OBITUARIES
Johnson City, TN. Obituaries
Local obituaries for Johnson City and Washington County, TN.
Nila Evelyn Harwood Fowler
Dec 10, 2018
Mrs. Nila Evelyn Harwood Fowler, 87, Johnson City, passed away on December 10, 2018, at Cornerstone Village in Johnson City. Evelyn grew up in Boones Creek and Boone Station and lived most of her life in that area. She was a beloved wife, friend & family member. She was devoted to the Lord and to everyone who knew her. Evelyn...
Thelma Marie Anderson
Dec 9, 2018
Thelma Marie Anderson, 93, Johnson City, passed into eternity on Sunday, December 9, 2018, peacefully at home with family by her side. Thelma was born in Willard, OH. She made Johnson City her home after moving from Bakersville, NC with her parents, Jeter and Nettie Phillips, and brother, Charles. She attended Johnson City Business School, where she met her husband...
Helen O. Adams
Dec 6, 2018
Helen Oleen Wilson Adams, age 88, of Johnson City, Tennessee, died Thursday, December 6, 2018 at Agape Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Johnson City. Helen was born on May 21, 1930 in Johnson City to the late James Howard Wilson and Mame Ellen Grindstaff Wilson. Helen was a secretary at Adams Plumbing, her family?s business, for many years. In addition...
Peggy G. Phillips
Dec 4, 2018
Weather Update: We have spoken with the family of Peggy Phillips. Due to the weather, and for the safety of everyone travelling, all services for Peggy Phillips to be held today have been postponed. The new date for the services is Tuesday, December 11, 2018. The online obituary below has been updated to reflect these changes. We appreciate your patience...
Bill Gage
Dec 4, 2018
William Allen Gage, 65, of Greeneville, passed away on Tuesday, December 4, 2018, at Holston Manor. He was a lifelong resident of Tennessee, a son of the late Howard ?Worm' Gage and Mary Gage Martin. Bill will be missed by those who loved him. When he was younger, he enjoyed spending time at the lake, and later he became a...
Milton Goins
Dec 2, 2018
Milton Goins, 94, Johnson City, passed away Sunday, December 2, 2018, at Mountain Home Community Living Center. Milton was born in Claiborne County, TN to the late Leonard and Anna Goins. Milton was a U.S. Army, WWII veteran. He was in the Allies? D-Day Invasion of France. Milton retired from Johnson City Foundry in 1986, after 21 years. He and...
Lana Jeane Gouge
Dec 1, 2018
Lana Jeane Gouge, age 77, Johnson City, passed away Saturday, December 1, 2018, at Johnson City Medical Center. Lana was born in Harlan, KY to Callie Sharp and the late Lawrence Sharp. Lana was a communications supervisor for 22 years at Northside Hospital. In addition to her father, Lana was preceded in death by: her husband, Rickey Gouge; one son,...
Betty Shropshire
Nov 30, 2018
Betty Jane Shropshire, 71, Johnson City, passed away Friday, November 30, 2018, at her residence. Betty was born in Hopewell, VA to the late Rayford and Mary Belle Hanchey. Betty was a minister?s wife and homemaker for many years. In addition to her parents, Betty was preceded in death by one brother, Mack Hanchey. Survivors include: her proud husband of...
Shirley Jean Stewart
Nov 29, 2018
Shirley Jean Stewart, the best Mama and Mamaw ever, 71, of Johnson City, passed away on Thursday, November 29, 2018, at her residence. She was a lifelong resident of Washington County, a daughter of the late Frank McMackin and Carrie Dugger. Shirley was of the Pentecostal faith. She spent her time writing poetry, loved her animals, and spending time with...
Lorraine Eileen Scherger
Nov 29, 2018
Lorraine Eileen ?Lorry' Wickland Scherger, 88, has gone to the eternal golf course in the sky. She was a native of Pittsburgh, PA, daughter of the late Carl Werner and Anna Otillia Schroeder Wickland. Lorry was a strong person with integrity. Her passion for playing golf was a big part of her life (seven holes in one). She was so...
