OBITUARIES
Johnson City, TN. Obituaries
Local obituaries for Johnson City and Washington County, TN.
Larry Jones
May 12, 2020
Larry “Bones” Jones, 70 of Johnson City, died at his home on May 12, 2020. He was a native of Maryville, son of the late Roosevelt Cletes Jones, Jr. and Vera Alena Morgan Jones. Larry was a veteran of the Vietnam War having served in the U. S. Marine Corps, later serving in the U. S. Army and following that,...
Lorraine Murphy Franklin
May 9, 2020
Bobbie Lorraine Franklin (Gang), 81, of Jonesborough, TN went to her heavenly home on Saturday, May 9, 2020. Born on January 23,1939 in Johnson City, TN. She was the daughter of the late James Murphy and Frances Benfield. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her loving husband, Luther Franklin; her granddaughter, Emily Whitson; and stepfather,...
Charles Gerald Krouse
May 9, 2020
We are saddened to announce the passing of Charles “Charlie” G. Krouse on May 9th, 2020. Born in 1927 as the 4th child of Paul and Hattie Mae (Hale) Krouse, he lived life to the fullest. After the loss of his mother as an infant, he and his brother James found a home with his aunt and uncle, Hubert and...
Michael Dawn Garland
May 8, 2020
Michael D. Garland, age 68, of Johnson City, TN passed away May 8, 2020 at Signature Healthcare of Greeneville, TN. He was born on April 15, 1952 in Johnson City and he was the son of the late Fonzy Garland and Willa Mae Vines. Michael graduated from Science Hill High School in 1970 and from ETSU in 1974. He retired...
Betty Louise Plank
May 8, 2020
Betty Louise Plank, 71 of Jonesborough, died Friday, May 8, 2020 at the Johnson City Medical Center. She was a native of Johnson City, daughter of the late William “Bill” Anderson King, SR and Roberta Lucille Jones Guinn. Betty was homemaker and mother. She was of the Presbyterian faith. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by...
Jimmie Dwight Douglas
May 7, 2020
Jimmie Dwight Douglas, 72 of Elizabethton, passed away on Thursday, May 7, 2020 at the James H. Quillen Veteran’s Administration Medical Center in Johnson City. He was a native of Johnson City, son of the late John and Gladys Street Douglas. Jimmie served honorably in the U. S. Army from 1967 to 1969. He was of Baptist faith. In addition...
Charlotte Virginia Surcey
May 5, 2020
Our precious mother Charlotte Virginia Surcey, 80, of Johnson City, passed away at the Johnson City Medical Center on Tuesday, May 5, 2020. She joins her husband James and youngest son, Roger forever in heaven. Charlotte was a native of Johnson City, daughter of the late Dewey and Mary Glover Bowman. She is survived by her children, two sons, David...
Elsie Yates Riley
May 1, 2020
Elsie Yates Riley, 92, of Johnson City, passed away on Friday, May 1st, 2020, at her residence. She was born in Embreeville, Tennessee, but spent most of her life in Johnson City. She was a daughter of the late Clifton and Rosa Stanton Yates. Elsie was a loving woman with a big heart, who was always taking care of somebody....
Ricky Lynn Foster
May 1, 2020
Ricky L. Foster, 62, of Piney Flats, died Friday, May 1, 2020 at his home following a long illness. He was an Erwin native who had lived all of his life in the Tri-Cities area. He was a son of the late Edmond and Joann Smith Foster. Ricky was a born entrepreneur and workaholic. Early in his career, he owned...
Kevin Oneal Spence
Apr 29, 2020
Kevin Oneal Spence, 55, of Johnson City, passed away on Wednesday, April 29, 2020 at his home following a battle with cancer. Kevin was born in Mississippi to Danny Spence and the late Rachel Davis. He always enjoyed life to the fullest. From driving a truck to enrolling himself in culinary classes, he was a real jack of all trades....
