Johnson City, TN. Obituaries

Theresa Bumgarner

Dec 10, 2024

Theresa Lynn Bumgarner

It is with both sorrow and celebration that we announce the passing of Theresa Lynn Bumgarner, who left this world on December 10, 2024, in Johnson City, Tennessee. Born on August 26, 1961, Known as Terri to friends and family she lived a life marked by dedication, compassion, and a deep commitment to her family and career.

Terri was...

James "Jim" Hillman

Dec 10, 2024

James “Jim” Hillman, a lifelong resident of Johnson City, passed away on December 10, 2024, at his home. He was the beloved son of Mrs. Bettye Bowyer Hillman and the late Dr. Charles H. Hillman. 

A gathering to celebrate Jim’s life will be scheduled at a later date.

Morris-Baker Funeral Home and Cremation Services is honored to serve the Hillman family.

Kevin Noel Reynolds

Dec 8, 2024

Kevin Noel Reynolds, 62, of Johnson City, Tennessee, passed away on Sunday December 8, 2024, at the Ballad Health Hospice House in Bristol.

Richard "Rick" Butler

Dec 8, 2024

Richard "Rick" Butler, age 63 of Jonesborough, Tennessee went to be with his Lord on December 8, 2024 at his home surrounded by family. He was born on January 10, 1961 to the late William and Blonda Butler. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his sister, Linda Miller.

Rick loved his family and friends. His message...

Robert " Bob" Britton

Dec 7, 2024

Robert Kyle (Bob) Britton, of Johnson City, passed away on December 7, 2024, at the Johnson City Medical Center, after a short illness. He was born in Washington County, TN on July 19, 1937, he was one of four sons born to Kyle and Mary McCall Britton. Preceding him in death were his parents and brothers, Johnny Mac Britton and...

James Richard Lewis

Dec 6, 2024

With heavy hearts and immense gratitude, we celebrate the life of James Richard Lewis, a loving father, devoted husband, and dedicated friend. He peacefully went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, with family by his side on December 6, 2024. Richard was born to the late James C. and Mildred (Cable) Lewis on April 22nd, 1938, in...

Diane Hutson

Dec 2, 2024

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Maria Diane Hutson, who departed this earthly life on December 2, 2024, at the age of 80. Diane was born on July 24, 1944, in Bristol, Tennessee, and lived much of her life in the Johnson City area, where she touched many hearts with her warmth and unique sense...

Shalhla Maine

Dec 1, 2024

Shalhla Maine, 62, Carter County, Tennessee went to be with the Lord peacefully at home on December 1, 2024.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Timothy Maine; daughter, Tekisha Maine; son, Timothy Jeremiah Daniel Maine; and grandparents, William and Beryl Taylor.

 Left to cherish her memory are: her mother, Elizabeth Langeroudi; daughter, Crystal Smith (William “Jay”); grandchildren, Noah Feathers and...

Rebecca Ann Van Wagenen

Nov 29, 2024

Rebecca Ann (Young) Van Wagenen, 47, passed away on Friday, November 29, 2024, in Johnson City, Tennessee, surrounded by her family, after a valiant, year-long battle with pancreatic cancer.

 She was born May 10, 1977, to Paul and Beverly Young in Inglewood, California. She would like to thank her parents for the many years of street cred being born in Inglewood...

George Nile Bowman, Jr.

Nov 29, 2024

Matthew 25:23 - “Well done, good and faithful servant...” 

George Nile Bowman Jr., 94, of Johnson City, TN, devoted husband, loving father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed from this earth into the arms of his lord, Jesus Christ, early Friday morning, November 29, 2024, on the day of his 67th wedding anniversary at the place he loved the most, his farm in...

James Vernon "Jimbo" Broce

Nov 26, 2024

James Vernon “Jimbo” Broce, 69, of Bristol, Tennessee, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday November 26, 2024, from Abundant Christian Living Community in Johnson City.

James was born into the loving home of Jimmy R. Broce and Katie Louise Wheeler Broce in Bristol, Tennessee in 1955.

He was a proud Sullivan East Patriot Alumni. After graduation, he attended Northeast State...

Rodger Powell

Nov 26, 2024

Rodger O'Neil Powell, 

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Rodger O'Neil Powell, a beloved husband, father, and minister, who departed this world peacefully on November 26, 2024, in Johnson City, Tennessee, at the age of 81. Born on January 19, 1943, in Columbus, Ohio, Rodger dedicated his life to the service of others and the faithful...

Myoka Bolton Widener

Nov 24, 2024

Myoka Bolton Widener, passed away unexpectedly on November 24, 2024, at the age of 71. She was born on November 21, 1953, in Carter County, Tennessee.

She was a proud '71 graduate of Science Hill High School, where she was a talented Majorette and saxophone player. After High School she pursued a degree from East Tennessee State University, in Dental Hygiene,...

Richard Boyd

Nov 21, 2024

Richard Porter Boyd passed on 11/21/2024 at 80 years. He was born in Wakefield, Mass 11/16/1944 to Bertha A. Thayer and her husband Gordon Boyd.

He loved playing sports and was part of a winning high school Massachusetts football team honored at the White House by President John F. Kennedy. He served in the Air Force security service in Vietnam where...

Phyllis Paulantonio

Nov 21, 2024

Phyllis Ann Paulantonio, 91, of Johnson City, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on November 21, 2024, at her home. Originally from Long Island, New York, Phyllis pursued a career in nursing after graduating in 1953 from Buffalo General Hospital. Throughout her impressive career in the medical industry, she worked at various hospitals on Long Island, including Hempstead General Hospital and Deepdale...

Patsy Shepherd

Nov 19, 2024

Patsy Loraine Shepherd, age 85, went to meet her husband and her lord on November 19, 2024, after a long battle with Parkinsons.

She was born to Conrad and Juanita Fagan on June 20, 1939, and grew up on a farm in Telford TN. She graduated from Jonesborough High School and then married the love of her life Jackie...

Elizabeth Ann Stanley Johnson

Nov 19, 2024

Elizabeth "Liz" Ann Stanley Johnson, age 70, of Johnson City, Tennessee, and Clintwood, Virginia, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, November 19, 2024.

Liz was born on September 17, 1954, in Clintwood, Virginia, to Ray and Pauline Stanley. She graduated from Ervinton High School and attended Mountain Empire Community College where she received her associate's degree in respiratory therapy....

Virginia Caudle

Nov 19, 2024

Virginia A. Fox Caudle, affectionately known as Gen Gen, passed away at the age of 98. Born at home in Limestone, Tennessee, on June 7, 1926, Virginia was the heart and soul of her family. She cherished time spent with her beloved daughters, Gaile Caudle, Cindi Watts (and husband Jay Watts), and Lisa Blevins (and husband David Blevins), and found...

Betty Shell Livingston Grindstaff

Nov 16, 2024

Betty Shell Livingston Grindstaff, daughter of J. Fletcher Shell and Verna Curd Shell was born on June 24, 1930, and passed away peacefully on November 16, 2024 at her home. She was a member of Southside Baptist Church for over 60 years, where she sang in the church choir and the trio. Betty also volunteered at MSHA (Ballad) for over...

Donna Sue Wise

Nov 13, 2024

Donna Sue (Illman) Wise, of Johnson City, Tennessee, 82, passed away peacefully on November 13, 2024, at the Johnson City Medical Center. 

 She was born in Quincy, Illinois to the late Arthur and Gladys (Bolton) Illman.

 Sue earned a Bachelor’s degree from Lincoln Christian College in Lincoln, Illinois and a Master’s degree from Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana. 

 Sue lived a life of...