OBITUARIES
Johnson City, TN. Obituaries
Local obituaries for Johnson City and Washington County, TN.
Geneva E. Berg
Jun 21, 2012
Mrs. Geneva E. Berg, 85 of Johnson City, passed away at her home, Thursday, June 21, 2012. She was a native of New Liberty, Missouri, born on March 15, 1927 and grew up there. She was a daughter of the late Alfred and Mollie Emaline Hurst Buckner. She was also preceded in death by her husband, George Berg and by...
Robert Earl Courtner
Jun 21, 2012
Robert '?Earl Courtner, 95, of Johnson City, passed away on Thursday, June 21, 2012 at the Johnson City Medical Center.He was a native of Carter County, TN and a son of the late Robert Allen Courtner and Mattie Mae Neatherly Courtner. He was also preceded in death by three brothers, Paul, Howard and Ralph Courtner and two sisters, Chloe Lipford...
Mary Jean Tipton
Jun 18, 2012
Mrs. Mary Jean Tipton, age 73, of Jonesborough, passed away Monday, June 18, 2012, at the Johnson City Medical Center. Mrs. Tipton was a native of Bakersville, N.C. She was a daughter of the late Simon and Bonnie Honeycutt Street. Mrs. Tipton retired from Washington County Health Department after eighteen years of service. She was a member of Liberty Fellowship...
Herbert R. Greer
Jun 14, 2012
Mr. Herbert R. Greer, 82, of Johnson City, passed away peacefully, Thursday, June 14, 2012, at his home. He was born in the Fairview Community in Ashe County, North Carolina September 15, 1929, the youngest son of the late James Madison Greer and Lockie Calhoun Greer. He has lived in Johnson City since 1953.He was a 1948 Graduate of Lansing...
Kenneth Earney Wilhoit
Jun 13, 2012
Kenneth Earney 'K. E.'? Wilhoit, 98, of Johnson City, died Wednesday, June 13, 2012 at his residence. He was a native of Chuckey in Greene County, son of the late Earney and Ruby Jane Odell Wilhoit. In addition to his parents, his wife of 73 years Katherine Watts Young Wilhoit; a brother, Floyd Wilhoit; sister, Irene Landers; and great grandson...
Debi Rhena Howard
Jun 11, 2012
DEBI HOWARD 'Life isnt about waiting for the storm to pass'?Its about learning to dance in the rain...' Debi was a very special person who touched the life of every person who knew her. She always wished everyone a blessed day. She was loved and will be missed by many. She is survived by her daughter: Garryn 'My Heart'? Howard;...
James L. Rooke
Jun 11, 2012
Mr. James Leonard Rooke, 77, died Monday, June 11, 2012, at Johnson City Medical Center. James was a resident of Lakebridge Health Care Center before being hospitalized. A native of Rockport, Texas, he was the son of the late Chris C. and Bessie Clinton Rooke. James served in the U.S. Army. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in...
Richard Carrick Mckee
Jun 10, 2012
Mr. Richard Carrick McKee, age 59, of Johnson City, passed away June 10, 2012, after an extended battle with cancer. He died peacefully at home surrounded by loving family. Richard was a native of Johnson City, TN, a lifelong Harley Davidson rider, and friend to all. He was the son of the late Carrick McKee and Patricia Rorke Blakely. Survivors...
Jane C. Clark
Jun 9, 2012
Jane Carter Clark, (Mrs. William H.) of Johnson City, passed away on June 9, 2012, at her residence, in the company of her children. She was born in Petersburg, VA to parents, Joseph Robert Carter and Sadie Smith Cousins Carter , she was 96. Mrs. Clark was educated in Virginia schools and graduated from Roanoke Rapids, NC Hospital School of...
Gerald Keith Ginnings
Jun 9, 2012
Dr. Gerald Keith Ginnings aka, G.K. or Doc., 83, of Jonesborough, passed away on Saturday, June 9, 2012 at the Johnson City Medical Center following a lengthy illness. He was a native of Greensboro, NC and a son of the late Paul Meade Ginnings and Reva Roll Ginnings. Following his bachelors and Masters degree Dr. Ginnings taught Math at East...
Harry Edwin Floyd
Jun 8, 2012
Harry Edwin Floyd, 84, of Piney Flats, passed away on Friday, June 8, 2012 at the NHC Healthcare Center in Johnson City.He was a native and lifelong Piney Flats resident and a son of the late Henry and Laura Blevins Floyd. Mr. Floyd retired from NARC with 33 years of service and was a retired farmer. Mr. Floyd had served...
Lawrence Yelton
Jun 7, 2012
Lawrence Yelton, 89, of Johnson City, passed away on Thursday, June 7 in the Lakebridge Health Care Center in Johnson City. He was a native of Bakersville, NC and was a son of the late Allison Yelton and Nora Hoilman Yelton. He was also preceded in death by six brothers and five sisters. Mr. Yelton served in the U. S....
Katherine Watts Wilhoit
Jun 6, 2012
Katherine Watts Young Wilhoit, 92, of Johnson City, died Wednesday, June 6, 2012 at the Johnson City Medical Center. She was a native of Simpsonville, SC, daughter of the late George and Katherine McGowan Young. Katherine was a former director of Volunteers for the Johnson City Medical Center. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church, the Suzanne...
James Burton
Jun 5, 2012
Mr. James Burton, age 93, of Johnson City, passed away, June 5, 2012, in the Lakebridge Health Care Center. Mr. Burton was a native of Granite City, Illinois. He was the son of the late William George Burton and Catherine Cecelia Dempsey Burton. He was preceded in death by his wife of fifty-nine years, Margie Burton; one daughter, Kathy; three...
Margaret Whitson Payne
Jun 4, 2012
Mrs. Margaret Marie Whitson Payne, 84, of Johnson City, died Monday, June 04, 2012, at Franklin Woods Community Hospital. A life long resident of Johnson City, she was the daughter of the late Jess Allen and Lillian Frances Tate Williams. Margaret was employed at Leon-Fernbach for 24 years and was a member of River of Life Baptist Church. In addition...
Helen Virginia Wright Shelton Kirtley
Jun 4, 2012
Mrs. Helen Shelton Kirtley of Johnson City joined the Lord in eternal life and joy on Monday, June 4, 2012. She has been a resident of NHC HealthCare in Johnson City for the past three years. Helen was born the daughter of Rev. Leslie Thomas Wright and Eva Mae Brock Wright in Eminence, Kentucky, July 22, 1917. Raised in Jeffersontown,...
Deloris Ann White Smith
Jun 3, 2012
II Timothy 4:7, I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith. Delores Ann (White) Smith, 71, of Limestone, passed away on Sunday, June 3, 2012 at the Johnson City Medical Center. She was a native of Washington County and a daughter of the late Walter and Hester Mitchell White. She was also...
Donald Lee Byrd
Jun 1, 2012
Mr. Donald Lee Byrd, 64, of Johnson City, died Friday, June 1, 2012, at Johnson City Medical Center. A native of Johnson City, he was the son of the late Dillard and Helen King Byrd. He is survived by his daughter, Winnie Byrd and husband Bill of Johnson City; son Todd Byrd and wife Nancy of Atlanta; grandchildren, Taylor, Madison,...
Margaret Markland
May 30, 2012
Ms. Margaret Markland, age 73 of Johnson City, passed away Wednesday, May 30, 2012, in the Johnson City Medical Center. Ms. Markland was a native and lifelong resident of Johnson City. She was the daughter of the late Frank Guy Hughes and Pearl Whaley Hughes. In addition to her parents, one sister, Mary Hughes; one brother, Robert Hughes preceded her...
Thelma Mae Tipton
May 30, 2012
Thelma 'Mae'? Tipton, 88, of Johnson City, died Wednesday, May 30, 2012 at her residence. She was a native of Mitchell County, NC, daughter of the late Lenard and Margaret Jane Miller Buchanan. She was the widow of Everette T. Tipton. Mrs. Tipton is survived by: three children, two grandchildren and two great grandchildren. A graveside service was conducted on...
