Jonesborough, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Jonesborough and Washington County, TN area
Madelyn Novitski
Jan 14, 2026
Madelyn Novitski, 79, of Johnson City, passed away on Tuesday evening, January 13, 2026, at her home surrounded by her family. She was born to the late Raymond and Veronica (Oliver) Golden. She enjoyed reading, baking, and cooking for her family and friends. She is survived by her husband, Charles Novitski; along with her grandson, John Adams and wife Jayna...
Alice Guinn
Jan 7, 2026
Alice Faye Guinn, 82, of Jonesborough, passed away on Wednesday morning, January 7, 2026, at the Johnson City Medical Center. She was born to the late Willie and Georgie Holt, on August 9, 1943, in Telford. Alice was a member of Cherokee Baptist Church. She enjoyed gardening, loved her herd of goats, and enjoyed hiking. Her and her husband hiked...
Tresia Hill
Jan 2, 2026
Tresia White Hill, 75, of Telford, passed away on Friday morning, January 2, 2026, at her home after a lengthy illness. She was born to the late Charlie and Hildred (Osborne) White in Johnson City. In addition to her parents, Tersia was preceded in death by her husband Ed Lee Hill; sons, Randy, David and Timmy Philips; sisters, Lois Trivette...
Mackie Samuel Parker
Dec 28, 2025
Mr. Mackie S. Parker, age 72, of Limestone, died Sunday, December 28, 2025 as a result of an auto accident. Survivors include his wife, Judy Davis Parker and his daughter, Tonya Parker-Kyker, and her husband Jonathan. It was Mackie's wish not to have any formal services.
Joann Feathers
Dec 28, 2025
Joann Malone Scott Feathers,84, of Jonesborough, was called home on Sunday morning, December 28, 2025, at her home. She was was born to the late Grover and Mandy (Booker) Malone in Morristown, TN. In addition to her parents, Joann was preceded in death by her first husband, Paris Vernon "PV" Scott (1966); and her husband, Martin Eugene "Gene" Feathers (2004);...
Shannon Dwayne Knight
Dec 26, 2025
Shannon Dwayne Knight, 53, of Johnson City, passed away on Friday evening, December 26, 2025 at his home surrounded by his family. He is the son of Ingrid (Sobotta) Knight and the late Dennis Burton Knight. Shannon was of the Presbyterian faith. He worked at Advanced Heat Pump for twenty-three years, until his health no longer permitted. In his free...
Edna Boggs
Dec 26, 2025
Edna Boggs, 62, of Unicoi, passed away on Friday morning, December 26, 2025, at the Christian Care Center of Unicoi. She was born to the late Bascom David and Rosa Jean (Ball) Caudill. Edna was of the Jehovah Witness Faith. She retired from Mays Brothers Tool and enjoyed the outdoors. In addition to her parents, Edna was preceded in death...
Herbert Bowling
Dec 25, 2025
Herbert Manuel Bowling Jr., 83, of Jonesborough, passed away on Thursday, December 25, 2025, at Agape Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. He was born to the late Herbert M. Sr. and Margaret (Williams) Bowling. Herbert was a member of Trinity Baptist Church. He retired from the City of Johnson City, he enjoyed hunting, especially dove and turkey hunting, fishing, golf, and...
Gary Wayne Luster Sr.
Dec 20, 2025
Gary Wayne Luster Sr., 78, of Kingsport, passed away Saturday @ 9:10pm on December 20, 2025, at the James H. Quillen VA Medical Center surrounded by his family. He was born in Fall Branch, to the late Thomas Franklin and Ida (Hensley) Luster. Gary proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He loved watching...
Ella Rease Cable
Dec 19, 2025
Mrs. Ella Rease Cable, age 81, of Jonesborough passed away at her residence on Friday December 19, 2025. She was born in Greene County, TN to the late Anna Marie Dean Smith. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Jessie Cable, sister, Mary Horner, son-in-law, Clark Ervin, granddaughter, Taylor Ervin, and her grandparents that raised her Isaac and...
