OBITUARIES
Johnson City, TN. Obituaries
Local obituaries for Johnson City and Washington County, TN.
Lauretta Jean Moore
Dec 28, 2017
Lauretta Jean Moore, 87, graduated into Heaven at her residence on Thursday, December 28, 2017. She was born in Wiggins, Colorado in 1930 to Ralph and Merna Dalleske. Her father was a farmer. The Great Depression forced him to seek better work to support his family and he moved the family to Oregon to take a job as an hyro-electric...
Peter Lynn Huff
Dec 27, 2017
Mr. Peter Lynn Huff, 57, of Sulphur Springs, passed away Wednesday, December 27, 2017. Pete was a lifelong resident of the Tricities. He was the son of the late Creswell and Maryanna Huff. He was also preceded in death by his father-in-law, Milton J. Samuelson of Chicago, IL. Pete graduated from Science Hill High School in 1978 where he played...
Martha Leonard Louise Church
Dec 24, 2017
Martha ?Louise' Leonard Church, 84, celebrated her first day in heaven with Jesus Christ, on Christmas Eve, after a long battle with multiple illnesses. She was a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother. Louise is the daughter of Charles ?Searle' (CS) Leonard and Martha Washington Naff Leonard. She was predeceased by her parents and a son, Stephen David Church. Those left...
Evelyn Virginia Woody
Dec 22, 2017
Evelyn Virginia Clark Woody, 90, of Johnson City died Friday, December 22, 2017 at Brookdale Assisted Living. She was a native of Johnson City, daughter of the late Russell Boone and Myrtle Leonard Clark. Evelyn was a retired homemaker and talented vocalist and pianist who often performed at weddings. She was an excellent cook who enjoyed entertaining guests and was...
Donald Carroll Tipton
Dec 20, 2017
Mr. Donald Carroll Tipton, 74, of Piney Flats, passed away Wednesday, December 20th, 2017, in Franklin Woods Community Hospital. Don spent his childhood and early years in Erwin with a brief time in Charlotte, NC. The majority of his life was in Johnson City, TN. He was the son of the late RC and Virgina Tipton. Don graduated from Unicoi...
Anna Lee Mullins
Dec 20, 2017
On Wednesday, December 20, 2017, Anna Mullins, wife, daughter and sister, passed away after battle with cancer at the age of 90. Anna of Johnson City, will be lovingly remembered by her granddaughters Deborah Plale (Mullins), Ruth Mineer (Mullins), Lisa Mineer (Mullins), and her very special friend Dianna Carroll. Anna will also be remembered by several for her faith and...
Michael Joseph Hartnett, Jr
Dec 19, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Morris-Baker Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Johnson City, TN.
Joyce Byrd Holbrook
Dec 19, 2017
Joyce Spain Byrd Holbrook, 89, Johnson City, died Tuesday, December 19, 2017 at Cornerstone Village. She was a native of Johnson City, daughter of the late James Herbert Spain and Lottie Mae Holder Spain. Joyce was a retired sales person and regional manager for Sarah Coventry Jewelry from 1960 until the company closed in 1985. She also owned J. B....
Mary Elizabeth Penuel
Dec 17, 2017
Mary Elizabeth Penuel, 84, Johnson City, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 17, 2017, at her residence after a long illness, surrounded by her loving niece and caregivers. She was an amazing, strong and independent woman, who loved spending time with family and friends. Elizabeth was born in Piney Flats to the late James Monroe and Betty Milhorn Penuel. Elizabeth...
Hailee Jean Conrad
Dec 14, 2017
Hailee Jean Conrad, 19, was and is an amazing woman of incredible faith. She left this world on December 14, 2017 just like she came into it ,on February 5, 1998, unexpectedly. If Hailee could, she would tell you: hug your friends and family a little tighter each day. She?d want you to reconnect with family and friends who?ve fallen...
Charles Walter Fox, Jr.
