OBITUARIES
Johnson City, TN. Obituaries
Local obituaries for Johnson City and Washington County, TN.
Cheryll Lynn Mcguire
Jun 18, 2020
Cheryll Lynn McGuire, 63 of Johnson City, died Thursday, June 18, 2020 at the Johnson City Medical Center. She was a native of Chattahoochee, Florida, daughter of the late James Wilbur and Betty Marie Burke Lewis. Cheryll was a retired supervisor for Wal Mart of Johnson City for twenty six years. She was a member of Boones Creek Baptist Church....
Charles Burrow
Jun 17, 2020
Charles “Charlie” Otha Burrow, 63, of Memphis, died Wednesday, June 17, 2020 at the Johnson City Medical Center. He was of the Baptist faith and he was saved. Charlie was born on May 22, 1957 in Fayette County, TN to the late Claude and Mary Frances Burrow. He grew up in Galloway, TN. He served in the United States Marine...
Justin Kenton
Jun 17, 2020
Justin Kenton, age 49, of Johnson City, Tennessee, passed away Wednesday, June 17, 2020 at the Johnson City Medical Center. Justin was born October 23, 1970 in the United Kingdom. He had a kind heart and he was a good friend to many. He was always helpful to people and willing to go out of his way to aid others....
Malcolm Crouch "Mac" Minor
Jun 13, 2020
As the sun rises and sets in all things, Malcolm “Mac” Crouch Minor entered our world on October 22, 1937 and peacefully departed Saturday, June 13, 2020. Mac was born and raised in Northern Virginia where he grew up and attended Washington & Lee High School. Over time, Mac’s skills were honed professionally as an electrical and mechanical engineering design...
Mary Katherine Oliver
Jun 11, 2020
Mrs. Mary Katherine Oliver, 76, of Johnson City, passed away on Thursday, June 11, at the Johnson City Medical Center following a brief illness. Mary was a lifelong resident of Johnson City. She was the daughter of the late William E. and Ruby Blair Tester. Mary worked for K-Mart for 50 years and loved her work family dearly. She enjoyed...
William Arthur Wiley, Jr.
Jun 10, 2020
William Arthur Wiley, Jr. MD, age 89 years of Johnson City died on June 10, 2020. He was born on February 3, 1931, to the late William A. Wiley, Sr. and Virginia Walker Wiley. Dr. Wiley was educated in the Johnson City School System and graduated from Science Hill High School in 1949. He attended ETSU, UT in Knoxvillle and...
Ralph Arnold Little
Jun 10, 2020
Ralph Arnold Little, age 69, of Johnson City, Tennessee passed away Wednesday, June 10, 2020 at Lakebridge Health Care Center in Johnson City. Ralph was born September 29, 1950 in Johnson City to the late Blaine Henry Little and the late Rose Marie Mallonee Little. Ralph was a proud veteran of the Marine Corps. After his service, he worked for...
Terry E. "Junior" Trivett
Jun 9, 2020
Terry Edward Trivett, Jr., 82, of Johnson City, died Tuesday, June 9, 2020 at his home. He was an Avery County native who lived most of his life in the Johnson City area, and he was a son of the late Terry A. and Esther Oaks Trivett. Junior retired from the Johnson City Fire Department as Administrative Chief after thirty...
Elizabeth "Liz" Beringer
Jun 9, 2020
Elizabeth “Liz” Hall Beringer, 88, of Johnson City, passed contently from this life to the next on Tuesday, June 9, 2020, at Dominion Senior Living of Bristol. She was born in Pike County, Kentucky, a child of the late Wilburn Hall, a coalminer, and Elizabeth Johnson Hall, a homemaker. Liz will be remembered for trying to be the greatest mother...
Ernest Monroe Brewer
Jun 8, 2020
Ernest Monroe Brewer, age 79, of Johnson City, died June 8, 2020 at his home. He was born June 17, 1940 in Washington County to the late Charlie Brewer and Thelma Freeman. Ernest worked for Ferguson Transfer in Johnson City for many years. In his free time, he loved to play softball. In addition to his parents, Ernest was preceded...
