OBITUARIES
Johnson City, TN. Obituaries
Local obituaries for Johnson City and Washington County, TN.
Steve D. Wilson
Feb 14, 2016
Steve D. Wilson, of Harrisburg, North Carolina, went to be with the lord February 14, 2016 at home with his beloved wife Mary Charles. He spent his final days surrounded by his family. Steve grew up and lived all of his life in Johnson City. He was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Ambers Wilson, Sr. Steve worked...
William Glen Shanks
Feb 13, 2016
Mr. William Glen Shanks, 91, of Johnson City passed away Saturday, February 13, 2016, in the James H. Quillen VA Medical Center Nursing Home, Mountain Home, Tennessee. Glen was born in Greene County, Tennessee, and a resident of the upper East Tennessee area for most of his life. He was the son of the late Elbert Ruble Shanks and Letha...
James Henry Pilkington
Feb 11, 2016
James Henry Pilkington, 89, of Johnson City, passed away Thursday, February 11, 2016 in the Johnson City Medical Center. James was a native of Johnson City. He was a son of the late Manly and Mary Jane Pilkington. James proudly served in the US Army for over 40 years. He loved bowling, and bowled at Holiday Lanes for many years....
Michael Lynn Whaley
Feb 11, 2016
Michael Lynn Whaley, 62, of Johnson City, passed away Thursday, February 11, 2016 in the Johnson City Medical Center. Michael was a native of Johnson City. He was a son of the late David Whaley and Virginia Ruth Fields. Michael had served in the US Army. He worked in construction and maintenance. In addition to his parents, he was preceded...
Butch Snodgrass
Feb 10, 2016
Butch Snodgrass, 35, Johnson City, passed away Wednesday, February 10, 2016, at his residence. Butch loved music and was a very sweet and gentle person who loved everyone he met. He was a special gift of love and personality to his family and friends that will never be forgotten. He is preceded in death by: his father, E.J. Snodgrass, Jr.;...
Robert Fayne Ringley
Feb 10, 2016
Robert Fayne Ringley, 72, of Johnson City, TN, passed away Wednesday, February 10 2016, at Johnson City Medical Center. He was a Hawkins County Native and resided most of his life in Johnson City, TN. Fayne graduated from Clinch High School, Hawkins County and served his country in the U.S. Army. He retired as a long distance truck driver. Fayne...
Walter Butch Bailey
Feb 9, 2016
Walter ?Butch' Howard Bailey, 72, Johnson City, passed away Tuesday, February 9, 2016 at Johnson City Medical Center following a lengthy illness. He was a New Tazewell, TN native and son of the late Samuel B and Lyndon Elizabeth Buis Bailey. Mr. Bailey graduated from Claiborne County High School in 1961 and graduated from University of Tennessee in 1966 with...
Mary Feathers Hampton
Feb 6, 2016
Mary Nelle Feathers Hampton, 96, of Montgomery, AL, died Saturday, February 6, 2016 at her home. Born in Watauga, TN, she led a full life. Beloved mother and grandmother, gifted gardener, graduate of East Tennessee State University, former elementary school teacher, and one of the first civilian Pentagon employees in WWII. Mary is preceded in death by: her husband, James...
Bonnie Randolph Glover
Feb 5, 2016
Bonnie Randolph Glover, 91, Johnson City, passed away Friday, February 5, 2016 at Lakebridge Health Care Center. She was a Carter county native and daughter of the late Ezikiel and Suda Lyons Hubbard. Ms. Glover was a maid at Graystone Hotel. She loved cooking, being outside in the garden, and going to the food court at the mall. She is...
Virginia Ruth Fields
Feb 5, 2016
Virginia Ruth Fields, 91, of Johnson City, died at Lakebridge Health Care Center. She was a native of Maryville, daughter of the late Leonard and Flora Maples West. Virginia was a retired employee of the James H. Quillen Veteran Affairs Medical Center, building and management services. She was a member of the Freedom Road Baptist Church. In addition to her...
Lelia Freeman Clawson
Feb 5, 2016
1 Corinthians 2:9 But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him. Mrs. Lelia Freeman Clawson entered into her eternal rest Friday, February 5, 2016 at Lakebridge Health Care Center of Johnson City. She lived most of her...
Charles Carroll Dr. Faust, Iii
Feb 4, 2016
Dr. Charles Carroll Faust III passed away on Thursday, February 4, 2016 in Johnson City, TN at the age of 91. He was born and raised in Lake Charles, LA, the son of Charles C. Jr. and Lucy Faust. He left Lake Charles Senior High School when he turned 18 in 1943 and entered the Army Air Corp. He was...
James Duncan Stultz, Jr.
Feb 4, 2016
James Duncan Stultz, Jr., 58, Johnson City, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, February 4, 2016, at his residence. He was the son of Doris B. Stultz, Johnson City, and the late James D. Stultz, Sr. Jim graduated from Science Hill High School in 1975, after which he attended ETSU and the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. He worked in the construction field...
Charlene Rose Gouge
Feb 3, 2016
Arrangements under the direction of Morris-Baker Funeral Home, Johnson City, TN.
Samuel David Shell
Feb 2, 2016
Samuel David Shell, 72, of Gray, passed away Tuesday, February 2, 2016, in the Johnson City Medical Center. Mr. Shell was born in Johnson City. He was the son of the late S.B. and Ina Shell. Mr. Shell worked at Eastman Chemical Company for thirty plus years. Survivors include: his wife of forty-eight years, Phyllis F. Shell; son, Bo Shell...
Richard Eugene Scranton
Feb 2, 2016
Richard Eugene Scranton, 80, Johnson City, died peacefully at his home on February 2, 2016 following a lengthy illness. Richard ?Dick' Scranton was born in 1935, and raised in Utica, NY. He attended St. Francis Catholic School and Mohawk Valley Community College. He was in the South Utica Boys and American Legion Drum Corps as a tenor drummer. Mr. Scranton...
Bill R. Williams
Feb 2, 2016
Bill Williams, 74, of Johnson City, went to be with Our Lord, Tuesday, February 2, 2016 at Greystone Healthcare Center in Blountville, TN. Bill was a lifelong resident of the Tri-Cities area, living in Johnson City for the past twenty five years. He was the son of the late Crayton Williams and Norma White Williams of Elizabethton. Bill was a...
Ernie L. Popie Collins
Jan 31, 2016
Ernie L. ?Popie' Collins, 72, of Johnson City, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, January 31, 2016 at Franklin Woods Community Hospital. Ernie was a native of Trinidad, Colorado. He was a son of the late Henry and Lou McPherson Collins. Ernie very much enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren, who referred to him as ?Popie'. He loved his family the most...
Birt Thomas Hall
Jan 31, 2016
Birt Thomas Hall, 64, passed away Sunday, January 31, 2015. Survivors include: one son, James Hall. The family of Birt Hall will receive friends from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM Saturday, February 6 at Morris-Baker. Memories and condolences may be shared with the Hall family via www.morrisbaker.com. Morris-Baker Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 2001 E. Oakland Ave., Johnson City, is...
Myrtle H. Edmonds
Jan 30, 2016
Myrtle H. Edmonds passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 30, 2016 at Tennova Residential Hospice in Knoxville, Tennessee. Myrtle was the daughter of Nell and William Honeycutt. Her husband of 62 years, Frank K. Edmonds, and granddaughter, Ann Catherine Morris of Knoxville, preceded her in death. Myrtle was a 1940 graduate of Science Hill High School. Both she and her...


