OBITUARIES
Johnson City, TN. Obituaries
Local obituaries for Johnson City and Washington County, TN.
Chester Stephen Smith
Dec 11, 2021
Chester Stephen Smith, 66, Johnson City, Tennessee, passed away Saturday, December 11, 2021, at the Johnson City Medical Center. Chester was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to the late John Smith and Frances Carol Irvine Smith. Chester proudly served our country in the United States Army as a Veterinary Specialist. After his service, he worked for the Veterans Administration Hospital as...
Kenneth Wayne Emmert
Dec 11, 2021
Kenneth Wayne Emmert, 83, Johnson City, passed away Saturday, December 11, 2021, at James H. Quillen VA Medical Center. Ken was born in Carter County to the late Joseph and Dimple Hopkins Emmert. Ken proudly served in the US Air Force for four years. Ken worked as a boiler operator for the power plant at ETSU and retired from North...
Martha Chambers Cady
Dec 9, 2021
Martha (Chambers) Cady, age 84, of Elizabethton, died peacefully on December 9, 2021 at Hermitage Health Center. She was the daughter of the late Nathan and Bonnie (Birchfield) Chambers, born and raised in Carter County. She lived for many years in Flint, Michigan, and the last 27 years in her native Elizabethton. In addition to her parents, she is preceded...
Carolyn Sue Oaks
Dec 7, 2021
Carolyn Sue Jenkins Oaks, 76, of Johnson City, passed away during the early morning hours of Tuesday, December 7, 2021. She was born on June 26, 1945, to the late Christine (Hodges) and William A. Jenkins. Carolyn was a loving daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was a generous and caring woman who will be missed by her friends,...
Elizabeth Dawson Lyle
Dec 5, 2021
Elizabeth “Betty” Lyle, 84, of Johnson City died on Sunday, December 5th, 2021 surrounded by her family. She was a native of Asheville, NC, daughter of the late Aaron Grayson and Lucile Bailey Dawson. She was a retired instructor of mathematics at ETSU for many years. She was a former member of the First Presbyterian Church and Westminster Presbyterian Church...
Juanita Faye Hodge
Dec 5, 2021
Juanita Faye Wolfe Hodge, 74, of Johnson Ciy, was taken suddenly to be with the Lord on December 5th, 2021. She attended the Pleasant Hill Church of the Brethren in Blountville. She liked to study her bible, do crafts, and paint. In addition to her parents, Marvin J. Wolfe and Mollie Page Wolfe, she is preceded in death by: her...
James Willard Yoder, Jr.
Dec 4, 2021
James Willard “Bill” Yoder, Jr., 85 of Johnson City died Saturday, December 4, 2021 at the Abundant Christian Living Community. He was a native of Seymour, Indiana, son of the late Rev. James Willard and Elsa mae Lortz Yoder. Bill was a school psychologist, he worked many years for the Mitchell County Schools and also for the Yancy County Schools...
Euell David Goodman
Dec 4, 2021
Euell David Goodman, 80, Piney Flats, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, December 4, 2021, after a courageous battle with cancer. Euell was born and lived all his life in Sullivan County, except for time in the military. He was a devoted member of Piney Flats First Baptist Church, where he had been a Sunday School...
Edward Frank Ada Mafnas
Nov 30, 2021
Edward Frank Ada Mafnas, “Fast Eddie”, left his earthly body Tuesday, November 30th, 2021. He was a spry 64-year-old man that lived in Johnson City and called the FBI often to give them tips on how to secure this great nation. This is not why or how he passed. Eddie was born in Agana, Guam on October 27th. He is...
Mildred Gladys Hughes
Nov 29, 2021
Mildred “Gladys” Hughes, 83, of Limestone, died Monday, November 29, 2021 at her residence. She was a native of Washington County, daughter of the late Ollie Gertrude Conner and James L. Campbell. Gladys was Science Hill High School graduate. She attended the Faith Tabernacle of Johnson City. Gladys loved fishing, garage sales and was musical she could play nearly anything...
Douglas Woodrow Stanley
Nov 28, 2021
Douglas Woodrow Stanley, 47, Jonesborough, passed away Sunday, November 28, 2021, at Johnson City Medical Center following a courageous battle with cancer. Douglas was born in Elizabethton to Marion Baumgardner Stanley and the late Roy Edward Stanley. Douglas graduated from Elizabethton High School in 1992 and went on to attend Maryville College. He was a credit manager for General Shale...
Michael Matthews Browne
Nov 27, 2021
Michael Matthews Browne (Brownie), born March 24th, 1973, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 27th 2021, after having lived with brain cancer for almost seven years. Michael is preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, W.O & Ruth Freedle; paternal grandparents, Julian Browne & Violet Calhoun; and beloved brother-in-law, J.W Baynard. Survived by fiancé, Kim Shelton, her...
Jon Lee Larimer
Nov 26, 2021
Jon Lee Larimer, 44, of Johnson City died November 26, 2021 at his residence. He was a native of Johnson City, son of the late Joe and Sharon Johnson Larimer. Jon was a landscaper. He was of Lutheran faith. Jon enjoyed being with and around family. He graduated from Science Hill High School where he played soccer and played travel...
Richard Lee Mccray
Nov 25, 2021
Richard Lee McCray, 92, quietly rejoiced when he joined God’s heavenly choir on November 25, 2021, with his wife of 70 years by his side. Born September 19, 1929, to Ralph and Ethel Morelock McCray. Preceded in death by his parents and siblings William McCray, John D McCray, James McCray, and Joyce Smith. He is survived by: his wife, Florance...
Clyde Douglas Carver
Nov 24, 2021
Clyde “Doug” Carver, 79, Unicoi, passed away Wednesday, November 24, 2021, following a lengthy battle with Parkinson’s Disease. Doug was born in Kingsport to the late Fred and Bessie Carver. Doug retired from Kennametal after 38 years, where he was employed as a group leader in maintenance, then moved to the Wastewater Treatment facility. He made many friends through the...
David Lynn Davis
Nov 23, 2021
David “Big in” Lynn Davis, 55, of Unicoi, passed away on Tuesday, November 23, 2021, at his home. David was born on February 10, 1966, in Johnson City. He was a son of the late Donald “Sunny” Davis and Anna Roark Davis. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by one brother and three grandchildren. Those surviving...
John Douglas Rasnick
Nov 23, 2021
John Douglas Rasnick, 69, of Elizabethton, passed away at his residence on Tuesday, November 23, 2021. He was born in Carter County, a son of the late Calvin Coolidge Rasnick and Geraldine Wright Rasnick. John served his country as an engineer in the U.S. Army, retiring as Sergeant First Class. He loved to be outdoors, spending his time hunting, fishing,...
James E. Wise
Nov 23, 2021
James E. Wise, Sr., 91, Johnson City, passed away Tuesday, November 23, 2021, at Franklin Woods Community Hospital due to congestive heart failure. James was born in Johnson City to the late John Bascom and Ruby Lamons Wise. James was a U.S. Army veteran and served in the Korean War. He retired from the VA after 20 years as a...
George Edward Carver
Nov 20, 2021
Piney Flats- Mr. George E. Carver, age 81, Piney Flats, TN, passed away peacefully and entered his heavenly home Saturday, November 20, 2021, at the Bristol Regional Medical Center. Mr. Carver was born in Kingsport, TN and was the son of the late Fred and Bessie Carver. He was a graduate of Mary Hughes High School and attended Steed College....
Princess Cleo Foss
Nov 20, 2021
Princess Cleo Foss, 94, of Johnson City, TN, was carried Home to kneel at her Savior’s feet to receive her reward on Saturday, November 20, 2021. She was our mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, sister, aunt, best friend, teacher, advisor, and our secret keeper. Our best example of what a Christian should be. To have a servant’s heart, have love and...
