Jason Patterson

Licensed Funeral Director 

Jason joined the staff of Johnson-Arrowood in 2019. He is a native of Church Hill and is the son of Eddie and Vickie Patterson. Jason is married to Angie Mauk Patterson, daughter of Virgil and Madelyn Mauk of Surgoinsville. Jason and Angie are members of Oak Dale Central Baptist Church in Surgoinsville.

E-mail: jason@johnsonarrowood.com

Grace Ann Ramey

Administrative Assistant, Apprentice Funeral Director

Grace joined the staff in August of 2019. She has lived in Surgoinsville her whole life and is married to Anthony Paul Ramey, son of Anthony Ramey and Eldia Jane Ramey. Together they have a  little girl named Lydia Grace.  She is the daughter of Jason and Rose Thacker of Surgoinsville and the granddaughter of Charlie and Joyce Thacker. She is a member at Pink Hill Primitive Baptist Church where she has attended her whole life.

E-mail: grace@johnsonarrowood.com

Hanna Musick

Administrative Assistant

Hanna joined the staff in April of 2021. She is a lifelong resident of Gate City, VA. where she lives with her parents, Doug and Beverly Musick, her twin sister, Hailey Musick, and their precious little dog, Ellie. Hanna graduated from ETSU in May of 2024 with a Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene.  

Ashley Ward

Administrative Assistant

Ashley joined the staff in November of 2022. She is a lifelong resident of Church Hill, and lives in the Goshen Valley Community with her family, Nathan Ward, their daughter, Brooklyn Ward, and their 3 dogs. Ashley is an avid traveler, and enjoys taking beautiful pictures. She is the daughter of Les Cox and Kim Campbell, and has 2 younger brothers, and a little sister.

Shirley Coffey

Funeral Assistant/ Housekeeper

Shirley has been a member of Johnson-Arrowood  Funeral Home since 1984. She lives in the Grassy Creek Community of Hawkins County with her loving husband, Clarance, and is member Cornerstone Fellowship Church in Fall Branch.

Freddy Short

Funeral Assistant

Freddy joined the staff in 2002 after retiring from Eastman Chemical Company in 1997. He is a lifelong resident of the Church Hill area. He is married to Loretta (Anderson) and in 2017 they celebrated 50 years of marriage. Freddy and Loretta have two daughters:  Kimberly and husband Brian Hill, Ginger and husband Steve Walters, along with three grandchildren. Freddy is a Vietnam veteran and a founding member of Goshen Valley Volunteer Fire Department. He and Loretta are members of Christian Bend First Baptist Church.

Truman Ferguson

Pastor/Funeral Assistant

Truman joined the staff in 2014. He has lived in Mt. Carmel for almost 50 years. He retired from Eastman Chemical Company in 2000. Truman has served the East Tennessee region as a pastor for over 45 years. He is currently the pastor at Oak Glen Missionary Baptist Church in Fall Branch. Truman is married to Kay Lawson Ferguson and together they have two children and four grandchildren.

James Adams

Pastor/Preneed Sales Agent/Funeral Assistant

James came to the firm in 2016, and he is native of Church Hill. In 1972, he married his wife, Connie. They have two sons, Brad and his wife, Marcie, and Kevin and his wife, Sara, and seven grandchildren. James has served as a pastor for 40 years in East Tennessee and is currently serving as pastor of Summersville Baptist Church. Over the years, he has comforted many church families who have lost loved ones, and during their time of grief has been faced with the stress and financial burden of planning a funeral. Through pre-need arrangements, he can now help families make those challenging decisions. James would be honored to guide you through the process and help with your pre-planning arrangement needs.

Adam Bellamy

Funeral Assistant

Adam joined the team in 2017. He is married to Nikki Bellamy and together they have three daughters, Courtney, Erica, and Kira. Adam is also an operator for BAE Systems when he is not helping here. Adam is out in the field for us by setting up tents as well we digging and/or setting monuments. In his spare time, you will find Adam spending time with his family and exploring the outdoors.

Doug Musick

Funeral Assistant

Doug came to our firm in January 2020. He is a lifelong resident of Gate City, Virginia where he lives with his wife, Beverly. They have twin daughters, Hailey and Hanna. Doug has been employed at the Eastman Chemical Company for more than 20 years. He attended Northeast State Community College and obtained a certificate in Industrial Maintenance. Doug enjoys spending time with his family.

Bo Taylor

Funeral Assistant

Bo came to our firm in 2023. He is a lifelong resident of Scott Co. where he lives with his beautiful wife Kendra (Lawson) Taylor and their son, Jacob. He has been the Circuit Court Clerk for 24 years and is a retired as a Deputy Sheriff (Sgt.) for the Scott County Sheriff’s Office. 

