Barbara Owen Johnson Obituary
Barbara Owen Johnson of Skipwith, Virginia passed away on November 13, 2026. Barbara, born on March 23, 1940, shared life alongside family, friends, and others. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Shirley Lorenzo Owen and Garnett Joseph Fossett Owen; her husband John Cohen Johnson, Jr.; her sons, Stevie Garner and Richard "Dickie" Johnson; her grandson Derrick Brankley; and her siblings, Irving Owen, Nell Adams and Mary Elizabeth "Polly" Sandifer.
She is survived by: her children, Debbie Garner Gosney of South Hill, Joey Johnson of Radford and Michael Johnson Sr. (Linda) of Chase City; her grandchildren, Nicole Brown (Charley), Joshua Gosney (Brittany), Boone Gosney (Grayson), Jackson Johnson, Jace Johnson, Michael Johnson Jr. (Meredith) and Justin Elliott (Daniele); her great grandchildren, Stone Smith, Barrett, Bennett Brown, Ava Grace, Adalyn and Cooper Gosney; her brother Calvin Owen; and her close friend Barbara Berkley. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, November 17th 2026 at 11:00 AM at the New Hope Baptist Church Cemetery (2526 New Hope Rd, Skipwith, VA 23968).
In lieu of flowers, please consider memorial contributions in Barbara's memory to the Chase City Volunteer Fire Department, PO Box 595, Chase City, VA 23924.
