OBITUARIES
Johnson City, TN. Obituaries
Local obituaries for Johnson City and Washington County, TN.
Terry Gibson
May 17, 2021
Terry Lee Gibson, 70, Gray, passed away Monday, May 17, 2021, at Johnson City Medical Center following a brief illness surrounded by his family. Terry was born in Roanoke, VA to the late Theodore Earl Gibson and Ruth Rouse Gibson. He graduated from Tennessee High School. Terry retired from Free Service Tire after 40+ years of service. In recent years...
Nicholas Michael Halkowitz
May 16, 2021
Nicholas Michael Halkowitz, 34, passed away on Sunday, May 16, 2021 in Johnson City, TN. Nick was born on June 17, 1986 in Kingsport, TN to Michael and Jeannette Halkowitz. He was a 2004 graduate of Science Hill High School before joining the Army in 2006. Nick proudly served his country for 4 ½ years as a Specialist in the...
Charles Edward Bowman
May 13, 2021
Charles “Charlie” Edward Bowman, 82, Gray, passed away Thursday, May 13, 2021, at his residence. Charlie was born in Johnson City to the late John Frank and Dorothy Randolph Bowman. He graduated from Science Hill High School and retired from TPI. He was of the Baptist faith. Charlie was a gifted athlete who played all sports and ran track. He...
Darrell Wayne Dugger
May 12, 2021
Darrell Wayne Dugger, 57, of Johnson City, passed away on Wednesday, May 12, 2021 at his home. He was a native of Johnson City, and son of Jacqueline Carver Dugger and the late Charles Willard Dugger. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife, Debi Dugger; son, Richard Dugger and wife Amber; stepchildren, Dawn Ellis, Michael Dunn...
Jupiter Sara Exodus Journey Queen
May 12, 2021
Jupiter Sara Exodus Journey Queen, aged 4 months and 20 days, passed away on Wednesday, May 12, 2021. She was the daughter of Gavin Queen and Anastasia Cardwell. Jupiter was always happy, and had a presence that could light up any room she was in. Everyone that met her fell in love with her smile instantly. She loved to jump,...
Dewey David Buchanan
May 10, 2021
It is with a sad heart that we have to announce the passing of Dewey David Buchanan Jr., of Morristown, TN at 1:54 a.m. May 10th. Children Dana, Rebecca and David Buchanan survive him. He is preceded in death by his loving wife, Sabra, and was the last surviving member of his family. Brother, Melvin, sisters, Nail, Willie, Jesse and...
Helen Jeanette Boswell
May 9, 2021
Helen “Jeannette” Boswell, February 23, 1930 – May 9, 2021, passed from this life to spend eternity with Jesus Christ on Sunday, May 9th, 2021 at the age of 91. She was born February 23, 1930 in Elizabethton, TN to Anna Louise Baird Lyons and Willie Andrew Lyons. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband of 67 years,...
Derrick Lee Plank
May 9, 2021
Derrick Lee Plank, 43, Bluff City, passed away at his home on Sunday, May 9, 2021. Derrick was born October 27, 1977 in Johnson City to the late Rickey Plank and Teresa Phillips. He graduated from Sullivan East High School in 1995. He joined the Army at 17, where he excelled until his honorable medical discharge in 2002. While serving,...
James Ross Holmes
May 9, 2021
James “Ross” Holmes, 55, of Johnson City, Tennessee passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, May 9, 2021 at Sycamore Shoals Hospital in Elizabethton. A native of Johnson City, Ross was born September 5, 1965 to Walter Oliver Holmes and Mary Lee Vanover. He enjoyed playing his drums in his free time. Ross was a loving father and a great papaw, he...
Anna Mae Duncan
May 9, 2021
Anna Mae Duncan, 92, Piney Flats, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 9, 2021, at NHC Healthcare Johnson City. She was born in Knox County to the late Edward Frank and Pearl Woods Pettigrew. She was a member of Central Baptist Church in Johnson City and a retired elementary school teacher in Sullivan County. In addition to her parents, Anna...
