OBITUARIES
Johnson City, TN. Obituaries
Local obituaries for Johnson City and Washington County, TN.
Bruce Douglas Jones
Oct 13, 2022
Bruce Douglas Jones, 66, of Limestone, passed away on Thursday, October 13, 2022, and now resides in his heavenly home with his Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ.
He was born in Long Island, New York, a son of the late James Ezra Jones and Barbara Wyatt Jones.
After graduating high school, Bruce served his country in the U.S. Navy. He then went...
Emily Catherine Hawksby
Oct 11, 2022
Emily Catherine Baker Hawksby, 50, of Johnson City, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, October 11, 2022, surrounded by family.
She was born in Montour Falls, New York, on October 31st, 1971, to the late Frank and Cheryl Baker.
Emily was a person of many talents, which she loved to share with others. She enjoyed working with her hands to forge...
Clifford Wallace Sells
Oct 11, 2022
Clifford "Ray" Sells, 74, of Jonesborough, died Tuesday, October 11, 2022, at his residence.
He was a native of Sullivan County who had lived in Jonesborough all his life. He was a son of the late John and Ada Sells.
He was a U. S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War.
Prior to his retirement, Ray worked for 36 years with American Water...
Charles Emory Denton
Oct 10, 2022
Charles Emory “Petey” Denton, of Johnson City, was ushered into the presence of God on Monday, October 10, 2022, where he is now healed.
Charles carried out his life, living in God’s Truth. He never trusted his own power for making life decisions but turned to God’s Word for guidance (Romans 3:4). He was a humble servant, sharing what Jesus had...
Eula Lee Phipps
Oct 10, 2022
Eula Lee Phipps, 96, of Johnson City, Tennessee, passed away on Monday, October 10, 2022, at the Johnson City Medical Center following a brief illness.
Eula was born her loving parents Zack and Belvia South in Dickenson County and was raised in the Haysi, Virginia area.
Eula married her husband Silvester Phipps and they made a loving home together.
After living in Clintwood,...
David Allen Laughren
Oct 9, 2022
David Allen Laughren, 67, of Johnson City, passed away on Sunday, October 9, 2022, at the Johnson City Medical Center.
He was born in Johnson City, a son of the late Ted Laughren and Anna Bell Walker Laughren.
David was a family man, and especially cherished his grandchildren and the time he spent with them. He had a good heart and a...
Jeffery Douglas Bell
Oct 9, 2022
Jeffery Douglas Bell, 60, of Johnson City, Tennessee, passed away in comfort and peace surrounded by the love of his family due to medical complications on Sunday, October 9, 2022
.Jeff was born into a loving family on August 17, 1962 to Lonnie and Cora “Tinky” Higgins Miller.
Jeff was a lifelong resident of Johnson City, Tennessee.
He was a student at both...
Billy Hank Whitson
Oct 7, 2022
Billy Hank Whitson, 49, of Johnson City, TN, died October 7, 2022, at the Johnson City Medical Center.
He was a native of Johnson City and a son of the late Billy and Mary Whitson.
Billy lived and worked construction in the Johnson City area and Florida
He was a member of Trinity Assembly of God, Johnson City.
In addition to his parents, Billy...
Everett Dean Watson
Oct 6, 2022
Everett Dean Watson, 91 of Johnson City died Thursday, October 6, 2022 at his residence. He was a native of Sayre, Oklahoma, son of the late Jess C. and Mary M. Bishop Watson.
Everett was a retired builder and developer which he had done for 35 years. He was of Methodist faith Everett enjoyed vacationing in Florida with family whenever they...
Jean Marcel Grondin
Oct 4, 2022
Jean Grondin, 61 of Johnson City, died on Tuesday, October 4, 2022 at the Johnson City Medical Center. He was a native of Ottawa Ontario, Canada. Son of the late Gerard Grondin and Jeannine Gauvreau.
Jean was a graduate of the University of Ottawa. He was Director of the Global Supply Chain for Eastman Chemical Corporation, of which he had been...
