OBITUARIES
Johnson City, TN. Obituaries
Local obituaries for Johnson City and Washington County, TN.
David Paul Smith
May 17, 2019
David Paul Smith, 59, of Jonesborough, passed away on Friday, May 17, 2019, at his residence. He was a native of Washington County, and son of the late David Charles and Mildred Denton Smith. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by: one sister, Judy Ann Guinn; and one brother, Stephen Charles Smith. Survivors include: two daughters,...
Tilford Cooper
May 17, 2019
Tilford Cooper, 99, Johnson City, passed away Friday, May 17, 2019, at Community Living Center, Veterans Administration, Mountain Home, TN. Mr. Cooper was a native of Chenoa, KY. Except for living in Salem, Virginia for 24 years, he had lived most of his life in Washington County. He was a son of the late Joe S. and Matilda Martin Cooper,...
Joe Belcher
May 13, 2019
Joe Belcher, 72, Johnson City, passed away Monday, May 13, 2019, at Princeton Transitional Care. Joe was born in 1947 and raised in Clinton, TN. He spent most of his life in customer relations and sales. In 2004, he returned to his East Tennessee roots to open Express Employment Professionals with his wife, Terecia. Joe was preceded in death by:...
Sherry Faye Vaughn
May 11, 2019
Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His saints. The Lord cares deeply when His loved ones die. When they arrive at the gates of death, God welcomes those who love Him. (Psalm 116:15 KJV, NLT, MSG) Because of JESUS’ Great Gift, our loving Father GOD welcomed with open arms His precious daughter, Sherry Faye Vaughn,...
Joan Elizabeth Buckingham
May 10, 2019
Joan Elizabeth Buckingham, 76, of Johnson City died May 10, 2019 at the Johnson City Medical Center. She was a native of Johnson City, daughter of the late Charlie and Savannah Irene Shepard Casey. Joan was a retired seamstress for the Denise Lingerie Company. She was a longtime Free Will Baptist Church member and had attended several local churches. In...
Carol Jean Powers Sims
May 10, 2019
Carol Jean Powers Sims, formerly of Warren, Ohio, died at her home on Friday, May 10, 2019 on BearDog Mountain, in northeast Tennessee. That’s me and I wrote this. No sterile abstract follows-giving dry statistics and miute particulars-instead, a collection of fortunate and blessed experiences, without any of the missteps. Hawk Sims, my heart and husband, and Mercy May, my...
Ray Hutchins
May 8, 2019
Ray Hutchins, 92, went peacefully to join his dear mother and father and loving siblings on Wednesday May 8,2019 at the Waters of Johnson City. Ray was born at home in Mt. Carmel, TN on February 5,1927. He was the baby of the family, having five older brothers and three older sisters. He was proud of being a graduate of...
Billy Leon Holly
May 5, 2019
Billy “Leon” Holly, 82, Johnson City, passed away Sunday, May 5, 2019, at Johnson City Medical Center. Leon was born on September 12, 1936 to the late Scott and Reva Shell Holly. Leon was a very active member of East Unaka Christian Church. He graduated from Mary Hughes High School, attended ETSU and joined the Air Force right after high...
Paralee Privette
May 3, 2019
Paralee McKinney Privette, 85, of Jonesborough, went home to be with her Lord on Friday, May 3, 2019. She was born in Bakersville, North Carolina, a daughter of the late John and Fairy Mae McKinney. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by: her husband of sixty-seven years, Donald Privette; one son, Vestal Privette; and two siblings,...
James Whitney Justvig
Apr 24, 2019
James Whitney Justvig, 87, of Gray, died Wednesday, April 24, 2019 at the Johnson City Medical Center. He was a native of Kansas City, MO, son of the late Lt. Colonels Birger and Dorothy H. Whitney Justvig. James was a retired financial analyst for IBM. He was a member of Crossroads Christian Church. James served his country during the Korean...
Kimberly Jane Hayes
Apr 22, 2019
Kimberly Jane Hayes, age 58, of Jonesborough, died Monday, April 22, 2019 at her daughter’s home in Kingsport. She was born May 13, 1960 in Summersville, West Virginia to Virgil and Helen (Blankenship) Weese. Kimberly graduated from ETSU and earned her Bachelor of Science degree in nursing. She was a nurse at Unicoi Hospital and the VA. She was a...
James S. Jimmy Heaton
Apr 21, 2019
James “Jimmy” S. Heaton, 78, Gray, passed away Sunday, April 21, 2019, at Life Care Center of Gray. Jimmy was born on August 25, 1940, in Johnson City, to the late France and Martha Buchanan Heaton. Jimmy was of the Baptist faith. He retired from Benjamin Moore Paint in Chicago, IL. In addition to his parents, Jimmy was preceded in...
Ruth Street Mckinney
Apr 20, 2019
This is a first… Life without Mom, without Ruthie, no Mamaw to call, no more Aunt that listens or your friend that was always there… Ruth joined her Lord and Savior this Easter Season on April 20, 2019, peacefully at home with each of her precious children bedside. A mere 43 days from celebrating her 89th birthday… let us Rejoice!...
Dora Rastelli Croce
Apr 20, 2019
Dora Rastelli Croce, of Nashville, Tenn., died peacefully in Johnson City, Tenn., on April 20, 2019. She was born in 1923, or “1933” as she playfully professed, in Wilmington, Del., and raised in Paulsboro, N.J. A 1940 graduate of Paulsboro High School, Dora married Alexander B. Croce of Paulsboro, N.J. in 1952. Their three children were born in N.J., and...
Kathleen Lowry
Apr 19, 2019
Kathleen Louise Lowry, 80, of Johnson City, passed away on April 19, 2019, at her residence. She was a native of Wright, Minnesota, and the daughter of the late William and Eunice Newstrom Lowry. She is survived by one brother and sister-in-law, a niece, a nephew, and their families. A committal service will be held in her home town at...
Barbara Ann Merritt
Apr 17, 2019
Barbara Ann Merritt, 69, Elizabethton, passed away Wednesday, April 17, 2019, at NHC HealthCare. Barbara was born in Cincinnati, OH to the late Charles Eller and Margie Ann Proffitt. Barbara was lovingly referred to as “Nana”. She was happiest spending time with her family and adored her grandchildren. In addition to her parents, Barbara was preceded in death by one...
Bob J. Holly
Apr 12, 2019
Bob J. Holly, 85, of Jonesborough, died Friday, April 12, 2019 at his residence. He was a native of Washington County, son of the late Alva B. and Mamie Lee Lenard Holly. Bob ran Holly’s Auto Parts, drove a school bus for Washington County Schools, Constable of Washington County 1968-1970, was a candidate for Sheriff in the late 80’s and...
Matthew Steven Torbett
Apr 11, 2019
Matthew Steven Torbett has now gone to be with our Lord Jesus Christ and his beloved mother, Janis Torbett. Matt had a zest for life and lived it to the fullest. He graduated from David Crockett High School where he was an avid football player. His skills and abilities earned him a football scholarship to Tusculum University where he was...
Patsy Jean Miller
Apr 8, 2019
I have fought the good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing. 2 Timothy 4:7-8 Patsy Jean Miller, 74,...
Madelyn Luttrell Neal
Apr 8, 2019
Madelyn Neal, 87, of Johnson City, was called to her eternal home with God on Monday, April 8, 2019. She was born on December 17, 1931 to the late Willis Frank and Lucy Beals Luttrell. She was the wife of 71 years to Argil Kenneth Neal, and together they were dedicated members of Westminster Presbyterian Church. She was a woman...
