Jonesborough, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Jonesborough and Washington County, TN area
Suzanne Deakins
May 5, 2024
“She made the broken look beautiful and the strong look invincible. She walked with the universe on her shoulders and made it look like wings.” Suzanne Elizabeth Deakins, 46, of Jonesborough, found her eternal peace on May 5, 2024 after a brief stay at Johnson City Medical Center. Suzanne is survived by her parents Teresa Gillenwater Deakins and John B....
Billy Ray Brackins
May 2, 2024
Billy Ray Brackins, 79, Telford, passed away on Thursday afternoon, May 2, 2024, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born in Pigeon Forge, TN to the late Hershel and Vola Myers Brackins. In addition to his parents, Billy Ray was preceded in death by his brothers, Charles Brackins and Otha Dennis Brackins. He was a member of...
Glenn Heffner
May 1, 2024
John Glenn Heffner, 61, of Piney Flats, Tennessee passed away, on Wednesday, May 1, 2024, at the Johnson City Medical Center after a brief illness with his family by his side. Glenn, as we all knew him, was a graduate of Gate City High School. He went on to work at numerous companies in the Tri-Cities and earned his certification...
Donald Curd
Apr 29, 2024
Don Curd, beloved father, grandfather, and great grandfather died April 29, 2024, as a result of injuries sustained in a tragic vehicle crash in Telford, TN. He was born in Watauga, TN on May 17, 1939, to Ruth and Roy Curd. He attended Mary Hughes High School and ETSU. He is preceded in death by his parents, sister (Judy Curd),...
Lorinda Davis
Apr 29, 2024
In the wee hours of April 29, 2024, surrounded by love, Lady Lorinda Lynne Cooter Davis gracefully completed her years-long battle with cancer. She was 29 years old (if you disagree, mind your business), a mother, a nurse, a daughter, a sister, a friend. She worked as a nurse in many facets, but her favorite was the emergency department. She...
Barbara Bales
Apr 20, 2024
Barbara Ann Bales, 77, of Kingsport, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday morning, April 20, 2024, at her home, surrounded by her family after a lengthy illness. She was born to the late Cecil and Lula (Houchins) Bowser. Barbara enjoyed reading, puzzles, and going to the beach. Barbara is survived by her sons, John William (Melinda) and...
David Allen Scott
Apr 9, 2024
Mr. David Allen Scott age 60, Telford passed away Tuesday, April 9, 2024, at Greeneville Community Hospital East. He was born in Greeneville, TN to the parents of Ross Scott and the late Jane Knight Scott. He was a farmer on the family farm until his health no longer permitted. He enjoyed being outdoors with the farm animals and fishing....
Robert Jesse Frost
Apr 8, 2024
Mr. Robert Jesse Frost, age 60, Johnson City, passed away Monday, April 8, 2024, at the Johnson Medical Center. Mr. Frost was a native of Detroit MI. and the son of the late William and Teresa Fortner Frost. He was also preceded in death by his grandparents, Robert and Ruby Frost, and his brother William Frost II. He was a...
Vernon Arvid Dalback
Apr 4, 2024
Vernon Arvid Dalback, 86, formerly of Austin, TX, passed away on Thursday morning, April 4, 2024, at the James H. Quillen VA Medical Center in Johnson City, TN after a period of declining health with his family by his side. Vernon proudly served his country in the United States Air Force for 25 years where he specialized in Electronics. While...
Geraldine Human
Apr 4, 2024
Geraldine Human, 76, of Erwin, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday morning, April 4, 2024, at the Johnson City Medical Center surrounded by her family. She was born to the late Echol Earl and Lottie (Collette) Hubbard.Geraldine was a member of Canah Chapel Free Will Baptist Church. She retired from Dentsply in 2009 after many years of dedicated service. Geraldine was...
Rhonda Sue Duncan
Apr 2, 2024
Rhonda Sue Duncan, 71, of the Gray community, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday afternoon, April 2, 2024, at the Johnson City Medical Center after a brief illness with her family by her side. She was born to the late Charles F. and Anjil (Malone) Kirkpatrick. In addition to her parents, Rhonda was preceded in death by...
Bureda Ray
Mar 20, 2024
Bureda Nellie Shook Ray, 95, of the Temple Hill Community, Erwin, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, at Lakebridge in Johnson City. She was born to the late Savannah and Rhoda Sprinkles Shook in Madison County, NC. In addition to her parents, Bureda was preceded in death by her husband, Vance Ray; son, Danny...
John Edward Mosier
Mar 15, 2024
John Edward Mosier, 51, of Johnson City, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, March 15, 2024, at his home. He was born to the late Haskle and Suzan (Holland) Mosier. In addition to his parents, John was preceded in death by his brother, Thomas Parks. He was a pipefitter until his health no longer permitted. John is survived by his daughter,...
Linda Sue Bennett
Mar 14, 2024
Linda Bennett, 72, of Johnson City, passed away on Thursday morning, March 14, 2024, at her home surrounded by her family after a period of declining health. She was a member of Berea Free Will Baptist Church. Linda retired from Lenoir Empire Furniture. Linda was preceded in death by her mother, Margie Depew (step-father, Leonard Draper); father, Claude Garland Sr....
Jeffery David Broyles
Mar 5, 2024
Jeffery David Broyles, 55, of Limestone, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, March 5, 2024, at his home. He was born to the late Jo Ben and Lorena Reed Broyles. To know Jeff was to love Jeff. He had a contagious smile and laugh. He loved to talk, he never met a stranger. Jeff always seen the good in everyone and everything....
David Freeman
Feb 25, 2024
David Wayne Freeman, 66, of Jonesborough, passed on Sunday morning, February 25, 2024, at his home surrounded by his family after a lengthy illness. He was born into a family of twelve children to the late Jake and Tilda Freeman. David loved his siblings and was always ready to lend a helping hand whenever one was needed by them. David...
Jesse Loren Bower
Feb 18, 2024
Our beloved Jesse Loren Bower, 41, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 18th, surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by his wife, the love of his life, Maura, his parents Thomas and Celia, and his brother Corey. Jesse was born June 25, 1982, in Galax, Virginia and always had a special love for the mountains. The family lived...
Billy Hugh Freeman
Feb 16, 2024
Mr. Billy Hugh Freeman, age 69, Limestone, passed away at his residence with his family by his side. He was a native of Jonesborough, Tennessee and the son of the late Hugh and Sarah Dally Freeman. He was also preceded in death by a brother Alec, two sisters, Nora and Ruby. Billy retired from Summers and Taylor as shop manager...
Rodney Lowery
Feb 15, 2024
Rodney Gayle Lowery, 74, of Jonesborough, passed away on Thursday morning, February 15, 2024, at his home after a period of declining health. He was a lifelong resident of Washington County and a graduate of Lamar High School. He worked for the Washington County Farmers Co-op as a truck driver where he made many friends. Rodney retired from the Town...
Gladys R Inscore
Feb 12, 2024
Gladys Inscore, 63, of Johnson City, went home to be with the Lord on Monday morning, February 12, 2024, surrounded by her family at the Johnson City Medical Center. She was born to the late Hobert Ray and Mattie Ellen (Gregg) Whitaker. Gladys was a member of the Baptist faith. She was a CNA until her health no longer permitted....
