OBITUARIES
Johnson City, TN. Obituaries
Local obituaries for Johnson City and Washington County, TN.
Barbara Maryann Whisnant
Aug 12, 2011
Barbara Whisnant passed away at home with family by her side on Friday, August 12, 2011 at the age of 73 years after a lengthy battle with cancer. She was born January 27, 1938 in White Plains, New York to the late Joseph and Heddy Krizan. She is survived by Arnold Whisnant of Johnson City, TN, husband of 50 years,...
Lonnie Don Mulkey
Aug 9, 2011
Lonnie Don Mulkey, 63, of Johnson City, TN, began his next journey on August 9, 2011. He was born on July 21, 1948, in Berea, KY. He became a musician during his teenage years while living in California. He played with many different bands during the course of his life and music was an essential part of who he was....
Matthew Bean Tucker
Aug 7, 2011
Matthew B. Tucker, 65, of Johnson City, died Sunday, August 7, 2011 in the Johnson City Medical Center. He was a native of Brownsville, TN and a son of Jean Smith Tucker of Johnson City and the late, Matthew Tucker. Mr. Tucker was also preceded in death by a brother, Michael Tucker and a sister, Nancy Ann Tucker Sanders.Mr. Tucker...
Leah Fleenor Green
Aug 4, 2011
'Her children arise and call her blessed.'? Proverbs 31:28 Leah Fleenor Green departed this life and entered into the joy of the Lord August 4, 2011, at her daughters home in Trinity, North Carolina. She was 85. Leah was known for her deep faith, humble spirit and gentle ways. Above all she loved the Lord, her family, and friends. Mildred...
Mary Elizabeth Pealer
Aug 3, 2011
Mary Elizabeth Pealer, 41 of Johnson City, passed away at her residence on Wednesday, August 3, 2011. She was a native of Washington County and a daughter of Violet Pealer of Johnson City and the late, George Ray Pealer.Survivors, in addition to her mother, include; two daughters, Stephanie and Emily Babb of Elizabethton; one brother, George 'Eddie'? Pealer of Johnson...
Stewart L. Judge Cannon
Aug 2, 2011
Judge Stewart 'Buddy' Lafayette Cannon, Jr., 84, of 1005 Tulip Street, Johnson City, died Tuesday, August 2, 2011 at his residence. Mr. Cannon was a native of Blowing Rock, NC, who had lived most of his life in Johnson City. He was the son of the late Mary Ella Crisp and Stewart Lafayette Cannon, Sr. He was a member of...
Maryana Huff
Jul 31, 2011
With great sadness the family announces the passing of Maryana Huff, age 88, of Johnson City, TN on Sunday, July 31, 2011. Maryana was born December 25, 1922 in Knoxville, Tennessee to the late J. Harlan and Margaret (Lyons) Smith, who moved to Kingsport, TN where she lived until graduating from high-school. She attended Peace Junior College in Raleigh, NC...
Shirley Lydia Soffiotto
Jul 30, 2011
Mrs. Shirley Lydia Soffiotto, 74, of 205 Clark Street, died July 30, 2011 at home of her son Tino Soffiotto. A native of Long Branch, NJ, she was the daughter of the late Jack Irwin Ord and Lydia Black Shaw. Shirley was a registered nurse with Kaiser Permanente in Oakland, CA. She had lived in Johnson City since 2006 and...
Ruth Henry
Jul 29, 2011
Ruth Crowder Henry, of Johnson City, died July 29, 2011 at the Christian Care Center of Johnson City. She was a native of Athens, TN, who had lived all of her adult life in Johnson City. She was a daughter of the late Rev. I. G. Crowder and Maude W. Crowder. Mrs. Henry was a member of Wesley Memorial United...
Georgia Lucille Phillips
Jul 29, 2011
John 3:16 For God so loved the world he have his only begotten son; that whosoever believeth in him shall not perish but have everlasting life. Georgia L. Phillips, 86, of Johnson City, went to be with her Lord and Savior from her residence, July 29, 2011, after a lengthy illness. A native of Carter County, she was the daughter...
