OBITUARIES
Johnson City, TN. Obituaries
Local obituaries for Johnson City and Washington County, TN.
Ralph Lee Ruble, Jr.
Dec 9, 2022
Ralph “Lee” Ruble Jr., 71, of Johnson City, passed away on Friday, December 9, 2022, at Agape Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Johnson City.
He was born in Johnson City on Christmas Day of 1950, the greatest blessing and only child of Patricia Burdick Ruble and the late Ralph Lee Ruble Sr.
Lee was a loving, giving, and thoughtful person. He enjoyed...
Margaret Helen Jones
Dec 7, 2022
Margaret “Helen” Jones, age 74, of Johnson City, Tennessee, died Wednesday, December 7, 2022, at her home.
A lifelong resident of Johnson City, Helen was born December 28, 1947, to the late William Hindenberg Slemp and Virginia Eileen Ellis Slemp. She graduated from Happy Valley High School in 1965.
She attended King Springs Church of Christ.
In addition to her parents, she was...
Clive "Brogie" Broyles, Jr.
Dec 7, 2022
Clive Arlin “Brogie” Broyles, Jr., 76, of Piney Flats, went home to be with his Lord on December 7, 2022 at Mountain Home VA Hospital after an extended illness.
Arlin “Brogie” was drafted in the US Army December 1965 serving in Vietnam from August 1966 to September 1967 and discharged in September 1967. During this time, he earned two overseas service...
Celia Ann Mccall
Dec 5, 2022
Celia Ann McCall, age 79, of Johnson City, Tennessee, passed away on December 5, 2022, at NHC Healthcare in Johnson City.
Celia was born November 10, 1943, to the late George Edward Ennist and Pearl Eicke Ennist in Norwich, New York and grew up in the Binghamton area. She married Harold George McCall, Sr. on October 11, 1975.
In addition to her...
Darlene Marie Clark
Dec 5, 2022
Darlene Marie Clark, age 86, of Johnson City, went to Heaven rejoicing on December 5, 2022, with her “girls” by her side. She entered through the Pearly Gates to receive her crown of many jewels. Her “sweetie,” James, was joyfully awaiting her arrival, as well as all those she loved that had gone on before her.
Darlene was a Godly woman...
Kaitlyn Victoria Moody
Dec 4, 2022
Kaitlyn Victoria Moody, age 26 peacefully went home to heaven after an extended battle with cancer December 4, 2022. She was a native of Washington County, TN. She was of the Baptist Faith and enjoyed watching Borderview Christian Church.
Katie loved her family and enjoyed watching scary movies with them. She was a warrior and never quit fighting until the Lord...
Benjamin "Cody" Rhodes
Dec 4, 2022
Benjamin “Cody” Rhodes, 35, passed away on Sunday, December 4, 2022 in Nashville, TN.
He was born in Johnson City, TN, on September 4, 1987.
Cody had a joy and love for baseball. He was also an avid football fan; he enjoyed playing as well watching the Tennessee Volunteers.
Cody’s work ethic and deep-seated humor was evident for anyone who met him. He...
William Anderson Cross
Dec 3, 2022
William Anderson “Bill” Cross of Piney Flats, TN died Saturday, December 3, 2022, peacefully at his home following a brief illness.
Mr. Cross was born July 31, 1929, in Sullivan County, TN to the late Rice and Nancy Mottern Cross. He was a lifelong farmer.
Mr. Cross was a faithful member of Poplar Ridge Christian Church in Piney Flats, TN. He loved...
June Hale Clark
Dec 3, 2022
June Hale Clark, age 95, formerly of Johnson City, Tennessee, went home to Glory on Saturday, December 3, 2022, in Houston, Texas.
June was a native of Morristown, Tennessee and had lived in Johnson City since 1987. She was a daughter of the late George Lafayette Hale, Sr. and Selma Susong Hale. June’s father died when she was 12 years old....
Jesse Reno White, Jr.
Dec 1, 2022
Jesse Reno White Jr., 92, of Johnson City, TN, passed away on Thursday, December 1, 2022, following a brief illness.
He was a son of the late Jesse Reno White and Hazel Walter White, born and raised in Hocking County, Ohio, where he graduated from Union Furnace High School.
