OBITUARIES
Johnson City, TN. Obituaries
Local obituaries for Johnson City and Washington County, TN.
Cora "Tinky" Lee Miller
Apr 8, 2022
Cora “Tinky” Lee Miller, age 78, of Johnson City, Tennessee, passed away at home surrounded by loved ones on Friday, April 8, 2022. A native and lifelong resident of Johnson City, Tinky was born September 16, 1943 to the late William Brownlow Higgins and Lena Grant. She and her husband, Terry, owned and operated Terry’s Apex for 15 years. She...
Betty Sue Hays
Apr 6, 2022
Betty Sue Hays, 90, of Johnson City died Wednesday, April 6, 2022 at The Waters of Johnson City. She was a native of Nashville and moved to Johnson City at an early age, the daughter of the late C. Larkin and Martha Martin Trotter. Betty Sue was a military wife and mother, living in many places but returned and settled...
Jeffrey Wayne Ruff
Apr 2, 2022
Jeffrey Wayne Ruff, 60, Johnson City, passed away on Saturday, April 2, 2022, at Johnson City Medical Center. Jeffrey was born in Johnson City to the late Wayne Henry and Barbara Jean Barrett Ruff. Jeffrey loved his children and grandchildren more than anything and showed his love to others through all the meals he cooked for them. We will miss...
Martin E. Laws
Mar 31, 2022
Martin E. Laws, 79, of Limestone, passed away on Thursday, March 31, 2022 at the James H. Quillen VA Medical Center. He was born on December 13, 1942, in Carter County, Tennessee, a son of the late Cecil Edward and Gladys Leonard Laws. Martin served his country as a member of the U. S. Navy from 1961 to 1965. He...
Richard Wiley Hoilman
Mar 31, 2022
Richard W. Hoilman, 57, Johnson City, passed away on Thursday, March 31, 2022, doing what he loved, riding his Harley. Richard was born in Johnson City to Elaine Ruth Hoilman and the late Jesse Hoilman, Sr. He worked in metal framing and sheetrock for Franklin Drywall. In addition to his father, Richard was preceded in death by one infant daughter,...
Tommy Joe Andrews
Mar 28, 2022
Tommy Joe Andrews, Sr., 90, Johnson City, passed away on Monday, March 28, 2022, at his residence, following a lengthy battle with Alzheimer’s. Tommy was born in Watauga to the late John and Jennie Andrews. Tommy was a member of Boones Creek Christian Church for many years. He was an assistant chaplain in the National Guard in Afghanistan and was...
Virginia Elizabeth Dillow
Mar 27, 2022
Virginia Elizabeth “Beth” Dillow, 51, of Jonesborough, TN went to her eternal home with the Lord on the early morning of Sunday, March 27, 2022 with her mother by her side. Beth was a loving mother, daughter, wife, family member, and friend who spent her life enjoying time with her family. Despite hardships pertaining to her severe health conditions, Beth...
Sandra Gail Gragg
Mar 26, 2022
Sandra Gail (Cozad) Gragg, 67, died 26 March 2022 in her home in Johnson City Tennessee. She died peacefully surrounded by her family and friends. Sandy was born on the 23rd of November 1954 in Johnson City, Tennessee. She was the daughter of the late Robert and Jesse Cozad, both of Johnson City. Sandy graduated from David Crockett High School...
Zetta Yvonne Banner
Mar 22, 2022
Zetta Yvonne Banner, 79, Johnson City, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 22, 2022, at Johnson City Medical Center. Yvonne was born in Erwin to the late Harvey and Pansy Deaton, the youngest of 11 children. She graduated from Unicoi County High School in 1962 and was a homemaker for most of her life. She and her...
Mary Louise Miller
Mar 16, 2022
Mary Louise Miller, 66, entered into rest on March 16, 2022; Ms. Miller grew up in East Tennessee and has lived in Augusta, GA for the past 30 years. She worked at Century 21 Larry Miller Realty office as a real estate broker and the relocation director. Ms. Miller was humorous and always kept people laughing. Ms. Miller is preceded...
