OBITUARIES
Johnson City, TN. Obituaries
Local obituaries for Johnson City and Washington County, TN.
James Dale Bowman
Jan 12, 2020
Dr. James D. Bowman died January 12, 2020. He was a native of Gray, TN and one of 12 children born to Elbert S. Bowman, Sr. and Martha Gladys Barnes Bowman. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Helen Mays Bowman; sons, Brad Bowman, and Phil Bowman; and granddaughter Heaven Aziz. Other survivors include his sister, Joann (Darrell...
Frank Bennett Line
Jan 11, 2020
Frank “Bennett” Line, age 75, Johnson City, TN, passed away peacefully early Saturday morning, January 11, 2020, at the Johnson City Medical Center with his wife and son at his bedside. Bennett Line finally succumbed to complications of Factor 5 Leiden, a genetic mutation that had plagued him for twenty-five years, causing deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolisms in systemic...
Charles Joe Estep
Jan 7, 2020
Charles Joe Estep of Watauga, TN went to be with our Lord on Tuesday, January 7th, 2020. Charles is survived by his two daughters Ladonna Estep of Bristol, TN and Christina Estep of Elizabethton, TN; along with his three grandchildren, Kalie Estep, Devin Riddle and Lathum Estep; his special friend, Mary Gunn. In honoring Mr. Estep’s wishes there will be...
Charles Bud Dugger
Jan 5, 2020
Charles “Bud” Roy Dugger, 81, of Johnson City, passed away on Sunday, January 5, 2020, at his home. Not all families are blessed with a special angel, but the Dugger family was. Bud will be so missed. He was a native of Johnson city, son of the late Maston and Carrie Dugger. Bud attended the Dawn of Hope for 46...
Lucy Kennerly Gump
Jan 4, 2020
Lucy Kennerly Gump, 77, Johnson City, died Saturday, January 4, 2020 at her residence. Lucy was a Knoxville native who lived most of her life in Johnson City and a daughter of the late Warren W. and Lucile Donaldson Kennerly. In addition to her bachelor’s degree in English from UNC Chapel Hill, Lucy received master’s degrees in deaf education from...
Kathryn Kem Berry
Jan 3, 2020
Kathryn Elayne Moore (Kem) Berry, 58, passed into infinity on Friday, January 3, 2020. Her daughter, Marlee, was by her side upon Kem’s exit from this life. Her illness was brief and uncomplicated. A Johnson City native and longtime Jonesborough resident, Kem majored in Fashion Merchandising. A woman of talents that spanned a spectrum, she found herself excelling in sales...
Walter Lee Davis, Jr
Jan 3, 2020
Lee Davis went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, January 3, 2020, following complications from a form of Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS). He will be remembered for his kindness, generosity, selfless service, legal acumen, thirst for knowledge, love of history, sense of humor (including the story about his “Texas Ranger” belt buckle) and passion for roadsters (especially...
Ambers Wilson, Jr.
Jan 1, 2020
Beloved husband and father, Ambers Wilson went to be with his Lord and Savior January 1, 2020. Born in Johnson City, TN he devoted his life to serve the Lord. He was an active member of Central Baptist Church and spent most of his adult life playing the piano for the church and any wedding or funeral he was ever...
Paul D. Dr. Renfro
Jan 1, 2020
“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day - and not only to me, but also to all who have longed for his appearing.” – II Timothy 4:7-8...
Avalynn Jade Schaffner
Jan 1, 2020
Avalynn Jade Schaffner, age 2, of Roan Mountain, died Wednesday, January 1, 2020 at the Nyswonger Children’s Hospital in Johnson City. Ava was a light in this world that brought joy and happiness to all that knew her. She is survived by her mother, MacKenzie Grace Schaffner of Roan Mountain. There will be a private Celebration of Life Service. Friends...
Michael Lynn Fletcher
Jan 1, 2020
Michael Lynn Fletcher “Fletcher”, age 49, of Johnson City, Tennessee, died Wednesday, January 1, 2020 at Holston Valley Medical Center in Kingsport, Tennessee. Fletcher was born on May 11, 1970 to Conley Fletcher and Margaret Rush Fletcher in Johnson City. He was a heavy equipment operator and super intendent for several construction companies, and he owned Fletcher Construction. He enjoyed...
