Jonesborough, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Jonesborough and Washington County, TN area
Michael Jennings
Jun 9, 2026
Michael Lee "Mike" Jennings, 77, of the Bowmantown community, passed away on Tuesday morning, June 9, 2026, at his home surrounded by his family after a lengthy illness. He was born to the late Buster and Ruby Jennings. Mike was a member of Oakland Cumberland Presbyterian Church. He was a dedicated life-long farmer. In addition to his parents, Mike was...
Susan Faye Kyker
Jun 2, 2026
Susan Faye Kyker, 67, of Jonesborough, passed away on Tuesday, June 2, 2026. She was born to Bonda (Johnson) Hensley and the late Bill Hensley on July 7, 1958, in Washington County. Susan was of the Christian Faith and is now in Heaven with no pain or worries and is with friends and family that had gone on before her....
Phillip Laws
Jun 1, 2026
Phillip Keith Laws It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Phillip “Keith” Laws, age 66, who passed away on June 1, 2026, following a brief illness. Keith was born on August 17, 1959, in Johnson City, Tennessee. Keith was a lifelong and faithful member of Harrison Christian Church, where he attended from childhood. He had a...
Donna Roberts
May 27, 2026
Donna Harrison Roberts, age 69, of Jonesborough, went to be with the Lord, Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at Houlston Valley Medical Center. Donna was born in Monticello, Indiana, to the late Sarah Margaret Jackson Harrison and Guy Lester Harrison. She would attend Oak Glen Union. She was preceded in death by her parents Sarah Margaret Jackson Harrison and Guy Lester...
Anna Pearl Broyles
May 27, 2026
Mrs. Anna Pearl Broyles, age 87, of Jonesborough, passed away on May 27, 2026, at the Johnson City Medical Center. Mrs. Broyles was born in Washington County, Tennessee, to the late Buford and Joy Hill Allen. She was also preceded in death by her first husband, Vincent Mango Sr, second husband, Melvin Broyles, brothers and sisters, Betty Helen Thompson, Bud...
Anza Marcella Hall
May 24, 2026
Marcella "Marcie" Hall went to her heavenly father after a long illness. She was born on November 23, 1947. She was preceded in death by her mother Anza Bailey Hall, her father Grover Hall, and her brother, Grover Wardell "G.W." Hall and sister-in-law, Jackie Ottoes Hall. She attended Washington College Academy, 1967-63 then Jonesboro High School, 1963-1965. She married Carl...
Jerry Donald Powers
May 20, 2026
Jerry Donald Powers, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and devoted man of faith, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on May 20, 2026, at the age of 82. Born on April 17, 1944, in Erwin, Tennessee, he was the cherished son of Clyde and Leah Powers. After graduating from Unicoi County High School, Jerry answered the call to...
Karen Kay Whaley
May 18, 2026
Mrs. Karen Kay Whaley, age 60, of Telford, passed away at her residence on Monday, May 18, 2026, surrounded by her family. Karen was born in Greene County, Tennessee, to the late Frank and Luevadie Belt Greenway. She was a member of Pleasant Grove Missionary Baptist church. Karen enjoyed camping, gardening, her flowers, and watching her cows. Survivors include her...
Angela Lane
May 13, 2026
Angela Moretz Lane, age 65, of Jonesborough, passed away on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at the Johnson City Medical Center. Angela was born in Mountain City, TN, to Shelby Lowe Green and the late Robert E. Moretz. She was also preceded in death by a son, Allen Roberts. Angela retired as a nurse's assistant. Survivors include her husband, Kennith Lane,...
Ashley Elizabeth Franklin
May 10, 2026
Miss Ashley Elizabeth Franklin was born January 19, 1987, to Jimmy Franklin and Lori Miller Franklin. She passed away on may 10, 2026. Our precious daughter has left a void in our hearts that can never be filled. Ashley had a heart of gold and helped everyone around her. She graduated from David Crockett High School in 2005. She was...
