OBITUARIES
Johnson City, TN. Obituaries
Local obituaries for Johnson City and Washington County, TN.
Hilda Collins
Jan 19, 2017
Mrs. Hilda Collins, age 85, of Johnson City, TN passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, January 19, 2017, surrounded by her family. Hilda was the daughter of the late Charles Thomas and Kate Nave Thomas. Hilda graduated in 1950 from Science Hill High School. Hilda was a devoted and active member of Central Baptist Church in Johnson City....
Janice Marlene Knipp
Jan 17, 2017
Janice Marlene Knipp, age 76, passed away Tuesday, January 17, 2017 at Life Care Center in Elizabethton, TN. She was a daughter of the late Virgil and Elnora Knipp. Ms. Knipp was born and raised in Greene County and moved with her family to Johnson City in 1956. She graduated from Jonesboro High School, received a B.S. degree from East...
Jimmy Carlton Brown
Jan 16, 2017
Jimmy Carlton Brown, age 73, passed away on Monday, January 16, 2017 at Johnson City Medical Center. He was a native of coastal North Carolina, who had lived much of his life in Johnson City. He was the son of the late Jonathan Marion Brown and Theoria Parker Brown of Wallace, NC. In addition to his parents, two brothers, George...
Deborah Estes Tester
Jan 16, 2017
Deborah Estes Tester, 65, of Johnson City, passed Monday, January 16, 2017 at her residence surrounded by loved ones. She was a native of Johnson City, daughter of the late Jack and Frances Beatrice Estes. She was a loving wife, mother, nonna, sister, and aunt 'mother', spiritual guide, confidant, and moral compass to many. Matriarch to an extended family. Deborah...
Robert Aaron Mills, Ii
Jan 15, 2017
Robert Aaron ?Rob' Mills II, 49, of Bluff City, passed away Sunday, January 15, 2017 in Johnson City. Rob was a native of Johnson City. He was a son of the late Robert Aaron Mills and Doris Godsey-Mills. Rob graduated from Science Hill High School. He worked as an engineer for Mountain States Health Alliance. He attended Johnson City Church...
Mary Anne Golik
Jan 15, 2017
Mary Anne Golik passed away due to natural causes in Knoxville, TN on January 15, 2017, five months after her 87th birthday. Mary Anne was a resident of Johnson City, TN for more than 50 years. She was an active and devout member of St. Mary?s Catholic Church. Mary Anne was born in County Kerry, Ireland. Possessing an adventurous spirit,...
Eric Lee Miller
Jan 15, 2017
Eric Lee Miller, 35, passed away Sunday, January 15, 2017. Eric was known for having a big heart. He had a lot of love for his family, friends, animals and anyone else he met. He was a selfless person who would give all he had. Eric also had an artistic side to him, and often drew tattoos for people. Eric...
Jean Mary Hechemovich
Jan 14, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Morris-Baker Funeral Home, Johnson City, TN.
Larry Curtis Grubb
Jan 14, 2017
Larry Curtis Grubb, 66, Johnson City, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 14, 2017 at Johnson City Medical Center. Larry was born in Wise, VA to the late Lacey Leonard and Pearlie Mae Neeley Grubb. Larry was a veteran of the United States Air Force, and served in Vietnam. In addition to his parents, Larry was preceded...
Joann Phame Hughes
Jan 14, 2017
JoAnn Phame Hughes, 53, of Johnson City, died Saturday, January 14, 2017 in the Johnson City Medical Center with her sisters and niece at her bedside. JoAnn was a native of Johnson City and a graduate of Heritage High School. She was a daughter of the late Cleven Honeycutt and Jeanette Bergeron. JoAnn had worked as a hairdresser. She loved...
Claude D. Haney
Jan 13, 2017
Claude D. Haney, 60, of Johnson City, TN passed away on Friday, January 13, 2017 at Erwin Health Care Center. Claude was a lifelong resident of Johnson City. He was the youngest child of the late Rev. George M. Haney and Viola F. Haney. Claude attended Science Hill High School and was an electrician by trade. Claude enjoyed going to...
Dabney Adams Mayfield
Jan 13, 2017
Dabney Adams Mayfield passed away suddenly at her home Friday night, January 13. She was the daughter of R. Griffin Adams Sr. and Elizabeth (Betty) Matthews Adams, Johnson City, who preceded her in death. She was the granddaughter of the late Judge and Mrs. Thaddeus A. Cox of The Oaks, Johnson City. Dabney was a life long resident of Johnson...
Mary Catherine Riddle
Jan 13, 2017
Mary Catherine Riddle, 66, of 123 Hall Road, Jonesborough, went home to be with the Lord Friday, January 13, 2017. She was a native of Washington County and preceded in death by her loving mother, Edna Pearl Casteel Birchfield. She leaves behind her father, John Henry Birchfield of the home; a son, Jonathan Scott and wife Kecia; two grandsons, T.J....
Kenneth Herbert Shug Garland
Jan 12, 2017
Mr. Kenneth ?Shug' Herbert Garland, 86, of Johnson City, passed away Thursday, January 12, 2017 in the Johnson City Medical Center. Kenneth was a lifelong resident of Johnson City. He was the son of the late Walter and Nerva Garland. Kenneth proudly served his country in the United States Air Force until 1958. He later began employment at Pepsi Cola...
Susan Pace - White
Jan 12, 2017
Susan Pace White, the matriarch of classical ballet in Northeast Tennessee, passed on Thursday, January 12, 2017. She taught ballet for more than 40 years in Johnson City and led the City Youth Ballet as its artistic director for 27 years. She was 68 years old. Best known for her unending creativity on stage and her demand for excellence in...
Dorothy Mae Mcclain
Jan 10, 2017
Dorothy Mae McClain, 94, Johnson City, passed away Tuesday, January 10, 2017 at Lakebridge Health Care Center. Dorothy was born in Johnson City to the late John and Pearl Giles Gobble. Dorothy loved church and loved to read her bible. She was a member of Johnson City Church of God. She worked for Leon-Ferenbach as a winder and retired after...
Danie Tuzz Junior Lewis
Jan 9, 2017
Danie Junior ?Tuzz' Lewis, 87, of Johnson City, died Monday, January 9, 2017 at Cornerstone Village. Danie was a native of Burnsville, NC. He was a son of the late Dewey and Nancy Rambo Lewis. Danie was a US Army veteran, having served in the Korean War. He had worked at Memorial Hospital, as a truck driver and mechanic, and...
Aaron David Bryant
Jan 8, 2017
Romans 10:13 For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved. Aaron David Bryant, 36, Piney Flats, passed away at home after a short battle with cancer on Sunday, January 8, 2017 at 12:32 PM. He spent his life as a chef cultivating his passion for food. He is survived by: his parents, Janet and Al...
Joyce Miller
Jan 7, 2017
Joyce Miller, 62, of Telford, passed away peacefully Saturday, January 7, 2017 at her home. Mrs. Miller enjoyed creating primitive crafts in her free time. Mrs. Miller was preceded in death by: her parents, William and Catherine Ardelean Klepzig. Survivors include: her husband of 17 years, John Miller; one son, Jason Montagna; one daughter, Jacqueline Montagna; two stepsons, John Miller...
Walter F. Whaley
Jan 3, 2017
Walter F. Whaley, 75, of Elizabethton, died Tuesday, January 3, 2017 at his home. Walter was a native of Washington County. He was a son of the late Robert Whaley and Roxie Lee Sheets Whaley Porter. Walter was the former owner of WW Cab Company. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his mother-in-law, Marie Tipton;...
