OBITUARIES
Johnson City, TN. Obituaries
Local obituaries for Johnson City and Washington County, TN.
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...
Barbara Jean Depew
Mar 7, 2025
Barbara Jean Depew, 76, of Johnson City, Tennessee, passed away at her home on Friday, March 7, 2025.
Barbara was born May 2, 1948, to the late George and Ann Crowell in Washington County. She was a lifelong resident of Johnson City. She was a dedicated homemaker and mother. She married the love of her life, Tommy Depew, and they were...
Keith Edwards
Mar 6, 2025
Keith R. Edwards, age 68 of Johnson City, passed away on March 6, 2025 at Johnson City Medical Center. He was born to the late Ben and Pearl Edwards on March 1, 1957 in Carter County, Tennessee.
He is survived by his three brothers, Tony (Gayle) Edwards, Tim (Sharon) Edwards, and Jeff (Sandy) Edwards.
A graveside service will be held at Oak...
Tekestebrhan Amine G. Meskel
Mar 6, 2025
In Memory of Tekestebrhan Amine G. Meskel
November 19,1949 – March 6, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Tekestebrhan G. Meskel, lovingly known as Amine to all who knew and cherished him. He departed this life on March 6, 2025, at Johnson City Medical Center.
Born on November 19, 1949, in Eritrea to the late Amine G. Meskel and Birkti...
Charlie Campbell, Jr "Junior"
Mar 6, 2025
Charlie Campbell, Jr “Junior”, 71, of Johnson City, Tennessee, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, March 6, 2025, at his home.
He was born November 3, 1953, at home to the late Charlie Campbell, Sr and Renia (Bennett) Campbell. Those who knew our dad would say he’s the greatest man they have ever known. I would have to agree because he was...
Dougles Lane Sluder
Mar 4, 2025
Douglas “Doug” Lane Sluder, 69, of Johnson City, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 3, 2025, at Signature Healthcare of Elizabethton.
He was born on November 23, 1955, and graduated from Happy Valley High School in 1973. He was of the Baptist faith and a very talented pianist. Doug enjoyed nothing more than spending time with his two precious poodles,...
Rita Fields
Mar 3, 2025
Rita Ollis Fields, age 79, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, March 3, 2025, after a lengthy battle with cancer.
Rita was born January 23, 1946 into the home of Audie and Bertha Ollis in Newland, North Carolina, where she graduated from Cranberry High School.
After her marriage to Gordon Zane Fields in 1964, the couple moved to Johnson...
Okie Lacey
Mar 3, 2025
Obituary for Alexander O. K. Lacey,
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Alexander O. K. Lacey, affectionately known as "Okie" who left us on March 3, 2025. Born in Johnson City, TN, Okie was a beloved husband, father, son, brother, and friend who made an unforgettable impact on everyone he met.
After earning his associate's degree, Okie...
Dr. Steven Dean Stacy
Mar 1, 2025
Dr. Steven Dean Stacy, age 63 of Boone, the Foscoe Community, passed away Saturday, March 1, 2025.
Dean was a Godly man and showed it in the way he lived. Always generous, kind, loving, playful, and a hard worker. He wanted the best for his patients, fellow workers, family and friends.
He had a selfless love for his wife, Patty, and was...
Carolyn " Carol" Richardson
Feb 28, 2025
Carolyn "Carol" Richardson, age 87 of Johnson City, Tennessee passed away on February 28, 2025 at The Courtyards Senior Living. She was born on November 5, 1937 in Baltimore, Maryland to the late Harry and Rose Lahner.
She was a lifelong Catholic and member at St. Mary's for the past 18 years. Carol will be remembered as a good wife, mother,...