Gregory V Garland
Dec 18, 2025
Mr. Gregory Garland, age 61, opened his eyes in heaven on Thursday, December 18, 2025, after a lengthy illness. He was the son of the late James Garland & Dilly Blankenship. They had five boys, Greg being the second youngest. He was often found playing tricks or telling stories just to make his loved ones smile, a trait he and...
Vesta Jane Faulkner
Dec 17, 2025
Mrs. Vesta Jane Faulkner, 80, of Jonesborough, passed away on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, at her residence. She was born in Washington County, Tennessee, to the late Robert Estell and Eva Rogers Haynes. She was also preceded in death by her twin sister Vena Jean Haynes, brothers John Haynes and Bud Haynes, and sister Charlotte Jarrett. Vesta loved the outdoors;...
Robert Alfred Allen
Dec 12, 2025
Mr. Robert A. Allen, Jonesborough, age 59, passed away at his residence with his family by his side. Robert was born in Johnson City, TN, to Jesse and Wilma Greene Allen. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Hardin and Goldie Greene, and Jess Sr and Iliff Allen; uncles Odell Greene and Lynn Greene. Robert was a Pipe Fitter...
Pat Taylor
Dec 1, 2025
Pat Taylor, age 86, of Jonesborough, Tennessee, peacefully left this world to be in the presence of the Lord on the morning of December 1, 2025. He was born on May 24, 1939, to the late Jeff and Vernal Taylor in the mountains of Newland, North Carolina. Pat proudly served active duty in the United States Army from 1962 to...
Margaret Joann Ford
Nov 26, 2025
Mrs. Joann Ford, age 82, of Jonesborough, passed away unexpectedly on November 26, 2025. Joann was born in Jonesborough, TN, to the late Samuel Earl and Eva Walker Light. She was also preceded in death by her Husband, Ed Cleek, and her sister, Sandra Ford, brothers-in-law, Carl Ford and John Jennings, Stepdaughter, Barbara Cleek. She was a graduate of Sulphur...
Al Randy Holliday
Nov 25, 2025
Al Rand Holliday, age 78, fell asleep peacefully in his home surrounded by family, on November 25th, 2025, in Jonesborough, Tennessee. Randy was born in Unionville, Missouri in 1947. He was married to the love of his life, Linda Holliday for 42 wonderful years. Randy worked for many years and retired from Contact Industries in Prineville, Oregon. He is survived...
Andrea Preciado
Nov 25, 2025
Mrs. Andrea Sees Preciado, age 32, of Johnson City, passed away Tuesday, November 25, 2025, at the Johnson City Medical Center. Andrea was born in North Charleston, South Carolina, to Ann Lilley Stewart and the late John Sees. Andrea was incredibly giving and kind. An unforgettable, joyous, funny, and compassionate soul. She was an amazing and devoted wife, daughter, sister,...
Arlene Mitchell
Nov 25, 2025
Mrs. Arlene Bailey Mitchell, age 94, of Limestone, passed away Tuesday, November 25, 2025, at her residence with family by her side. Mrs. Mitchell was born in Washington County, Tennessee to the late Wesley and Mamie Selona Edwards Bailey. She was also preceded in death by her husband, McKinley Mitchell; her daughter, Patsy Castor; and her son-in-law, John Castor; granddaughter,...
Becky Sims
Nov 21, 2025
Becky Poteat Sims, 91 years old, peacefully passed away on November 21, 2025 at her home in Jonesborough. She was the daughter of Jessie Hilbert Poteat and F.B. Poteat of Jonesborough, Tennessee. She is preceded in death by her husband of 57 years Lewis R. Sims, and her four siblings, John Poteat, Ann Poteat Childress, Jim Poteat and F.B. (Dick)...
Eugene Russell
Nov 21, 2025
Obituary for Eugene David Russell Eugene David Russell, born January 7, 1939 passed peacefully from this life on November 21, 2025 at 86 years old. Eugene is leaving behind a legacy of quiet strength, devotion, and unwavering love. Born to the late Dorothy and Burnie Russell, Eugene grew into a man defined by his integrity, gentle spirit, and steadfast commitment...
