OBITUARIES
Johnson City, TN. Obituaries
Local obituaries for Johnson City and Washington County, TN.
Jeffrey Allan Scott
Jul 2, 2023
Jeffrey Allan Scott, 53, of Jonesborough, passed away on Sunday, July 2, 2023, in Johnson City.
He was born in Miami, Florida, to the late Luke Scott and Judith Schmidt Scott. He had lived in Johnson City for the last eighteen years.
Jeff served his country in the U.S. Army for seventeen years as an airborne combat medic, retiring at the rank...
Daniel Mark Russo
Jun 28, 2023
Daniel Mark Russo passed away on June 28, 2023, after a lengthy battle with Parkinson’s Disease.
Mr. Russo was born on October 30, 1935, to Amelia and Pasquale Russo in the Bronx, New York.
Mr. Russo was a graduate of Rutgers University. He previously served in the United States Army and retired from East Tennessee State University, where he once served as...
Maude Inez Stamper
Jun 26, 2023
Maude Inez Scott Stamper, 79, Johnson City, passed away on Monday, June 26, 2023, at her residence.
Maude was born in Watauga to the late Anthon Edgar Scott and Onis Belle Willis Scott.
She retired from ETSU as a custodian and attended Piney Grove Free Will Baptist Church for many years until her health no longer allowed.
In addition to her parents, Maude...
Mercedes Mccrory
Jun 26, 2023
Mercedes Anaya McCrory, 94, of West Palm Beach, Florida, and Johnson City, Tennessee, passed away on Monday, June 26, 2023.
Mercedes was born in Santander, Colombia, on August 14, 1928, to the late Jorge Anaya and Maria H. Gonzalez.
She attended services at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Johnson City.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband...
Pamela "Suesi" Buchanan
Jun 25, 2023
Pamela “Suesi” Buchanan, 65, of Johnson City, Tennessee, went Home to be with the Lord on June 25, 2023, suddenly and unexpectedly at her home.
A lifelong resident of Johnson City, Suesi was born January 4, 1958. She was a 1976 graduate of David Crockett High School. She was formerly an employee of Coleman Studios and a representative of Avon.
Suesi was...
Debra Myers Wilson
Jun 22, 2023
Debra Myers Wilson, 71, passed away peacefully at the Johnson City Medical Center on June 22, 2023. Debra was the beloved wife of Guy B. Wilson, with whom she shared 35 wonderful years of marriage.
Born on September 27, 1952 in Morristown, Tennessee, Debra was the daughter of the late Gladys (Jones) Myers. She graduated with honors from the University of...
Ryan Scott Cradic
Jun 21, 2023
Ryan Scott Cradic, of Johnson City, passed away at 42 years old on Wednesday, June 21, 2023, after a courageous 17-month battle with glioblastoma.
Ryan was a friend to many and loved his family beyond words. He was loyal, honest, genuine, had a unique sense of humor and was always ready to lend a helping hand. He will be remembered as...
Virginia Mckinney Campbell
Jun 21, 2023
“Only an aunt can give hugs like a mother, keep secrets like a sister and share love like a friend.”
Our beloved sister, aunt, and friend, Virginia M. “Jenny” Campbell passed away at the age of 83 years with her family by her side on Wednesday, June 21, 2023 following a brief illness.
Jenny was born to the late Marion Cicero, and...
Ricky Dale Sams
Jun 20, 2023
In Loving Memory
Rick Sams (1960-2023)
Rick Sams, beloved son, father, and brother, passed away on June 20, 2023, leaving an impression of love and cherished memories. He was 62 years old.
Born in Johnson City, December 18th, 1960 Rick was the loving and devoted son of Kenneth and Sylvia Sams.
Preceded in death by his father, Kenneth, Rick is survived by his loving...
Jordan Uchenna Jones
Jun 18, 2023
Jordan Uchenna Jones, 28, of the Boones Creek community in Johnson City, Tennessee, passed away unexpectedly after a brief illness on Sunday, June 18, 2023.
A lifelong resident of Boones Creek, Jordan was born April 15, 1995, to Douglas Dwayne and Sissie Shelton Jones. He graduated from Daniel Boone High School in 2013. Jordan worked as a veteran service technician for...
