OBITUARIES
Johnson City, TN. Obituaries
Local obituaries for Johnson City and Washington County, TN.
Vivian Marie Carr
Dec 13, 2020
Vivian Marie Carr, age 93, of Elizabethton, Tennessee, passed away Sunday, December 13, 2020 at Hillview Health Center in Elizabethton. Vivian was born May 13, 1927 in Washington County, Tennessee to James Rumbley and Selma Smalling Rumbley. She graduated from Mary Hughes High School in 1945. She was the oldest living alumni. She was a member of Lynnwood Christian Church....
Phyllis Jean Rivers
Dec 13, 2020
Phyllis Jean Rivers, age 79, of Johnson City, Tennessee, passed away peacefully with her children by her side on Sunday, December 13, 2020 at NHC Healthcare in Johnson City. Phyllis was born March 2, 1941 in Johnson City to Glen and Helen Curd. She was a member of Austin Springs United Methodist Church. Phyllis served the Johnson City community working...
Marcella Ann Combs
Dec 12, 2020
Marcella “Sue” Combs, 78, of Johnson City, passed away on Saturday, December 12, 2020, at her home. She was a native of Carter County, and daughter of the late Thomas C. and Ina Mae Shaw Stewart. Sue loved to spend time with her family and to collect antiques. She was of the Baptist faith. In addition to her parents, she...
Barbara Smith Robinette
Dec 11, 2020
Mrs. Barbara S. Robinette, 81, of Bristol, Tennessee, passed away Friday, December 11, 2020, at Greystone Healthcare Center in Blountville, Tennessee. Barbara was born and raised in Baltimore, Maryland, the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Loretta Smith. Upon meeting her husband, Jim, Barbara moved to Tennessee. Happily married for over 50 years, they loved each other deeply and...
Robert Crossno
Dec 10, 2020
Robert Leland Crossno 58, of Jonesborough, TN, passed away Thursday, December 10, 2020. Mr. Crossno was born in Cleveland, OH and moved to Jonesborough, TN on August 16, 1977, also known as, the day Elvis died. Mr. Crossno was a carpenter by trade, working as a foreman for Frazier Harris Construction. He had a passion for motorcycles, classical rock music,...
Linda Rinaldi
Dec 10, 2020
Linda Rinaldi, 73, of Johnson City died Friday, December 11, 2020 at the Johnson City Medical Center. She was a native of Torrington, CT, daughter of the late Nicholas Leo and Angelina Silano Rinaldi, Sr. Linda was a retired clerical and administrative employee in the insurance industry. In addition to her parents, her beloved brother Leo Rinaldi preceded her in...
Anthony "Tony" Scott Cox
Dec 9, 2020
Anthony “Tony” Scott Cox, age 59, of Johnson City, Tennessee, passed on Tuesday, December 9, 2020, following a brief illness. Tony was born on July 23, 1961 in Johnson City. Tony served the Tri-Cities for 30 years as a paramedic. He spent most of his career with Bristol Life Saving Crew. He was the Vice President for District 9 of...
James Woodrow Davis
Dec 7, 2020
James Woodrow Davis, 78, of Bristol, passed away on Monday, December 7, 2020 at the Ballad Health Hospice House. He was born in New York City, a son of the late Woodrow and Beulah Carpender Davis. James was a proud veteran, who served his country in the United States Army. He was also a diligent worker, employed as a machinist...
Scott Lee Honeycutt
Dec 4, 2020
Scott Lee Honeycutt, 39, of Johnson City died Friday, December 4, 2020 at his residence. He was a native of Johnson City, son of Michael Hester and Kathy Holder Johnson. Scott was a loving member of his family and enjoyed being around them when possible. Those left to cherish his memory, are his mother, Kathy Johnson and his step-father, Leonard...
Wanda Sue Laughren
Dec 3, 2020
Wanda Sue McNabb Laughren, age 62, of Johnson City, Tennessee passed away suddenly on Thursday, December 3, 2020 at her home. Wanda was born December 4, 1957 in Johnson City to Carl McNabb and Elma Miller McNabb. She worked at Leon Fernbach for over 20 years and then North America Rayon, where she enjoyed working with several members of her...