Shirley Hawke Gragg
Jul 28, 2011
Shirley Hawke Gragg went to be with the Lord and Savior on July 28, 2011, at the Johnson City Medical Center after a brief illness. She was a resident of the Appalachian Christian Village, where she had lived for several years. Mrs. Gragg was 97 years old . She was born October 8, 1913 in Greene County and had resided...
Joel Keith Bishop
Jul 27, 2011
Joel Keith Bishop, Sr., 58, of Telford died Wednesday, July 27, 2011 at his residence. He was a native of Johnson City, son of the late Robert Sylvester and Iva Jean Hodge Bishop. Joel was a plant manager in the rock quarry industry. He was of the Free Will Baptist faith. Survivors include: a son and daughter-in-law, Joel K. Bishop,...
Delmer William Lowe
Jul 26, 2011
JOHNSON CITY- Mr. Delmer William Lowe, 80, of 1825 W. Lakeview Dr., went home to be with the Lord,on Tuesday, July 26, 2011 at his home. A native of Washington County, he was the son of the late George and Annie Blevins Lowe. Delmer was a U.S. Army veteran, 82 Airborne, and retired from the U.S. Postal Service as a...
Tara Renee' Frazier
Jul 23, 2011
Ms. Tara Renee Frazier, 38, of Fairhaven Ave., in Kingsport died Saturday July 23, 2011, at her residence. She was a native of Johnson City and a daughter of the late Ted Lee and Judy Jeanette Baines Frazier. Tara was a graduate of Happy Valley High School in 1991 and was an animal advocate and a loving mother. Survivors include...
George Cecil Orren
Jul 18, 2011
Johnson City- Mr. George Cecil Orren, 87, of 915 Pine Grove Ave., died Monday, July 18, 2011, at his home. A native of Johnson City, he was the son of the late Robert and Pearl Campbell Orren. Mr. Orren was a dealer representative with Volunteer Oil for 47 years. He was also a member of East Pine Grove Park United...
Trula Belle Martin
Jul 18, 2011
Trula Shipley Martin, 95, passed away on Monday, July 18, 2011 at the Johnson City Medical Center in Johnson City. She was a resident of the Appalachian Village. She was a devoted Mother , Grandmother and housewife who enjoyed gardening and traveling. Her love for her family will never be forgotten and can never be replaced. She worked in her...
Ruby Cofer Williams
Jul 15, 2011
Ruby Cofer Williams, 69, of Johnson City passed away on Friday, July 15, 2011 in Kingsport. She was a native of Johnson City and a daughter of the late William Joseph Cofer and Lorena Cofer Johnson. She was also preceded in death by two sons, Scott and Greg Williams and one daughter, Pamela Williams. Mrs. Williams was a member of...
Floyd Henry Edwards
Jul 15, 2011
Dr. Floyd H. Edwards, age 83, passed away following a lingering illness on Friday, July 15th at his residence. He was a native of Mitchell County, NC and the son of the late Burnie and Sindia Edwards. He was also preceded in death by a brother Wendell Edwards. Dr. Edwards, A Professor Emeritus in the College of Education at East...
Roger Leon Hecht
Jul 14, 2011
Dr. Roger Hecht went to be with his Lord on July 14, 2011, following a lengthy illness. He was born January 17, 1926 in rural Smith County, Kansas, where he grew up and graduated from Kensington High School. He was preceded in death by his parents, Julius and Cora Panter Hecht, and his sister Dorothy Hecht Snyder. He is survived...
William Philllips
Jul 14, 2011
William 'Bill'? Phillips, 81 of Johnson City, passed away at his residence on Thursday July 14 2011. He was a native of Mitchell County, NC and a son of the late Willlard O. and Mae Hughes Phillips. Bill was a job Superintentant with J. I. Cornett Construction Co. Survivors include his wife, Barbara Sue Philips; one daughter, Kathy Parrott and...
