OBITUARIES
Johnson City, TN. Obituaries
Local obituaries for Johnson City and Washington County, TN.
Douglas Feathers
Sep 22, 2020
“What does the Lord require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God.” Micah 6:8 Douglas A. Feathers, 74, Johnson City, passed away Tuesday, September 22, 2020, surrounded by his family at his home. Doug was born in Watauga, TN as an only child to the late G.C. and Colleen Hickman...
Delores Quesinberry
Sep 21, 2020
Delores Lynn Quesinberry, loving wife, mother, nana, sister, aunt, great aunt, and friend, born September 1, 1955 in Erwin, TN died September 21, 2020 at the Johnson City Medical Center. She was a 1973 graduate of Kecoughtan High School in Hampton, VA. She studied nursing at Old Dominion University in Hampton, VA and worked as a nurse for over 40...
Barbara Lillian Watson Broyles
Sep 21, 2020
Barbara “Aggie” Broyles passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, September 21, 2020. She was the daughter of the late R.C. and Lorene Watson. She was also preceded in death by brothers Tommie Watson and Jim Watson, as well as sisters Red Maine and Pat Neal. She was also proceeded by husband Donald Broyles; daughter Tammie Ruston; and grandson...
Julianne Martin
Sep 20, 2020
Julianne Martin, 54, passed away peacefully Sunday, September 20, 2020 at Franklin Woods hospital in Johnson City, TN. Julianne was born in Huntsville, Alabama, and grew up in Elizabethton. She graduated from Elizabethton High School in 1985, proudly playing in the Betsy Band for four years. She attended Northeast State Community College. Julianne grew up in the First Presbyterian Church...
Norma Jean Hale
Sep 20, 2020
Norma Jean Hale, 89, Bossier City, LA, passed away Sunday, September 20, 2020 at Riverview Care Center. Norma was born in Johnson City to the late Milburn and Pearl Saylor Kirkpatrick. In addition to her parents, Norma was preceded in death by her husband in 2005, Charles Edward Hale. Survivors include: her son, Charles Hale and his wife Theresa, of...
Robert Stanley Kostreva
Sep 19, 2020
Rev. Robert Stanley Kostreva, 71, of Johnson City, passed away Saturday, September 19, 2020, in the Johnson City Medical Center. Robert lived in Johnson City since 2001, and the past 13 years have been in marriage with Linda Rowlett Kostreva. He was the son of the late Stanley and Lottie Lukaszek Kostreva, and he grew up in New Britain, Connecticut,...
Roff Justice
Sep 18, 2020
Roff Evelyn Whittle Justice, 86, of 204 Shadowood Dr., Johnson City, passed away Friday, September 18, 2020. Roff was born in Graniteville, SC to Hazel and Lucille Whittle. Roff graduated from Spartanburg High School and attended Limestone University in Gaffney, SC. In addition to her parents, Roff was preceded in death by her sister, Linda Mize (J.B.). Survivors include: her...
James Daryl Booth
Sep 16, 2020
James D. Booth, Jr., 37, Johnson City, passed away Wednesday morning, September 16, 2020, at Johnson City Medical Center, following a brief illness. He was born in Johnson City to the late James D. Booth, Sr. and Garnetta McKinney Booth. He was a volunteer fire fighter for the Central Community. He enjoyed fixing cars, carpentry and was an avid gun...
Brenda Gail Foss
Sep 16, 2020
Brenda Gail Foss, 70, of Johnson City, ran through the gates of Heaven on Wednesday, September 16, 2020. She left her earthly home peacefully in her sleep, with her adoring family by her side. She was a native of Johnson City, a daughter of Cleo Arwood Foss and the late Joseph L. Foss. In addition to her father, she is...
Carolyn Penelope Pridemore
Sep 15, 2020
Carolyn Penelope Wolfe Pridemore, age 49, of Jonesborough, Tennessee passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, September 15, 2020 at her home. Carolyn was born January 11, 1971 in Johnson City to John Preston Wolfe and Penelope Galloway Wolfe. She was a former member of Westminster Presbyterian Church. Carolyn graduated from University School in 1989. She then earned her Bachelor of Science...
