OBITUARIES
Johnson City, TN. Obituaries
Local obituaries for Johnson City and Washington County, TN.
Jackie Jack Shepherd
Apr 7, 2019
Jackie Shepherd, age 79, Johnson City, passed away on April 7, 2019. He was a native of Johnson City and son of the late Nelson Shepherd and Ruth Dykes. He was a member of Common Ground Church in Bristol, Tenn. Jack graduated from Jonesborough High School in 1957. He would marry Patsy Fagan in 1958 and the two celebrated their...
Robert Darnell Williams
Apr 5, 2019
Robert Darnell Williams, 47, was called home on April 5, 2019 at 3:38 PM. Robert was born on July 15, 1971, to Edward Williams Jr. and Pauline Harrison Williams in Alexandria, Louisiana. He went to job corps in Arkansas and obtained his degree, which brought him to Kingsport. He later moved to Johnson City, and this is where he began...
Mary Ann Harrison
Apr 3, 2019
Mary Ann Harrison, 64, of Jonesborough, passed away on Wednesday, April 3rd, 2019, at Franklin Woods Community Hospital. She was a native of Huntington Virginia, and a daughter of the late Andrew and Judy Martin Varricchio. Mary had attended St. Mary’s Catholic Church. She loved spending time with her grandchildren, and had a special fondness for licking ice cream containers....
Mary Dunn Letterman
Apr 2, 2019
Mary Dunn Letterman, 94, of Johnson City passed peacefully surrounded by family at NHC Healthcare on Tuesday, April 2, 2019. She was born in Washington County, Tennessee on May 13, 1924, the daughter of the late William and Dora Seaton Dunn. Mary was a member of Westerly Heights Baptist Church for 55 years. She gladly accepted the many roles she...
Mary Christine Blevins
Apr 2, 2019
Mary “Christine” Blevins, lovingly known as “Teenie,” died on Tuesday, April 2, 2019, at the age of 93, at her residence in Johnson City, Tennessee. A native of Jonesborough, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Hugh and Mary Sammons Blevins. She was a member of the Locust Street Church of Christ for over 80 years. She taught Sunday...
Katie H. Toms
Apr 2, 2019
Katie Hollaway Toms, 84, Erwin, TN, passed away Tuesday, April 2, 2019, at Johnson City Medical Center. Katie was born in Ellaville, GA to the late L. L. and Willie Mae Hollaway. She lived in Americus, GA for 75 years. She was of the Baptist faith. In addition to her parents, Katie was preceded in death by: her husband of...
James Alvin Wilson
Mar 30, 2019
James Alvin Wilson, 67, of Piney Flats, died Saturday, March 30, 2019 at his residence. He was a native of Erwin, son of the late Alvin and Hazel Garland Wilson. James was a retired mechanic and jack of all trades. He loved his family, playing pool and darts, enjoyed Asian culture and eating seafood. He enjoyed the beach and the...
Virginia Lois Hampton
Mar 29, 2019
Virginia Lois Hampton passed away peacefully on Friday, March 29th, 2019 at her home in Johnson City surrounded by family. Lois was born June 27th, 1930 in Sioux, North Carolina to the late Molt Franklin Parson Duncan and Augusta Etta Garland Duncan. She was an avid gardener with a passion for fresh vegetables and well pruned rose bushes, as well...
Johnnie Albert Morse
Mar 29, 2019
Johnnie A. Morse, 68, of Piney Flats, passed away on March 29, 2019 at Johnson City Medical Center. He was born in Piney Flats, TN, son of the late James and Stella Mason Morse. Johnnie attended Watauga Church of God and was an active member of the Piney Flats Ruritan. He is survived by three brothers, Jim Morse, Bill Morse,...
Daniel Lynn Honaker
Mar 28, 2019
Daniel Lynn Honaker, 64, Johnson City, passed away suddenly on Thursday, March 28, 2019, at his residence. Daniel was born in Bristol, VA to the late James Willis and Dorothy Hamilton Honaker. Daniel was a paramedic for over 20 years. In addition to his parents, Daniel was preceded in death by one brother, David Honaker. Survivors include: one son, Daniel...