Jess was a veteran of the United States Army and served his country...
Jeanette Tipton Myers
Nov 27, 2022
Jeanette Tipton Myers, 70, of Bluff City, passed away on Sunday, November 27, 2022.
She was a lifelong resident of Washington County, daughter of the late Bernie and Bernice Jones Tipton.
Mrs. Myers had earned her Bachelor’s in Theology and Master’s in Divinity. She was a member of Victory Baptist Church in Roan Mountain.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in...
Kellie Michelle Hartley
Nov 27, 2022
Kellie Michelle Hartley, age 37, of Johnson City, Tennessee, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, November 27, 2022.
Kellie was born June 3, 1985, to Terry Lee Hartley and Marlene Kay Harmon Scott in Johnson City. She graduated from David Crockett High School. She had previously attended services at Fountain of Life Bible Church.
Kellie had a good heart and cared about...
Betty Joann Hancock
Nov 27, 2022
Betty Taylor Hancock passed away on November 27, 2022, at Life Care Center of Gray, Johnson City, Tennessee after an extended illness. She was born on January 16, 1935, to Lawrence and Ina Taylor of Johnson City, Tennessee.
Betty grew up in Johnson City and graduated from Jonesborough High School, Jonesborough, TN. After graduating, she worked in cosmetology for many years...
Violet Gail Bowers
Nov 26, 2022
Violet Gail Carrier Bowers, 87, was welcomed into her Heavenly Home by her Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, from her residence on Saturday, November 26, 2022, in the loving care of her family.
Violet was born into the loving home of Alex and Bessie Carrier of Elizabethton in 1935, the last to be born among 12 wonderful brothers and sisters.
She enjoyed...
Angela Faye Frye
Nov 25, 2022
Angela Feathers Frye, 61, of Johnson City, passed away on November 25, 2022, at her home.
She was a lifelong resident of Washington County, daughter of the late Robert and Frances Surcey Feathers.
Angela was a very happy person, who loved everyone and was loved by everyone. She was a loving wife, caring mother, and wonderful grandmother. Her favorite hobby was spending...
Charles Pittman Cole, M.D.
Nov 24, 2022
Dr. Charles Cole, 76, of Johnson City, went to his heavenly home on November 24, 2022, after a lengthy illness.
He was born in Rockwood, TN, on November 30, 1945, to the late James and Frances Cole. He graduated from Rockwood High School, the University of Tennessee, and the University of TN College of Medicine in Memphis. In 1969, he married...
Sandy Kaye Hambrick
Nov 23, 2022
Sandra “Sandy” Harris Hambrick, 71, of Gray, went to be with Jesus on Wednesday, November 23, 2022.
She was a native of Mt. Carmel, daughter of the late James and Goldie Williams Harris.
Sandy was a member of Power Point Ministries in Kingsport.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by one sister, Lisa Robin Harris.
Those left to cherish her...
Sylvia W Speropulos
Nov 21, 2022
Sylvia Wilson Speropulos was ushered into the arms of Jesus on her 90th Birthday, Monday, November 21, 2022, surrounded by her family.
Sylvia was born November 21, 1932, to Ambers Wilson, Sr. and Camilla Porter Wilson. She was a Johnson City native her whole life only leaving to attend St. Margaret School of Nursing in Montgomery, Alabama. After graduation, she returned...
Joe David Clabough
Nov 21, 2022
Joe David Clabough, age 81, of Johnson City, Tennessee, entered his heavenly home on November 21, 2022, after a period of declining health.
Those preceding him in death include his parents, John and Eva Franklin Clabough and siblings, John Clabough, Bill Clabough, Faye Bradfield, Maxine Jenkins, Madeline Dunlap, Carolyn Lusby, and Syliva Clabough.
Those left to cherish his memory include his wife...
David Riley Frazier
Nov 16, 2022
David Riley Frazier passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 16, 2022 at Johnson City Medical Center after an illness of only three months.
He was born in Johnson City, TN on November 5,1947. He graduated from Science Hill High School in 1965 and later from ETSU with a degree in business administration. He enlisted in the Army and served in Vietnam...
