OBITUARIES
Johnson City, TN. Obituaries
Local obituaries for Johnson City and Washington County, TN.
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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,...
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...
Jean Mary Hechemovich
Jan 14, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Morris-Baker Funeral Home, Johnson City, TN.
Larry Curtis Grubb
Jan 14, 2017
Larry Curtis Grubb, 66, Johnson City, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 14, 2017 at Johnson City Medical Center. Larry was born in Wise, VA to the late Lacey Leonard and Pearlie Mae Neeley Grubb. Larry was a veteran of the United States Air Force, and served in Vietnam. In addition to his parents, Larry was preceded...
Joann Phame Hughes
Jan 14, 2017
JoAnn Phame Hughes, 53, of Johnson City, died Saturday, January 14, 2017 in the Johnson City Medical Center with her sisters and niece at her bedside. JoAnn was a native of Johnson City and a graduate of Heritage High School. She was a daughter of the late Cleven Honeycutt and Jeanette Bergeron. JoAnn had worked as a hairdresser. She loved...
Claude D. Haney
Jan 13, 2017
Claude D. Haney, 60, of Johnson City, TN passed away on Friday, January 13, 2017 at Erwin Health Care Center. Claude was a lifelong resident of Johnson City. He was the youngest child of the late Rev. George M. Haney and Viola F. Haney. Claude attended Science Hill High School and was an electrician by trade. Claude enjoyed going to...
Dabney Adams Mayfield
Jan 13, 2017
Dabney Adams Mayfield passed away suddenly at her home Friday night, January 13. She was the daughter of R. Griffin Adams Sr. and Elizabeth (Betty) Matthews Adams, Johnson City, who preceded her in death. She was the granddaughter of the late Judge and Mrs. Thaddeus A. Cox of The Oaks, Johnson City. Dabney was a life long resident of Johnson...
