OBITUARIES

Johnson City, TN. Obituaries

Local obituaries for Johnson City and Washington County, TN.

Johnny Wayne Long

Johnny Wayne Long

Sep 20, 2022

“A limb has fallen from the family tree

That says: Grieve not for me.

Remember the best times, the laughter, the song,

the good life I lived, while I was strong.”

Johnny Wayne Long, 74, of Jonesborough, passed away on Tuesday, September 20, 2022, at the Johnson City Medical Center.

He was born in Johnson City, a son of the late Walter Long and Dorothy...

Martha  Jewel  Hankal

Martha Jewel Hankal

Sep 20, 2022

Martha Jewel Hankal, age 82, of Jonesborough, Tennessee, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 20, 2022, at Four Oaks Healthcare Center.

A lifelong resident of Washington County, Martha was born on November 8, 1939, to the late Bernie Carter and Minnie Snyder Carter.

She was a member of Buffalo Ridge Baptist Church.

Martha retired from NHC Healthcare. In her free...

Diana Rhea Rogers

Diana Rhea Rogers

Sep 18, 2022

Diana Rhea Rogers, 79, of Gray, Tennessee, passed away on Sunday, September 18, 2022 surrounded by her loving husband and family.

Private services will be held in her honor.

Memories and condolences can be shared with the family via www.morrisbaker.com.

Morris-Baker Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 2001 East Oakland Avenue, Johnson City, Tennessee 37601, 423-282-1521, is honored to serve the Rogers family.

W.T. Mathes

W.T. Mathes

Sep 18, 2022

Dr. W.T. Mathes, Jr. passed away on September 18, 2022 with his family by his side.

He was born in Greeneville, Tennessee on May 19, 1920 to the late Dr. William Thomas Mathes, Sr. and Vernie Neas Mathes. He is survived by his wife of 78 years, Alyne Mathes and daughters, Myra O’Dell (John) and Dr. Marcia Sentell (David) and grandchildren,...

Patricia Ann Leatherwood

Patricia Ann Leatherwood

Sep 17, 2022

Patricia Ann Charron Leatherwood, age 82, of Kingsport, Tennessee, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, September 17, 2022, at Johnson City Medical Center.

Patricia was born July 6, 1940, to the late Harvey and Paula Perrault Charron in Chicopee, Massachusetts.

Patricia married the love of her life, James Leatherwood, in 1959. Together, they raised three children, James Jr., John, and...

Louis Daniel Simmons

Louis Daniel Simmons

Sep 17, 2022

Louis Daniel Simmons, “L.D.” known as Sundried Saphead Louis Daniel Boone Squirtblossom Simmons, Esquire; alias The Duke of Knob Creek, 96, Knob Creek Community of Gray, passed away Saturday, September 17, 2022, at The Waters of Johnson City, following a brief illness. L.D. was the oldest living resident of Knob Creek.

L.D. was born in Johnson City to the late Claude...

Claire Cedulie Coyle

Claire Cedulie Coyle

Sep 15, 2022

Claire Cedulie Tousignant Coyle, age 103, of Johnson City, Tennessee, passed away on Thursday, September 15, 2022, at her home.

The third of twelve children, Claire was born November 30, 1918, in Fitchburg, Massachusetts to the late Phillip and Cedulie Renaud Tousignant. She grew up in Rhode Island and lived in New York for over 50 years, until she moved to...

Donnie Newell, Jr.

Donnie Newell, Jr.

Sep 11, 2022

“Even though I have passed on to a better place, you will meet with me again in heaven.”

Donald R. “Donnie” Newell, 60, passed away on Sunday, September 11, 2022 at the Johnson City Medical Center, following a motorcycle accident involving a deer.

He was a native of Johnson City and a student at Happy Valley High School before graduating in 1980....

Charlie H.  Miller

Charlie H. Miller

Sep 9, 2022

Charlie H. Miller, age 68, of Johnson City, Tennessee, passed away after a lengthy illness on Friday, September 9, 2022, at Johnson City Medical Center.

A native of Johnson City, Charlie was born on February 26, 1954, to the late Frank and Mary Nelson Miller. He was of the Baptist faith.

Charlie married the love of his life, Bobbie Britt Miller, on...

Joyce Knox Gray

Joyce Knox Gray

Sep 8, 2022

Joyce Knox Gray, 94, died Thursday, September 8, 2022 in Johnson City, TN.

Joyce was born in Phenix City, AL, and had lived in Johnson City since 1975. She was a daughter of the late Jim and Laura Knox of Columbus, GA.

