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Christine Piper

Christine Nicholson Piper (Chris), 78 of Johnson City, TN went home to Jesus on August 24th, 2024. Born May 8, 1946, Christine was adopted by Edward and Alberta Nicholson and grew up in Windsor, CT. Spending periods of her life in Preston, CT, Ballston Spa, NY and Asheville, NC, Chris had a fondness for sheep and dedicated her later years as a foster mother to dozens of children. Chris is preceded in death by her husband David of over 50...

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Ralph Frame

Ralph Frame was called to his heavenly home on Aug. 22, 2024, at the age of 98. He passed away peacefully at his home. He was a member of Cavalry Baptist Church.Born in Richard City, TN, in 1925, he began his military service at a young age by proudly serving his country in WWII and beyond in the US Navy. He was a recipient of the Asiatic-Pacific Medal, Victory Medal, and American Theater Medal.Holding a degree in electronics, he worked...

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Helen Savant

Helen Higdon Savant, age 73 of Johnson City, Tennessee passed away peacefully after a brief illness at Franklin Woods Community Hospital on August 26, 2024.Helen was born in Johnson City, Tennessee on July 1, 1951, to the late Carl and Hazel Bailey. She attended East Tennessee State University which allowed her a career in the billing office at Watauga Radiology. Helen's career took her to Palm Desert, CA where she worked at Desert Imaging Center. She later returned to Johnson...

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Cinnamon Elaine Tyree

Our beloved wife, mother, sister, and grandmother, Cinnamon Elaine Roberts Tyree, 71, of Johnson City, Tennessee, went home to be the Lord on Tuesday, August 20, 2024, at the Johnson City Medical Center Hospital, surrounded by her loving family.Cinnamon was born into the family of Willie R. Roberts and Pauline Hash Roberts on February 17, 1953 in Johnson City. She was one of 10 children.She met and married the love of her life, Thomas “Lee” Tyree, and together they would...

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The facilities at Morris-Baker Funeral Home are designed to be welcoming for everyone who walks through our doors, The Oak Hall serves as a more intimate setting for memorial events. Originally built in 1992, the space was completely remodeled in 2022 to accommodate for a flexible, non-traditional space perfect for meaningful events of all types.

Amber Dawn Harris

Amber Dawn Harris born August 13, 1983 in Bristol Tennessee, but had long resided in Johnson City, passed on August 17, 2024. Amber was a graduate of North East State with an Associates degree in registered nursing. Amber worked for Ballad Health in cardiac rehab. Amber was an avid car enthusiast that loved spending time with her extended car club family. Amber was a lover of nature, being outdoors, animals, and children.Proceeded in death by grandmother, Flora Nell Lawson; grandfather,...

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Seniors are active in their communities and often continue to have a strong presence in the workforce. They make more charitable donations than any other age group and have more time to devote to others and volunteer. For all they do and have achieved for the good of their communities, senior citizens deserve our thanks!

Frankie Louise Drayne

Frankie Louise Drayne, 83, of Johnson City, Tennessee, went to be the Lord on Monday, August 19, 2024, at the Johnson City Medical Center after an extended illness.Frankie was born on June 6, 1941, to the late Lawrence and Ina Taylor. She was a lifelong resident of Washington County. Frankie met the love of her life, Eddie Drayne, at Westview Freewill Baptist Church in Johnson City. They were married on March 19, 1960. Frankie worked for the Johnson City School...

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Harold Dean Walser

“Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints.” (Psalm 116:15)Harold Walser, age 86, passed away unexpectedly on Friday August 16, 2024 at his residence.He was a son of the late Dewey and Ruby Marie Walser. He was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Heather Holland, who passed at age 16.He was a retired electrician and member of IBEW Local Union 934 in Kingsport, Tennessee. He was a member of Boones Creek Baptist Church and the...

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Roy Grant Lowe, Sr.

Roy "Grant" Lowe, Sr., age 79 of Washington County, Tennessee went home to be with his Lord and Savior on August, 16, 2024. He was born on February 4, 1945 in Washington County to the late John H. and Helen Lowe. After graduation he served his country in the Army National Guard of Tennessee, and was called to active duty in 1962.Roy worked in maintenance for his entire career, and retired from Bosch after 26 loyal years. He was of...

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David Francis

David Lee Francis, of Johnson City, TN, passed away on August 16, 2024, at the age of 97. He was born in 1927 in Washington County TN to the late Crockett and Amanda Lowe Francis. David was a World War 2 Navy Veteran as a Communication Radioman, 3rd class on cruiser and gunner on a destroyer. He was employed at Harris-Tarkett for 50 years where he retired in July 2006. David said he was saved at a tent revival in...

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Betty "BJ" Hughes

Betty "BJ" Hughes, age 66 of Johnson City, Tennessee passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by family after battling IPF. She was born in Johnson City on March 12, 1958 to the late Robert and Mary Ellen Howell. BJ attended David Crockett High School, and graduated from ETSU with a degree in Nursing.BJ's passion in nursing was caring for and being the voice of those who could not care for themselves. She worked 12 years at Sycamore Shoals Hospital...

