OBITUARIES
Johnson City, TN. Obituaries
Local obituaries for Johnson City and Washington County, TN.
Patricia Ann Feathers
Jul 24, 2021
Patricia Kelly-Feathers, 64, Johnson City, passed away Saturday, July 24, 2021, at Johnson City Medical Center. She was a native of Johnson City and the daughter of the late Luther and Elizabeth Kelly. In addition to her parents, Trish was preceded in death by her son, Richie Kelly. Those left to cherish her memory are: her sister, Sandy Taylor (John);...
Mark Landon Harrison
Jul 23, 2021
Mark Landon Harrison “Tweed”, age 57, of Johnson City, Tennessee, passed away suddenly on Friday, July 23, 2021 at the Johnson City Medical Center. Mark was a native and lifelong resident of Johnson City. He was born on March 7, 1964 to Guy and Sarah Jackson Harrison. He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Sarah Bonser; and...
Joi Shea Francis
Jul 23, 2021
Joi Francis, 51, of Johnson City, TN, gained her angel wings on Friday, July 23, 2021. She was of the Apostolic faith, baptized in Jesus’ name and received the Holy Ghost. Joi was a very special person. Anyone who knew her, loved her. She loved being outdoors and taking care of her plants. Joi loved spending time with her family:...
Ruby Carolyn Vanover
Jul 21, 2021
Ruby Carolyn Jernigan Vanover, 80, of Johnson City, passed away on Friday, July 21, 2021 at her home. She was born on February 19, 1941, in Rutherford County, Tennessee, to the late W. R. “Bill” Jernigan and Martha Lovell Jernigan. Carolyn spent most of her life in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, where she raised her family. In years past she enjoyed touring...
Holly Marie Collins
Jul 21, 2021
Holly Marie Collins (Gallagher), 40, born in York, PA, and living in Key Largo, FL, lost her ongoing struggle with mental health on Wednesday, July 21st, 2021. Holly spent years cultivating her organic cleaning and organizing business, A Butterfly's Touch. She was dedicated to spreading positivity and hope through her words, actions, and artwork. Holly was a beacon of love...
Amber J. Kemper
Jul 21, 2021
Amber Jean Kemper, 77 of Johnson City, TN died on July 21, 2021, following a battle with cancer. She was born on October 25, 1944, in Muncie, IN to Ambrose Virgil Harker and Edith Marie (Malone) Harker. She was retired from Walmart. She enjoyed painting and decorating pottery. She is survived by her partner, Gene Winstead; her sons, Scott Allen...
Willie Mae Light
Jul 20, 2021
Willie Taylor Light, age 85, of Gray, TN, went to be with Our Heavenly Father on Tuesday, July 20, 2021. Willie was born October 26, 1935, in Washington County, TN to William and Mary Eva Taylor. She attended the University School and was proud to continue her education at ETSU where she earned her associate degree. She worked at Stowers...
Bobby Jack Tate
Jul 20, 2021
Bobby Jack “Jackie” Tate, Jr., 65 of Abingdon, VA, died Tuesday, July 20, 2021 at the Johnston Memorial Hospital. He was a native of Johnson City, son of the late Bobby Jack Tate, Sr and his late mother June Miller Tate. Bobby loved to spend time fishing and he also enjoyed watching movies. In addition to his parents, he was...
Dorothy Marie Campbell
Jul 11, 2021
Dorothy Marie Campbell, 94, Johnson City, passed away Sunday, July 11, 2021. Dorothy was born January 26, 1927 in Brooklyn, NY to the late Jules and Dorothy Fernbach. She graduated from Sewanhaka High School in Floral Park, NY. She worked for NY Telephone and retired from Macy’s. She was of the Catholic faith. Mom loved her family, was an avid...
Teresa Morrell Wright
Jul 7, 2021
Teresa Faye Morrell Wright, 68, of Bluff City, passed away on Wednesday, July 7, 2021, at the Johnson City Medical Center. She was born in Bristol, Tennessee, a daughter of the late Thomas Eugene Morrell and Frances Della King Morrell. Teresa had a passion for music that she turned into a career. For over 30 years, she taught music education...
