OBITUARIES
Johnson City, TN. Obituaries
Local obituaries for Johnson City and Washington County, TN.
Vance Hurley Guinn
Oct 3, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Morris-Baker Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Johnson City, TN.
Elsie Davis Orr
Sep 24, 2017
Mrs. Elsie Davis Champe Orr passed away at her residence in Jonesborough, Tennessee, on September 24, 2017, after a prolonged illness. Elsie was born 12/21/1932, in Manhattan, NY. She was predeceased by her son, Stephen Orr, of Lignum, VA, in 2010, and is survived by her husband of 67 years, Jerry, her daughter, Katherine Robertson, also of Jonesborough, and her...
Glenn A. Dr. Terry
Sep 23, 2017
Dr. Glenn A. Terry, 95, Gray, TN, died on Saturday, September 23, 2017, at NCH Healthcare after a brief illness. He will be remembered and deeply missed by all those he has touched by sharing his knowledge, mentoring, educating and loving. Glenn was the son of the late Claude and Loretta Terry, Carbondale, IL. In addition to his parents, he...
Barbara Lee Fazio
Sep 22, 2017
February 6, 1930 to September 22, 2017 Barbara Lee Fazio, 87, of Unicoi TN, went to be with the Lord on September 22, 2017, at her home with her son, and daughter Mia. Mrs. Barbara Lee Sherretz Fazio, was born in Carbondale, IL, the daughter of the late Leonardis Sherretz, and the late Janet Frazier Sherretz. Barbara attended Cass-Tech High...
Georgia Rita Parris
Sep 20, 2017
On Wednesday, September 20, 2017, at 10:55 PM Georgia ?Rita' M. Parris passed away after a brief illness in Johnson City Medical Center. Rita was a resident of Johnson City, Tennessee and was the daughter of Doctors George Burton and Marguerite Griffin Parris. Rita was a 1968 graduate of Science Hill High School where she was a majorette with the...
Martha Susie Townsend
Sep 19, 2017
Martha, (Susie) Townsend, 60 yrs old, of Johnson City Tn, passed away Monday September 19, 2017, comfortably in her own home, surrounded by her family and friends. Susie finally won her courageous 1-year battle with cancer the minute she entered Heaven?s gates. Susie was born in Athens Tennessee. She was the daughter of the late Josephine Townsend. Until recently Susie...
Clifford H. Maddox
Sep 17, 2017
Clifford H. Maddox, 89, passed away Sunday, September 17, 2017 at The Waters of Johnson City. He was born May 22, 1928 in Clay City, IL. He was preceded in death by: his parents, Clifford H. Maddox, Sr. and Mary M. Maddox; one brother, Harold Cox; and one sister, Jeanne Sparling. Clifford was an Illinois native and moved to Johnson...
Denise Dee Dee Yontz
Sep 15, 2017
Mrs. Denise ? Dee Dee' Yontz, 61, of Gray, passed way surrounded by her family Friday, September 15, 2017, at the Johnson City Medical Center. Mrs. Yontz was a lifelong resident of East Tennessee. Most people knew her as Nana Gray. She was the daughter of the late Darrell and Geraldine Peters Peeks. In addition to her parents, two brothers,...
Melody Anne Fagan
Sep 13, 2017
Melody Anne Fagan, 27, Johnson City, passed away Wednesday, September 13, 2017, at Johnson City Medical Center. Melody was born in Johnson City to Linda Fagan and the late Robert Lee Fagan. In addition to her mother, survivors include: two brothers, Wayne E. Allen, Jr. and his wife Katina and Timothy Brian Fischer; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. The...
Jason Harold Fleming
Sep 11, 2017
Jason Harold Fleming, 39, of Blountville, died Monday, September 11, 2017 unexpectedly. He was a native of Whitesburg, KY, son of the late Harold Lee Fleming and Lorraine Boggs Fleming of Greeneville. Jason was a CPA/Analyst and was self-employed. He was a graduate of Daniel Boone High School and East TN State University. Jason was a 2012 Honoree of ETSU...
