OBITUARIES
Johnson City, TN. Obituaries
Local obituaries for Johnson City and Washington County, TN.
Ester Sheasby
Jan 4, 2025
Ester Ena Sheasby, age 105 of Lexington, North Carolina, formerly of Johnson City, Tennessee passed away peacefully on January 4, 2025. She was born on October 14, 1919 to the late Stanley and Ester Serretta Green in London, England.
Ester graduated from Boston School of Dental Nursing in 1939, and spent her working career as a dental assistant. She was married...
Joseph Garnett
Jan 3, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Joseph "Joe" Garnett, age 77, on January 3, 2025. A loving father, proud veteran, and hard-working man, he touched the lives of all who knew him.
Born in Bristol, Pennsylvania, Joe was a man of resilience and quiet strength. He was proud to call himself a veteran and carried that...
Bobby Lynn Jones
Jan 3, 2025
****Due to inclement weather, Bobby’s services have been rescheduled. Receiving of friends will now be on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, from 5:00-7:00 pm at Chinquapin Grove Baptist Church (1727 Chinquapin Grove Road, Bluff City) with the funeral immediately following. Burial will take place at 12:00 pm on Wednesday, January 15, at Monte Vista Memorial Park. Those attending are asked to...
Harlis Lee Cox
Dec 29, 2024
Harlis Lee Cox, 85, of Kingsport, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 29, 2024, at Brookdale Colonial Heights.
Harlis enjoyed horseback riding and tending to his farm. He was an avid gardener and found pleasure in doing jobs around the house and for others. He was a constant tinkerer who could fix just about anything.
Those left to cherish his memory...
Larry Johnson
Dec 29, 2024
Ernest “Larry” Johnson, age 82 of Gray, Tennessee passed away on December 29, 2024, at his home.
Mr. Johnson was a lifelong resident of Johnson City and Gray, Tennessee. Larry was preceded in death by his parents, Clinton and Ruth Johnson, grandparents, Albert and Mary Starnes, and an uncle, Albert W. Starnes.
Mr. Johnson was a graduate of Science Hill H.S., class...
Margaret Josephine Caldwell
Dec 24, 2024
Margaret Josephine Caldwell, 91, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday December 24, 2024, at her residence in Johnson City, Tennessee.
Margaret was born into the loving home of John Wesley Bates and Ida Francis Rich Bates of Bluff City, Tennessee in 1933.
At the youthful age of 15 years old, Margaret decided to join her sister on a double-date to...
Suzane "Susie" Mitchell
Dec 23, 2024
Suzan "Susie" Sell Mitchell, age 63 of Johnson City, Tennessee passed away on December 23, 2024. Susie dedicated her life to helping children as director of Washington County Juvenile Court for more than 23 years. She was a avid supporter of the Washington County Humane Society and Tunnel to Towers. She was also one of The Tennessee Vols most loyal...
SSG Benjamin Cody Spears
Dec 21, 2024
SSG Spears, Benjamin Cody, 27, passed away 21 December 2024.
Ben was born on 27 February 1997 to Ricky and Amanda Spears in Johnson City, Tennessee.
He was a 2015 graduate of Daniel Boone High School.
Ben joined the United States Army in April 2019. He went to Fort Benning, Georgia for basic training, before he and his family were stationed at Fort...
Ed Foister
Dec 20, 2024
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Floyd "Ed" Eddie Foister, who left this world peacefully on December 20, 2024, at the age of 73. Born in Johnson City, Tennessee, Floyd was a devoted husband and Father. He was a hardworking individual, and a cherished member of the Jonesborough community. He was committed to his family...
Billy Booker
Dec 19, 2024
Billy J. Booker, age 91, passed away on December 19, 2024 in New Bern, North Carolina. Born September 18, 1933 in Greene County, he was the son of Bertie and Elizabeth Booker. Bill served in the US Army from 1955- 1957 as a SP5 in munitions. He then went on to work at Raytheon and Accurate Machine Products. Bill enjoyed...
