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Ricky Garland departed this life on Sunday, May 4, 2025. He was born on January 16, 1962, to Earl and Christine Garland in Johnson City, Tennessee. Ricky worked for many years at Allied Piping and Thomasville Furniture. In his spare time, he loved hunting, fishing, and spending time with his loved ones. With his warm, outgoing personality, Ricky never met a stranger. It was evident in how he carried himself and treated others that he loved the Lord. He was a member of the Grace of God Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, Earl and Christine Garland; grandparents, Ed and Annalee Garland; brother, Ronnie Garland; brother-in-law, Kenneth Jones; nephew, Dustin Curtis; niece,...

Dr. Jacqueline Jordan Lloyd MD, 73, of Dowling Park, FL, passed away on April 28, 2025, in Pensacola, FL, surrounded by family and friends. She was born to Horace Nelson Jordan and Gertrude Teresa Jones Jordan. Jacqueline graduated Girls' High in Philadelphia at 16 and immediately began her college career. She graduated with honors from Cheney University in 1972. Jacqueline was married and began postgraduate studies that same year. She earned her MD from Hahnemann Medical College in 1977 with honors. Jacqueline married Francis James Lloyd on March 25, 1972, in a dress she made herself. In 2003, Francis Lloyd preceded Dr. Jacqueline Lloyd MD in death. They had two children: Jonathan Jordan...

Ralph Sanford Chubb, beloved husband, father, and friend. He leaves to cherish his memories his loving wife of 65 years, Carolyn Rhea Chubb of Johnson City, TN; daughter, Donna Rae Chubb (T.J. Klump) of Bristol, TN; son, Ralph Eugene Chubb, of Johnson City, TN; and granddaughter, Elmira R. Chubb of Johnson City, TN; also, a host of cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends. A celebration of life service will be conducted Saturday, May 17, 2025, at 1 pm from Thankful Baptist Church, Johnson City, TN. Professional service and care of Mr. Ralph Chubb and family are entrusted to Birchette Mortuary & Cremation Service Inc. (423-926-6013

James Allen Watson, 61, died Wednesday, April 13, 2022, in Johnson City, TN. Allen was born November 21, 1960, to James and Reba (Stover) Watson in Fairfield, CT. On April 12, 1986, he married Carla Root(ex-wife). From this union, there are two children, Natasha Whiteside and her husband Andrew of Clarksville, TN, and Derek Watson of Johnson City, TN. Also, three grandchildren, Immanuel Ortega and Archer and Xander Whiteside. Allen enjoyed grilling with his family, riding motorcycles, and being the life of the party. He worked as a general contractor and could fix anything. There was never a challenge he couldn't overcome. Allen was preceded in death by his parents, James and Reba Watson,...