OBITUARIES
Johnson City, TN. Obituaries
Local obituaries for Johnson City and Washington County, TN.
Sharon Lynn Cox
Jan 2, 2022
Sharon Cox was the heart and historian of her family, always sharing colorful stories of the family and her beloved hometown of Johnson City, TN. Sharon was beautiful inside and out. She maintained grace and poise even through the trials of a lengthy illness. She was charitable of spirit, generous and kind. She had a way of seeing people as...
Jackson Lee Strange
Jan 1, 2022
Baby Jackson Lee Strange, beloved son of Rebekah Clay and Kevin Strange, of Piney Flats, Tennessee, was born sleeping on January 1, 2022, at Johnson City Medical Center. Jackson is brother to Destiny Strange and Clayton Clay; grandson of Tony and Lorie Clay; great-grandson to David and Barbara Copas; nephew of Petra Clay; and cousin to Arayan Reese and many...
Charlsie Ellen Lyle
Dec 30, 2021
Charlsie Ellen Lyle, age 90, of Johnson City, Tennessee, went to her Eternal Home on Thursday, December 30, 2021, surrounded by her family. Charlsie was born October 18, 1931, to the late Charles and Hettie Cretsinger Collins in Carter County. She graduated from Elizabethton High School in 1949. She married Robert Lyle Sr. in 1950 and together they raised six...
Linda S. Vanover
Dec 27, 2021
Linda Sue Mullins Vanover, 71, Johnson City, passed away Monday, December 27, 2021, at Johnson City Medical Center. Linda was born in Pound, VA to the late Bruce and Lourena Belcher Vanover. In addition to her parents, Linda was preceded in death by: the love of her life, David Mullins; and one brother, Donald Wayne Vanover. Survivors include: her beloved...
Dale Peters
Dec 26, 2021
Dale Peters, 64, Jonesborough, passed away Sunday, December 26, 2021, at his residence. Dale was born in Washington County to the late Rudolph and Margaret Hill Peters. Dale began working for General Shale when he was 17 years old and stayed for 35 years, until that plant shut down. He enjoyed time outdoors, especially fishing, with his family. In addition...
Christine E Patrick
Dec 23, 2021
Christine Edna Patrick, 89, Johnson City, passed away on Thursday, December 23rd, 2021, at NHC Healthcare. Christine was born in Bristol, TN to the late Dana & Gaye Patrick. She retired from Johnson City Eye Hospital after many years in the dietary department. She was a member of First Christian Church. A memorial celebration will be held this summer in...
Judy Miller
Dec 22, 2021
Judy Carolyn Hyder Miller, 73, of Johnson City, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 22, 2021, at her residence. She was a native of Johnson City, and the daughter of the late Blanche P. Cecil and Fred Hyder, Jr. Judy retired from the VA Medical Center in Johnson City after 20 years of caring service to the veterans that she...
Charles G. Martin
Dec 21, 2021
At his home surrounded by his family, Charles Glenn Martin, 81, of Johnson City was called home by the Lord on Tuesday, December 21, 2021. Heavenly sunshine, heavenly sunshine, Flooding my soul with glory divine, Hallelujah, I am rejoicing, Singing His praises, Jesus is mine. (Words by Henry J Zeller). Charles, originally of Sullivan County, was born the second of...
William Ellis Mcmanus
Dec 20, 2021
William Ellis “Bill” McManus, Jr., 51 of Jonesborough, died Monday, December 20, 2021, at the Waters of Johnson City. He was a native of Asheville, NC, son of the late William E. McManus, Sr. and Sue Sneed McManus of Cherokee, NC In addition to his father both his maternal (Blake and Naomi Sneed) and paternal (Luther and Irene McManus) grandparents...
Tommy Lee Newton, Jr.
Dec 19, 2021
The family of Tommy Lee Newton will receive friends from 3:00 PM until 4:00 PM on Thursday, December 23, 2021, at Morris-Baker Funeral Home. A celebration of life will follow at 4:00 PM with Pastor Mike Richards officiating.
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
