OBITUARIES
Johnson City, TN. Obituaries
Local obituaries for Johnson City and Washington County, TN.
James Laurilla
Jul 12, 2023
James “Jim” Lee Laurilla, 88, of Unicoi, TN passed away peacefully on July 12, 2023, at
Lakebridge Skilled Nursing Facility after suffering from dementia for several years. Amedisys
Hospice provided loving care in his passing.
Jim came into the world on June 4, 1935, as summer and mosquitos welcomed him to Northern
Minnesota. Little did he know that a few months later he would...
Robert Emmitt Connell, Iii
Jul 11, 2023
Dr. Robert “Bobby” E. Connell, 60, of Johnson City, Tennessee, died after a long battle with dementia on July 11, 2023, at his home surrounded by family.
Bobby was born November 4, 1962, in Clarksburg, WV, the son of Robert and Caren Connell. Bobby graduated from LaSalle High School in 1981, received his Bachelor of Arts and Sciences from West Virginia...
Shirley M Mitchell
Jul 9, 2023
Shirley M. Mitchell, 91, of Johnson City, went home to be with the Lord on July 9, 2023. Shirley was born on July 12, 1931, in Berkeley, California. She was the daughter of the late Chester and Selma (Hansen) Powell.
Shirley worked as a secretary in naval operations, where she would meet and marry her husband of 62 years, Donald Mitchell....
Dr. Ronald Eugene Hubbard
Jul 7, 2023
Dr. Ronald Eugene Hubbard, age 83, passed away on July 7, 2023, surrounded by his family. “The trumpets played and the angels sang when God called him home!”
Born in Little Rock, AR on June 16, 1940, Ron was the older son of the late C.R. (Bob) Hubbard and the late Ruby Hart Hubbard. He was also preceded in death by...
Kristi Liane Muskrat
Jul 5, 2023
Kristi Muskrat, 54, of Johnson City, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 5, 2023, at her home following a lengthy illness with her loving family and friends by her side.
Kristi was born into the loving home of Michael and Sharon Elliott in Johnson City, Tennessee, but resided in Porum, Oklahoma for several years before returning to Johnson City. She...
Jeffrey Allan Scott
Jul 2, 2023
Jeffrey Allan Scott, 53, of Jonesborough, passed away on Sunday, July 2, 2023, in Johnson City.
He was born in Miami, Florida, to the late Luke Scott and Judith Schmidt Scott. He had lived in Johnson City for the last eighteen years.
Jeff served his country in the U.S. Army for seventeen years as an airborne combat medic, retiring at the rank...
Daniel Mark Russo
Jun 28, 2023
Daniel Mark Russo passed away on June 28, 2023, after a lengthy battle with Parkinson’s Disease.
Mr. Russo was born on October 30, 1935, to Amelia and Pasquale Russo in the Bronx, New York.
Mr. Russo was a graduate of Rutgers University. He previously served in the United States Army and retired from East Tennessee State University, where he once served as...
Maude Inez Stamper
Jun 26, 2023
Maude Inez Scott Stamper, 79, Johnson City, passed away on Monday, June 26, 2023, at her residence.
Maude was born in Watauga to the late Anthon Edgar Scott and Onis Belle Willis Scott.
She retired from ETSU as a custodian and attended Piney Grove Free Will Baptist Church for many years until her health no longer allowed.
In addition to her parents, Maude...
Mercedes Mccrory
Jun 26, 2023
Mercedes Anaya McCrory, 94, of West Palm Beach, Florida, and Johnson City, Tennessee, passed away on Monday, June 26, 2023.
Mercedes was born in Santander, Colombia, on August 14, 1928, to the late Jorge Anaya and Maria H. Gonzalez.
She attended services at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Johnson City.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband...
Pamela "Suesi" Buchanan
Jun 25, 2023
Pamela “Suesi” Buchanan, 65, of Johnson City, Tennessee, went Home to be with the Lord on June 25, 2023, suddenly and unexpectedly at her home.
A lifelong resident of Johnson City, Suesi was born January 4, 1958. She was a 1976 graduate of David Crockett High School. She was formerly an employee of Coleman Studios and a representative of Avon.
Suesi was...
