OBITUARIES
Johnson City, TN. Obituaries
Local obituaries for Johnson City and Washington County, TN.
Sally Church
Nov 9, 2016
Sally Church, 72, of Piney Flats, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 9, 2016, in the Wellmont Hospice House. A native of Bristol, VA, she was the daughter of the late Glenn and Mary Elizabeth McCroskey. She attended Tennessee High School. She worked as a beautician, for the Salvation Army, and owned her own dog grooming business...
Julia M. Whitson
Nov 6, 2016
Julia M. Whitson, age 85, of Johnson City, passed away at home Sunday, November 6, 2016. Mrs. Whitson was born in Rising Sun, Indiana, a daughter of the late Ben and Grace Hilker. She was of the Christian faith, devoted to her family and to helping others. She spent several years as a volunteer crafts instructor at the Johnson City...
Grover Eugene Brotherton
Nov 6, 2016
Grover 'Eugene' Brotherton passed peacefully to be with the Lord on November 6, 2016. He was a lifelong resident of Johnson City, TN and was retired from the Johnson City School System where he was employed for 26 years. After retirement, he was able to further enjoy his lifelong passions including NASCAR, the Atlanta Braves, and spending time with his...
Gladell Roller Crum
Nov 5, 2016
Gladell Roller Crum, 85, of Colonial Heights, died Saturday, November 5, 2016 at Asbury Place in Kingsport. A Scott County, Virginia native, she had lived in Colonial Heights since 1963. She was the daughter of the late A.H. and Maude Sturgil Roller. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Dewey Crum; two brothers, Calloway...
John L. Young, Jr.
Nov 5, 2016
John L. Young, Jr., of Johnson City, passed away at his residence with his loved ones by his side on Saturday, November 5, 2016 following an extended illness. He was a Roan Mountain native and a son of the late LeRoy and Lelia Tilley Young. Mr. Young was a graduate of ETSU. He was the owner of C & J...
Jackson Trethaway, Jr.
Nov 4, 2016
Jackson Trethaway, Jr., age 73, passed away on November 4, 2016. The Kingston, Pennsylvania, native was the only son of the late Jackson and Doris (Bortz) Trethaway. Survivors include his sister Claire T. Oldham and her husband, George E. Oldham III, of Johnson City, as well as numerous loving family members. The Kingston High School alumni continued his education at...
Ella A. Cox
Nov 3, 2016
After a long and productive life, Ella A. Cox went to be with the Lord on Thursday, November 3, 2016. Born November 8, 1922 to the late Charles and Ruby Absher of Norton, Virginia, she moved to Johnson City in 1947 after attending Longwood College. She was an active member of Munsey Memorial United Methodist Church and member of Philosopher?s...
Janice Ann Carr
Nov 1, 2016
Janice Ann Carr, 68, of Jonesborough, died on Tuesday, November 1, 2016 at her residence. She was a native of Johnson City, daughter of the late Roy Hampton and Marion Marie Walker Sprinkle. She was a member of the West Hills Baptist Church. Janice was a retired clerk / factory worker for North Electric (formerly ITT). In addition to her...
John Edwin Hefty, Jr.
Oct 31, 2016
Arrangements under the direction of Morris-Baker Funeral Home, Johnson City, TN.
Nora Jean Adams
Oct 31, 2016
Nora Jean ?Mommajean' Adams, lifetime resident of Johnson City and Greeneville, passed away peacefully with her loved ones by her side on October 31, 2016. She was of the Baptist faith and is now safely home with her savior. Survivors include: her sons, Michael A. Adams and his wife Joy and Marklan S. Adams; grandson, Blakelan Adams; granddaughter, Brandee LeAnne...
Otis Coy Church, Jr.
Oct 31, 2016
Otis Coy Church, Jr., 72, of Johnson City, passed away Monday, October 31, 2016 at his home. Otis was a native of Johnson City. He was the son of the late Otis Church, Sr. and Myrtle Bryant Church. Otis proudly served in the US Navy. He was the founder and owner of Church?s Lawn Service until his retirement in 2012....
Alma Marie Mcnabb
Oct 30, 2016
Alma Marie McNabb, 76, Johnson City, passed away Sunday, October 30, 2016 at Franklin Woods Community Hospital following a lengthy illness. She was born in Elk Park, NC to the late Robert F. and Myrtle Walker Miller. She retired from Leon-Fernbach as a factory worker. She left behind a loving family that includes: her husband, Carl McNabb; four children; nine...
Alice Hutchison
Oct 29, 2016
Alice Elizabeth (Betty) Dimmick Hutchison, born October 10, 1923, died October 29, 2016.Betty was born in Columbus, MS and spent her childhood years in Opelousas, LA, where her father, Ira C. Dimmick, laid the foundation for Dimmick Supply Company, serving the auto industry aftermarket. When the company headquarters was moved to Lake Charles, LA, the family moved too. After graduating...
Velma Johnson
Oct 29, 2016
Velma Johnson, 65, of 901 Dry Creek Road, Erwin, TN, died of a brief illness of cancer on October 29, 2016 at her residence. Velma was a native of Johnson City, but lived in Erwin since 1981. She was the daughter of the late John C. and Mary Stout. Velma was retired from the forestry service and was of the...
Florence S. Hodge
Oct 27, 2016
Florence S. Hodge, 93, of Watauga, died Thursday, October 27, 2016 at the NHC of Johnson City. She was a native of Watauga, daughter of the late Hubert L. and Clara Edith Shell Scott. Florence was a retired telephone / keypunch operator for the North American Rayon Corporation. She was a member of the Lick Creek Christian Church and a...
Michael Blaine Whitson
Oct 25, 2016
Michael Blaine Whitson, 43, of Johnson City, died Wednesday, October 26, 2016 at his home. Michael was a lifelong resident of Johnson City, the son of Dovie Briggs Whitson and the late Charles Whitson. He attended Daniel Boone and Science Hill High School, where he played basketball and baseball. He had worked for Vaughan Furniture Company. Michael loved fishing, UT...
Charles Henry Phillips
Oct 24, 2016
Charles Henry Phillips, 89, of Johnson City, died on Monday, October 24, 2016 at his residence. He was a native of Plymouth, Ohio, son of the late Jeter M. and Nettie Ismus Phillips. Charles had lived here in Johnson City since 1942. He was a veteran of WWII having served in the U. S. Army in the Asiatic ? Pacific...
Stanley Clark Smith
Oct 24, 2016
Stanley Clark Smith, 68, of Johnson City, died Monday, October 24, 2016 at the James H. Quillen VA Medical Center. Stanley was a native of New Sharon, Iowa. He was the son of Jesse and Dorothy Smith. Stanley was a US Army veteran, having proudly served in Vietnam. He worked as a corrections officer. A graveside service is scheduled for...
Grant L. Dr. Jones
Oct 22, 2016
Dr. Grant L. Jones, 94, of Johnson City, passed away Saturday, October 22, 2016 in the Johnson City Medical Center. Dr. Jones received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Carson Newman College in 1943, Bachelor of Divinity from Southern Baptist Seminary in 1949, Master of Divinity from Southern Baptist Seminary in 1973, and Doctor of Divinity from Carson Newman College...
Myrtle Lewis Campbell
Oct 21, 2016
Myrtle Lewis Campbell, 99, of Johnson City, died Friday, October 21, 2016 at Agape Nursing and Rehab Center. Myrtle was a proud native of the former Fish Springs community of Carter County. She was a daughter of the late James and Ida Sheffield Lewis. Myrtle was an active member of Fairview Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was...