Patte J. Earley
Dec 19, 2024
Patte Jane Earley, age 84, of Johnson City, Tennessee, died on December 19, 2024. She was born on October 7, 1940, in Drexel, Pennsylvania, to the late James and Nelle Cole.
Patte earned her bachelor’s degree in nursing from the University of Michigan and spent her career at Denver Children's Hospital. It was there that she met Dr. William "Bill" Earley,...
Melvin Lee Farmer
Dec 19, 2024
Melvin Lee Farmer, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, was born on February 18, 1938, in Castleford, Idaho. He died on December 19, 2024, in Johnson City, Tennessee. Mel shared a beautiful sixty-five years of marriage with his wife, Rosemary Thomas Farmer.
After graduating from Nampa High School (Nampa, Idaho), he enrolled as an undergraduate at Harvard University, earning a BA...
Dr. Frank Allen Davis
Dec 12, 2024
“His Lord said unto him, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant. Thou hast been faithful over a few things; I will make thee ruler over many things. Enter thou into the joy of the Lord.’ – Matthew 25:23
Dr. Frank “Allen” Davis, age 81, was called home to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday morning, December 12, 2024.
Allen was...
Theresa Bumgarner
Dec 10, 2024
Theresa Lynn Bumgarner
It is with both sorrow and celebration that we announce the passing of Theresa Lynn Bumgarner, who left this world on December 10, 2024, in Johnson City, Tennessee. Born on August 26, 1961, Known as Terri to friends and family she lived a life marked by dedication, compassion, and a deep commitment to her family and career.
Terri was...
James "Jim" Hillman
Dec 10, 2024
James “Jim” Hillman, a lifelong resident of Johnson City, passed away on December 10, 2024, at his home. He was the beloved son of Mrs. Bettye Bowyer Hillman and the late Dr. Charles H. Hillman.
A gathering to celebrate Jim’s life will be scheduled at a later date.
Morris-Baker Funeral Home and Cremation Services is honored to serve the Hillman family.
Donald James Loughry
Dec 8, 2024
Donald James Loughry, age 91, of Johnson City, Tennessee, passed away on December 8, 2024, at Life Care Center of Gray.
Don was born on February 12, 1933, in Cincinnati, Ohio to Bruce Wilson Loughry, Sr. and Sue Margaret Redfield.
Don met his late wife, Jean in high school in Cincinnati, Ohio. They shared 67 wonderful years of marriage and had four...
Kevin Noel Reynolds
Dec 8, 2024
Kevin Noel Reynolds, 62, of Johnson City, Tennessee, passed away on Sunday December 8, 2024, at the Ballad Health Hospice House in Bristol.
Richard "Rick" Butler
Dec 8, 2024
Richard "Rick" Butler, age 63 of Jonesborough, Tennessee went to be with his Lord on December 8, 2024 at his home surrounded by family. He was born on January 10, 1961 to the late William and Blonda Butler. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his sister, Linda Miller.
Rick loved his family and friends. His message...
Kathryn M. Wilder
Dec 7, 2024
Kathryn Miller Wilder, 70, loving mother, grandmother, daughter, sister and aunt, dedicated real estate professional, and Johnson City native, passed away Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024, at her home in the company of family following a brief but courageous battle with cancer.
Born Kathryn Marie Miller in Johnson City Dec. 11, 1953, Kathryn was the daughter of the late Samuel Burkhead Miller...
Robert " Bob" Britton
Dec 7, 2024
Robert Kyle (Bob) Britton, of Johnson City, passed away on December 7, 2024, at the Johnson City Medical Center, after a short illness. He was born in Washington County, TN on July 19, 1937, he was one of four sons born to Kyle and Mary McCall Britton. Preceding him in death were his parents and brothers, Johnny Mac Britton and...
