OBITUARIES
Johnson City, TN. Obituaries
Local obituaries for Johnson City and Washington County, TN.
Mack Andrew Houston, Jr.
Mar 15, 2021
Mack Andrew “Andy” Houston, Jr., 68, of Elizabethton, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, March 15, 2021, at Sycamore Shoals Hospital. Andy was born in Johnson City and was the son of Reverend Mack A. Houston, Sr. and the late Joyce Clark Houston. Andy graduated from University High school in 1970. He was a faithful member of N.G. Taylor Memorial United...
Grace Daland Kneaskern
Mar 15, 2021
On March 15, 2021, Grace Daland Kneaskern of Gray, TN, passed away surrounded by her family and went home to be forever with her Lord and Savior. Born on September 03,1939 in Ashaway, RI to Stuart and Ruth Daland, she spent her life selflessly serving and persistently praying for others. With a giant smile that was her trademark, she brought...
Richard "Red" Barron
Mar 10, 2021
Richard E. “Red” Barron Jr., 73, of Unicoi, passed away on Wednesday, March 10, 2021, surrounded by family at his home following a brave battle with cancer. He was born in Lorain, Ohio, son of the late Richard Barron, Sr. and Marie Thompson Barron. Red graduated from Tennessee Tech University in Cookeville, TN where he played football and was a...
Vincent Arnold Justice
Mar 8, 2021
A committal service will be held for Vincent Justice at 1:00 PM on Wednesday, March 24, 2021, at the Mountain Home National Cemetery Annex. Military Honors will be presented by Rolling Thunder. Those attending are asked to gather at the cemetery by 12:50 PM to go in procession to the committal shelter.
Patricia Ann Mcgill
Mar 4, 2021
Patricia Ann Whitson McGill, 66, of Unicoi County, passed away on Thursday, March 4, 2021 following a battle with brain cancer. She was born in Johnson City, a daughter of the late Charles Whitson and Rosie Mae Vance Whitson. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by two brothers, J.B. Whitson and Michael Whitson. Survivors include her...
Herman P. Holder
Mar 2, 2021
Herman Holder, 81, of Johnson City died Tuesday, March 2, 2021 at his residence. He was a native of Johnson City, son of the late Marion Moody and Mary Gentry Holder. Herman was a retired truck driver for the Rainbo Bakery. He was of the Apostolic faith. Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, of 62 years, JoAnn...
Patricia Mae "Pat" Brown
Mar 1, 2021
Patricia M. “Pat” Brown, 83, of Johnson City, passed away on Monday, March 1, 2021, at The Waters of Johnson City. She was born on December 25, 1937, in Johnson City. She was a daughter of the late William Thomas Brown and Mae Q. Hart Brown. Pat had attended Fountain of Life Bible Church in Johnson City. She graduated from...
Mary Lennis Lukianoff
Mar 1, 2021
Mary L. Lukianoff, 95, Jonesborough, passed away Monday, March 01, 2021, at her residence. Mary was born in Erwin to the late Francis M. and May Stevens Whitlock. Mary was the principal’s secretary for 26 ½ years at Unicoi County High in Erwin for many years before retiring in 1985. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church in Johnson...
John Barnes Thomas
Mar 1, 2021
John B. “Tommy” Thomas, Elizabethton, entered Heaven’s gate on Monday, March 1, 2021, at Franklin Woods Community Hospital. He was a lifelong native of Johnson City. He was born on April 7, 1947 to the late J.B. Thomas, Jr. and Elizabeth Thomas. Tommy was educated at Science Hill and was an outstanding football player, earning him the Big 6 Specialist...
Mark T. Foster
Feb 28, 2021
Mark Todd Foster, age 52, of Johnson City, TN passed away Sunday, February 28, 2021 at Vanderbilt University Medical Center after courageously battling an extended illness. A native of Washington County, he was the son of Jerry Warren Foster and Shirley Dailey Foster. He was a 1987 graduate of David Crocket High School. Mark was co-owner of West Hills Tractor...