Dec 14, 2017
Mr. Charles Walter Fox, Jr, 81, of Johnson City, passed away Thursday, December 14, 2017, in the Life Care Center of Gray. Charles was a long-time resident of Johnson City. He was the son of the late Charlie and Malissa Moore Fox. Charles attended Jonesborough High School. He began his career in the grocery business as a manager of Giant...
Christy Lynn Carver
Dec 12, 2017
Christy Lynn Carver, 41, Watauga, passed away Tuesday, December 12, 2017, at her residence after a lengthy battle with brain cancer. Christy was born in Johnson City to Agnes Fair Carver and the late Clyde Douglas Carver. Christy graduated from Happy Valley High School in 1994, where she excelled in basketball. It brought Christy much joy any time she was...
Norma Jean Tucker
Dec 11, 2017
Norma Jean Tucker, 88, Johnson City, passed away Monday, December 11, 2017, at Cornerstone Village in Johnson City. Norma was born in Jonesborough to the late William C. and Tisha Barry Kitzmiller. Norma was a member of East Unaka Christian Church. In addition to her parents, Norma was preceded in death by: her husband, Dorman Tucker; five brothers, Robert, Homer,...
Ora Maxine Barnett
Dec 11, 2017
Ora Maxine Barnett, 81, Johnson City, passed away Monday, December 11, 2017, at Lakebridge Health Care Center. She worked for many years as a nurse. Maxine was preceded in death by: her parents, Glenn and Maggie Nell Minton; her husband of 53 years, A. R. Barnett; one son, David Barnett; one grandson, Lance Barnett; as well as several brothers and...
Carl Miller
Dec 10, 2017
Carl 'Cotton' Miller, 90, of Johnson City, passed away Sunday, December 10, 2017 at Johnson City Medical Center. Carl was a life-long resident of Washington County. He worked in freight transportation for much of his life and was a member of Johnson City Baptist Temple. He loved to fish, bowl, and coach tee-ball whenever there wasnt a Johnson City Cardinals...
Ken Wayne Conerly
Dec 10, 2017
Ken Wayne Conerly, 58, Johnson City, passed away Sunday, December 10, 2017, at his residence. Ken was born in Baton Rouge, LA to Steve Conerly and the late Immogene ?Jean' Conerly. Ken graduated from Science Hill High School in 1977 and later graduated from University of Tennessee with a Bachelor?s Degree in business. He worked for Nestle Ice Cream in...
John Stanton Singleton
Dec 7, 2017
John Stanton Singleton, age 57, of Johnson City, Tennessee, found Peace and Light on December 7, 2017, enveloped in the love of his mother and sister at the James H. Quillen VA Medical Center after a brave yet difficult battle with cancer. Born in Nashville, Arkansas on October 17, 1960, John lived the majority of his youth in Foreman, Arkansas...
Ollie Evelyn King
Dec 7, 2017
I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. 2 Timothy 4:7 Ollie Evelyn Hartsook King left this world to join her husband of 59 years Billy L King Sr. on December 7, 2017. She never knew a stranger and was a loving wife and mother. Ollie enjoyed life to the fullest and...
Jean Culp Dr. Flanigan
Dec 6, 2017
Dr. Jean Culp Flanigan, 73, of Johnson City, died Wednesday December 6, 2017 in the Johnson City Medical Center. Jean had lived in Johnson City since 1973. She was the daughter of the late D.P. Culp and Martha Street Culp. Jean received her B.S and M.S. Degrees, both in English, from Auburn University, and her Ed.D. from East Tennessee State...
James Edward Jim Brady
Dec 4, 2017
James ?Jim' Edward Brady, 69, Johnson City, passed away Monday, December 4, 2017, at Johnson City Medical Center. Jim was born in Greensboro, NC to the late R.B. Brady, Jr and Etta Coltrane Brady. Jim was an Eagle Scout and received the God and County Award before turning 16. Jim graduated with honors from Walter H. Page High School, attended...