Ron Carter

Funeral Assistant

Ron came to our firm in 2023. He was born in Kingsport, TN, and graduated from Dobyns-Bennett High School. He has been married to the love of his life, Kathy Lawson Carter for 40 years, and they have one daughter, Katrina Lloyd, and 2 wonderful grandchildren, Kinley, and Dylan. He worked for Eastman Chemical Company for 32 years before retiring due to health concerns. Ron attends My Fathers House Church in Surgoinsville where he enjoys taking care of the sound and video booths. He loves to travel with his wife’s family’s gospel group and handle their music. Ron and his wife love spending time with their family and riding motorcycles whenever they get the chance.

In Loving Memory of Hunter Wyatt Lane

Former Office Administrator, Former Licensed Funeral Director 

Hunter was born on August 29, 1995, to his parents, Phillip and Vicki Harris Lane. He graduated from Gate City High School in 2013 and earned an associate degree in Electricity at Northeast State Community College. He then attended King College for a Bachelor of Business Administration and he graduated from John A. Gupton Mortuary College to be a Funeral director in TN/VA. Hunter started his funeral home career at Carter-Trent Funeral home in 2013, and in February of 2017 he left and joined the staff at Johnson – Arrowood Funeral Home. Hunter put everything he had into JA and made it into what it is today. Hunter was the founder and CEO of OriginLyfe.com, a dream he made into reality in 2021. He was so proud of how far the company had come and his vision for OriginLyfe was to make your loved one’s legacies last forever. Hunter was a member of Fincastle Masonic Lodge #33, Dungannon, VA. In his spare time (when he was not at the funeral home), he enjoyed hunting, fishing, playing golf, playing his guitar, and spending time with his fiancé McKensie and family. Hunter loved to travel, and he had actually spent the last few days with the love of his life, McKensie, at Universal Studios, the place he loved the most. He had a knack for making friends everywhere he went and had made many lifelong friends throughout his life and career including his Fort Camp Blackmore buddies. He was an avid New England Patriots, Vancouver Canucks, and Cincinnati Reds fan. Hunter had a lifelong love for wrestling, loved music and going to concerts. He loved to cook, and grill, and was a perfectionist at his cooking. Hunter devoted his life to helping others and putting others first. Hunter always said, “you treat a family like they are your family.”

Randall Seaver

Former Funeral Assistant

CHURCH HILL – Randall Martin Seaver, 69, went home to be with the Lord and entered his heavenly home on Sunday, December 1, 2024, at Holston Valley Medical Center following an extended illness. Randall was born in Kingsport, TN on August 31, 1955, to his parents, Ottie and Blanche (Cassell) Seaver. Randall loved the Lord, and he attended Westview Baptist Church in Kingsport. Randall traveled with and played the bass for the Crusaders Gospel Quartet. He started at WMCH Radio right out of high school and worked there for 20+ years. He worked many years for JCPenny in the suit department and worked for the City of Church Hill for a few years before retiring. Randall worked at Johnson-Arrowood Funeral Home for 15+ years, and over the years has helped countless families through some of their darkest days. He was a wonderful God-fearing man who would do anything for anyone and has made many friends throughout the years and he loved them all dearly. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings, Paul, George, Carl, Winton, and Robert Seaver; and his sister, Marilyn Wagers. Randall is survived by his brothers, Hugh Seaver (Glenda), and James Seaver (Susie); as well as many nieces, nephews, and many dear friends.The family would like to thank the staff at Pizza Plus for their kindness and his friends at the Church Hill Fitness Center. They would also like to thank all Randalls dear friends for their love and care over the years. There are too many to name individually, but just know that he loved you all and appreciated you more than you know.

Mike Hensley

Funeral Assistant

CHURCH HILL – James Michael “Mike” Hensley, 64, went home to be with his Lord and savior on Friday, September 13, 2024, at his home after a courageous battle with cancer. Mike was born on December 24, 1959, in Kingsport, TN and was a lifelong resident of Church Hill. He was of the Baptist faith and was a member at First Free Will Baptist Church in Church Hill. Mike worked for Eastman Chemical Company where he was known to his coworkers as “Cowboy”, and he retired after 35+ years of service. He joined the staff at Johnson-Arrowood Funeral Home in 2021 and took great pride in his job and serving his community. Mike enjoyed hunting, working on cars, cooking, winning hat contests, and his doggies, but Mikes true joy was his family, and his precious grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, James, and Ella Mae JoAnn Hensley; dear friend and “his third son”, Hunter Wyatt Lane. Those left to cherish Mike’s memory is his loving wife of 36 years, Michelle (Gardner) Hensley; sons, Tyler Hensley and wife, Amanda, and Josh Hensley and wife, Stephanie; grandchildren, Gavin, Gracie, Gabi, Hollyn, and Hayden Hensley; brother, Wayne Hensley and wife, Donna; niece, and nephews, Brittani, Scott, Greg, and Alex; his Johnson-Arrowood Family; as well as many extended family members, church family, and dear friends.