James Jim Collins
Dec 30, 2019
James “Jim” Collins, 81, Piney Flats, passed away Monday, December 30, 2019, at Johnson City Medical Center. Jim was born in Grundy, VA to the late William and Alice Collins. He was a member of Central Baptist Church in Johnson City. He belonged to Boones Creek Ruritan Club and was a lifelong member of Tennessee Claims Association. In the 60’s,...
Charlene Elnora Ellie Goodson
Dec 29, 2019
Charlene Elnora “Ellie” Goodson, 92, passed away Sunday, December 29, 2019, at Courtyard Senior Living of Johnson City. Born in Oakdale, TN, she was the daughter of the late Leo and Edith Goldberg. Ellie graduated from Oakdale High School in 1946 and attended business college in Chattanooga, TN. Later, Ellie moved to Ohio, where she worked as a personnel administrator...
Glen Carroll Bolden
Dec 26, 2019
Glen Carroll Bolden, 88, of Johnson City, passed away on Thursday, December 26, 2019, at the Johnson City Medical Center. He was a native of Hancock County, son of the late Ace and Leona Nelson Bolden. Glen joined the Navy in his youth, with an honorable discharge after serving during the Korean War. Glen graduated from ETSU, and went on...
Larry Gale Hyder
Dec 24, 2019
Larry Gale “Butch” Hyder, 77, of Johnson City passed peacefully at home, surrounded by his family on December 24, 2019. He was born on June 26, 1942, son of the late Fred Hyder, Jr. and Blanche Love Phillips Cecil. In addition to his parents, his beloved grandparents, Fred and Ethel Taylor Hyder preceded him in death. Butch was a 1960...
Pauline Stierwalt
Dec 23, 2019
Mildred “Pauline” Stierwalt, age 83, died Monday, December 23, 2019, at the James H. Quillen VA Medical Center in Mountain Home, Tennessee. Pauline was born on January 3, 1936 to Frank Satterfield and Rose Lee Lemons Satterfield in Rutledge, Tennessee. She enlisted in the Army in 1960 and served until she married her husband, Joe Stierwalt, in 1961. Her career...
Wallace O'Neil Britton
Dec 20, 2019
Wallace O. Britton February 3, 1925 – December 20, 2019 Wallace O’Neil Britton went to live with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Friday, December 20, in Johnson City, Tennessee. He was 94, born on February 3, 1925 to Willie R. (Bill) Britton and Sallie Bennett Britton in Colt, Arkansas. Raised in Memphis, Tennessee, Wallace served in the U.S....
Jack Rumbley Dempsey
Dec 18, 2019
Jack Rumbley Dempsey, 86, of Johnson City, passed away on Wednesday, December 18, 2019, at Franklin Woods Community Hospital. Mr. Dempsey was born in Elizabethton, a son of the late William “Bill” and Viola Rumbley Dempsey. Mr. Dempsey graduated from Mary Hughes High School in 1953, before going on to serve in the National Guard and the U. S. Army....
Roger Dale Hartley
Dec 17, 2019
Roger Dale Hartley, 68, of Johnson City died Tuesday, December 17, 2019 at the Johnson City Medical Center. He was a native of Eckman, WV, son of the late France Willard and Sadie Adeline Mitchum Hartley. Roger was a retired mechanic, shade tree type could get the older models to run. He was of the Pentecostal faith. In addition to...
Barbara Lee Barnette
Dec 15, 2019
Barbara Barnette, Johnson City, passed away Sunday, December 15, 2019. Barbara was born in Greeneville, TN. She retired from Belk as a salesclerk. Barbara was a very kind and gentle woman. She was a loving mother to five boys. Left to cherish her memory are: two sons, Michael Lynn and Ed Barnette; four grandchildren, Jason, Jordan, Joshua and Jessica Barnette;...