Peter Graham Frizzell
Mar 16, 2022
Dr. Peter Graham Frizzell, 66, of Johnson City, Tennessee, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday March 16, 2022. Peter was born in Johnson City to the late Dr. Byron and Lucille Bridgers Frizzell. Peter graduated from University School in 1973; received a Bachelor of Science in Human Relations, Psychology Track from Milligan College in 1977; received...
Faye Dempsey
Mar 16, 2022
Faye Elizabeth King Dempsey, 86, of Johnson City, passed away on March 16, 2022 at the Johnson City Medical Center following a brief illness. She was born in Tazewell, Virginia, a daughter of the late Calvin and Nora Byington King. Mrs. Dempsey graduated from Bluff City High School in 1953. She went on to work and retire from the Johnson...
Jason Bradford Howard
Mar 15, 2022
Jason Bradford Howard, age 36, of Johnson City, Tennessee and formerly Springfield, Tennessee, passed away March 15, 2022. Jason was born on February 24, 1986 in Nashville, Tennessee. During High school Jason was involved in soccer and dual enrolled with Volunteer State Community College. Jason graduated with honors in 2004. He attended East Tennessee State University and left after his...
Dema Gay Shoun
Mar 12, 2022
Proverbs 31: 27 & 28 “She looketh to the ways of her household and eateth not the bread of idleness. Her children arise up and call her blessed.” Dema G. Shoun, 89, went home to be with the Lord on March 12, 2022, surrounded by her loving family. A native of Breaks, VA, she was a daughter of Rufus and...
Billie Jean Brazzel
Mar 10, 2022
Billie Jean Brazzel, 93, of Shreveport, Louisiana, passed away on Thursday March 10, 2022 at NHC Healthcare in Johnson City, Tennessee. Billie was born in Plain Dealing, Louisiana to Frank and Willie Mae Hendricks Festavan. Billie was of the Baptist faith. Billie was a nationally accredited beautician for many years and had won many competitions in her field. In addition...
James Dean Nave
Mar 6, 2022
James Dean Nave, 79, Jonesborough, passed away Sunday, March 6, 2022, at his residence following a lengthy illness. Jim was born in Johnson City to the late Carl and Margaret Bishop Nave. Jim worked at Biff Burger until it closed and then managed the Orange Bowl close to 20 years. He later went on to work for Morris-Baker Funeral Home...
Mary Testerman Holtsclaw
Mar 4, 2022
Mary Testerman Holtsclaw, 74, Jonesborough, went to be with Jesus on Friday, March 4, 2022, at her residence. Mary was born on May 14, 1947, in Glade Spring, VA (in the Lodi community) to the late Garland and Gladys Thomas Testerman. She was a member of Word Fellowship Church in Gray. Mary loved her church family very much. She loved...
Dennis Bradley
Mar 4, 2022
Dennis Lee Bradley, 66, of Gray, passed away on Friday, March 4th, 2022, at his home following a long battle with cancer. He was a native of Johnson City, son of the late Lee Roy Bradley and Mabel Lewis Bradley. Dennis was a man who loved to work with his hands. He made his living as a machinist, tool &...
Nancy Jo Pickle
Mar 3, 2022
Nancy Jo Beeler Pickle, 87, of Johnson City, passed away on Thursday, March 3, 2022 at Abundant Christian Living Community in Johnson City. She was born in Morristown, a daughter of the late Guy and Mary Booth Beeler. She moved to Johnson City in 1938 and graduated from Science Hill High School class of 1952, attending ETSU after. She married...
Barbara Ann Hurst
Mar 2, 2022
Barbara Ann Mignogna Hurst, 79, of Elizabethton, passed away on Wednesday, March 2, 2022, at her home. She was a native of Rosedale, Long Island, NY, a daughter of the late Victor and Frances Drahos Mignogna. Barbara was a good woman, loving wife, caring mother, and amazing sister. She had a gift for healing, working as an LPN before finding...
