Debra Johnson Obituary

We announce the death of Debra Johnson (Newport, Arkansas), who passed away on August 17, 2026, at the age of 68. Debra will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Debra Johnson to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her father Joe Henry Hatchett; her brother Jerome Hatchett; and her stepfather Wesley Gillespie. She is survived by: her mother Betty Gillespie of Medina, Ohio; her husband Thomas Johnson Sr.; her children, Jeremy Hatchett (Crystal) of Columbus, Ohio, Laquida Anderson (Timothy) of Taneytown, Maryland and Thomas Johnson Jr. (Amber) of Cleveland, Ohio.; her grandchildren, Lamesha Hatchett, Cashmere Hatchett, Kalell Hatchett, Jaylon Hatchett, Brianna Johnson, Aria Wood, Tristan Johnson, Zion Anderson and Tatum Johnson; and her siblings, Denise Jones, Lavern Parker (Windell), Teresa Gillespie, Brenda Gillespie (Kim), Mary Smith (Jessie), Tyrone Hatchett and Scooter Hatchett (Margo). She is also survived by nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends.