OBITUARIES
Johnson City, TN. Obituaries
Local obituaries for Johnson City and Washington County, TN.
Celia Jane Presnell
Jan 19, 2021
Celia Jane Presnell, age 88, of Gray, Tennessee went to be with the Lord on January 19, 2021. Celia was born on July 21, 1932 in Washington County to the late Henry Garfield Goodwin and the late Josephine Dempsey Goodwin. She was a housekeeper and nanny for Rab and Nita Summers for over 40 years. Her hobbies consisted of gardening...
Jewel Shelton Greene
Jan 17, 2021
Jewel Shelton Greene, 72, of Johnson City, passed away on Sunday, January 17, 2021, at her home. She was a native of Johnson City, and daughter of the late Grady Shelton and Thelma Tomlinson Pierce. Jewel loved life. She was committed to her family and friends, spending time with them whenever she was able. Whether it was crafting, sharing a...
Mary Sue Fitzgerald
Jan 16, 2021
Mary Sue Fitzgerald, age 98, of Johnson City, Tennessee, passed away Saturday, January 16, 2021. To sit down at a table after Mary Sue Sanders Fitzgerald had cooked was an unparalleled experience. Baked apples with a crispy, sugar crust, buttery mashed potatoes, homemade yeast rolls, yellow squash and broccoli casseroles filled the table. And while you ate, the chocolate and...
Geraldine Harvey
Jan 15, 2021
Geraldine Harvey, age 84, of Johnson City, Tennessee passed away unexpectedly in her home on January 15, 2021. Geraldine was born on December 21, 1936 to the late Neoman Harvey and the late Cinda Campbell Harvey in Washington County. She graduated from Lamar High School in 1955. She retired from Burlington Industries. Geraldine was a member of Cherokee Church of...
David Larry Kelsey
Jan 15, 2021
A faithful servant of the Lord Jesus has gone to his heavenly home. David Larry Kelsey, 77, a lifelong resident of Washington County, entered into rest on January 14, 2021. He was a devoted husband, who met his wife of 53 years, Vada, at the church he will be remembered at. He was a caring father, grandfather, and great grandfather...
Tomas Gonzalez
Jan 15, 2021
Tomas Gonzalez Jr, age 52, of Greeneville, Tennessee passed away on January 15, 2021. Tomas was preceded in death by a son, Jesus Martin. Those left to remember him include his parents, Tomas Gonzalez Sr and Virginia Rodriguez; children, Melvin, Joshua, Melvin Tomas, and Zunelly; and many other members of the Gonzalez-Rodriguez family and friends. Services will occur in Puerto...
Michael Francis Bamber
Jan 14, 2021
Michael Francis Bamber, 68, of Gray, TN, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 14, 2021 at home with his loving family at his side. Born on July 15, 1952, in Washington, DC, he is the son of the late Richard C. Bamber and Ruth Heaton Bamber. Michael graduated from Archbishop Carrol High School, Washington, DC, in 1972. He married Jane...
Wilma Jean Edmonds
Jan 14, 2021
Wilma Jean Edmonds, 89, Johnson City, passed away January 14, 2021 at the Johnson City Medical Center. She was a Williamsburg, Kentucky native and was raised in the Knoxville area. She relocated with her husband to the Johnson City area in 1999. She was a daughter of the late Linville and Harriett Hatcher Meadows. Jean was a graduate of Knoxville...
Larry Wayne Carver
Jan 14, 2021
Larry Wayne Carver, 73, of Jonesborough, died on Thursday, January 14, 2021 at his residence. He was a native of Jonesborough, son of the late Sherman Robert and Reba Goff Carver. Larry was a farmer who worked for Carter and Carter Machinery. He loved fishing, dirt track and all other forms of automobile racing, pitching horseshoes, playing Rook and being...
Imogene Wills Harrison
Jan 12, 2021
Imogene Wills Harrison, age 88, of Johnson City, Tennessee passed away at Johnson City Medical Center on January 12, 2021. Imogene worked at American Water Heater for 22 years. She was a loving mother and she provided care for many foster children over the years as well. She was of the Christian Faith. She was preceded in death by parents,...
