OBITUARIES

Johnson City, TN. Obituaries

Local obituaries for Johnson City and Washington County, TN.

Jerry Jerome Riddle

Jerry Jerome Riddle

Jun 15, 2021

Jerry “Jerome” Riddle, 56, Johnson City, passed away June 15, 2021 at the Johnson City Medical Center. Jerome was always the life of the party. He had the sweetest soul and the wildest spirit. He loved playing music, dancing, and singing with his family. He was one of the best Harmonica players when we could keep him still. He had...

Judy D. Hirlston Milliken

Judy D. Hirlston Milliken

Jun 14, 2021

There are no services scheduled at this time. The family asks to please consider making a contribution to the funeral home.

Vicky  Lynn  Coffman

Vicky Lynn Coffman

Jun 14, 2021

Vicky Lynn Hodge Coffman, 51, of Johnson City, passed away on June 14th, 2021, after a lengthy battle with pancreatic cancer. She was a native of Kingsport, TN, and a daughter of Rebecca Chase King and the late Bobby Eugene Hodge. Though Vicky had returned to East Tennessee in recent years, she had also spent time as a resident of...

Lynette Sue Cross

Lynette Sue Cross

Jun 13, 2021

Loving wife and mother Lynette S. Cross, 76, of Morgantown, WV inherited the keys to her final home on Sunday, June 13, 2021, when she passed away at Johnson City Medical Center after an extended battle with multiple health conditions. She was born in Spencer, WV to the late Leonard and Effie Starcher. Lynette loved to sing – something she...

Jeter L. Collins

Jeter L. Collins

Jun 13, 2021

Jeter Land Collins, 82, passed away Sunday, June 13, 2021, at Lakebridge Health Care Center. Jeter was preceded in death by: her parents, Ted E. and Inez Hooton Land; and one son, Lattie Collins III. Survivors include: her husband of 61 years, Lattie Collins; one son, Ted Collins; and one granddaughter, Hannah Jeter Collins. A service of remembrance will be...

Peggy Jean Hodges

Peggy Jean Hodges

Jun 13, 2021

Peggy Jean Snyder Hodges went to be at home with the Lord on the morning of Sunday, June 13, 2021, surrounded by her family. Peggy was born October 18, 1934, in Butler, TN, the firstborn of Elbert H. and Alice Reece Snyder. She attended Mary Hughes School. At the age of 16, she married her lifelong sweetheart, Graham Hodges, of...

Shannon Michelle Ragsdale

Shannon Michelle Ragsdale

Jun 13, 2021

Shannon Ragsdale, 44, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, June 13, 2021. She overcame many hardships in her life with a smile on her face and love in her heart. Shannon is preceded in death by: her father, James R. Ragsdale; grandparents, Bobby J Pugh and Mary A Pugh; and great grandmother, Christine Brandt. Survivors include: her mother, Leslie Gwyn and...

Kazarie  Michael Huggins

Kazarie Michael Huggins

Jun 12, 2021

Kazarie Michael Huggins, of Johnson City, Tennessee, passed away June 12, 2021 at Niswonger’s Children Hospital at the age of 2 months and 17 days old. Kazarie was born March 26, 2021 to Zakarie Michael Huggins and Montinique Gabriel Ann Miller in Johnson City. He will lovingly be remembered as a force to be reckoned with and a warrior. He...

Florence Darlene Johnson

Florence Darlene Johnson

Jun 12, 2021

Darlene Johnson, 63, Johnson City, passed away Saturday, June 12, 2021, at Johnson City Medical Center following a lengthy illness. Darlene was born in Hanover, PA on June 17, 1957, to the late Carl E. Scott, Jr and Thelma Louise Watson Scott. Darlene was a devout Christian and went on to attend Grace Fellowship Church for 30 years. She graduated...

Julio  Cesar Miranda Salas

Julio Cesar Miranda Salas

Jun 11, 2021

Julio Cesar Miranda Salas, age 42, of Guadalupe, Zacatecas, Mexico, died Friday, June 11, 2021 at Johnson City Medical Center in Johnson City, Tennessee. Julio is survived by a wife, Maybet Briones Avila, several children, and many other family members in Mexico who are hoping to bring him home. The family requests donations using the Tribute Fund tab under his...

