OBITUARIES
Johnson City, TN. Obituaries
Local obituaries for Johnson City and Washington County, TN.
Jean Keefauver
Jul 21, 2019
Don’t cry for me, for I have no fear. All my pain is gone and Jesus took my tears. Don’t cry for me. This is not the end. I’ll be waiting here for you when we meet again. - D Gaitan Jean Kearney Keefauver, Johnson City, passed peacefully at home on July 21, 2019, following a battle with cancer. Born...
Karen Wells Manley
Jul 20, 2019
Karen Wells Manley, 76, passed away at Emory University Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia, on Saturday, July 20, 2019, after being surrounded by her loving family throughout her final days. Karen was born in Henderson, North Carolina, to BC and Alma Wells and was the youngest of three children. She graduated from Henderson High School and studied at Wake Forest School...
Justine Darr Batten
Jul 20, 2019
Justine DeCorse Darr Batten, 89, of Johnson City died Saturday, July 20, 2019 at NHC of Johnson City. She was a native of Memphis, daughter of the late Justin M. and Hazel Cameron DeCorse. Justine was a commercial artist, working for a time at Goldsmith’s, a large department store in Memphis. In addition to her parents, two husbands, Patt Marks...
Wanda Jean Winstead
Jul 19, 2019
Wanda Jean Winstead, age 89, of Jonesborough, Tennessee, died Friday, July 19, 2019, in Jonesborough. Services are private.
Roy Millard Harmon
Jul 19, 2019
Roy Millard Harmon, 87 of Johnson City died Friday, July 19, 2019 at the Lakebridge Healthcare and Rehabilitation. He was a native of Watauga County, North Carolina, son of the late Jacob Marcus and Pearl Brown Harmon. Roy was a machinist who retired from Mays Brother in 1997 after 39 years of service. He also served his country in the...
Jamie Parks
Jul 16, 2019
Jamie Brown Parks, 57, of Johnson City, passed away on Tuesday, July 16, 2019, at the Johnson City Medical Center. She was a native of Johnson City, the only child of the late Ralph Brown Jr. and Lois Patterson Brown. Jamie was a member of Faith Fellowship church. She loved her animals and spending time cooking. She was known for...
Gary Dean Brandon
Jul 15, 2019
Gary Dean Brandon, 69, of Johnson City, died Monday, July 15, 2019 at his residence. He was a native of Johnson City, son of the late Leonard and Christine Julian Brandon. Gary was a retired machinist in the manufacturing industry. He attended the Assembly Baptist Church in Unicoi County. Gary served in the military in both the U. S. Army...
Virginia Toots Peterson
Jul 14, 2019
Virginia “Toots” Renfro Peterson, 85, passed away on Sunday, July 14, 2019, at her daughter’s home, where she had lived for a little over a year. She was a native of Yancey County, North Carolina, and a daughter of the late Tilmon and Alma Renfro. Toots worked very hard raising her family and loved them dearly. She also worked very...
Angela Southerland
Jul 11, 2019
Angela “Angie” R. Southerland, 56, Bluff City, TN went to be with her Heavenly Father on July 11, 2019. Angie was born in Beaufort, SC, the daughter of Inez Miller and the late Allen Miller, of Piney Flats, TN. She loved the outdoors, especially boating and fishing. She enjoyed the ocean, lakes and the river they live on. She enjoyed...
Robert William Feathers
Jul 7, 2019
Robert William Feathers, age 46, of Johnson City, died at his home on Sunday, July 7, 2019. Robert was born on December 2, 1972 in Washington County to Robert and Kathy (Hurley) Feathers. He loved to play darts, fish, travel, and listen to music. Robert was a family man, he was especially fond of his grandchildren, and he had a...
Michael Ronald Hoilman
Jun 30, 2019
Michael Ronald Hoilman, 62, of Johnson City, died Sunday, June 30, 2019 at the Johnson City Medical Center. He was a native of Dearborn, Michigan, son of the late Ronald and Ruth Lewis Hoilman. Ronald is to be cremated and there are no services scheduled.
