OBITUARIES
Johnson City, TN. Obituaries
Local obituaries for Johnson City and Washington County, TN.
Margaret Ellen Reece
Jan 15, 2012
Mrs. Margaret Ellen Reece, 83, died Sunday, January 15, 2012, at The Christian Care Center. A native of Johnson City, she was the daughter of the late, Dawson and Julia Mabel Taylor McKee. Mrs. Reece was a member of Southside Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Grady Paul...
Charlotte Louise Fortune
Jan 13, 2012
Charlotte Louise Johnston Fortune, 85, of Rogersville, died Friday, January 13, 2012 at the Franklin Woods Community Hospital. She was a native of Greene County, daughter of the late Bryan and Gladys Bowers Johnston. Charlotte was a homemaker and member of the First Christian Church of Rogersville. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband,...
Doris Hurley Duncan
Jan 13, 2012
Mrs. Doris Hurley Duncan, age 82, of Johnson City, passed away, Friday, January 13, 2012 in the Johnson City Medical Center. Mrs. Duncan was a native of Cocke County, TN who had lived most of her life in Johnson City. She was the daughter of the late Samuel Zackariah Hurley and Gertrude Fowler Hurley. In addition to her parents she...
Sammy Carver
Jan 12, 2012
Mr. Sammy Ervin Carver, 70, died Thursday, January 12, 2012 at Johnson City Medical Center. A native of Washington County, he was the son of the late Charlie Ervin and Mary Ingram Carver. Sammy was a truck driver for Ballenger for 26 years. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by an infant brother, William Carver. He...
D.R. 'Dick' Beeson
Jan 9, 2012
Donald Richard 'Dick'? Beeson, Jr., 2101 Christian Lane, Johnson City, passed away at home Monday evening, January 9, 2012, with his children by his side. Mr. Beeson was born on December 9, 1921, and was a lifelong resident of Johnson City. He was the son of the late D.R. Beeson, Sr. and Elma Rankin Beeson. Mr. Beeson was a 1938...
Donald Hobson
Jan 9, 2012
Mr. Donald Chase Hobson, 82, died Monday, January 09, 2012, at James H. Quillen VA Medical Center. A native of Carthage, NC he was the son of the late John T. and Myrtle Beard Hobson. Donald served in the US Army and enjoyed fishing, hunting, and watching NASCAR. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his...
Wanda Elizabeth Simpson
Jan 7, 2012
Mrs. Wanda Elizabeth Simpson, age 84, of Johnson City, passed away, Saturday, January 7, 2012 in the Unicoi County Long Term Care, Erwin. Mrs. Simpson was a native of Washington County. She was the daughter of the late Gentry Tate and Elizabeth Tate. In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by her husband, Eldridge Simpson; one...
Anna Marie Miller
Jan 7, 2012
Anna Marie Irish Miller Anna Marie Irish Miller, 86, of Johnson City, died Saturday, Jan. 7, 2012, at the Johnson City Medical Center in the warm embrace of her loving and admiring family. Anna Marie was born in Knox County, Tenn., on April 3, 1925, to Hazel Adrian (H.A.) and Nelle Woods Irish, the oldest of two children. She was...
Nora Ann Roark
Jan 6, 2012
Nora Byers Roark, age 87, of Johnson City, passed away Friday, January 6, 2012 at the Johnson City Medical Center. She was born in Mitchell County, North Carolina, and resided most of her life in Johnson City. She retired from East Tennessee State University in April of 1990 and was a member of King Springs Baptist Church. Her strong Christian...
Charles Ray Whitaker
Jan 5, 2012
CHARLES RAY WHITAKER FORMER MOUNTAIN HOME POST MASTER DIES AT AGE 88. HE WAS BORN IN JONESBOROUGH, TN, AUGUST 31, 1923. HE SERVED IN THE 1ST INFANTRY DIVISION IN WWII OF THE US ARMY. HE MADE THE INVASION OF FRANCE ON OMAHA BEACH AND SERVED AS STAFF SERGENT DURING WWII. HE RECEIVED NUMEROUS MEDALS INCLUDING 1 SILVER STAR, 3 BRONZE...