Harriet Smoak Kessler

Harriet Smoak Kessler

Jun 11, 2021

Harriet Smoak Kessler, 98, of Piney Flats, passed away at her residence following a recent hospitalization. She was born on October 24, 1922, in Colleton County, South Carolina. She was a daughter of the late Gilbert Leonardus Smoak and Adelphia Ritter Smoak. Harriet joined the American Red Cross following earning a Bachelor of Arts degree at Furman University. She served...

Herman Sanford Smith

Herman Sanford Smith

Jun 6, 2021

Herman S. Smith, 96, of Piney Flats, TN passed away on June 6, 2021. Born in Selma, California, son of the late James Edward and Laura Feathers Smith. He was a member of Poplar Ridge Christian Church. Herman loved his church, family and friends. He was blind for many years, but loved to work in his shop and travel, especially...

Kathryn  Rogerson Adams

Kathryn Rogerson Adams

Jun 6, 2021

Kathryn “Kitty” Adams (Rogerson), 96, of Johnson City, Tennessee, went to be with the Lord on June 6, 2021. She was preceded in death by her parents, Livingston and Clara Rogerson; husband of 60 years, William “Bill” Adams; son, Stephen Adams; daughter, Beth Callum; and brother, Brewster Rogerson. Those left to cherish her memory include her daughter, Gayle (Ron) Buttram;...

Ponnammal  Devapiran

Ponnammal Devapiran

Jun 4, 2021

Ms. Ponnammal Devapiran, age 79, passed away peacefully at her home in Johnson City, Tennessee on Friday, June 4, 2021, surrounded by her family and friends. She was born in Chennai, India to Mr. Thothathiri Nathan and Ms. Meenakshi on December 6, 1941. She married Mr. S Devapiran and had the privilege of living in several cities in India. She...

David Jerome Shepard

David Jerome Shepard

Jun 2, 2021

David Jerome Shepard II, 50, of Jonesborough, passed away on Wednesday, June 2, 2021 at the Johnson City Medical Center. He was a native of Johnson City and a son of the late David Shepard and Linda Gnann Shepard. David was a loving, devoted son, husband, and father. He was an avid guitar player and car enthusiast. In addition to...

Dorothy Ann Shipley

Dorothy Ann Shipley

Jun 1, 2021

Dorothy “Ann” Shipley, 80, of Johnson City, died on Tuesday, June 1, 2021 at the Johnson City Medical Center with Wendell and Wendi by her side. She was a native of Piney Flats, daughter of the late Jacob R. and Opal L. Green Hodges. Ann was a perfect wife and the best mother that ever lived. She was a very...

James Edward  Hileman

James Edward Hileman

May 31, 2021

James Edward “Jim” Hileman, 69 of Johnson City died Monday, May 31, 2021 at the Johnson City Medical Center. He was a native of Haverhill, MA, son of the late Jesse Calvin Hileman, Jr and Marjorie Bertha Dwyer Hileman. James was a Vietnam Veteran having served in the United States Marine Corps and recipient of many medals including the Vietnam...

Michael Ray Geaslin

Michael Ray Geaslin

May 31, 2021

The family of Michael Geaslin will receive friends from 11:30 am until 1:30 pm on Wednesday, June 9, 2021, at Morris-Baker Funeral Home. The committal service will follow at 2:00 pm at Mountain Home National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association at www.diabetes.org.

Betty Garland Higginbotham

Betty Garland Higginbotham

May 30, 2021

Ms. Betty Garland Higginbotham, 91, of Johnson City, passed away on Sunday, May 30, 2021, at Cornerstone Village North in Johnson City. She was born in Mitchell County, North Carolina, a daughter of the late Rapha and Vadie Slagle Garland. She was of the Baptist faith. Betty is remembered for being a loving mother, doting grandmother, and adoring great grandmother....

Robert Michael Harroll

Robert Michael Harroll

May 29, 2021

Robert Harroll left this world all too soon, early Saturday morning, May 29, 2021, peacefully in his sleep, surrounded by his beloved other half, Lori Keranen, his beautiful daughter, Reagen Harroll, and a herd of devoted fur babies. Left in sorrow to mourn his passing include: his parents, Ted and Pat Harroll, of Limestone; three sisters, Kim Fleming, Kelly Elliott...

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