Penney Gail Tapp
Jun 7, 2020
Penney Gail Tapp, age 70, of Johnson City, Tennessee passed away Sunday, June 7, 2020 at Cornerstone Village in Johnson City. Penney was born on August 8, 1949 to George Woodard Tapp and Eula Kate Bustler Langston in Johnson City. She was of the Baptist Faith. She worked at The Cottage and The Apex as a cook for many years....
Roger Allan Phipps
Jun 7, 2020
Roger Allan Phipps, 70, of Erwin, died Sunday, June 7, 2020 at his residence. He was a native of Elizabethton, son of the late Johnnie and Blanche Whitehead Phipps. Roger was a retired groundskeeper. He spent his time golfing and loved watching sporting events. He was of Methodist faith. Those left to cherish Roger’s memory are, his wife, Frances Adams...
Kristian Nicole Harney
Jun 6, 2020
Kristian Nicole Harney, age 50, of Johnson City, Tennessee died Saturday, June 6, 2020 at her home. Kristian was born on August 3, 1959 in Johnson City. She graduated from Science Hill High School and Draughons Junior College. She was a member of Unicoi Freewill Baptist Church. In her free time, Kristian enjoyed reading and spending time with her cats....
Betty Sue Clawson
Jun 5, 2020
Betty Sue Maness Clawson, age 75, of Gray, Tennessee went to be with the Lord on Friday, June 5, 2020. She was born November 18, 1944 to Elgin Maness and Lois Brooks Maness in Booneville, Mississippi. Betty served as a registered nurse for many years at Johnson City Medical Center. She was a member of Living Word Church of God...
Floyd Thomas "Tom" Barger
Jun 5, 2020
Floyd Thomas “Tom” Barger Jr. was born January 27, 1956 in Hickory, North Carolina. He passed away in his home June 5, 2020, in Johnson City, Tennessee. Tom was a proud USMC veteran who served from 1975 until 1981 when he was honorably discharged. During his time as an active duty Marine, he was stationed in India and Belgium on...
Tammy Renee Mitchell
Jun 3, 2020
Tammy R. Mitchell, 53 of Johnson City died Wednesday, June 3, 2020 at Franklin Woods Community Hospital. She was a native of Johnson City, daughter of J. D. Mitchell and the late Janice Louise Aldridge Mitchell. Tammy was a former teller for Mountain States Credit Union. She attended Grace Free Will Baptist Church. In addition to her mother, her maternal...
Jewell Dean Hollingsworth Jones
Jun 1, 2020
Jewell Dean Hollingsworth Jones, 88, of Johnson City, passed away on Monday, June 1, 2020, at Agape Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was born in 1932 in Dyersburg, Tennessee, a daughter of the late James Grady Hollingsworth and Ivy Jane Mangrum Hollingsworth. Mrs. Jones was a lifelong Christian and a member of The Answer Baptist Church. She will be remembered...
Verna Pearl Mcintyre
May 31, 2020
Verna Pearl McIntyre, 85, of Stuart, Florida died Sunday, May 31, 2020 at Stuart Rehabilitation and Health Care. She was a native of Happy Valley, TN, daughter of the late Edward and Ollie Mae Ursher Merritt. Verna was a retired grocery clerk. She was of protestant faith. Verna enjoyed playing both the piano and organ. In addition to her parents,...
Marygene Longenecker
May 30, 2020
MaryGene Manning Longenecker, 90, born on November 26, 1929, in Wayside, Georgia, died at Sharon Towers in Charlotte, North Carolina on May 30, 2020. Devoted wife of 52 years to the Rev. Hershey J. Longenecker, MaryGene also grew up as the daughter of a Presbyterian Minister, the Rev. Frederic Easley Manning. After graduating from Wheaton College in 1951 with a...
James L. Keene
May 27, 2020
James L. “Jim” Keene, age 82, of Johnson City, Tennessee, passed away on Wednesday, May 27, 2020, at the Johnson City Medical Center. Jim was born in Johnson City, Tennessee to the late Robert and Georgia Helen Keene. Jim retired as a proud United States Army Veteran Chief Warrant Officer 4 after serving 36 years of dedicated service. He served...
