Jonesborough, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Jonesborough and Washington County, TN area
Iva Cox
Aug 20, 2026
Mrs. Iva Cox, age 90, of Jonesborough, passed away at Four Oaks Health Care. Iva was born in Kingsport, Tennessee, to the late Thomas and Nola Smith Cox, She was also preceded in death by her husband, Ed Cox; son Mike Cox; brothers and sisters, Fred Cox, Donald Cox, Wayne Cox, Veda Crawford (Raymond), and Ruth Hill (Gerald). Iva retired...
Velma Jean Gillin
Aug 18, 2026
Mrs. Velma Jean Gillin, age 79, of Telford, passed away at the Ballad Health Hospice House, Bristol, TN, on Tuesday, August 18, 2026. Jean was born in Washington County, TN, to the late James and Velma Adams Kinnick. She was also preceded in death by a son, Joseph Wayne Gillin, and a brother, Dean Kinnick. Jean was a member of...
Robert Darrell Stockstill
Aug 16, 2026
Robert Darrell Stockstill was born in Picayune, Mississippi, on January 14, 1974, to Steve Stockstill and Teresa Young. He spent many years in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, before eventually making his home among the beautiful hills of East Tennessee. Rob was deeply loved by many and had a genuine love for Jesus. He was a skilled carpenter by trade and had...
James Michael Waters Jr
Aug 14, 2026
Mr. James Michael Waters, Jr., age 72, of Jonesborough, passed away on Friday, August 14, 2026, at the James H. Quillen VA Medical Center. James was born in Fort Dix, New Jersey, to James Michael and Teresa Swaniger Waters, Sr. James retired from the United States Postal Service in 2014, initially working as a Letter Carrier and culminating his Postal...
Mark Opp Haines
Aug 9, 2026
Mark Haines, 72, of Jonesborough, Tennessee, passed away on August 9, 2026. Mark lived a full and remarkable life, defined by hard work, curiosity, creativity, faith, and an appreciation for the beauty found in both ordinary and extraordinary things.
Throughout his life, Mark was an entrepreneur at heart and pursued many different endeavors. He spent much of his career...
Angela Gaynelle Matts
Aug 6, 2026
Mrs. Angela Gaynelle Matts, Greeneville, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, August 6, 2026. Angela was born in Greeneville, Tennessee, to the late Carol Burke. Angela was a devoted mother and grandmother, which is where she found her greatest joy. Her family meant everything to her, and she cherished every moment spent surrounded by the people she loved. She had a...
Ottwin George Ziebell
Aug 2, 2026
Ottwin George Ziebell was born on October 16, 1931, to Paul and Augusta Held Ziebell in Germany. He passed away on August 2, 2026, at the age of 94, at Lakebridge Nursing Home in Johnson City, Tennessee. Ottwin was only eight years old when World War II began. These were difficult years for the people of Germany. He was 15...
Jerry Thomas Guess
Jul 30, 2026
I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith. II Timothy 4:7 Mr. Jerry Thomas Guess, age 85, passed away on Thursday, July 30, 2026 at Agape Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, Johnson City, TN. Jerry was a native of Elizabethton Tn and the son of the late Ernest and Gladys Fair Guess. He...
David Alexander
Jul 21, 2026
Lieutenant David Michael Alexander (Ret.), 78, of Jonesborough, Tennessee, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on Tuesday, July 21, 2026. David was born on February 16, 1948, in Glen Cove, New York, to the late Ralph and Emilie Alexander. His life's calling found him early: he served four years in the United States Air Force as a firefighter, attaining...
Mildred Kaye Greene
Jul 15, 2026
Mildred Kaye Coffey Greene, 62, of Erwin, passed away on Wednesday morning, July 15, 2026, at The Greens of Erwin after a lengthy illness. She was born to the late Arthur "Guy" and Ruth Elizabeth (Richardson) Coffey. In addition to her parents, Mildred was preceded in death by her nephews, Dwayne Bennett, Denny Coffey, and Kenny Coffey. Mildred enjoyed camping,...
Greta Ann Hazelwood
Jul 8, 2026
Mrs. Greta Ann Hazelwood, age 70, of Jonesborough, passed away on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, at Holston Valley Medical Center. Greta was born in Greeneville, Tennessee, to the late Crawford and Nell Phillips Foster. Greta was also preceded in death by one son, Matthew Hazelwood, and one daughter, Libby Taylor. Greta enjoyed her work in managing the housekeeping department at...
Mary Ann Malone
Jul 1, 2026
Mary Ann Dykes Malone, Age 75, of Jonesborough, Tennessee, passed away peacefully at her home after a long illness, surrounded by her loving family on July 1, 2026. Born on June 15, 1951, in Washington County, Ann was the daughter of the late Syrl Eugene Dykes and Mary Kate McCurry Dykes. In 1997, she graduated from LPN school with her...
John Herbert Mueller Jr
Jun 26, 2026
John H. "Whiskers" Mueller Jr., 72, of Jonesborough, passed away on Friday, June 26, 2026, at the Johnson City Medical Center. He was born to the late John H. Mueller Sr. and Rosita Wallace. John proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps, he was a Vietnam Veteran. A Graveside Service honoring John's life will be Thursday, July...
Charles Edward Good
Jun 23, 2026
I have fought a good fight. I have finished the race and kept the faith. II Timothy 4:7 Charles "Charlie" Edward Good, born August 16, 1949, was called home to be with his Lord and Savior on June 23, 2026, leaving an enduring legacy of hard work, exemplary public service, dedication to family, and love. The youngest son of Karl...
Teresa Anne Bowers
Jun 20, 2026
Teresa Anne Bowers, born Teresa Anne Gregg on January 8, 1950 to the late Joseph and Sarah Vines Gregg and loving known by family and friends as Anne, passed away on June 20, 2026 at the Johnson City Medical Center after a brief illness. In addition to her parents, she was proceeded in death by her loving husband Jerry Lee...
Elloree Chestnut
Jun 16, 2026
Mrs. Elloree "Ellie" H. Chestnut, age 92, passed away on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at NHC Healthcare Johnson City, TN. Ellie was born in Washington County Tn to the late George Newton "GN" and Parlee Adams Harrison. She was also preceded in death by three brothers, five sisters, a set of twin siblings, and the love of her life, Harold...
Doreen Frances Wagand
Jun 12, 2026
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Doreen Wagand, who passed away on June 12, 2026, at the age of 67. Doreen was a devoted wife, loving mother, cherished grandmother, and dear friend. She dedicated her life to caring for those she loved and brought warmth, kindness, and strength to everyone who knew her. She is...
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...