Joyce was an employee of Johnson City Schools for 25 years, serving as the school secretary at Fairmont Elementary and...

Ronald Edward Miller

Ronald Edward Miller

Sep 6, 2022

Ronald Edward “Ronnie” Miller, 59 of Johnson City died Tuesday, September 6, 2022 at the Lakebridge a Waters Community of Johnson City. He was a native of Johnson City, son of the late Charles and Wilma Sanders Miller.

Ronald was of Baptist faith.

He had worked in construction before his disability.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of forty years,...

Clifton "Cliff" Campbell

Clifton "Cliff" Campbell

Sep 2, 2022

Clifton Henry “Cliff” Campbell, 67, of Johnson City, passed away on September 2, 2022 at his home.

He was a lifelong resident of Johnson City, and a son of the late Chester Lawrence Campbell and Marie Mohler Campbell. He was also a graduate of Science Hill High School, going on to also graduate from ETSU. He attended service at Fountain of...

Shirley  Ruth Crowe

Shirley Ruth Crowe

Aug 31, 2022

Shirley Ruth Crowe, 86, of Johnson City, went to be with her Lord and Saviour on Wednesday, August 31, 2022 at Franklin Woods Medical Center.

She was a dearly beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.

She was the daughter of the late Charles Elmer Shipley and Lillian Josephine Owens. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband of...

Letha Leota Kyker Grogg

Letha Leota Kyker Grogg

Aug 30, 2022

On August 31, 2022, following a lengthy illness, Letha Leota Kyker Grogg went to dwell in her heavenly home. She was born on October 20, 1932 in the Lamar community of Washington County, Tennessee.

She was preceded in death by her husband Sam L. Grogg, Sr., her mother Ada Lee Treadway, father Hugh Kyker, and her nine siblings Eva O’Brien, J.B....

Nancy Edwards Christian

Nancy Edwards Christian

Aug 30, 2022

Nancy Edwards Christian, 78 of Johnson City died on Tuesday, August 30, 2022 at Lakebridge, A Waters Community of Johnson City. She was a native of Norfolk, VA, daughter of the late Frederick Burton and Emily Alona Bunting Edwards.

She received her Bachelor’s degree from Old Dominion University and was a retired Vice President of NationsBank.Nancy was a member of Munsey...

Jewell Elsworth Hamilton, Jr.

Jewell Elsworth Hamilton, Jr.

Aug 28, 2022

Jewell E. “Buck” Hamilton, Jr., 85, Johnson City, passed away, joining his Savior, Jesus, on Sunday, August 28, 2022, at Johnson City Medical Center. Buck was born in Deepwater, MO to the late Nonna Alice and Jewell Hamilton, Sr. He is survived by: his wife of 64 years, Betty F. Hamilton; children, Roy and Sherry Hamilton, of Johnson City, Bonnie...

Nellie June Scott

Nellie June Scott

Aug 28, 2022

Nellie June Scott (affectionately referred to as Nell and Mammie), age 89, of Watauga, Tennessee, passed away on August 28, 2022, after a long battle with heart issues.

Nellie was born on May 14, 1933, to Sam Ellison and Biddie Odom Ellison. She was born and raised at Tiger Creek in the East Tennessee Mountains of Carter County. During her twelfth...

Nancy Magdalen Mccauliff

Nancy Magdalen Mccauliff

Aug 28, 2022

Nancy McCauliff, 69, Jonesborough, passed away peacefully at The Waters of Johnson City on Sunday, August 28, 2022.

Nancy was born on October 4, 1952, in Wheeling, WV to the late Francis J. and Ann Bocek McCauliff.

Nancy grew up in Akron, OH and graduated from Ellet High School. She went on to obtain her bachelor’s degree in political science from the...

Elizabeth  Reeves

Elizabeth Reeves

Aug 27, 2022

Susan Elizabeth Reeves, of 410 University Parkway, Johnson City, Tennessee went to sleep in Jesus peacefully on August 27,2022 at 6:15 pm at the age of 100 years old. She was born in Greene County, Tennessee on October 21, 1921, and lived through the great depression and World War II. She had a strong work ethic and worked at Thomas...

Gary Lee Snyder

Gary Lee Snyder

Aug 22, 2022

With a heavy heart, we announce that Gary Lee Snyder, age 67, a beloved father, grandfather, son, brother, and friend, passed away August 22, 2022. While Gary loved his family, his girls, and grandsons, his happy place was nature. There were few places he would rather be than outside hiking, camping, hunting, or chasing a waterfall. Gary was an absolute...

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