Debra Myers Wilson
Jun 22, 2023
Debra Myers Wilson, 71, passed away peacefully at the Johnson City Medical Center on June 22, 2023. Debra was the beloved wife of Guy B. Wilson, with whom she shared 35 wonderful years of marriage.
Born on September 27, 1952 in Morristown, Tennessee, Debra was the daughter of the late Gladys (Jones) Myers. She graduated with honors from the University of...
Virginia Mckinney Campbell
Jun 21, 2023
“Only an aunt can give hugs like a mother, keep secrets like a sister and share love like a friend.”
Our beloved sister, aunt, and friend, Virginia M. “Jenny” Campbell passed away at the age of 83 years with her family by her side on Wednesday, June 21, 2023 following a brief illness.
Jenny was born to the late Marion Cicero, and...
Ryan Scott Cradic
Jun 21, 2023
Ryan Scott Cradic, of Johnson City, passed away at 42 years old on Wednesday, June 21, 2023, after a courageous 17-month battle with glioblastoma.
Ryan was a friend to many and loved his family beyond words. He was loyal, honest, genuine, had a unique sense of humor and was always ready to lend a helping hand. He will be remembered as...
Ricky Dale Sams
Jun 20, 2023
In Loving Memory
Rick Sams (1960-2023)
Rick Sams, beloved son, father, and brother, passed away on June 20, 2023, leaving an impression of love and cherished memories. He was 62 years old.
Born in Johnson City, December 18th, 1960 Rick was the loving and devoted son of Kenneth and Sylvia Sams.
Preceded in death by his father, Kenneth, Rick is survived by his loving...
Jordan Uchenna Jones
Jun 18, 2023
Jordan Uchenna Jones, 28, of the Boones Creek community in Johnson City, Tennessee, passed away unexpectedly after a brief illness on Sunday, June 18, 2023.
A lifelong resident of Boones Creek, Jordan was born April 15, 1995, to Douglas Dwayne and Sissie Shelton Jones. He graduated from Daniel Boone High School in 2013. Jordan worked as a veteran service technician for...
Dawn Mauk Scott
Jun 17, 2023
Mrs. Dawn Mauk Scott, 86, of Johnson City, Tennessee, passed away Saturday, June 17, 2023, at Abundant Christian Living Community.
Mrs. Scott was born in Washington County, Tennessee. She was the daughter of the late Guy E. and Louise Carr Mauk.
Mrs. Scott graduated from The Training School (now University High) where she was salutatorian in 1953. She graduated from East Tennessee...
Audrey Ann Head
Jun 17, 2023
Audrey Ann Head, age 81, of Gray, Tennessee, passed away Saturday, June 17, 2023, at Franklin Woods Community Hospital.
Audrey was born January 25, 1942, to the late Benedict and Louise Ann Samuel Schmidt in Velva, North Dakota. Most of Audrey’s childhood was spent in Oregon and Washington state, graduating from Olympia High School in Olympia, Washington. She met the love...
Robert Hurley Ford
Jun 14, 2023
Robert Hurley Ford, age 35, of Jonesborough, Tennessee, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, June 14, 2023, at his home.
Robert was born February 23, 1988, in Johnson City, Tennessee, to Debra Lynn Adams Feathers and Virgile Lee Ford. He was a landscaper by trade. In his free time, he enjoyed shooting pool and spending time with his friends. He loved dogs...
Margaret Louise Manning Timbs
Jun 14, 2023
Margaret Louise Miller Manning Timbs, 80, of Jonesborough, passed away at her home on Wednesday, June 14, 2023. She was a loving wife, caring mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.
She was born in Avery, North Carolina, a daughter of the late Robert Fairbanks Miller and Myrtle Williams Miller.
Margaret was a strong Christian and a very involved member of King Springs Baptist Church....
Doris Jean Lipps
Jun 13, 2023
Doris Jean Fleenor Lipps, 75, of Piney Flats, slipped into the arms of Jesus on Tuesday, June 13, 2023, surrounded by her loving family.
Doris Jean enjoyed square dancing, camping, and traveling with her late husband following her retirement from Sprint Telephone Company. She enjoyed crafts and making her home a showcase of family heirlooms.
She was a member of Edgefield Methodist...
