OBITUARIES
Johnson City, TN. Obituaries
Local obituaries for Johnson City and Washington County, TN.
Michael Barwick
Nov 5, 2024
Mike Barwick, 78, of Carter County, passed away earlier this week at his home following a long illness. Mike was born in Pueblo, Colorado on September 23, 1946 and was the son of the late John Freeman Barwick and Elizabeth Clark Barwick, both of Washington County.
Mike moved to East Tennessee when he was 9 and attended the local public schools...
Mildred Graham Pierce
Nov 3, 2024
Mildred Graham Pierce, age 85, of Louisville, KY, was born on June 27, 1939, in Campbellsville, KY. This spirited soul lived a life that touched many hearts. A devoted mother, doting grandmother, homemaker, and friend, Mildred peacefully passed away on November 3, 2024, at her residence in Johnson City, TN, surrounded by loved ones.
Mildred loved fashion and was always well...
Jeffery Dennis Rakes
Nov 1, 2024
Jeffery D. "Jeff" Rakes, 68, of Piney Flats, TN, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 1, 2024, at Bristol Regional Medical Center following a heart attack earlier in the day. Jeff was born in Greenville, SC, and later settled in Piney Flats, TN. He spent many years living in the sunshine state of Florida, including Orlando and Deltona. Jeff, a...
Rebecca Jones Moore
Oct 31, 2024
Rebecca “Becky” Jones Moore, age 70, of Johnson City, Tennessee, passed away at home with her family by her side on Thursday, October 31, 2024.
Becky was born on November 18, 1953, in Kingsport, Tennessee, to the late Robert Edward Jones and Mellie Shelton Jones. She graduated from Dobyns-Bennett High School in 1971. She attended Nave Paramedical School and earned her...
Bobby Cecil Copeland
Oct 27, 2024
Bobby Cecil Copeland, age 69, of Johnson City, Tennessee, passed away at his home on October 27, 2024.
Bobby was born on August 7, 1955, to CB and Angelina Copeland in Agana Heights, Guam. He graduated from high school in Chireno, Texas. He served in the United States Navy. He lived in Johnson City since the 1990’s. Bobby loved fishing, going...
Dennis King
Oct 27, 2024
Dennis Mark King went home to be with the Lord on October 27 at Duke University Hospital surrounded by family at age 75. His legacy will live on through the lives he touched, his beloved family, and the business he founded nearly 50 years ago.
Dennis was born in LaGrange, Georgia on October 1, 1949, to the late Alvin Judson King...
Earl "The Pearl" Yates
Oct 27, 2024
Earl “The Pearl” completed his earthly life October 27, 2024, at the ripe age of 90. As he would say, he was a legend in his own mind. Earl loved sports, specifically UT sports. He loved to play a good game of basketball, putting in many hours at Kiwanis Park. He didn’t give it up until he was into his...
Dorothy Marie Nelson Pelham
Oct 26, 2024
Dorothy Marie Nelson Pelham passed away peacefully Saturday, October 26, 2024 in Johnson City, TN, with the love of her family, Jesus Christ and his angels surrounding her.
Dot, as she was most commonly known as, was born in Pascagoula, MS on March 5,1939 to Harold (Bud) Wilford Nelson and Helen Marguerite Ferrer Nelson; siblings Patricia (Patsy) Nelson Jones and Linda...
Jim Bob Brown
Oct 26, 2024
James "Jim Bob" Robert Brown, aged 59, passed away in Johnson City after a long battle with cancer on October 26th, 2024. Born on July 10, 1965, James dedicated 30 years of his life to teaching and coaching at Science Hill High School, profoundly impacting the lives of many students and players. Although he led high school teams all the...
Keith Franklin
2024
With profound sadness we announce the passing of Keith Franklin, who passed away peacefully on October, 25th surrounded by his loving family. Leaving behind a legacy of brilliance, curiosity, and compassion. Keith was a man of extraordinary intellect whose deep insights and tireless pursuit of knowledge inspire all who knew him. He honorably served his country for more than a...
