OBITUARIES
Johnson City, TN. Obituaries
Local obituaries for Johnson City and Washington County, TN.
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...
Lorraine Davis
Nov 14, 2020
Lorraine Davis, 84, stepped into Glory after a brief illness on Nov. 14, 2020, at NHC Johnson City, where she had resided the last two years. A longtime resident of the Gray community, Mrs. Davis was born and reared in Chelsea, Mass., where she attended high school. She was the eldest daughter of Abraham and Minnie (Gordon) Rubin, who preceded...
Victor Dean Leonard
Nov 14, 2020
Victor D. Leonard, 71, Jonesborough, passed away Saturday, November 14, 2020, at Johnson City Medical Center. He was the son of the late Hobert and Marvella Berry Leonard. Victor was a member of Eden United Methodist Church, where he served on various committees. He was a US Air Force veteran and retired from Morrill Motors in Erwin. He could design...
Donald Folsom Crowe
Nov 13, 2020
Donald Folsom Crowe, 83, Johnson City, passed away Friday, November 13, 2020, at his residence, following a lengthy illness surrounded by his family. Don was born in Elizabethton to the late Cecil and Frances Folsom Crowe. Don graduated from Science Hill High School and went on to graduate from East Tennessee State College with a bachelor’s degree in 1959 and...
Willie Kate Thornton
Nov 11, 2020
Kate Thornton, 63, Johnson City, passed away Wednesday, November 11, 2020, at Holston Manor. Ms. Thornton was born in Johnson City to Mary Willie Kate and Chester William Campbell. She loved her grandkids dearly and will be missed by everyone that knew her. In addition to her parents, Ms. Thornton was preceded in death by: three sisters, Virginia Campbell, Verna...
Joann Mary Pyle
Nov 11, 2020
Joann Mary Vehrenkamp Pyle, 77, of Johnson City, passed away on Wednesday, November 11, 2020, with her family at her side. She was a native of La Crosse, Wisconsin, where she was raised by the late Fritz and Mildred Korish Vehrenkamp. She was a graduate of Aquinas High School. Joann is remembered as a survivor with a strong will and...
Merriam Mayme Boyd
Nov 10, 2020
Merriam Mayme Howell Boyd Ecclesiastes 3:1 There is a time for everything and a season for every activity under Heaven. Mayme, as she was known to all who knew and loved her, has gone to be with her Savior. She loved to sing, and to write and recite poetry. Born on January 26, 1925, the daughter of the late Geter...
Beatrice Bowman Sparks
Nov 9, 2020
Beatrice (Bea) Bowman Sparks went home to be with her Lord on November 9, 2020. Bea was born on December 1, 1936, in Greene County, Tennessee. She spent her adult life in Johnson City, working primarily in food services. Our Aunt Bea was known for her love of flowers and gardening and her cooking and canning. She also enjoyed sewing...
Lucille E. Weaver
Nov 9, 2020
Lucille Weaver, 92, Johnson City, passed away Monday, November 9, 2020, at Franklin Woods Community Hospital. Lucille was born in Washington County to the late Howard and Colleen Miller. She was a member of New Hope Church of Christ. In addition to her parents, Lucille was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Gareth Weaver. Survivors include: her...
Gregory "Gregg" Doran Masters
Nov 7, 2020
Gregory (Gregg) D. Masters, 72, the son of William “Ralph” Masters and Merta Masters, went to be with the Lord on November 7, 2020. Gregg served his home place and remained a resident of Erwin, TN until the final 13 years of his life where he and his beloved wife Dianne resided in the Gray community. Gregg and Dianne shared...
Shelba Jean Yates
Nov 5, 2020
Jean Yates, 79 of Johnson City died Thursday, November 5, 2020 at the Johnson City Medical Center. She was a native of Johnson City, daughter of the late Glen and Beulah Barker Shepard. Jean was a bookkeeper for Grand Home Furnishings for many years. She was a longtime member of Clark Street Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, her...
Georgia Mae Hyatt
Nov 4, 2020
Georgia Mae Hyatt, 83, Piney Flats, passed away on November 4, 2020, at Johnson City Medical Center. She was diagnosed with breast cancer five months after her husband passed away. She fought hard battling and beating cancer, surviving chemo treatments and was hospitalized with sepsis multiple times. Sadly, she could not defeat COVID. She fought for two weeks and passed...
Lora Marie Hughes
Nov 4, 2020
Lora Marie Hughes, age 85 formerly of Jonesborough, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on 4 November, 2020. Marie was preceded in death by: her husband of 45 years, Jimmey M Hughes Sr; her parents Myra “Mom” Mitchell and Agie Tipton, daughter Deborah Head, three brothers: Charles, Jim and Don Tipton; one sister Bess McCallister...
Shelby Gene Grindstaff
Oct 31, 2020
Shelby Gene Grindstaff, 58, of Kingsport, passed away on Saturday, October 31, 2020, at Holston Manor. He was a native of Johnson City, and a son of the late William and Georgia Pierce Grindstaff. Shelby will be remembered for his kind and caring personality, and his willingness to do anything for anybody when he could. He was a gifted craftsman,...
Robert W Walls
Oct 30, 2020
Robert Wayne Walls, 83, Johnson City, passed away Friday, October 30, 2020, at NHC HealthCare of Johnson City. Wayne was born in Johnson City on March 20, 1937. He was well known in the construction community. He was an amazing artist and would draw and paint in his free time. He was a veteran of the United States Army and...
Anne Smalling Frazier
Oct 29, 2020
Anne Hall Smalling Frazier, wonderful daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend to many, passed away on October 29, 2020, at Johnson City Medical Center. Anne was born on November 24, 1935, to the late Alexander Rankin and Mary Mingea Smalling. She grew up on a farm in Piney Flats, TN, graduating from Mary Hughes High School and spending most...
Karen Lynn Winfield
Oct 29, 2020
Karen L. Winfield, beloved spouse of Cliff Winfield, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday, October 29th, 2020, following a brief illness. Karen served her country for 20 years in the United States Air Force, receiving the rank of Lieutenant Colonel before her retirement. She was stationed in bases all over the country as well...
Patricia Ann Taylor
Oct 28, 2020
Patricia Ann Taylor, 62, of Johnson City, died Wednesday, October 28, 2020 at the Life Care Center of Gray. She was a native of Baltimore, MD, daughter of the late Brown E. and Mary Sue Chapman Edwards. Patricia was a former longtime employee of Marsh Gas. She loved spending time with family and friends, visiting local sights, local parks and...