James Otis Berry
Jan 11, 2021
James Otis Berry, age 87, of Piney Flats, Tennessee passed away in his home on Monday, January 11, 2021. James was born April 19, 1933 in Grandfather Mountain, North Carolina to the late Bert Berry and Ethel Oaks Berry. James was a skilled electrician and the owner of Berry Electric. James was a faithful member and worker at Edgefield United...
Tristan Daniel Grindstaff
Jan 10, 2021
Tristan Daniel Grindstaff, 25, of Kingsport, died on Sunday, January 10, 2021 in Sullivan County. He was a son of Lori Grindstaff and the late Shelby Gene Grindstaff. Tristan will be remembered most for his kind heart, determination and willingness to always help anyone in any way he could. He left an impact on every life that he touched. Tristan...
Worley Mark Hunter
Jan 10, 2021
Worley Mark Hunter, Jr., 83, of Johnson City, died Sunday, January 10, 2021 at his residence. He was a Johnson City native, son of the late Worley Hunter Sr. and Pauline Campbell Hunter. Worley was a retired buyer for Giant Foods and then Fleming Foods for 40 years. He was a great athlete, when he attended Science Hill High School...
Dorothy Kelly Schill
Jan 10, 2021
“I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith” 2 Timothy 4:7 (KJV) Dorothy E. Schill, age 93 of Johnson City, Tennessee departed this earthly life on Sunday January 10, 2021 to attend a long-awaited reunion with friends and family in Heaven. There is no doubt that when her heavenly father called her...
James Stanley Barlow
Jan 10, 2021
James Stanley Barlow, Jr. (“Stanley”), 96, passed away peacefully on January 10, 2021, with Nell, his wife of 69 years, holding his hand. Stanley was born in August 1924 in Johnson City, Tennessee, the youngest of five children and the only son. His father, an attorney, died three months later, and Stanley often remarked, “I grew up in a house...
Wanda Vee Blevins Dugger
Jan 7, 2021
Wanda Vee Blevins Dugger, Johnson City, passed away on Thursday, January 7, 2021, at The Courtyards Senior Living. She was a native of Doeville in Johnson County and was the daughter of the late Ira William Blevins and Nelia Pleasant Blevins. Mrs. Dugger was a graduate of Jonesborough High School and was a Valedictorian of her class. She was also...
Alice Arlene Bennett
Jan 4, 2021
“Well done my good and faithful servant. Welcome home!” Alice Arlene Bennett, 64, heard those beautiful words January 4 as she passed peacefully surrounded by loved ones. Arlene was the daughter of the late Irlie and Vaughtie Bennett. She is survived by her two sisters: Karen (Mickey) Keplinger and Kathy Baker. Her four nieces, Carrie (David) Floyd, T.L. Keplinger, Amber...
John Thomas Williams
Jan 4, 2021
Mr. John T Williams, of Bristol, TN passed away on Monday, January 4, 2021, in his room at The Courtyards of Johnson City at the age of 73. John grew up in Kingsport, TN and settled in Bristol TN. He was the son of the late Frank and Mildred Williams. John graduated from Dobyns-Bennett High School in 1966 where he...
Beryl Harrell
Jan 4, 2021
Ms. Jo Beryl Harrell, 96, died on Monday, January 4, 2021, at her home in Johnson City. Ms. Harrell was a native of Carter County and a daughter of the late Joe and Hettie Bowers Shell. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Claude E. Harrell, in 1997. Ms. Harrell attended Slagle United Methodist...
Deborah Lee Garrison
Jan 2, 2021
Deborah Lee Garrison, age 64, of Jonesborough, Tennessee, passed away Saturday, January 2, 2021 at her home. Deborah was born on September 19, 1956 in Johnson City to the late Clarence Columbus Garrison, Jr and the late Virginia Lee Howard Garrison. She graduated from Science Hill High School in 1975. She worked for Harris Tarkett for over 30 years. Deborah...