Sarah Evelyn Garland Moore
Sep 15, 2020
Sarah Evelyn Garland Moore, age 100, passed away on Tuesday, September 15, 2020, at her home in Johnson City. Born on May 22, 1920, she was named for her grandmothers, Sarah Twiggs Julian and Eveline Hughes Garland. Evelyn was raised in Roan Mountain, TN, a daughter of the late Nathan H. and Carrie Belle Julian Garland. After graduating high school,...
Kimberly Kay Vincil
Sep 12, 2020
Kimberly Kay Vincil age 56 went to her heavenly home on Saturday September 12, 2020 after a short illness. She was a beloved daughter, sister, niece, and friend. Survivors include her mother Linda Vincil, brother Kelly Vincil, uncle and aunt Nick and Debbie Erwin, cousin Nick Erwin Jr. and a very special friend Paul Glisson. There will be a memorial...
Mary O. Rivers
Sep 12, 2020
Mrs. Mary Osborne Rivers, 77, of Piney Flats, TN, passed away in her home on Saturday, September 12, 2020. Mary was a native of Memphis, TN, where she attended Sacred Heart Catholic School. She was Captain of the Girls Softball Team. She married prior to graduation to “see the world”; which she eventually did. She entered government service in the...
Jimmy Fred Tester
Sep 11, 2020
Jimmy Fred “Jim” Tester, Sr. of Gray, died Friday, September 11, 2020 at his residence. He was a native of Kingsport, son of the late Oscar Fred and Willie Edith Oliver Tester. Jim was a veteran of Vietnam, having served in the U. S. Air Force as a Master Sergeant. He was highly decorated. He was a member of the...
Kimberly Gail Hammer
Sep 11, 2020
Kimberly Gail Hammer, age 48, of Elizabethton, Tennessee died Friday, September 11, 2020 at her home. Kimberly was born on September 9, 1972 in Johnson City to Samuel Earl and Barbara Jean Scalf Hammer. Kimberly was a graduate of Science Hill High School and she attended ETSU. She participated in Junior ROTC. She worked at Dairy Queen during her school...
Mona Owens Austin
Sep 10, 2020
Mona G. Owens Austin, age 86, of Johnson City, Tennessee died Thursday, September 10, 2020 at her home in Johnson City. Mona was born on July 18, 1934 to the late Thomas Gibson and Mary Jane Gaskill Gibson in Birmingham, Alabama. She graduated from Maury High School in Norfolk, Virginia in 1952. She was an active member of Princeton Presbyterian...
James Daryl Booth
Sep 10, 2020
James Daryl Booth, Sr, 73, of Johnson City died September 10, 2020 at the James H. Quillen VA Medical Center. He was a native of Johnson City, son of the late Ralph “Red” Woodward and Goldie Triplett Booth. James served his country in the U. S. Army during the Vietnam Era. Then he went on to serve in another capacity...
Ettye Lou Wilfong Egger
Sep 9, 2020
Ettye “Lou” Wilfong Egger, 85, of Johnson City, TN, passed away Wednesday, September 9, 2020 at Hermitage Health Center in Elizabethton, TN. She was born in Jenkins, KY. She was the only child of Ardie B. Wilfong and Pina Mae Johnson Wilfong. Lou accepted Jesus at a young age and was of the Baptist faith. She was deeply rooted in...
Donald Wilson Spurrell
Sep 9, 2020
Donald W. Spurrell, a representative example of The Greatest Generation, World War II veteran, Alabama football player, and patent attorney died Sept. 9 in Johnson City, TN from complications caused by COVID-19. He was 92. A first generation American, Mr. Spurrell was born on November 20, 1927 to immigrant parents from Newfoundland, Canada - Edith Knee Spurrell and Edwin Vincent...
Theodore Roosevelt Caldwell
Sep 6, 2020
Theodore “Ted” Roosevelt Caldwell, 81, of Johnson City died at the Johnson City Medical Center on Sunday, September 6, 2020. He was a native of Johnson City, TN, son of the late Theodore Roosevelt Sr. and Molinda Johnston Caldwell. Ted was a retired plant manager in the fiber manufacturing industry. He served his country in many ways, he was in...
