OBITUARIES
Johnson City, TN. Obituaries
Local obituaries for Johnson City and Washington County, TN.
Fred L. Abel, Jr.
Mar 7, 2017
Mr. Fred L. Abel, Jr., 78, of Johnson City, went to be with the Lord at Johnson City Medical Center on Tuesday, March 7, 2017. Fred was a lifelong resident of Johnson City. Fred was a retired pipe fitter and member of Local 538. He was a veteran of the Navy and served on the U.S.S. Theodore E. Chandler DD717....
Danny C. Wilson
Mar 7, 2017
Danny C. ?Gaga' Wilson, 59, of Johnson City died Tuesday, March 7, 2017 at his residence. He was a native of Johnson City, son of the late Dan H. Wilson and Lorna R. Davenport Wilson. Danny was paint and body repair shop owner ?Wilson?s Paint and Body Shop'. He was a member of First Presbyterian Church of Cash Hollow. Danny...
Elizabeth Yovanovits Erwin
Mar 6, 2017
Elizabeth Y. Erwin, 99, Johnson City, passed away Monday, March 6, 2017 at Johnson City Medical Center. Elizabeth was born in New York City, NY to the late George and Mary Yovanovits Kiss. When her health allowed, Elizabeth attended Faith Fellowship Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, Elizabeth was preceded in death by: her husband, Clyde J. Erwin, Sr.;...
Stephen Gregory Mullins
Mar 5, 2017
Stephen Gregory Mullins, 63, passed away Sunday, March 5, 2017 at NCH Healthcare of Johnson City following an extended illness. Steve graduated from Lynn View High School and East Tennessee State University. He was preceded in death by his parents, Foster Noel Mullins and Mabel Kate (Hutson) Mullins; a brother, Foster Noel Mullins, Jr. Survivors include: four brothers, Charles (Rita)...
Julianne Martin
Mar 3, 2017
Julie Martin, 58, Jonesborough, TN, passed away on Friday, March 3, 2017 at her residence after a 1 ? year battle with cancer. She was a Chicago, IL native and daughter to the late Charles and Lucille Lehnert. Julie graduated from Maine South High School in Park Ridge, IL. She later retired as a veterinary technician and resided in St....
Phil Lindbergh White
Mar 3, 2017
Phil L. White, 89, of Johnson City passed away on Friday, March 3, 2017 at NHC HealthCare of Johnson City. He was a son of the late Ollie C. White, Sr. and Lucy Scott White. In addition to his parents, Phil was preceded in death by brothers, Ralph, Frank, Dean, O.C., Jr. and Jack; sisters, Thelma Loggans and Mary Davis....
Jessie Jennie Day
Mar 2, 2017
Jessie Jennie Day, 96, of Johnson City died Thursday, March 2, 2017 at the Johnson City Medical Center. She was a native of Washington County, daughter of the late John Harvey and Nannie Alice Byrd Day. Jessie was a graduate of ETSU. She was Secretary to the Chief of Medical Services at the James H. Quillen Medical Center. Jessie was...
Dorothy Elizabeth Craddick
Mar 2, 2017
Dorothy Elizabeth ?Betty' Craddick, 82, of Gray, died Thursday, March 2, 2017 at the Johnson City Medical Center. She was a native of Mooresburg, daughter of the late George Edd and Cecil Buchanan. Betty was a secretary in her youth, then was a school bus driver while raising her three children. Later in life she drove a van for seniors...
Shirley Kay Hall
Feb 27, 2017
Shirley Kay Hall, 63, of Limestone, passed away Monday, February 27, 2017 at the Johnson City Medical Center. Shirley was born in Wichita, KS and had spent most of her life in Washington County. She was the daughter of Jean Rakes Wishon and the late Donald E. Wishon. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her...
Sheila J. Miller Poole
Feb 25, 2017
Sheila J. Miller Poole, 73, went peacefully to meet her Heavenly Father February 25th, 2017, at The Waters of Johnson City. She previously resided at Brookdale Senior Living of Johnson City. She was a lifelong resident of Johnson City. She was the daughter of the late John C. and Lena Mae Miller. She was a graduate of Boones Creek High...
