OBITUARIES
Johnson City, TN. Obituaries
Local obituaries for Johnson City and Washington County, TN.
Helen Mathes Peterson
Feb 3, 2017
Helen Mathes McMillan Peterson, 93, of Johnson City, died Friday, February 3, 2017 at the Johnson City Medical Center. She was a native of Rural Retreat, Virginia, daughter of the late Andrew Jackson and Mary Alice James McMillan. Helen was a homemaker and longtime member of University Parkway Baptist Church. Her husband Howard Peterson preceded her in death in 2013....
Myrtle Cross
Feb 1, 2017
Myrtle Church Cross, 81, of Piney Flats, passed away peacefully Wednesday, February 1, 2017 at her residence surrounded by family. She was a native of Beach Mountain, NC, daughter of the late Marion and Hildred Lewis Church. Myrtle was former employee of Raytheon and homemaker. She was a member of Poplar Ridge Christian Church. Myrtle was a loving wife, mother...
Mary Conner
Jan 31, 2017
Mary Christina (Giordano) Jordan Conner, age 96, passed away peacefully into her heavenly home Tuesday, January 31, 2017, at NHC Healthcare. She was also being attended by Caris Hospice Healthcare staff who brought great happiness into her life and excellent care. Mary?s family is eternally grateful for everyone?s loving care. Mary was born to Italian immigrant parents, Phillip and Ines...
Richard James Tyree
Jan 30, 2017
Richard James Tyree, 80, Johnson City, passed away peacefully after a short illness on Monday, January 30, 2017 at his residence surrounded by family and friends. Mr. Tyree was born in Washington County, TN to the late Clifford and Mildred Arthur Tyree. He was skilled in multiple aspects but his passion was in foundry work. Mr. Tyree made a great...
Emery Carl Bailey
Jan 28, 2017
Emery Carl Bailey, 88, of Johnson City, passed away Saturday, January 28, 2017 at Lakebridge Health Care Center. Emery was a native of Mitchell County, NC. He was a son of the late Jessie James and Minnie Bessie Callahan Bailey, the youngest of nine children. Emery was a former member of East Park Baptist Church and attended Grace Fellowship Church....
Frances Ann Sprouse
Jan 28, 2017
Mrs. Frances Ann Sprouse, 62, of Johnson City, passed away at home Saturday, Jan. 28, 2017, surrounded by her family. Frances was a native of Peru, Ind., born to Frank Newton Small, Jr. and the late Virginia Jo-Ann (Decker) Small. Survivors include her husband Garrett Sprouse; two daughters, Stephanie Brinkley and her husband Frank Brinkley, and Jennifer Sprouse and her...
Billy Joe Bill Crossno
Jan 27, 2017
Mr. Billy Joe ?Bill' Crossno, 84, Jonesborough, passed away peacefully at his home Friday, January 27, 2017. Mr. Crossno was born on May 26, 1932 in Camden, TN to the late John and Lillian Hall Crossno. He is preceded in death by: his wife, JoAnn Crossno; and two brothers, Lacy Aaron and John Crossno, Jr. Mr. Crossno is survived by:...
Patricia Jean Sluder
Jan 25, 2017
Ms. Patricia Jean Sluder, 78, of Johnson City, went home to be with the lord on January 25, 2017. Ms. Sluder was a lifelong resident of Johnson City. She was the daughter of the late Eugene and Molissie Royston Collins. Her hobbies were crocheting, sewing, gardening, bird watching, and just loved being outside. She was a breast cancer survivor. In...
Hassie Marie Taylor
Jan 24, 2017
Hassie Marie Taylor, 101, of Orlando, FL, passed away Tuesday, January 24, 2017 at the Gainesville Health Care Center. Hassie was born in Mountain City, TN. She was a daughter of the late Victor and Effie Hodge Van Dyke. Hassie was a homemaker. In her early years, she enjoyed gardening, fishing, and cooking for her family. She and her husband...
Barbara Jane Foister
Jan 23, 2017
Ms. Barbara Foister, Johnson City, passed away Monday, January 23, 2017 at Johnson City Medical Center. Barbara was the daughter of the late William Alex and Grace Marie Blevins Arnett. Barbara graduated in 1954 from Science Hill High School. Barbara loved good jokes, summers at the beach and Christmas with her large extended family. She loved her family. She was...