Cyrus Allen Harrison
Dec 3, 2020
Cyrus Allen Harrison, age 62, of Johnson City, Tennessee, passed away unexpectedly on December 3, 2020. Cyrus was born July 25, 1958 to Marshall Harrison and Imogene Wills Harrison in Johnson City. He was of the Christian faith. Cyrus loved hunting and fishing. He was preceded in death by his father, Marshall Harrison and two brothers, an infant and Keith...
Judy Marlene Clay
Dec 3, 2020
Judy Marlene Clay, 66, of Piney Flats passed away on Thursday, December 3, 2020 at the Johnson City Medical Center. She was a native of Johnson City, daughter of the late John Edward and Marie Wyatt Clay. Judy was longtime Doctor’s Assistant for ETSU Internal Medicine. She was a member of Piney Flats First Baptist Church. Judy enjoyed spending time...
Patricia Suzanne Barnett
Dec 1, 2020
Patricia Suzanne Hawkins Barnett, age 72, of Johnson City, Tennessee, died Tuesday, December 1, 2020 at The Courtyards Senior Living in Johnson City. Patricia was born on September 4, 1948 in Johnson City to Earl Hawkins and Doris Susie Caldwell Hawkins. She married her husband, Edward “Eddie” Barnett, in 1968. She was a member of Rich Acres Freewill Baptist Church...
Richard Elmer Holden
Dec 1, 2020
Richard Elmer Holden, 73, of Elizabethton, died on Tuesday, December 1, 2020 at the Johnson City Medical Center. He was a native of Johnson County, son of the late Clyde and Alma Johnson Holden. Richard was a veteran of the Vietnam War, having served in the U. S. Army. He was a retired carpenter. Richard enjoyed making things out of...
Joel Lee Phillips
Nov 28, 2020
Joel L. Phillips, 89, Johnson City, passed away Saturday, November 28, 2020, at The Waters, following a lengthy battle with Parkinson’s Disease and eventually COVID-19. Joel was born in Good Hope, GA to the late Macon and Frances Thompson Phillips. He was a graduate of the University of Georgia and an avid Dawgs fan. He earned his Master of Business...
James Caruthers
Nov 26, 2020
James B. Caruthers, 82, Jonesborough, passed away Wednesday, November 26, 2020, at Lakebridge, following a lengthy illness. He is in the Heavenly Arms of Jesus and greeted by his daughter, Stacy. Jim was born in Portales, NM to the late J.B. and Katherine Hargis Caruthers. He was a member of Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church. Jim obtained his Bachelor of...
James Victor Cox
Nov 26, 2020
James Victor Cox, 62, of Gray, passed away on Thursday, November 26, 2020 at the Johnson City Medical center. He was born in Johnson City, a son of the late James William and Minnie Deaton Cox. James was a man of many talents, who held many occupations over the years. He is best remembered as a baker at Rainbow Bakery....
James "Jimmy" Laws
Nov 26, 2020
James “Jimmy” Willard Laws, 62, of Gray, passed away on Thursday, November 26, at his home. He was a native of Washington County, and a son of the late Walla Laws and Jane Fagans. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his parents-in-law, John and Barbara Hyatt; stepfathers, Jack Fagans and Henry Mosher; son, James Laws...
Jean Smith Tucker
Nov 22, 2020
Jean Smith Tucker, 97, Wytheville, passed away Sunday, November 22, 2020, at Carrington Place at Wytheville. Jean was born in Columbus, GA to the late Walter and Lucille Bean Smith. She was a member of Central Baptist Church and their Choir, Junior League of Johnson City, Johnson City Lions Club, Southern Dames of America, and Daughters of the American Revolution....
Dollie Hubbard Conley
Nov 21, 2020
II Timothy 4: 7-8: I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Henceforth there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness. Dollie Hubbard Conley passed away Saturday, November 21, 2020 with her devoted daughter and son-in-law by her side. She is now breathing freely in her new heavenly home with...