Mary J Stackhouse
Oct 4, 2022
Mary Josephine Stackhouse, 85, of Johnson City, Tennessee, passed away Tuesday, October 4, 2022.
Mary was born to her loving parents Joseph and Margaret Clements. She married her husband Charles R. Stackhouse and raised a family in a loving home.
Mary was a devoted member of Saint Mary’s Catholic Church in Johnson City.
She retired from a long career as a Supervisor with...
Marianne Hollis Gubler
Oct 3, 2022
Marianne Hollis Gubler, 77, Johnson City, passed away on Monday, October 3, 2022, at her residence.
Marianne was a longtime resident of Johnson City and a daughter of the late Frances and Fred Thomas Hollis of Bennettsville, S.C.
Marianne attended Salem College and graduated from the University of South Carolina with degrees in English and Art Education. She later obtained a master’s...
Agnes Virginia Garland
Oct 2, 2022
Agnes Virginia Jones Garland, 96, of Johnson City, Tennessee, passed away Sunday, October 2nd, 2022.
She was the daughter of the late Floyd and Lena Jones. Agnes was the cherished wife of Arthur Lee Garland. Agnes is survived by her sibling, Morris, and preceded in death by siblings, Robert, Earl, David, Betty, Roger, Floydine, Emily, Jerry, and Eddie. Agnes was the...
Thelma Price
Sep 30, 2022
Thelma Mae Price, age 100, of Johnson City, Tennessee, went to be with the Lord on Friday, September 30, 2022.
A native of Johnson City, Thelma was born on May 22, 1922, to the late James Robert Verble and Sarah Minerva Bowman Verble.
Thelma was a longtime member and Sunday School teacher at Cherry Grove Baptist Church.
In addition to her parents, she...
Virginia Lee Dugger
Sep 28, 2022
Virginia Lee Dugger, 87, of Johnson City, Tennessee, who lived for family and the Lord, passed away with her family at her side on September 28, 2022.
Virginia was born on December 19, 1934 to Eugene and Essie (Feathers) Pickle. She graduated from Boones Creek High School and married Frank “Sam” Dugger.
Virginia loved family life, and her face would light up...
Zoola Angeline Ford
Sep 26, 2022
Zoola Angeline Ford, age 84, died at her home in the Austin Springs Community.
She was born in a house about 100 yards from the house where she died. She was the only child of the Jack and Louvenia Johnston Ford. Zoola lived on the Ford property all her life. He childhood summers were filled with fun as cousins from afar...
Mollie Whaley
Sep 26, 2022
Mollie Whaley, 75, of Johnson City, went to be with the Lord on Monday, September 26, 2022, after a brief illness.
She was of the Christian faith.
She was the daughter of the late Starlin and Mildred Hughes.
She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Lewis Daniel Whaley.
Survivors include her son, Vincent Z. Whaley, and...
Stella Marie Francis
Sep 25, 2022
Stella Marie Simerly Francis, 94, of Jonesborough, passed away on Saturday, September 24, 2022, at her home.
She was born in Johnson City, a daughter of the late Arthur Simerly and Laura Belle Melton Simerly.
Stella was a registered nurse, retiring from the VA Medical Center after many years. She also owned and operated Francis’s Antiques.
She had a gift for sewing, lovingly...
Kate Marie Gage
Sep 25, 2022
Kate Parsons Gage, age 84, of Gray, Tennessee, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 25, 2022, surrounded by her family at home.
Kate was born in Mitchell County, North Carolina to the late John Conley Parsons and Helen Greene Parsons. She moved to Gray in 1958. She worked as an accountant for AmeriSource for 20 years.
Kate was previously...
Betty Jane Crain
Sep 24, 2022
Betty Jane Crain, age 87, of Johnson City, Tennessee, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, September 24, 2022.
A lifelong resident of Washington County, Betty was born on April 23, 1935 to the late Harry and Lela Lewis Johnson. She graduated from Science Hill High School.
Betty was a member of Depot City Church at Skyline Heights in Johnson City.
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