Joan Marie Mcfarland
Jul 7, 2021
Joan Marie “Joanie” McFarland, 90, of Gray, left for her next great adventure on Wednesday, July 7, 2021. She was a native of Little Compton, Rhode Island, and daughter of the late Frank and Anna Silvia. Joanie was a loving Wife, beloved Mother, and devoted Nana. She enjoyed spending her days with family, especially if she could make it a...
Johnny Howard Trent
Jul 6, 2021
Johnny Howard Trent, 84, of Johnson City, passed away July 6, 2021, in Erwin, Tennessee. Johnny was born in Sneedville, Tennessee. He lived much of his life in Morristown before moving to Johnson City with his beloved wife, Elayne Laws Trent, who preceded him in death. Johnny was the son of the late William Chapel “Bill” Trent and Telia Greene...
Sarah Ann Honeycutt
Jul 1, 2021
Sarah Ann Honeycutt, 92, of Jonesborough, died Thursday, July 1, 2021 at Four Oaks Health Care. She was a native of Mitchell County, daughter of the late Jake and Charlotte Cooper Garland. Sarah was a retired homemaker. She was of the Brethren Church faith. Sarah loved to babysit and farming and gardening were her passion. In addition to her parents,...
Bertha Mae Rakowski
Jun 28, 2021
Bea Rakowski, 83, Gray, passed away Monday, June 28, 2021, at Franklin Woods Community Hospital. Bea was born in Knott County, KY to the late Fred and Ethel Allen Centers. She was part owner in the Rockingham Boat Dock for over 60 years. In addition to her parents, Bea was preceded in death by: one child, Freddie Hale; and five...
Carl L. Terrell
Jun 28, 2021
The last of the Louisville, Kentucky, 33rd Street Terrell boys has departed for his heavenly home. Carl Leslie Terrell passed away on June 28, 2021, at the age of 85, after a brief stay at Holston Valley Hospital. Born on August 31, 1935, to James and Martina Terrell, Carl was a graduate of St. Columbus Elementary and Flaget High School....
Opal Jane Poarch
Jun 27, 2021
Opal Jane Poarch, age 76, of Johnson City, TN passed away on Sunday, June 27, 2021 at the Johnson City Medical Center following an extended illness. She was a member of New Hope Church of Christ. Opal also worked for Jonesborough Elementary for 17 years as a library assistant. Opal was preceded in death by her parents, Clifford and Pearl...
Dewitt Alexander Hurst, Jr.
Jun 25, 2021
DeWitt Alexander Hurst Jr., 74, of Elizabethton, passed away on Friday, June 25, 2021 at the Johnson City Medical Center. He was a native of Rock Hill, South Carolina, and a son of the late DeWitt Sr. and Fredrica Duncan Hurst. DeWitt was a proud U.S. Marine, serving his country in Vietnam. He will be rendered honors and laid to...
Richard Raleigh Taylor Jr.
Jun 23, 2021
Richard Raleigh Taylor Jr., 83, of Johnson City, passed away on Wednesday, June 23, 2021, at his home. He was a beloved husband, caring father, cherished grandfather and dear friend. He was born in 1937 in Decatur, Illinois, a son of the late Richard Taylor Sr. and Leanore Beckett Taylor. Mr. Taylor graduated from Bradley University in 1961, before starting...
Lucy Ruth Saults
Jun 19, 2021
Lucy “Ruth” Saults, 94, of Johnson City, died Sunday, June 20, 2021 at the Four Oaks Healthcare and Rehabilitation Facility. She was a native of Johnson City and a daughter of the late Houston Henry and Lillie Hill Peters. Ruth was a longtime employee of Kings Department Store, Baldauf and later Wal-Mart. She was a member of Lynnwood Christian Church....