Sharon Benner
Oct 24, 2024
Sharon Lewis Benner (87), of Johnson City, TN, passed away on October 24, 2024. A California native, Sharon moved to Johnson City in 1971 where she built a full life. Her family was always most important to her along with many groups of lifelong friends, including her Covenant Presbyterian Church family, dinner group, PEO ladies, and knitting group. She also...
Joyce Tallent
Oct 23, 2024
Joyce Taylor Tallent passed away at NHC Nursing Home on October 23rd, 2024, after a brief illness.
Joyce Major Sessoms was born in Nashville, Tennessee on June 26, 1926, the third of five children of John Broadus Sessoms and Adelene Lackey Sessoms. She attended local schools, including Ward Belmont College, before graduating from Vanderbilt University with a B.A. in English. It...
James Lewis Head
Oct 22, 2024
James “Jim” Lewis Head, age 87, of Gray, Tennessee, went to be with the Lord on October 22, 2024, at The Waters of Bristol.
Jim was born on July 13, 1937, to the late Charles David Head, Sr. and Bessie Ann Tucker Head in Washington County, Tennessee. After graduating from high school, Jim joined the Army. He met the love of...
Joseph Charest
Oct 21, 2024
Joseph Roger Charest, of Fairfield Glade, Tennessee passed away on October 21, 2024, and was born on June 21, 1935, in Detroit, Michigan. He was the son of Edward and Alida Charest. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Richard Charest and Paul Charest, sister, Theresa Isaccason, and sister-in-law, Peggy Charest.
He is survived by his loving wife Alice,...
Sammy Baird
Oct 8, 2024
Mr. Sammy Stuart Baird, of Piney Flats, age 83, passed away Tuesday October 8, 2024. Sam was born in Johnson City, TN on March 5, 1941 to the late Rom and Edith Baird. (Bluff City, TN)
He was a member of Piney Flats United Methodist Church where he served in many positions. He graduated from Buff City High School and East...
Dare Bennett
Oct 7, 2024
Mrs. Dare Lucinda Bennett, 94, Johnson City, Tennessee, passed away peacefully Monday, October 7, 2024 at NHC Healthcare
Lucindia retired from Thomas Industries in 1992 after 33 years of service. She was a member of Piney Grove FWB and also attended True Gospel FWB where her husband pastored.
She is preceded in death by parents Daniel & Julia Presnell. 1st husband Lionel...
Daniel Foster Johnston
Oct 6, 2024
Daniel Foster Johnston died Sunday, October 6th, 2024 of complications from a head injury due to a fall. Family and friends were there to bid him farewell.
He was born September 3rd, 1951 in Memphis, TN to William Beard and Ann Foster Johnston. He attended Catholic High School, and received a BA in music from the University of Memphis.
Daniel was a...
David Landon Odum
Oct 6, 2024
David Landon Odum
Johnson City, TN
I was also called Cotton/Uncle Cotton by my family and Big O by my students at Holston Valley Middle School. If you're reading this, you must know that I passed away Sunday, October 6, 2024 in Johnson City, TN. I was preceded in death by my parents David "Schoon" and Louise Odum. Brothers, Jack Odum of...
Beulah Alice Roark
Oct 5, 2024
Beulah Alice Roark, age 102, of Johnson City, Tennessee, went to be with the Lord peacefully on Saturday, October 5, 2024.
Beulah was born in Danville, Virginia to the late Eugene Fowler and Ruth Dabbs Fowler. She married the late Mason Glenn Roark in 1939. They moved to Johnson City in 1943 and raised three children, Paul Roark, Linda Mackley, and...
Gretchen Sommerfeld Pavlik
Oct 5, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our sweet momma, Gretchen Sommerfeld Pavlik. She was a devoted Catholic who maintained a strong relationship with our loving God and went to be with Him on October 5, 2024. She was born on February 28, 1938, in Fort Lauderdale, FL.
Gretchen, alongside her husband of an incredible 61 years,...
