OBITUARIES
Johnson City, TN. Obituaries
Local obituaries for Johnson City and Washington County, TN.
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...
Donald Alfred Wyatt
Nov 19, 2020
Donald Alfred Wyatt, 80, of Piney Flats, died Thursday, November 19, 2020 at his residence. He was a native of Bluefield, WV, son of the late James and Gladys Penix Wyatt. Donald was owner/operator of Wyatt Paving Company for many years. He was very active in his business and loved working on his trucks, boating, hunting and deep sea fishing....
Margaret Hester Arrowood
Nov 19, 2020
Margaret Hester Arrowood, one of the world’s best moms, died peacefully in her sleep on Thursday, November 19, 2020, at the age of 81, at the Center for Aging and Health in Erwin. Margaret was born on August 29, 1939 in Rutledge, Tennessee to Frank Satterfield and Rose Lemmons Satterfield. She was a military spouse, a homemaker, and she held...
Lloyd H. Brownlow
Nov 18, 2020
Lloyd Hanyes Brownlow, 91, of Johnson City, died Wednesday, November 18, 2020 at NHC of Johnson City. He was a native of Bristol, TN, son of the late Walter Preston and Margaret Sawyer Brownlow. Lloyd was a Lawncare expert, he took great pleasure in mowing and caring for lawns. He did this up into his eighties. He also loved taking...
Blondina Georgette Fulton
Nov 18, 2020
Blondina Georgette Frazier, also known as Dina, was born August 31, 1965 in Baltimore, MD. She passed away, age 55, in Johnson City, Tennessee on November 18, 2020, due to unknown illnesses. She left behind 2 beautiful daughters named Monique, and Cierra and also a loving son named Cory, who she loved dearly. Dina was very loving and hardworking. She...
Earl B. Williams
Nov 17, 2020
Earl B. Williams, age 78, of Jonesborough, Tennessee passed away suddenly after a short illness on Tuesday, November 17, 2020 at the Johnson City Medical Center. Earl was born on April 22, 1942 in Erwin, Tennessee to the late Odus Williams and Kathleen Tipton Williams Watts. He attended church services at Jonesborough Church of Christ. Earl enjoyed the outdoors and...
Robert Steven Stamey
Nov 17, 2020
Robert Stamey, 70, Jonesborough, passed away Tuesday, November 17, 2020, at Holston Valley Medical Center following a brief illness. Robert was born in Decatur, GA to the late George and Mary Stamey. Robert was of the Pentecostal faith and enjoyed devotional time every day. He was an elementary school teacher and taught World History for 30 years. Following his retirement,...
Harold Rose, Jr.
Nov 16, 2020
Harold Rose, Jr., age 57, of Johnson City, Tennessee passed away on Monday, November 16, 2020 at Cornerstone Village in Johnson City. Harold was born on September 22, 1963 in Clintwood, Virginia. He loved NASCAR and he enjoyed camping. Harold was a very skilled and loveable person. He was a good carpenter and a good father to all of us....
Thelma Ruth Bulla
Nov 14, 2020
Thelma Ruth Moles Bulla, 88, of Johnson City, passed away on Saturday, November 14, 2020 at NHC Healthcare in Johnson City. She was born in Greene County, a daughter of the late William Harold Moles and Callie Moore Moles. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by: her husband, William “Bill” Bulla; two daughters, Sherry Silvers and...
Lilly Ruth Martin
Nov 14, 2020
Lilly Ruth Martin, 86, Gray, passed away Saturday, November 14, 2020, at Governor’s Bend Assisted Living, following a lengthy illness. Lilly was born in Unicoi County to the late Fred and Ann Farmer. She was a long-time member of Gravel Hill Baptist Church and was an avid gardener. In addition to her parents, Lilly was preceded in death by: her...