Virginia Yelton Randolph
Jan 21, 2017
Virginia Yelton Randolph, 88, Fall Branch, passed away Saturday, January 21, 2017 at Holston Valley Medical Center following brief illnesses. Virginia was a North Carolina native, born to the late Monroe and Mae Hill Yelton. She loved flowers and was often found in the garden. Above all, she enjoyed spending time with family. Virginia was a member of Bad Creek...
Wesley David Snyder
Jan 20, 2017
Wesley David Snyder, born August 16th, 1953, in Knoxville, Tennessee, left this life to eternal rest in Johnson City, on Friday, January 20, 2017 at Agape Nursing & Rehab after a lengthy battle with colorectal cancer. The family thanks the staff of Agape for their kindness. Wes was born in Knoxville to the late Samuel D. and Beatrice Gass Snyder....
Priscilla Ann Bennett
Jan 20, 2017
Ms. Priscilla Ann Bennett, age 70, Johnson City, went home to be with the Lord on Friday January 20, 2017, in the Johnson City Medical Center. Ms.Bennett was a native of Unicoi County, and was the daughter of the late Robert F. Ledford Sr., and the late Pauline Hughes Ledford. Priscilla worked at Goodys Family Clothing as store manager until...
Hilda Collins
Jan 19, 2017
Mrs. Hilda Collins, age 85, of Johnson City, TN passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, January 19, 2017, surrounded by her family. Hilda was the daughter of the late Charles Thomas and Kate Nave Thomas. Hilda graduated in 1950 from Science Hill High School. Hilda was a devoted and active member of Central Baptist Church in Johnson City....
Janice Marlene Knipp
Jan 17, 2017
Janice Marlene Knipp, age 76, passed away Tuesday, January 17, 2017 at Life Care Center in Elizabethton, TN. She was a daughter of the late Virgil and Elnora Knipp. Ms. Knipp was born and raised in Greene County and moved with her family to Johnson City in 1956. She graduated from Jonesboro High School, received a B.S. degree from East...
Jimmy Carlton Brown
Jan 16, 2017
Jimmy Carlton Brown, age 73, passed away on Monday, January 16, 2017 at Johnson City Medical Center. He was a native of coastal North Carolina, who had lived much of his life in Johnson City. He was the son of the late Jonathan Marion Brown and Theoria Parker Brown of Wallace, NC. In addition to his parents, two brothers, George...
Deborah Estes Tester
Jan 16, 2017
Deborah Estes Tester, 65, of Johnson City, passed Monday, January 16, 2017 at her residence surrounded by loved ones. She was a native of Johnson City, daughter of the late Jack and Frances Beatrice Estes. She was a loving wife, mother, nonna, sister, and aunt 'mother', spiritual guide, confidant, and moral compass to many. Matriarch to an extended family. Deborah...
Eric Lee Miller
Jan 15, 2017
Eric Lee Miller, 35, passed away Sunday, January 15, 2017. Eric was known for having a big heart. He had a lot of love for his family, friends, animals and anyone else he met. He was a selfless person who would give all he had. Eric also had an artistic side to him, and often drew tattoos for people. Eric...
Mary Anne Golik
Jan 15, 2017
Mary Anne Golik passed away due to natural causes in Knoxville, TN on January 15, 2017, five months after her 87th birthday. Mary Anne was a resident of Johnson City, TN for more than 50 years. She was an active and devout member of St. Mary?s Catholic Church. Mary Anne was born in County Kerry, Ireland. Possessing an adventurous spirit,...
Robert Aaron Mills, Ii
Jan 15, 2017
Robert Aaron ?Rob' Mills II, 49, of Bluff City, passed away Sunday, January 15, 2017 in Johnson City. Rob was a native of Johnson City. He was a son of the late Robert Aaron Mills and Doris Godsey-Mills. Rob graduated from Science Hill High School. He worked as an engineer for Mountain States Health Alliance. He attended Johnson City Church...