Joseph Maurice Cote
Feb 26, 2021
Joseph Maurice Cote, 86 of Gray, TN went to sleep in Jesus on February 26, 2021 at the home of his daughter. Born on December 14, 1934 in Hartford, Connecticut, he was raised the first ten years of his life in an orphanage and then went to live with his father, sister and brothers. He lived in Harford, CT the...
Crystal Ann Bradshaw
Feb 25, 2021
Crystal Bradshaw, 39, Johnson City, passed away Thursday, February 25, 2021, at her residence. Crystal was born in Bristol, TN to Bill and Debbie Beeler. Crystal will be remembered as the caring, loving, good-hearted woman she was. She always enjoyed shopping and getting dolled up. In addition to her parents, Crystal is survived by: her loving husband of 21 years,...
Chester William Campbell
Feb 25, 2021
Chester William Campbell, Jr., 72, of Johnson City, TN departed his earthly home on February 25, 2021 surrounded by his children. A native of Johnson City, he leaves behind to cherish his memory, five beloved children, Timothy Campbell, Melissa Campbell, Amy Campbell, Joseph Campbell, and Rebecca Montoya, seven adored grandchildren, five great- grandchildren, and numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, and...
James A. Young
Feb 22, 2021
James A. Young, 93, passed away Monday, February 22, 2021, at Johnson City Medical Center. James was born in Cleveland, OH to the late Robert and Beatrice Godsey Young. James was retired from union local #46 in Knoxville, TN. In addition to his parents, James was preceded in death by: his wife, Georgie B. Young; one son, Charles Daniel Young;...
Ronnie Lee Hobbs
Feb 20, 2021
Ronnie Lee Hobbs 67, Jonesborough, passed away on Saturday, February 20, 2021. He was a member of the Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 592. Ronnie was a true craftsman and master of his trade. He mentored and inspired many. He loved to cook and won several awards for his famous BBQ. He was an extraordinarily kind and generous man and will...
Frank Lewis, Jr.
Feb 18, 2021
Frank E. Lewis, Jr. “Junior”, 86, of Johnson City died Thursday, February 18, 2021 at The Waters of Roan Highlands. He was a native of Johnson City, son of the late, Frank Elmer Lewis, Sr. and Mary Elizabeth Little Lewis. Junior was a retired maintenance employee for several businesses in the Johnson City area. He loved to fish, watch NASCAR...
Hazel Ramona Grogg
Feb 17, 2021
Hazel Ramona Casey Grogg, 87, of Johnson City, passed away on Wednesday, February 17, 2021, at The Courtyards of Johnson City. She was born in Norfolk, Virginia, a daughter of the late Raymond Earl Casey and Lillie Mae Gaskill Casey. Ramona was a loving wife and mother, who took joy in caring for her family and always made sure to...
Paula Lee Wood-Maples
Feb 16, 2021
Paula Lee Wood-Maples, 51, of Johnson City, TN passed away on Tuesday, February 16, 2021. Mrs. Wood-Maples was orginally from Moundsville, WV and moved to Johnson City, TN in 2002. She was passionate about being of service to those that were in need. She dedicated much time to being part of support groups for grieving mothers whom have lost children....
Samuel Edward Ellison
Feb 13, 2021
Samuel Edward Ellison, age 80, of Watauga, Tennessee, went to be with the Lord after a lengthy illness on Saturday, February 13, 2021. Samuel was born on January 5, 1941 to the late Robert Ray Ellison and Alma Lou McCullough in Atlanta, Georgia. After graduating high school, he served in the Navy. Samuel was of the Christian faith. He enjoyed...
Frank Hopson
Feb 13, 2021
Frank Hopson, of Jonesborough, TN, age 93, went to be with the Lord on February 13, 2021. He was born in Shell Creek to George W. Hopson and Rosa Sheppard Hopson. Frank lived in Washington County, TN for most of his life. Frank was a member of Heritage Baptist Church in Johnson City, TN. Frank was a grocer for more...
