Johnson City, TN. Obituaries

Apr 9, 2016

Evelyn L. Austin Williams, 92, of Johnson City, passed away peacefully at Christian Care Center of Johnson City on Saturday, April 9, 2016, after a battle with Alzheimer?s disease. She was born on November 4, 1923 to the late Allen Howard and Mary Maude Jenkins Austin. She was a lifelong resident of Johnson City, TN. Evelyn graduated from Science Hill...

Apr 8, 2016

Dennis E. Whaley, 59, of Johnson City, passed away Friday, April 8, 2016, at the Johnson City Medical Center. Dennis was a native of Washington County. He was a son of the late James Matthew and Hazel Blevins Whaley. Mr. Whaley proudly served in the U.S. Army. He worked as a CNA at Anderson Nursing Home. In addition to his...

Apr 4, 2016

David Gene Hall, 56, of Johnson City, passed away unexpectedly Monday, April 4, 2016 at the Johnson City Medical Center. David was a native of Cridersville, Ohio. He was a son of the late Donald and Patsy Hall. David served in the U.S. Navy and Merchant Marines. He is survived by one brother, Dwayne Hall, his wife Holly, and their...

Apr 2, 2016

Kathleen Mary LaShomb, 62, Johnson City, TN, passed away Saturday, April 2, 2016, surrounded by family and friends at Johnson City Medical Center. Originally from Lawrenceville, NY, Kathleen has been a transplant in Johnson City for approximately 40 years. She loved this area and enjoyed all the craft festivals it had to offer. She fully enjoyed traveling via cruises, bus...

Mar 31, 2016

Hazel Marie Wilson, 86, Unicoi, went home to be with the Lord Thursday, March 31, 2016, after a lengthy illness in Long Term Care Unit in Erwin, TN. Hazel was a Unicoi county native, and daughter of the late Charles and Frankie Barnett Wallace. Hazel was a member of First Baptist Church in Erwin. In addition to her parents, Hazel...

Mar 31, 2016

William Paul ?Bill' Grindstaff, 88, of Johnson City passed away Thursday, March 31, 2016 at his home. He was a native of Washington County, son of the late Serena Bell Grindstaff Grindstaff. He was a veteran of WWII, Korea and Viet Nam having proudly served in both the U. S. Navy and U. S. Air Force retiring in 1969. He...

Mar 31, 2016

Barbara ?Joann' Tipton, 75, of Johnson City, went to heavenly home on Thursday, March 31, 2016 at the Lakebridge Health Care Center. She was a native of Johnson City. She retired from Picadilly Cafeteria. Her husband Donald Tipton preceded her in death; her mother, Lillie Taylor Hale; her father, Thomas Beard and her stepfather Ulus Hale, Sr.; her son, Anthony...

Mar 30, 2016

Robert Lee Strong, 93, of Elizabethton, formerly of California, passed away Wednesday, March 30, 2016 at the James H. Quillen VA Medical Center. Robert was a native of Henderson, Kentucky. He was a son of the late James and Dasilee Mullnix Strong. Robert proudly served in the US Marine Corps during WWII, and also in the Air Force in the...

Mar 30, 2016

Mrs. Charlotte Thomason, 79, Johnson City, passed away peacefully at NHC after a brief illness on Wednesday, March 30, 2016. Daughter of the late Ernest and Sally Eller Lilly, in addition to her parents, Mrs. Thomason was proceeded in death by: her husband George Thomason; one sister, Sue Lilly Stalcup; two brothers, Lynn Lilly and Ralph Gragg. Mrs. Thomason was...

Mar 30, 2016

.Burleigh C. Gray, 90, of Gray, died on Wednesday, March 30, 2016 at the NHC of Johnson City. He was a native of Bristol, TN, son of the late Burleigh C. SR and Lynn Mongle Gray. He was a member of Westminster Presbyterian Church. Burleigh was a retired employee of the Kingsport Press for 37 years. He was a veteran...

Mar 28, 2016

James R. Chatman, 82, Johnson City, passed away Monday, March 28, 2016. Mr. Chatman was a Washington County native, and son of the late James Frank and Mary Kate Carder Chatman. Mr. Chatman was a veteran and retiree of the Marine Corps and the US Army. He served in the Korean Conflict as well as two tours of duty in...

Mar 28, 2016

Robert M. ?Bobby' Shipley, 65, of Johnson City, died Monday, March 28, 2016 at the Johnson City Medical Center. He was a native of Johnson City, son of the late Jack Richard and Ruby Juanita Gray Shipley. Bobby was a retired truck driver for the Snyder Paper Company, also worked for the Howren Oil Company and the Super Oil Company....

Mar 27, 2016

Our Heavenly Father sent His Holy Angels to take our dear precious Patricia Lynne Cantrell to be with Him in her Heavenly home Easter Sunday, March 27, unexpectedly due to complications from pneumonia. Lynne was born February 25, 1963 in Hendersonville, NC. She moved to Durham, NC 26 years ago and then to Siler City, NC two years ago. She...

Mar 27, 2016

Malinda G. White, 50, Johnson City, formerly of Gleason, TN, passed away Sunday, March 27, 2016 at her residence following a lengthy illness. She is survived by her brother, Pastor Pete Tackett. A memorial service will be scheduled for a later date.

Mar 27, 2016

William Bruce Light, 53, Johnson City, passed away Sunday, March 27, 2016. Mr. Light was a Johnson City native and son of Gladys Ford Casey and the late David Maynard Light. Mr. Light loved to watch NASCAR and baseball, and especially enjoyed working crossword puzzles. Survivors include: one brother, Brice Light; four sisters, Selienna Presnell, Dawn Lopez, Paula Malone, and...

Mar 27, 2016

Ruth D. Green, 71, of Jonesborough, passed away Sunday, March 27, 2016 after spending a wonderful day with her family celebrating Easter. Ruth was a native of Johnson City. She was the daughter of the late William George Saults, Sr. and Georgia Ervin Saults. She retired from the VA Medical Center as a Health Technician in the Urology Department. She...

Mar 27, 2016

Mar 27, 2016

Robert Aaron ?Bob' Mills, 77, of Johnson City, passed away Sunday, March 27, 2016 at his home. Mr. Mills was a native of Johnson City. He was the son of the late Jesse Aaron Mills and Mamie Cox Mills. Mr. Mills was the Director of the Washington County Cannery and had worked for many years with HVAC systems. Bob was...

Mar 26, 2016

Arrangements under the direction of Morris-Baker Funeral Home, Johnson City, TN.

Mar 25, 2016

Stella Guinn VanHorn passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on March 25, 2016. She was born on July 30, 1948 to the late Ike ?Bud' Price and Helen Marie Price. She retired after 38 years of dedicated service at the James H. Quillen VA Medical Center. Stella attended Trinity Baptist Church in Jonesborough, TN. Survivors left to cherish her...