Rita Lynn Byrd
Apr 29, 2020
Rita Lynn Byrd, 69, of Johnson City died Wednesday, April 29, 2020 at her residence following an illness. She was a native of Johnson City and a daughter of the late John and Kate Baker Tucker. Rita was a longtime CNA for the Asbury Place in Johnson City. She was a member of the East Johnson City Church of God....
Ralph Arthur Dosser
Apr 27, 2020
Ralph Arthur Dosser, age 57, died of a heart attack on Sunday, April 26, 2020, in Boulder, Colorado. Ralph was born on June 1, 1962 in Johnson City, Tennessee. His young life was filled with school, church, hikes, family events, and Boy Scouts. One highlight of his life was the time he spent at Philmont Scout Ranch in New Mexico....
Stanley Richard Cunningham
Apr 27, 2020
Stanley Richard ( Ricky ) Cunningham was born October 30, 1957. He entered into rest on Monday, April 27th, 2020 at Johnson City Medical Center. Stanley Richard Cunningham was a native of Johnson City, TN. He was the son of the late Irene Jackson Cunningham and Grant McKinney. He graduated from Virginia High School, then later went on to complete...
Barbara Rhea Story
Apr 25, 2020
Barbara Rhea Story, age 78, of Johnson City, Tennessee died Saturday, April 25, 2020 at Lakebridge Health Care Center in Johnson City. Barbara was born on September 13, 1941 to Melvin and Marie Little Story in Johnson City. She graduated from ETSU with a teaching degree. Barbara relocated to Rocky Mount, North Carolina where she taught health, physical education, and...
Sarah Janet Denny
Apr 21, 2020
Sarah Janet Bowman Denny, 94 of Johnson City, died on Tuesday, April 21, 2020 at the Elmcroft Assisted Living of Johnson City. She was a native of Johnson City, daughter of the late Samuel Joseph and Virginia Morrell Bowman. Sarah was a bank teller for many years, also a school secretary for Johnson City Schools. However, she considered her main...
Kenneth Anthony Hedrick
Apr 20, 2020
Kenneth A. “Tony” Hedrick, 57, of Johnson City, Tennessee died Monday, April 20, 2020 at his home in Johnson City. He was born on July 2, 1962 to Kenneth Ruble Hedrick and Zula Graham Hedrick in Johnson City. Tony graduated from Happy Valley High School in 1980. He worked as a manager at McDonalds for most of his career and...
Amelda (Amy) Foster Stoermer
Apr 18, 2020
Amelda (Amy) Foster Stoermer, 78, of Asheville passed away Saturday, April 18, 2020 in Asheville, NC. She was an Erwin, TN native and the daughter of the late Harry Roland and Nancy Bradshaw Foster. She and her husband, Bill, lived in many areas of the country prior to settling in Asheville almost 30 years ago. A graduate of ETSU and...
Georgia Mclemore
Apr 18, 2020
Georgia Hazel Roberts McLemore, 87, of Johnson City, passed away on Saturday, April 18, 2020, at the Johnson City Medical Center. She was born in Hancock County, Tennessee, a daughter of the late Bart Roberts and Minnie Livesay Roberts. Georgia loved to stay active throughout her life. She enjoyed her time as a student at ETSU, and went on to...
Ruth Florence Hughes
Apr 17, 2020
Ruth Florence Kilby Hughes, 96, of Dunedin, Florida, passed away on Friday, April 17, 2020, at her home. She was born in Nashville, Tennessee, a daughter of the late John and Eva Day Kilby. Ruth was a lifelong Christian. Family was the most important thing to her, and she loved hers dearly. She worked in accounting in some shape, form,...
Jerry Wayne Wright
Apr 17, 2020
Jerry Wayne Wright, 72, Johnson City TN, passed away peacefully, Friday, April 17, 2020, at his home following a lengthy fight against Agent Orange. Jerry was born in Bristol, Tennessee, a son of the late George and Audrey Wright. Mr. Wright received his army basic training at Fort Gordon. He is a United States Army Veteran, having served during the...