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Emilia Gouge

Emilia Jane Gouge, infant daughter of Kellyn Gouge, went to be with the Lord on August 14, 2024. Emmy had a sweet spirit and loved to be snuggled. She was a joy in everyone's heart and her brother's favorite person. She was her family's beautiful brown eyed baby girl.Emmy will be missed by mother Kellyn Gouge; brother Lincoln Gouge; grandparents Lisa & Craig McCurry and Scott & Marta Gouge; aunts Brianne Russell & Kayla Rife, great aunts and uncles Star...

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Dawn Michelle Kabacinski

Dawn Michelle Kabacinski, age 65, of Gray, Tennessee, passed away on Tuesday, August 13, 2024, at the Life Care Center of Gray. Dawn was born February 20, 1959, to the late Charles Darwin Galloway and Audrey Ann Scalf Galloway in Detroit, Michigan. She moved to Tennessee in 2003 to enjoy the mountains. She proudly served on the board for United Cerebral Palsy for many years. In her free time, she enjoyed gardening succulents and cross stitching. In addition to her...

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Kenneth Delorey

Kenneth Ralph Delorey, of Manchester, NH, passed away peacefully on August 14, 2024, in Johnson City TN. Born in 1943, Ken lived a life filled with love and laughter, leaving an everlasting impact on all who knew him. Ken, a skilled driver in the automotive industry, worked for Quirk Buick GMC in Manchester, NH for over 20 years, and more recently at Dealers Auto Auction in Johnson City, TN. He was a member of First Christian Church in Johnson City,...

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Sara Ruth Moore

Sara Ruth Oakes Moore, age 87 of Johnson City, Tennessee passed away peacefully on August 11, 2024. She was born on March 1, 1937, in Carter County, and was a lifelong member of Hopwood Christian Church. Sara grew up in the Milligan College area and graduated from Happy Valley High School. Her dream was to become a housewife and have several children, then to teach. When her children were all in school, she returned to Milligan College and finished her...

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Michael Ray McCall

Michael (Mike) Ray McCall, 72, passed away on Friday, July 26, 2024, at his home in Gray, Tennessee.Mike was born on October 29, 1951, in Johnson City, Tennessee. He was a 1971 graduate of Science Hill High School and he attended East Tennessee State University, where he was a member of the Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity.After his retirement from the Washington County School System Maintenance Department and Builders First Source, Mike became a miniature racing enthusiast. This was a passion...

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Robert Wayne Torbett

Robert Wayne TorbettAugust 10, 2024 – Robert Wayne Torbett, age 86, of Piney Flats, TN went to be in the presence of his Savior, Jesus Christ, on Saturday, August 10, 2024, at the Johnson City Medical Center surrounded by his loving family. Wayne was the son of Herbert and Velma Warren Torbett and lived his entire life in Piney Flats. He attended Mary Hughes High School, which is where he met his lifelong sweetheart, Frances Jones. They married in 1957...

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If you or someone you know needs grief support, please attend one of our upcoming, in-person grief support groups. We meet the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month at Everlan of Johnson City. Next meeting is August 20th. No registration is required.

Wayne Torbett

Wayne Torbett, 86, of Piney Flats, Tennessee, passed away on Saturday, August 10, 2024, at the Johnson City Medical Center. The obituary and service details are pending and will be published once finalized.

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Martha Hull Roupas

Martha Hull Roupas, 95, of Piney Flats, Tennessee, died on Sunday, July 21, 2024, in Johnson City, Tennessee.Martha was born into the loving home of A. Harold Hull and Martha Frances Porter Hull in 1929.Martha attended Johnson City Schools. After her high school graduation, she attended and graduated from Ward Belmont College in Nashville, Tennessee. Martha then received her Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees from East Tennessee State University in Johnson City, Tennessee, while also participated in...

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Patricia Jones

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Patricia Ann Jones, known to many as Pat or “Tita”, on August 6, 2024 after a battle with illness at Johnson City Medical Center. Pat was born on May 15, 1950, in Johnson City, TN, to a loving family and raised by Floyd Benjamin and Olive Wight Cozad. She worked as a laborer in the manufacturing industry, dedicating herself to her craft with unwavering determination.In 1992 Pat met her...

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Bennie "Ben" Carver

Bennie "Ben" Junior Carver, age 86 of Piney Flats, Tennessee passed away peacefully after a brief illness on August 6th. Ben was the fifth child of nine children born on September 8, 1937 to Fred and Bessie Carver in Kingsport, Tennessee. He was a lifelong resident of Piney Flats, Tennessee.After Ben graduated high school in 1957 he joined the United States Army. He retired from Eastman Chemical Company after a dedicated career. Ben was a longtime member of River of...

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Mary Evelyn Sluder Johnson (Rowena)

Mary Evelyn Sluder Johnson (Rowena), 91, of Johnson City, passed away on Sunday, August 4th, 2024 at her home following an extended illness. Evelyn was a native of Greene County and was the daughter of the late William Lee and Kathleen Elizabeth Neal Sluder.Evelyn was retired from Levi Strauss and Company. She enjoyed cooking, canning and baking, especially her homemade rolls for her family, friends, and church. Evelyn was a member of Sinking Creek Baptist Church and the Ambassadors for...

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