Burchel R. Pierce
Sep 11, 2017
John 3:16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. Mr. Burchel R. Pierce, 92, Johnson City, passed away peacefully on September 11, 2017, at the CLC of the Veterans Medical Center. Burchel was the son of the late Richard and Elva Pierce....
James R. Bristow
Sep 9, 2017
James R. Bristow passed away Saturday morning, September 9, 2017. He is preceded in death by his parents and a brother and is survived by his wife, Doris G Bristow. There will be a graveside memorial service Tuesday, September 12, 2017, at 3 PM in the Monte Vista Memorial Park, in Johnson City.
Ellen Byrd Deakins Hastie
Sep 9, 2017
Ellen Byrd Deakins Hastie Johnson City. Ellen Byrd Deakins Hastie (78) passed away peacefully at home in the company of her children on Saturday, September 9. She was born in Johnson City on July 9, 1939, and was the only child of the late Theodore ?Ted' E. and Gertrude Byrd Deakins. She was raised in Johnson City and graduated from...
Ruth Geneva Adams Reed
Sep 9, 2017
Ruth Geneva Adams Reed left her earthly home on Saturday, September 9, 2017, at the age of 89 at Agape Nursing and Rehabilitation Facility after battling one illness after another throughout this year. She was born to the late Perry Adams and Helen Garber Adams, in Knoxville, TN, where she lived until moving to Johnson City, TN where she had...
Anthony Dewayne Tony Tipton
Sep 5, 2017
Anthony ?Tony' Dewayne Tipton, 47, Johnson City, died Tuesday, September 5, 2017 peacefully in his sleep due to a heart attack. Tony loved to fish, watch football, play games, and hang out with family and friends. He was Mr. Fix It! He had a gift for taking things apart, fixing them, and putting them back together again. He devoted his...
Debbie June Richardson
Sep 5, 2017
Debbie June Richardson, 60, of Johnson City died Tuesday, September 5, 2017 at the Johnson City Medical Center following an extended illness. She was a daughter of the late Clarence William and Mary Lee Royston Grindstaff. Debbie was a former clerk at Stockpot. She attended Snow Memorial Baptist Church. Survivors include: three sons and two daughters-in-law, Grant and Karey Garland...
Carolyn Hollyfield
Sep 3, 2017
Ms. Carolyn Hollyfield, 77, of Johnson City, passed away Sunday, September 3, 2017, at Lakebridge Health Care Center in Johnson City, Carolyn was born and grew up in Hancock County, Tennessee and spent her adult life in Johnson City. She was the daughter of the late James Monroe and Elizabeth Nan Bush. Carolyn graduated from Hancock County High School in...
Robert T. Webster, Jr.
Sep 2, 2017
Robert T. Webster, Jr., 96, Johnson City, died Saturday, September 2, 2017 at Lakebridge Health Care Center, Johnson City. Mr. Webster was a Norton, Virginia native who had lived most of his life in Washington County, TN. He was a son of the late Ethel Stidham Webster and Robert T. Webster, Sr. He was a proud U. S. Marine who...
Sherman Lee Hyatt
Sep 2, 2017
Sherman Lee Hyatt, 84, of Johnson City, died Saturday, September 2, 2017 at his residence. He was a native of Johnson City, son of the late George D. and Mary Carver Hyatt. Sherman was a longtime superintendent of grounds at Monte Vista Memorial Park. He was a longtime employee at Morris-Baker Funeral Home. Sherman served his country by serving in...
Eric D. Starner
Sep 2, 2017
Mr. Eric Starner, 42, Johnson City, passed away Saturday, September 2, 2017 at NHC Healthcare of Johnson City. Eric was a longtime resident of Johnson City and a son of Kathy Starner, Donald Starner, and his wife, Janice. Eric faced more obstacles than most people ever do, however, his faith, perseverance, and determination saw him through. He is leaving a...