Norma Jean Shirley Garland
Feb 25, 2017
Norma Jean Shirley Garland, 85, of Johnson City, passed away Saturday, February 25, 2017, at the Johnson City Medical Center. Norma was a native of Washington County. She was a daughter of the late Gladys Mae Eades and Willie Hyatt Shirley. She attended Science Hill High School, Bob Jones University, and East Tennessee State University. Norma was a pharmacy tech...
William Carver Kirkland
Feb 20, 2017
William C. Kirkland, 67, Johnson City, passed away Monday, February 20, 2017 at Wexford House in Kingsport. Mr. Kirkland was born in Americus, GA to the late Travis and Mary Virginia Smith Kirkland. Mr. Kirkland was a veteran of the U.S. Army during the Vietnam conflict. He was stationed in Germany and was a Captain Quarter Master Officer. He taught...
Lawrence Edward Timer Ford
Feb 17, 2017
Lawrence Edward ?Timer' Ford, 91, Johnson City, passed away Friday, February 17, 2017 at the Veteran?s Affairs Medical Center. Mr. Ford was born in Washington County to the late James A. and Lula Lilley Ford. Mr. Ford was a WWII U.S. Navy veteran. He retired from Sperry/Univac as a machinist. ?Timer', as many people knew him, was an avid Harley-Davidson...
Jane Ann Case
Feb 15, 2017
Jane Ann Case, 67, of Piney Flats, passed away Wednesday, February 15, 2017 at Franklin Woods Community Hospital. Her beloved husband of 45 years held her hand as she passed from this world and opened her eyes to look upon the face of Jesus, who stood with open arms to receive her into eternal glory. Jane was born in Johnson...
Ruth Emma Alma Taylor
Feb 15, 2017
Ruth Emma ?Alma' Taylor left her earthly home Wednesday evening after a lengthy illness. This 97-year-old lifelong resident of Johnson City was the final surviving child, born to James and Mary (Jones) Brockwell on October 31, 1919. She joins her seven siblings: Alice Ross, William Brockwell, Robert Brockwell, Margaret Smith, Roy ?Jack' Brockwell, Lillian Hale, and Benny Joe Brockwell; as...
Ayden Chase Alexander Houser
Feb 14, 2017
Ayden Chase Alexander Houser, of Johnson City, passed away Tuesday, February 14, 2017. He will be very missed and was loved dearly. Survivors include: his parents, Tori Potter and Justin Houser; his great grandparents, Cathy Cox, Candy Miller, James Potter, Mary Potter and Rheba Sherfey; grandparents, Jeannie Houser, Shane Houser, Jennifer Brown, Mitch Potter, Susan Millner; uncles, Henry Potter, Elijah...
William Merle Grindstaff
Feb 13, 2017
William M. ?Merle' Grindstaff, 90, joined the Heavenly Host on February 13, 2017 after an extended illness. Born February 8, 1927 he was the only son of William Rosco and Corda Greenlee Grindstaff. He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Garnett Moody. Survivors include two sisters, Barbara Jean Hobson and Patricia Crowder, both of Johnson City, niece...
Frances Robertson Adams
Feb 11, 2017
Frances Robertson Adams, 71, died peacefully on Saturday, February 11, 2017 at Life Care Center of Gray. She was the daughter of the late James B. Robertson and Joan Robertson of Piney Flats, TN. Frances is survived by her son, Craig Adams of Asheville, NC; and her sister and brother-in-law, Kaye and James Turner of Ocala, FL. She was a...
Jacqueline Blackwell Freeman
Feb 10, 2017
Jacqueline Blackwell Freeman, 77, of Johnson City, passed away Friday, February 10, 2017 at Lakebridge Health Care Center. Jacqueline was a native of Raleigh, MS. She was a daughter of the late Monroe and Annie May Matthews Blackwell. Jacqueline was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She was a homemaker who dedicated her life to her family and...
Janelle Keller Riley
Feb 10, 2017
Janelle Poe Keller Riley, 91, of Johnson City, passed away Friday, February 10, 2017, at the home of her daughter Jane, with Jane and her daughter Pat by her side. Her family extended to five generations. Born in Hawkins County, she was the daughter of the late William ?Will' Poe and Laura Murray Poe. She was also preceded in death...
