OBITUARIES
Johnson City, TN. Obituaries
Local obituaries for Johnson City and Washington County, TN.
Carol Ann James
Aug 1, 2015
Carol Ann James, 81, of Gray, passed away Saturday, August 1,2015 at Life Care Center of Gray. She was a homemaker and a longtime resident of Gray. She was the daughter of the late James Smith and Vergie Smith Matherly. In addition to her parents, Carol was preceded in death by her son, Dr. Gary W. James and a grandson,...
Noah Johnson
Jul 31, 2015
Noah ?Papaw' Johnson, 87, passed away Friday, July 31, 2015 at NHC Health Care peacefully, surrounded by his loving family. Noah was welcomed into heaven by his loving wife of 68 years, Ruby Victoria Johnson. He was a native of Benhams, VA and lived the last 50 years of his life in Johnson City, TN. Noah was a moulder and...
Sheela Sakhare
Jul 31, 2015
Mrs. Sheela Sakhare, 76, of Johnson City, TN, joined the Lord Fri, July 31, 2015, in the Johnson City Medical Center. Sheela was a resident of Johnson City the past 50 years, and was forever proud of her Indian heritage. She was originally from Hubli, Karnataka State, India and was one of the first Indians to immigrate to Johnson City....
James Landon Allison
Jul 31, 2015
Arrangements under the direction of Morris-Baker Funeral Home, Johnson City, TN.
Billy Joe B.J. Ford
Jul 31, 2015
Billy Joe ?B. J.' Ford, 74, of Unicoi, died Friday, July 31, 2015 in Lakebridge Health Care Center. B. J. was a native of Washington County, TN. He was a son of the late Virgil and Fannie Oliver Ford. B. J. retired from the US Navy after 30 years of service. He was stationed aboard the USS Wainright (CG-28). Following...
J.D. Hoover
Jul 29, 2015
J.D. Hoover, 92, Johnson City, passed away Wednesday, July 29, 2015. J.D. is a Bristol, VA native and son of the late Claude M. and Sarah Gillenwater Hoover. Mr. Hoover was a US Army veteran, having served in WWII. He was a plant manager of Johnson City Foundry and Machine Works. Mr. Hoover was a deacon emeritus at Unaka Avenue...
Barbara Lou Ray
Jul 28, 2015
Barbara Lou Dunlap Ray, 64, of Watauga, went to her heavenly home on Tuesday, July 28, 2015 surrounded by her loving family. Barbara was a native of Elizabethton. She was a daughter of the late Bob and Mabel Dunlap. Barbara was a member of New Hope Church of Christ and she loved her church family very much. She had worked...
Iris Colleen Smith
Jul 27, 2015
Mrs. Iris Colleen Smith, 68, 1002 South Broadway Street, went to her heavenly home on Monday, July 27, 2015 at Appalachian Christian Village after a lengthy illness. She lived all of her life in Johnson City. Colleen was a member of Lighthouse for Jesus Church. Mrs. Smith was preceded in death by her parents, Ada E. Miller and Hubert S....
Joyce Buck
Jul 27, 2015
Joyce Buck, 73, of Gray, was called home to be with the Lord, surrounded by her family. She went to join her husband J. D. of 52 years on July 27, 2015. Joyce had suffered a long battle with health problems. Joyce was a loving wife to J. D. and devoted mother to her son Chad. She was a longtime...
Ruby Broyles
Jul 27, 2015
Ruby Broyles, 91, of Johnson City, passed away Monday, July 27, 2015, in the Johnson City Medical Center. Ruby was a native of Flat Ridge, VA. She was a daughter of the late Tollie and Mamie Anderson Roberts. Ruby worked as an Assistant Administrator with NHC HealthCare for more than 20 years, where she formed many lifelong friendships. In addition...
Steve Digger Mize
Jul 22, 2015
Stephen Roy ?Digger' Mize, 63, of Johnson City, died Wednesday, July 22, 2015 at Johnson City Medical Center of sudden cardiac arrest. He was a native of Clayton, GA, son of the late Robert Roy ?Bob' and Maude Welborn Mize. Steve was a retired paramedic with the Washington County/Johnson City Emergency Medical Services. Steve also was a funeral director and...
Patricia Gail Adkins
Jul 19, 2015
Patricia Gail Adkins, 58, of Johnson City, passed away Sunday, July 19, 2015. Patricia was a native of Greenville, SC. She was a daughter of Dude and Ruth Ann Childress. There are no services scheduled for Patricia Gail Adkins at this time.
Carl F. Ingram
Jul 18, 2015
Mr. Carl F. Ingram, 87, of Gray, passed away Saturday, July 18, 2015, in the Christian Care Center of Johnson City. Mr. Ingram was a native of Unicoi County. He had lived most of his life in Johnson City. He was the son of the late Hobert and Maggie Moore Ingram. Mr. Ingram was a US Air Force veteran, having...
Paul Devault
Jul 17, 2015
James Paul DeVault, 33, of Johnson City, went to his Heavenly home on Friday, July 17, 2015, unexpectedly, at the Johnson City Medical Center. Paul was a native of Johnson City. As a young man, Paul was an excellent student, having attended Johnson City schools. He had worked at Carrabba?s, and most recently, Bonefish Grill, as an In Store Training...
Linda J. Babb
Jul 16, 2015
Linda J. Babb, 67, passed away on July 16th at 1:30 am. She departed this world peacefully with her family by her side. She was born on September 26, 1947 in Greeneville, Tennessee and lived in Chuckey most of her life. Linda is predeceased by Anna R/C Johnson and Joseph D. Johnson Sr., parents; and Jessica Johnson, niece. She is...
Norman E. Gogan
Jul 15, 2015
Mr. Norman E. Gogan, 61, of Johnson City, passed away Wednesday, July 15, 2015, in the Holston Valley Medical Center. Mr. Gogan was a native of Presque Isle, PA and had lived in Johnson City since 1981. He was a son of Mary Morehouse Gogan and the late Kenneth Gogan. Mr. Gogan was a veteran of the US Air Force,...
Elmer R. Bailey
Jul 13, 2015
Mr. Elmer R. Bailey, 83, of Johnson City, died Monday, July 13, 2015 in the Johnson City Medical Center. Mr. Bailey was a native of Unicoi County and had lived in Washington County since 1955. He was a son of the late Edward and Polly Davis Bailey. Mr. Bailey graduated from Unicoi County High School and then earned his BS...
David E Aldridge
Jul 11, 2015
David E. Aldridge, 77, Johnson City, passed away peacefully at Johnson City Medical Center with his loving wife, Brenda, caring daughter and granddaughter at his side. He is the son of the late James T. and Aretta Vanderberg Aldridge. He was a veteran of the U.S. Coast Guard traveling to various countries across the globe, such as, India, Japan, Australia,...
Janet Elaine Jenkins Williams
Jul 6, 2015
Janet Elaine Jenkins Williams, 83, left this world for a better one on Monday, July 6, 2015. Janet was a lifelong resident of Johnson City, TN. She was happily married to Jack Williams (1929-2004) for 55 years. In their early marriage, Janet?s energies were focused on her family, but once she had an empty nest, she built a successful floral...
Drew Bill Johnson
Jul 6, 2015
Drew Bill Johnson, 78, of Johnson City, died Monday, at the Johnson City Medical Center. He was a native of Johnson City, son of the late Spence and Mary Simerly Johnson. Drew Bill was a retired manager of Dairy and Frozen Foods for Winn-Dixie Corporation. He was a past Master of the Rhea Masonic Lodge and Past Potentate of the...