Judith Poe Cancellaro
May 8, 2021
Judith “Judy” Ann Poe Cancellaro, 79, of Johnson City, Tennessee, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Saturday, May 8, 2021 at her home. Judy was born February 18, 1942 in Siler City, North Carolina to Henry Clarence Poe and Janice Nall. She earned her B.A. degree from Campbell University. She was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church. She...
Wanda Treva Willis
May 7, 2021
Wanda Treva Willis, 75, of Gray died Friday, May 7, 2021 at the Johnson City Medical Center. She was a native of Johnson City, daughter of the late James Ely and Margaret Davison Hammonds. Wanda was a homemaker. She was a member of the Bethel Baptist Church. Wanda was a good friend and neighbor to all those who knew her....
Patricia Ann Quinn
May 7, 2021
After a tragically long 10 year battle with Alzheimer’s Disease, Patricia Ann Quinn, 74, of Johnson City, Tennessee died Friday morning, May 7, 2021 at the Dominion Senior Living facility. Pat was born November 7, 1946 in Waterbury, Connecticut. She was the daughter of Richard Jeremiah Hannifan and Lily Mae Aston. She fulfilled her childhood dream of becoming a nurse...
Mary Agnes Phillips
May 5, 2021
Mary Agnes Phillips, 89, of Johnson City, died Wednesday, May 5, 2021 at her residence. She was a native of Dickenson County, Virginia, daughter of the late Grover C. Anderson and Flora Owens Anderson. Mary was a retired line inspector for Texas Instruments. She was a longtime member of the Knob Creek Church of the Brethren. Mary was a proud...
Gordon Leon Crane
May 3, 2021
Gordon Leon Crane, 67, Johnson City, passed away Monday, May 3, 2021, at Johnson City Medical Center. Leon was born in Greeneville, TN to the late Gordon H. and Mary Jane Crane. He was an avid race fan and fond of guns. He retired from the construction industry after many years of hard work and the ability to do anything...
Daisy Calloway Headrick
May 1, 2021
Daisy Calloway Headrick, 77, of Jonesborough, passed away peacefully Saturday, May 1, 2021 at the Center on Aging and Health in Erwin. She was born January 24, 1944, in Washington County. She was the daughter of the late Robert Lee Calloway and Sara Roberta Hughes Calloway. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, David...
Mary Elizabeth Sinard
May 1, 2021
Mary Elizabeth Sinard, 89, Talbott, passed away Saturday, May 01, 2021, at Jefferson City Health & Rehab Center. Elizabeth was born in Limestone to the late Roy and Lillie Mae Shank. She was a member of Community Fellowship in Christ. Elizabeth will be remembered for many things, but most of all her fantastic cooking and her love of quilts. In...
Harold Ross Bishop, Sr.
Apr 28, 2021
Harold Ross Bishop Sr., 67, of Elizabethton, passed away on Wednesday, April 28, 2021, at Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon, Virginia. He was a native of Washington County, and a son of the late Joshua Tilson Bishop and Suda Reva Humphreys Bishop. Harold attended the Watauga Flats Church of God. He owned and operated Bishop Roofing for over 40 years,...
Mary Sue Mccall
Apr 28, 2021
Mary "Sue" McCall, Jonesborough, passed away on Wednesday, April 28, 2021, at the age of 92. Sue was born on January 27, 1929 in Buladean, NC, but spent most of her life in Tennessee. Sue attended college (Montreat College) where she majored in elementary education. She taught kindergarten at First Baptist Church (Jonesborough) for many years. Sue was an active...
Velma Joann Barry
Apr 25, 2021
Velma Jo Ann Barry, Gray, passed away Sunday, April 25, 2021, at Johnson City Medical Center from complications of a brain tumor. She was 85 years young, and heaven gained a sassy, beautiful angel. She was born in Jonesborough to the late Aulie C. and Thelma S. Couch. Jo Ann graduated from Lamar High school and was an employee with...
