OBITUARIES
Johnson City, TN. Obituaries
Local obituaries for Johnson City and Washington County, TN.
Ted Mckeehan
Dec 18, 2021
Ted McKeehan, 87, of Johnson City, TN, went to be with the Lord on December 18, 2021, at Franklin Woods Hospital following a courageous battle with Leukemia. He was born on November 30, 1934, to the late John McKeehan Sr. and Hassie Arnett McKeehan. In addition to his parents, Ted was preceded in death by a sister, Rada Perry; brothers,...
Robert Harold Riddle
Dec 17, 2021
Robert Harold “Bob” Riddle, 76 of Gray died Friday, December 17, 2021 at the James H. Quillen Veteran’s Medical Center. He was a native of Johnson City, son of the late Elmer and Myrtle Holtsclaw Riddle. Bob was of Baptist faith. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War, having served two tours of service in country. Bob was a...
Billie Jo Masters Cross
Dec 16, 2021
Billie Jo Masters Cross, age 87, of Johnson City, TN, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 16, 2021. Jo was born on July 6, 1934, in Bakersville, NC, to the late Charles Burnie Masters and Gladys Brewer Masters. She was a member of the Friendship Sunday School Class since 1964 at First United Methodist Church in Johnson...
Kenneth Lee Carmichael
Dec 16, 2021
Kenneth Lee Carmichael, age 46, of Johnson City, Tennessee, passed away December 16, 2021, at his home. He graduated from Davy Crockett High School, and he went on to become a graphic designer. Kenneth enjoyed putting together and collecting models, especially car models. He also loved spending time with his animals. Those closest to him will always remember his caring...
Anne Loucile Tallman
Dec 15, 2021
Anne Loucile Tallman, 65, Johnson City, passed away at home on December 15, 2021, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s. Anne was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She grew up in Bristol, TN and graduated from Tennessee High School. She graduated from ETSU and made her home in Johnson City. Anne enjoyed traveling, shopping, and decorating. Spending...
Catheryn Jane Bacon
Dec 15, 2021
Catheryn Minga Bacon, 82, Johnson City, passed away Wednesday, December 15, 2021, at Johnson City Medical Center. Catheryn was born in Washington County, TN to the late Andrew and Axie Minga. Catheryn was a member of First Christian Church and attended for many years. She worked for Hamilton Bank for 8 years and retired from ETSU after 36 years in...
Berla Jean Smith
Dec 14, 2021
Berla Jean Ottinger Smith, 90, of Johnson City, passed away on Tuesday, December 14, at the Johnson City Medical Center. She was a native of Greeneville, daughter of the late Nolen Ottinger and Hasa Lee Hensley Ottinger. Berla will be remembered for her kind presence and giving heart, always putting others first. She was a caregiver for people as well...
Kenneth Wayne Emmert
Dec 11, 2021
Kenneth Wayne Emmert, 83, Johnson City, passed away Saturday, December 11, 2021, at James H. Quillen VA Medical Center. Ken was born in Carter County to the late Joseph and Dimple Hopkins Emmert. Ken proudly served in the US Air Force for four years. Ken worked as a boiler operator for the power plant at ETSU and retired from North...
Chester Stephen Smith
Dec 11, 2021
Chester Stephen Smith, 66, Johnson City, Tennessee, passed away Saturday, December 11, 2021, at the Johnson City Medical Center. Chester was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to the late John Smith and Frances Carol Irvine Smith. Chester proudly served our country in the United States Army as a Veterinary Specialist. After his service, he worked for the Veterans Administration Hospital as...
Martha Chambers Cady
Dec 9, 2021
Martha (Chambers) Cady, age 84, of Elizabethton, died peacefully on December 9, 2021 at Hermitage Health Center. She was the daughter of the late Nathan and Bonnie (Birchfield) Chambers, born and raised in Carter County. She lived for many years in Flint, Michigan, and the last 27 years in her native Elizabethton. In addition to her parents, she is preceded...