Audrey Ann Head
Jun 17, 2023
Audrey Ann Head, age 81, of Gray, Tennessee, passed away Saturday, June 17, 2023, at Franklin Woods Community Hospital.
Audrey was born January 25, 1942, to the late Benedict and Louise Ann Samuel Schmidt in Velva, North Dakota. Most of Audrey’s childhood was spent in Oregon and Washington state, graduating from Olympia High School in Olympia, Washington. She met the love...
Dawn Mauk Scott
Jun 17, 2023
Mrs. Dawn Mauk Scott, 86, of Johnson City, Tennessee, passed away Saturday, June 17, 2023, at Abundant Christian Living Community.
Mrs. Scott was born in Washington County, Tennessee. She was the daughter of the late Guy E. and Louise Carr Mauk.
Mrs. Scott graduated from The Training School (now University High) where she was salutatorian in 1953. She graduated from East Tennessee...
Robert Hurley Ford
Jun 14, 2023
Robert Hurley Ford, age 35, of Jonesborough, Tennessee, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, June 14, 2023, at his home.
Robert was born February 23, 1988, in Johnson City, Tennessee, to Debra Lynn Adams Feathers and Virgile Lee Ford. He was a landscaper by trade. In his free time, he enjoyed shooting pool and spending time with his friends. He loved dogs...
Margaret Louise Manning Timbs
Jun 14, 2023
Margaret Louise Miller Manning Timbs, 80, of Jonesborough, passed away at her home on Wednesday, June 14, 2023. She was a loving wife, caring mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.
She was born in Avery, North Carolina, a daughter of the late Robert Fairbanks Miller and Myrtle Williams Miller.
Margaret was a strong Christian and a very involved member of King Springs Baptist Church....
Doris Jean Lipps
Jun 13, 2023
Doris Jean Fleenor Lipps, 75, of Piney Flats, slipped into the arms of Jesus on Tuesday, June 13, 2023, surrounded by her loving family.
Doris Jean enjoyed square dancing, camping, and traveling with her late husband following her retirement from Sprint Telephone Company. She enjoyed crafts and making her home a showcase of family heirlooms.
She was a member of Edgefield Methodist...
Charles William Ledford
Jun 8, 2023
Charles William Ledford, age 94, Piney Flats, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, June 8,2023. Charles was born in Buladean, North Carolina, to the late Fonzer and Edith Honeycutt Ledford.
In addition to his parents, Charles is preceded in death by his cherished wife of 64 years, Helen Pauline Street Ledford, an infant sister Leona Ledford,...
Claire Ann Diehl
Jun 7, 2023
Claire Ann Diehl, age 76, of Johnson City, TN, passed away on Wednesday, June 7, 2023 following a brief illness. She was born in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania and moved to Johnson City to be with her family after retiring.
Ms. Diehl retired from the State of Pennsylvania. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star both in Pennsylvania and...
William Henry Key
Jun 7, 2023
William (Willie) Henry Key, 62, of Unicoi, Tennessee, passed away on Wednesday June 7, 2023 at his home.
Willie was born in Maryville, Tennessee on December 3, 1960 and resided with the Dawn of Hope for the last 25 years.
He was a spirited man, who added spunk to the world around him. He was a lovely caring gentleman with a great...
Ron Huff
Jun 7, 2023
Rondal Dean “Ron” Huff, 80, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, June 7, 2023. He was a Christian.
Ron was born in Johnson City on September 13, 1942, to the late Thomas Clark Huff and Rosella Brooks Huff. He went on to serve his country in the U.S. Army and was a proud Vietnam veteran.
He enjoyed photography and being...
James Lawrence Miller
Jun 7, 2023
Dr. James Lawrence (Larry) Miller, 88, died peacefully at home with his children at his side on June 7, 2023.
Born in Chicago to the late Emma W. Miller and Lewis H. Miller in 1935, he moved to Charleston, Illinois in 1949, and met his beloved wife Joann in 1956 at Eastern Illinois University whom he married in 1958. Dr Miller...