Peggy Ann Britt
Jun 28, 2019
Mrs. Peggy Ann Stokes Britt, 90, Johnson City, passed away Friday, June 28, 2019, at Johnson City Medical Center. Peggy was a lifelong resident of Johnson City. She was the daughter of the late Bessie and James J. Stokes. In addition to her parents, Peggy was preceded in death by eleven brothers and sisters. Survivors include: several nieces and nephews,...
Gwendolyn Gregory Clanton
Jun 27, 2019
Gwendolyn Gregory Clanton, 90, went to be with the Lord on June 27, 2019. She was born to John Frances Gregory and Helen Chandler Gregory on March 27, 1929 in Altavista, Virginia. Gwendolyn graduated from Altavista High School, and later received a degree from Pan American Business School in Richmond, Virginia. She worked as an administrative assistant for General Shale...
Harold Anderson Newland
Jun 26, 2019
Harold Anderson Newland, 89, of Johnson City, died Wednesday, June 26, 2019 at Hillview Healthcare in Elizabethton. He was a native of Bristol, TN, son of the late James Decatuer and Carrie Spencer Snyder Newland. Harold was a 1948 graduate of Blountville High School. He was a member of First Christian Church since 1965 and a member of the Wina...
Marjorie Smith Wilson
Jun 24, 2019
Marjorie S. Wilson, age 91, of Johnson City, Tennessee died peacefully at home on June 24, 2019. She was born to the late Albert Dempsey Smith and Doretha Anderson Smith of Stapleton, Georgia on July 15, 1927. She graduated from Young Harris College, the University of Georgia, and Candler School of Theology at Emory University with a Masters in Religious...
Rosemarie M. Burns
Jun 19, 2019
Rosemarie Cousino Burns, beloved wife, mother and grandmother age 90, of Johnson City, died Wednesday, June 19, 2019 at Cornerstone Healthcare. She was the daughter of the late George M. and Elizabeth McWilliams Cousino and was born in Lawrence County, Ohio. Rosemarie was retired homemaker. A longtime member of Saint Mary’s Catholic Church, she was active in several functions of...
John Kenneth Blackburn, Jr.
Jun 18, 2019
John Kenneth Blackburn, Jr., 45, Watauga, passed away Tuesday, June 18, 2019, at Johnson City Medical Center. Johnny was born in Greenfield, IN to John Kenneth Blackburn, Sr. and Janice Blackburn. Johnny loved writing and recording music. He was a part of the band RevLow, and he considered his bandmates his brothers. Johnny was preceded in death by his father....
Dewey Lee Turner
Jun 16, 2019
Dewey Lee Turner, 81, Kingsport, passed away Sunday, June 16, 2019, at Erwin Health Care. Dewey was born in Dickenson County, VA, to the late Alonzo Rambo and Lona Turner Freeman. Dewey was a veteran of the United States Army. He enjoyed reading, cooking, and building; he was a great carpenter. In addition to his parents, Dewey was preceded in...
Robert Aaron Smith, Sr.
Jun 15, 2019
Robert Aaron Smith, Sr., age 83, Johnson City, Tennessee, passed away on Saturday, June 15, 2019, at The Waters of Johnson City. He was born at Pressman’s Home in Rogersville, Tennessee on November 26, 1935, and lived most of his life in Kingsport, Tennessee. He graduated from Lynn View High School in 1953. He enjoyed years of class picnics and...
Eugene Chester Hahn, Sr.
Jun 12, 2019
Eugene C. Hahn, Sr., 76, of Johnson City, died on Wednesday, June 12, 2019 at Four Oaks Healthcare in Jonesborough. He was a native of Bakersville, Ohio, son of the late Eugene C. and Eva Porcher Hahn. Eugene was a retired operating engineer as a foreman in the pipeline industry. He loved fishing and was a gun collector. In addition...
