Johnson City, TN. Obituaries

Sep 9, 2019

Ann Beeson Gouge, age 100, of Johnson City, Tennessee, died in her home on Monday, September 9, 2019, with her daughter by her side. Ann was born on December 25, 1918 to the late D. R. Beeson Sr. and Elma Rankin Beeson in Johnson City. She graduated from Science Hill High School and Tusculum College. She was a member of...

Sep 6, 2019

Phillip Wade Luster, 56, of Elizabethton, died Friday, September 6, 2019 at his residence. He was born in Vincenza, Italy, to Ira Talmadge, Jr. and Esther Leona Stidham Luster, while Ira served in the U. S. Army. He was a retired Regulatory Compliance Manager for Smith-Higgins which later became AmerisourceBergen, Company. Phillip was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church....

Sep 6, 2019

Gladys Louise Nave, 89, Johnson City, passed away Friday, September 6, 2019, surrounded by her loved ones. Gladys was born in Johnson City to the late Joseph and Frances Nelson Scarborough. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by: her husband, Fred Nave; one son, Arthur Nave; two sisters, Hattie McNealy and Mary Nelson; and two brothers,...

Sep 6, 2019

Anna Lee Babb, 85, of 128 Horseshoe Drive in Johnson City, entered into the joys of the Lord on Friday, September 6, 2019, at 5:15 PM. Anna was a wonderful mother, grandmother, and sister, loved dearly by all who knew her. She was a daughter of the late William Harrison Hughes and Nettie Garland Hughes. In addition to her parents,...

Sep 4, 2019

Douglas (Doug) B. Gourley, age 74, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, September 4, 2019, surrounded by his loving family. Doug was born in Dickenson County, VA, and was the son of the late Blanche Jones (Jack). Doug lived with his grandfather, Howard Gourley, until the age of 10 when he returned to Johnson City. Doug served...

Sep 3, 2019

Richard Eugene “Gene” Stephens, died Tuesday, September 3, 2019 at the Johnson City Medical Center. He was a native of Whiteville, NC, son of the late William Paul and Bernice Hardie Stephens. Gene was a retired salesperson in the lumber industry. He attended First Presbyterian Church of Johnson City. Gene was a graduate of University of North Carolina. Survivors include:...

Sep 3, 2019

Gary Edward Mosier, 75, of Fall Branch, passed away surrounded by his family on Tuesday, September 3, 2019, following an extended illness at Lakebridge Health Care Center. Gary was a native of Washington County, a son of the late JD and Daisy Gibson Mosier. He spent twenty years as an Air Traffic Controller for the United States Air Force, before...

Sep 2, 2019

Margaret “Cheyanne” Buck, age 47, of Johnson City, TN, died from injuries sustained in a head on collision on I-26 on September 1, 2019. Cheyanne was born on August 21, 1972 to Johnny Hoyt King Jr. and Vivian Ann Richards in Kingsport, TN. Cheyanne is survived by: her husband, Tim Buck; son, Brandon Buck; mother and step-dad, Ann and Wayne...

Aug 29, 2019

David Lee Jones, age 84, of Fayetteville, Tennessee, and formerly Johnson City, Tennessee, died August 29, 2019. David was responsible for the missile technology and the missile development on Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, Alabama. He worked directly with Werner Von Braun on the Apollo space missions. He was also the developer of the systems on the Blackbird surveillance system. David...

Aug 27, 2019

Mary Catherine Donnell Argo, age 90, passed away peacefully on August 27, 2019 at NHC Healthcare, Johnson City, TN. She was born April 27, 1929 in Saint Louis, MO to Eunice and Frank Donnell. She married the love of her life, General Marion Argo, who preceded her in death in 1983. In addition to mourning the loss of her parents...

Aug 25, 2019

Aug 24, 2019

William L. “Bill” Stevens, age 100, born May 13, 1919, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 24, 2019, at The Waters of Johnson City. Bill was a World War II veteran, serving in the U.S. Army from April 7, 1941 - August 26, 1945. He served under General George Patton in Africa, Egypt and Italy. He retired from Klopman Mills...

Aug 23, 2019

Robert Franklin Davis, 85, of Johnson City, passed away on Friday, August 23, 2019, at Steadman Hill Assisted Living. He was born in Anderson County Tennessee, a son of the late Frank and Mary Bearden Davis. Robert served in the U.S. Army on the Military Police force and worked at Holston Defense. He was a big UT Vols fan and...

Aug 23, 2019

David Lee Clark, 72, Kingsport, passed away Friday, August 23, 2019, at Holston Valley Medical Center. Dave was born in Big Stone Gap, VA to the late Palmer and Leola Clark. Dave Retired from Eastman after 38 years as a Capital Project Coordinator, and then continued to work part time for an additional 10 years. He was a member of...

Aug 22, 2019

Mary “Christine” Hammonds, 71, passed away in her sleep on August 22nd, 2019, into the hands of the Lord. She was the widow of Mr. Lonnie Hammonds, to whom she was married until his death in 2002. Born in Johnson City, Christine was the daughter of Hassie and Roy Conner of Gray, Tennessee. She went to Boones Creek High School....

Aug 20, 2019

Glenna Jean Davis, of Piney Flats, TN, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Tuesday, August 20, 2019. Jean was the daughter of the late Margaret Hammitt from Jonesborough, TN. Jean lovingly served alongside her husband, Dr. Allen Davis at Piney Flats First Baptist Church where she served as the church secretary and the church organist. Her love...

Aug 19, 2019

Verna Cook, 90, Johnson City, went to be with the Lord on Monday, August 19, 2019. She was born in Eaton, OH on August 11, 1929. She was a longtime member of Snow Memorial Baptist Church. Verna was preceded in death by: her husband, Ralph Cook; one son, Larry Cook; mother, Nancy Burton; son-in-law, Billy Irvin; and one brother, Billy...

Aug 18, 2019

George English Oldham IV, 47, passed away unexpectedly in Nashville, TN, August 19, 2019. He is survived by his wife, Colleen Haskins Oldham, son, Patrick M. Oldham and daughter, Anna K. Oldham, of Brentwood, TN; his parents Claire T. and George E. “Skip” Oldham III of Johnson City, TN; sisters, Julia O. Vargo and spouse Steven T. and Patricia C....

Aug 16, 2019

John Carver “J.C.” Gage, 81, Gray, passed away Friday, August 16, 2019, at Johnson City Medical Center. J.C. was born in Mitchell County, NC to the late Bertha Verna and Carroll Gage. J.C. worked in the service department at Stowers Machinery Corp., a local Caterpillar dealer, for over 40 years. He was previously a member of Keystone Presbyterian Church for...

Aug 16, 2019

William Henry Williams II, 56, of Johnson City, died Friday, August 16, 2019 at the James H. Quillen VA Medical Center. He was born in Fort Dix, New Jersey, son of the late Don and Nancy Hall Williams. William served as a radio operator in the U. S. Army, 101st Airborne Division, and was stationed in Korea and several bases...