
Alta Peoples Barwick, 77, Carter County, passed away on Tuesday, February 7, 2023 at the Johnson City Medical Center following a brief illness.
Alta was born on September 17, 1945, in Johnson City and grew up in neighboring Carter County, where she had lived for the last 30 years. She was the daughter of the late John Robert Peoples and Juanita...
Cecelia Ann Green
Feb 7, 2023
Cecelia Ann Johnson Green, 78, of Johnson City, passed away on Tuesday, February 7, 2023, at her home.
She was a native of Aurora, Illinois, daughter of the late Robert Johnson and Beatrice Dixon Johnson.
Cecelia was a very giving person, a lifelong caregiver who loved to spend time nurturing her family. She also enjoyed the occasional fishing trip and attending service...
Gladys Weaver
Feb 6, 2023
“I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help. My help cometh from the Lord, which made heaven and earth…” Psalm 121:1-2
Mary “Gladys” Weaver, age 93, of Johnson City, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 6, 2023, at her home.
A lifelong resident of Johnson City, Gladys was born on May 5, 1929, to the...
Clayton Mark Miller
Feb 3, 2023
Clayton Mark Miller, 45, of Johnson City, Tennessee, passed away on Friday, February 3, 2023, at his residence.
Clayton was born to Guy and Marci Mitchell Miller, and was raised in Valparaiso, Indiana.
He graduated with a Master of Science in Occupational Safety and Health and Environmental Management from Columbia Southern University. He was employed by Eastman Chemical Company in Kingsport, Tennessee...
Richard "Rick" Alan Bolton
Feb 2, 2023
JOHNSON CITY – The family of Richard Alan Bolton, affectionately referred to as Ricky and Grandaddy Rick, age 70 of Johnson City, TN, would like to inform you of his passing onto greener fairways on Thursday, February 2, 2023.
Rick was a lifelong resident of Johnson City and was a son of the late Carl O. and Mabel L. Taylor Bolton....
Joann Wodtke Miller
Jan 31, 2023
Joann Wodtke Miller, 84, after a rich and beautiful life, died peacefully on 31 January, 2023. She was born in Fayette County, Illinois, in 1938, to the late Edward and Helen Wodtke. She grew up on a farm and began college at the age of 16 at Eastern Illinois University, where she met her lifelong sweetheart, James Lawrence (Larry) Miller....
Wilma Tucker
Jan 30, 2023
Artis Wilma Tucker, 73, of Johnson City, passed away on Monday, January 30, 2023, at the Johnson City Medical Center.
She was a lifelong resident of Washington County. Wilma spent her life as a homemaker, taking joy from caring for her family.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by: four sisters, Sue Collins, Frances Avery, Glenna Roberts, and...
Billy Joe Bennett
Jan 28, 2023
Billy Joe Bennett, 78, of Gray, Tennessee, passed away on Friday, January 28, 2023.
Bill was born to his loving parents Charles and Ora Louise Greene Bennett in 1944.
He attended Science Hill High School and served his country proudly in the Army National Guard. Bill was the owner and operator of “THINGS” in Elizabethton until he retired in 2009.
Along with his...
Leslie John Earp, Sr.
Jan 27, 2023
Leslie John Earp, Sr., age 74, of Johnson City, Tennessee, gained his wings on January 27, 2023, at the Johnson City Medical Center.
A lifelong resident of Johnson City, Leslie was born December 20, 1948, to the late Howard William Earp and Clara Ruth Arnold Earp. He graduated from Science Hill High School. In 1968, he married his childhood friend and...
Rosaura Caraballo-Santiago
Jan 26, 2023
"I have fought the good fight. I have finished the race. I have kept the faith. Now there is a crown waiting for me. It is given to those who are right with God. The Lord, who judges fairly, will give it to me on the day He returns. He will not give it only to me. He will also...
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...