Carolyn Sue Oaks
Dec 7, 2021
Carolyn Sue Jenkins Oaks, 76, of Johnson City, passed away during the early morning hours of Tuesday, December 7, 2021. She was born on June 26, 1945, to the late Christine (Hodges) and William A. Jenkins. Carolyn was a loving daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was a generous and caring woman who will be missed by her friends,...
Elizabeth Dawson Lyle
Dec 5, 2021
Elizabeth “Betty” Lyle, 84, of Johnson City died on Sunday, December 5th, 2021 surrounded by her family. She was a native of Asheville, NC, daughter of the late Aaron Grayson and Lucile Bailey Dawson. She was a retired instructor of mathematics at ETSU for many years. She was a former member of the First Presbyterian Church and Westminster Presbyterian Church...
Juanita Faye Hodge
Dec 5, 2021
Juanita Faye Wolfe Hodge, 74, of Johnson Ciy, was taken suddenly to be with the Lord on December 5th, 2021. She attended the Pleasant Hill Church of the Brethren in Blountville. She liked to study her bible, do crafts, and paint. In addition to her parents, Marvin J. Wolfe and Mollie Page Wolfe, she is preceded in death by: her...
James Willard Yoder, Jr.
Dec 4, 2021
James Willard “Bill” Yoder, Jr., 85 of Johnson City died Saturday, December 4, 2021 at the Abundant Christian Living Community. He was a native of Seymour, Indiana, son of the late Rev. James Willard and Elsa mae Lortz Yoder. Bill was a school psychologist, he worked many years for the Mitchell County Schools and also for the Yancy County Schools...
Euell David Goodman
Dec 4, 2021
Euell David Goodman, 80, Piney Flats, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, December 4, 2021, after a courageous battle with cancer. Euell was born and lived all his life in Sullivan County, except for time in the military. He was a devoted member of Piney Flats First Baptist Church, where he had been a Sunday School...
Edward Frank Ada Mafnas
Nov 30, 2021
Edward Frank Ada Mafnas, “Fast Eddie”, left his earthly body Tuesday, November 30th, 2021. He was a spry 64-year-old man that lived in Johnson City and called the FBI often to give them tips on how to secure this great nation. This is not why or how he passed. Eddie was born in Agana, Guam on October 27th. He is...
Mildred Gladys Hughes
Nov 29, 2021
Mildred “Gladys” Hughes, 83, of Limestone, died Monday, November 29, 2021 at her residence. She was a native of Washington County, daughter of the late Ollie Gertrude Conner and James L. Campbell. Gladys was Science Hill High School graduate. She attended the Faith Tabernacle of Johnson City. Gladys loved fishing, garage sales and was musical she could play nearly anything...
Douglas Woodrow Stanley
Nov 28, 2021
Douglas Woodrow Stanley, 47, Jonesborough, passed away Sunday, November 28, 2021, at Johnson City Medical Center following a courageous battle with cancer. Douglas was born in Elizabethton to Marion Baumgardner Stanley and the late Roy Edward Stanley. Douglas graduated from Elizabethton High School in 1992 and went on to attend Maryville College. He was a credit manager for General Shale...
Michael Matthews Browne
Nov 27, 2021
Michael Matthews Browne (Brownie), born March 24th, 1973, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 27th 2021, after having lived with brain cancer for almost seven years. Michael is preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, W.O & Ruth Freedle; paternal grandparents, Julian Browne & Violet Calhoun; and beloved brother-in-law, J.W Baynard. Survived by fiancé, Kim Shelton, her...
Jon Lee Larimer
Nov 26, 2021
Jon Lee Larimer, 44, of Johnson City died November 26, 2021 at his residence. He was a native of Johnson City, son of the late Joe and Sharon Johnson Larimer. Jon was a landscaper. He was of Lutheran faith. Jon enjoyed being with and around family. He graduated from Science Hill High School where he played soccer and played travel...