Bobby Lynn Sexton
Mar 27, 2019
Bobby Lynn Sexton, 77, of Johnson City, died Wednesday, March 27, 2019 at his residence. He was a native of Washington County, son of the late William Edward and Thelma G. Campbell Sexton. Bobby was a retired pipe insulator. He was a member and deacon at Douglas Chapel Union Baptist Church. Bobby had served his country in the United States...
Harry L. Gouge
Mar 26, 2019
Harry L. Gouge, 96, Johnson City, passed away Tuesday, March 26, 2019, at The Waters of Johnson City. Harry was born in Bakersville, NC to the late L.N. and Bessie Gouge. Harry retired as the owner and operator of Harry Gouge Construction after 30 years. He was a member of Pine Crest Baptist Church in Johnson City. Harry loved golfing...
Larry Alden Roark
Mar 26, 2019
Larry Alden Roark, 76, of Johnson City, went to be with the Lord after a prolonged illness. He was a native of Mabel, NC, son of the late Paul Astor and Annie Hazel Isaacs Roark. Larry graduated from Science Hill High School in 1960. He went on to receive a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from North Carolina...
J. Angel Gonzalez Ayala
Mar 26, 2019
J Angel Gonzalez Ayala, age 65, of Chuckey, Tennessee, died Tuesday, March 26, 2019 at Johnson City Medical Center. Angels family will receive friends from 5:00-8:00 pm on Friday, March 29, 2019 at the family farm in Chuckey (158 Mathes Cr, Chuckey, TN 37641). A rosary service will begin at 10:30 am on Saturday, March 30, 2019 at Notre Dame...
Lottie Virginia Osborne
Mar 25, 2019
Lottie Virginia Osborne, age 94, of Johnson City, died Monday, March 25, 2019 at her home in Johnson City. Lottie was born May 10, 1924 in Hawkins County, to the late James Allie Smith and Hattie Virginia Wagner Smith. She married Carl Osborne on September 29, 1951. Lottie was a member of Watauga Flats First Church of God. She was...
Jo Ann Greene Huff
Mar 23, 2019
Jo Ann Greene Huff, 80, of Gray, passed away on Saturday, March 23, at her residence. She was a native of Johnson City, and a daughter of the late Earl and Danford Walker Greene. Jo Ann received her Bachelor?s in education from ETSU. Afterward she served as an elementary school teacher, working to educate both in the states and overseas....
Jackie E. Williams
Mar 22, 2019
Jackie ?Jack' Eugene Williams, 86, Gray, passed away Friday, March 22, 2019, at James H. Quillen VA Medical Center. Jackie was born in Erwin, TN to the late Dollie and Bacus Williams. Jackie retired from CSX transportation after 43 years. He earned rank of Corporal during his service in the U.S. Army and was a sharp shooter. He was stationed...
Ronald Mcqueen
Mar 20, 2019
Ronald Dee McQueen, 78, of Johnson city, passed away on March 20, 2019, at the Johnson City Medical Center. He was a native of Johnson City, son of Edith Hale and the late James McQueen. Ronald had attended Munsey Memorial United Methodist Church. He loved watching UT football, and meeting with his friends for breakfast. In addition to his father,...
Fredrick Alan Whitson
Mar 19, 2019
Fredrick Alan Whitson (Rick, Reeko), 68, of Johnson City, departed this earth for his heavenly home, March 19, 2019, at Holston Valley Hospital surrounded by family. Rick entered his earthly life on December 27, 1950, to his parents Isaac and Grace Abel Whitson. His Father passed in October 1983, and his Mother only nine months ago in June 2018. He...
Nellie Ruth Owens
Mar 18, 2019
Nellie Owens, 92, Johnson City, passed away Monday, March 18, 2019, at The Waters of Johnson City. Nellie was a Washington County native, born to the late John O. and Nola Mae Hale. She was a housewife that raised five sons. She was a member of North Johnson City Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, Nellie was preceded in...
