OBITUARIES
Johnson City, TN. Obituaries
Local obituaries for Johnson City and Washington County, TN.
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Donald Malcolm Sinn
Oct 21, 2016
Donald Malcolm Sinn, 77, of Piney Flats, went peacefully to be with the Lord on Friday, October 21, 2016 at his residence. Donald was born to loving parents Richard and Helen Sinn in Albany, NY. He moved to Tennessee in 1997 with his wife of 35 years. He was a 1958 graduate of Hudson Valley Technical Institute. Donald proudly served...
Brenda White
Oct 18, 2016
?To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord' Mrs. Brenda White, 76 of Johnson City went home to be with her heavenly father on Tuesday Oct. 18, 2016. Brenda was a homemaker, loving wife, grandmother, sister, mother-in-law, and friend to all. She was of the apostolic faith. In addition to her parents, her sister, Judy...
Dwight Dana Edwards
Oct 17, 2016
I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. 2 Timothy 4:7 Dwight Dana Edwards, of Johnson City, died Monday, October 17, 2016 at Franklin Woods Community Hospital. Born February 3, 1955, Dwight was a native of Bakersville, North Carolina who had lived in Johnson City most of his life. He was the...
Bobby H. Bailey
Oct 17, 2016
Bobby H. Bailey, 74, Johnson City, passed away Monday, October 17, 2016 at Johnson City Medical Center. Bobby was born in Johnson City to the late Paul and Juanita Collins Bailey. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran, having served in Vietnam. He was the previous owner of BB Plumbing Company. Bobby was a member at Otterbein United Methodist Church. He...
Charles Butch Thomson
Oct 14, 2016
In memory and in sorrow, Charles (Butch) Thomson, 73, of Jonesborough Tenn., passed away October 14, 2016 after a long struggle with illness. He was a good son, father and brother, who embraced the Lord and is now home in the arms of his Redemptive Savior. Born in Jersey City, N.J. to Charles and Nancy (nee Esposito), he resided in...