Kathleen Michelle Gallina
Nov 29, 2018
Kathleen Michelle Gallina, 75, Greeneville, passed away Thursday, November 29, 2018, at Johnson City Medical Center. Michelle was the daughter of the late Kenneth McLain and Helen Dykstra. Michelle was an enthusiast of rock-n-roll memorabilia and a free-lance writer. Survivors include: one son, Michael Johnson; one daughter, Gina Rose Gallina; and one grandson, Geoffrey Johnson. A memorial service will be...
Patsy Starnes
Nov 29, 2018
Patsy ?Susie' Starnes, 71, of Johnson City, passed away on Thursday, November 29, 2018, at the Johnson City Medical Center. She was a lifelong resident of Washington County, a graduate from Boones Creek High School and a daughter of the late Clarence and Rosalee Gurley Barnes. She had attended Bethel Baptist Church. She was a beautiful, kind, loving soul that...
Rb Ramsey
Nov 27, 2018
2 Timothy 4:7 I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept faith. RB Ramsey, 83, Johnson City, passed away Tuesday, November 27, 2018, at his residence. RB was born in Greene County to the late Robert and Laura Ramsey. He was a deacon at Piney Grove Free Will Baptist Church for 47 years. RB...
Mildred Ann Courtner
Nov 23, 2018
Mildred Ann Morefield Courtner, 94, formerly of Johnson City, died Friday, November 23, 2018 at Trinity Health Care of Lenoir City. Mildred was a native of Johnson County, daughter of the late Robert Harrison Morefield and Edna Tyson Osborne Morefield. Mildred was a retired employee of the U. S. District Court in Greeneville, where she worked in the probation office....
Barbara Gail Sweeney
Nov 18, 2018
Barbara Gail Sweeney, 63, Johnson City, passed away on Sunday, November 18, 2018, at Johnson City Medical Center. She was a native of Johnson City, and the daughter of the late J.B. and Betty Saults Sweeney. Barbara worked many years as a Phlebotomy Coordinator at Johnson City Medical Center. She loved animals and enjoyed spending time with her family. Survivors...
Mickey Walker
Nov 18, 2018
Mickey Kenneth Walker, 73, of Johnson City, passed away Sunday, November 18th, 2018, at the Johnson City Medical Center after a brief illness. Mickey was a native of Piney Flats and lived most of his life in Johnson City. He was the son of the late Kenneth and Hazel Walker, Piney Flats. In addition to his parents, Mickey was preceded...
Maddox Kettron Lane
Nov 17, 2018
Maddox Kettron Lane, age 3, of Johnson City, Tennessee, died Saturday, November 17, 2018 at his home from complications due to a brain tumor. Maddox was born on March 30, 2015 in Johnson City to Alan and Tegan Lane. He is survived by his parents; two half brothers; and his paternal grandparents, Ronald and Regina (Tipton) Lane. A committal service...
Charles Hughes
Nov 16, 2018
Charles ?Lem' Hughes, 78, of Johnson City, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, November 16, 2018, at his residence. A committal service will be held for Lem Hughes on Monday, November 19, 2018 at 11:00 AM in Monte Vista Memorial Park. Family and friends are asked to gather at the graveside by 10:50 AM.
Beverly L. Hardy
Nov 16, 2018
Beverly L. Hardy, 92, Johnson City, passed away Friday, November 16, 2018, at Life Care Center of Gray. Beverly was born in Shreve, OH to the late Ralph and Ethel Kindig. Beverly was a homemaker but assisted her husband, Russell, at his successful insurance agency in Aurora, IL for over 40 years. She was a member of Memorial Presbyterian Church,...
Kathy Lee Graves
Nov 12, 2018
Kathy Lee Graves, 65, of Johnson City, passed away on Monday, November 12, 2018, at the Johnson City Medical Center. She was a native of Andersonville, Tennessee, a daughter of the late J.C. and Bonnie Graves. In her youth, Kathy enjoyed athletic pursuits like playing basketball, softball, and volleyball for the city league. She enjoyed sewing and loved to spend...