Johnny Bruce Shepherd
May 7, 2026
Mr. Johnny Bruce Shepherd, age 75, of Jonesborough, passed away on Thursday, May 7, 2026, at the Johnson City Medical Center. Johnny was born in Jonesborough, TN, to the late Nelson and Ruth Dykes Shepherd. He was also preceded in death by his wife Christine Harris Shepherd; four brothers, Bill, Joe, Jack and Jerry, and one sister, Mildred. He retired...
Janet G. Buckland
Apr 28, 2026
Janet G. Buckland, age 63, passed away after a brief illness at the Johnson City Medical Center on Tuesday, April 28, 2026. Janet was the daughter of the late Willard and Arbutus Price Garland. Janet was born in Elizabethton, Tennessee. She worked at Superior Metals in Johnson City, making aluminum wheels. She enjoyed going to the Moose Lodge in Erwin....
Lucy Moore
Apr 28, 2026
Mrs. Lucy Easterly Moore, age 93, of Jonesborough, passed away on Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at the Johnson City Medical Center. Mrs. Moore was born in Greene County, Tennessee, to the late Elbert and Bessie Clemmons Easterly. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Stanley Harold Moore, two brothers, Quincy and Tom Easterly, and one sister, Wanda Anderson....
Patricia L. Mckee
Apr 28, 2026
Mrs. Patricia Lyvonne "Pat" Coleman McKee, age 78, of Telford, passed away on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at her residence with her family by her side. She was born in Carter County, TN, to the late Ray and Ethel Shepard Coleman. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Billy Jack McKee. Pat worked for several years at Magnavox...
Janice Deakins
Apr 25, 2026
Mrs. Janice Carolyn Buckingham Deakins, age 83, of Jonesborough, passed away on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at her home with her family by her side. Mrs. Deakins was born in Johnson City, TN to the late Lee Allen and Dorothy Christine Bowser Buckingham. She was also preceded in death by a brother, James Allen Buckingham, and daughter-in-law Jane Deakins. She...
Barbara Ann Harrison Roberts
Apr 24, 2026
Barbara Ann Harrison Roberts, 67, of Fall Branch, passed away on Friday morning, April 24, 2026, at her home after a period of declining health. She was born to the late Emory and Thelma Harrison. she was also preceded in death by her husband Jerry Roberts, preceded in death by her brothers and sisters-in-law, Guy and Margaret Harrison, Ivan Harrison,...
Scotty "Scooter" Keith Hensley
Apr 22, 2026
Scotty “Scooter” Keith Hensley, age 62, passed away peacefully with his family surrounding him on April 22, 2026. He fought courageously against his battle with cancer.
Scotty gave his heart to Jesus as a teenager while attending McKinley Memorial Bible Church. Scotty spent many years working as a carpenter alongside his dad. He was a great detail carpenter and loved crafting...
Chadwick Hethe Beam
Apr 21, 2026
Chad Hethe Beam, of Johnson City, born September 3, 1974, went home to be with Jesus on April 21, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of laughter, love, and cherished memories with those closest to him. He was the beloved son of Vicki Sell and Gary Beam, and a devoted father to his three boys, Thomas Beam, Keegan Beam, and Ian...
Tony Lee Smith
Apr 19, 2026
Tony Lee Smith, 71, of Jonesborough, passed away on Sunday, April 19, 2026, at N.H.C in Johnson City. He was born in Johnson City on December 6, 1954, to Jack A. Smith and Velma Malone Smith. Tony became a lifelong resident of Jonesborough. He was a member of the "Jonesborough Presbyterian Church." Those left to cherish his memory are his...
Savannah Grace Couch
Apr 11, 2026
Miss Savannah Grace "Banna" Couch, one month old, of Telford, passed away on Saturday April 11, 2026, at her home. She was born in Johnson City, Tennessee, to Ashton and Kimberly Hilliard Couch. She was a joy to everyone. She enjoyed being in the sunshine. Survivors, in addition to her parents, brother Jaxon Colt Couch, sister Helena " Tink" Faith...