Harold Fred Willingham, Sr.
Jan 5, 2012
Mr. Harold Fred Willingham, Sr., age 88, of Johnson City, passed away Thursday, January 5, 2012 at his residence. Mr. Willingham was a native of Andover, Virginia. He was the son of the late Fred Willingham and Edith Hatcher Willingham. In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by one brother, Bobby Willingham; two sisters, Shirley Smith...
Ruby Juanita Crigger
Jan 5, 2012
Mrs. Ruby Juanita Crigger, age 92, of Johnson City, passed away, Thursday, January 5, 2012 at her daughters residence in Gray. Mrs. Crigger was a native of Washington County. She was the daughter of the late John Onks and Carrie Wilson Onks. In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by her husband, Robert 'RB'? Crigger; four...
Milton Eugene Hartsook
Jan 4, 2012
Milton Eugene Hartsook, 40, of Johnson City, died Wednesday, January 4, 2012 at the Johnson City Medical Center. He was a native of Johnson City, son of the late John Rodifer and Barbara Katherine Hartsook Bohannon of Jay, Florida. Milton had worked in the landscaping industry and was of the Baptist faith. Milton is to be cremated and will be...
Garry K. Boggs
Jan 3, 2012
I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Henceforth there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness. 2 Timothy 4:7-8 Mr. Garry K. Boggs, age 63, of Johnson City, graduated from his earthly home to his heavenly home on Tuesday, January 3 2011 in the James H. Quillen VA Medical...
Mary Ann Collett
Jan 3, 2012
Mary Ann Blevins Collett, 67, of Watauga, died Tuesday, January 3, 2012 at her residence. She was a native of Johnson City, daughter of the late Ray Wallace and Stella Clark Blevins. Mary was a homemaker and member of the Princeton Free Will Baptist Church. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by: her husband, Charlie Collett...
Kathryn Cox
Dec 31, 2011
Kathryn Smith Cox, 96, of Johnson City, passed away December 31, 2011 at the Johnson City Medical Center. She was a native of Johnson City, daughter of the late Stanton Pierce and Fannie Rhea Linville Smith. Kathryn was an avid golfer and bridge player. For many years she was a volunteer at the Johnson City Memorial Hospital , The Asbury...
Buck Garland
Dec 30, 2011
Mr. ' Buck' Garland, 69, died Friday, December 30, 2011 at Johnson City Medical Center. A native of Johnson City, he was the son of Agnes Keller Jones and the late Luther Garland. Buck enjoyed fishing and shooting. He was a coin collector, wood craftsman, and a member of the Moose Lodge. In addition to his father he is preceded...
Betty Ruth Russ
Dec 29, 2011
Betty Ruth Russ, age 82, of Rogersville, passed away Thursday, December 29, 2011 in the Heritage Manor, Rogersville. She was the daughter of the late Raymond Russ and Edith Lyons Russ. A graveside service for Betty Ruth Russ will be conducted at 11 AM Tuesday, January 3, 2012 in the Monte Vista Memorial Park. Chaplain Steve McKinney will officiate. Minister...
James Edward Smith
Dec 27, 2011
James E. Smith, Jr. 93, of Johnson City, died Tuesday, December 27, 2011 at the Franklin Woods Community Hospital. He was a native of Piney Flats, son of the late James E. and Anna Laura Feathers Smith. James was a minister of the Christian faith having served as pastor of First Christian Church in Sioux Falls, SD, Galesburg, IL and...
Donnie Hawkins
Dec 26, 2011
Mrs. Donnie Bell Farmer Hawkins, 89, died Monday, December 26, 2011 at Johnson City Medical Center. A native of Unicoi County, she was the daughter of the late Joel Fred and Annis May Hensley Farmer. Donnie enjoyed traveling and camping with friends and family and was a devoted member of Boones Creek Christian Church. In addition to her parents, she...
