Jonesborough, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Jonesborough and Washington County, TN area
Martha Charlene Diddle
Aug 28, 2024
Mrs. Martha Charlene (Crew) Diddle, age 91, passed away Wednesday, August 28, 2024, at Four Oaks Healthcare Center in Jonesborough. Mrs. Diddle was born in Coosa County Alabama to the late LF and Christine (Corley) Crew. She was preceded in death by her husband, R. E. “Pat” Diddle, her daughter Teresa (Teri) Border, and her son-in-law Nick Border. Mrs. Diddle...
Janet Garst
Aug 26, 2024
Mrs. Janet Suzanne Garst, age 59, passed away unexpectedly Monday, August 26, 2024, at her residence. Janet was a native of Washington County and was the daughter of the late Ferris & Evelyn Paul Huffine. Janet loved caring for her grandchildren, riding motorcycles, shooting pool and just being with friends. Survivors include her husband Martin Garst, daughter Marisa Young (...
Roy Whitaker
Aug 24, 2024
Roy Whitaker Sr., age 86, of the Sulphur Springs Community, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday morning, August 24, 2024, at his home surrounded by his family after a lengthy illness.
Roy attended Cornerstone Fellowship Church in Fall Branch. He retired from the Washington County Highway Department after many years of dedicated service. Roy was a loving husband,...
Brady Baker
Aug 14, 2024
Brady Baker, 28, of Johnson City, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 14, 2024, at the Johnson City Medical Center after a long battle with his illness. He was born in Norton, VA and was the son of Arnold (Kelly) and Brandie Baker. Brady had a heart of GOLD and would do what he could to help others. He had...
Mabel Louise Walker
Aug 14, 2024
Mabel L. Walker, 79, of Johnson City, passed away on Wednesday, morning August 14, 2024, at her home surrounded by her family after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born to the late Floyd and Mae (Presley) Rosenbaum in Jonesborough on September 3, 1944. Mabel attended Berea Free Will Baptist Church where she was very active. She helped in...
Gary Harvey
Aug 8, 2024
Mr. Gary Ray Harvey, age 66, Jonesborough, Passed away Thursday, August 8, 2024, unexpectedly. Survivors include his wife, Phyllis Harvey, son, Gatlin and wife Meaghan Harvey, daughter, Ariel and husband Cody Meadows, grandchildren, Layton, Riley, Melody, and Paul Lee; father Bill Harvey, sisters, Regina Sells (Ron), and Jennifer Arencibia (Jesus), sisters-in-law, Paula Hise (Jeff), and Lila Parker (Ronnie). He was...
Michael Allen Lane
Aug 8, 2024
Mr. Michael Allen Lane, age 66, Limestone Passed away at his residence Thursday August 8, 2024. Mr. Lane was born in Kingsport, TN to the late Allen and Hazel Smith Lane. He was also preceded in death by several brothers and sisters. Mr. Lane was a lifelong farmer and enjoyed gardening and working in his yard. survivors include his girlfriend...
Hugo Morales Cordova
Aug 1, 2024
Mr. Hugo Cordova Morales, age 55, Jonesborough, passed away Thursday, August 1, 2024, at the Johnson City Medical Center, Johnson City TN. Hugo was born in Mexico to the late J. Rosario Cordova Cruz and Lucila Morales Sanchez, he was also preceded in death by Jose Cordova, Maria Cordova, Raul Cordova, Benjamin Cordova and Josefina. Hugo loved Mexican music, dining...
James Reed
Jul 24, 2024
James Christopher "Chris" Reed, 46, of Jonesborough, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, July, 24, 2024 at his home. He was born to Ricky and Kathy (Isenberg) Reed. Chris was a loving father, grandfather, son, grandson, and friend to all who knew him. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, working on cars, arrow head hunting, and could build anything with his hands. Chris...
Elaine Burleson
Jul 22, 2024
Elaine Burleson, 73, of Johnson City, passed away unexpectedly on Monday afternoon, July 22, 2024, at the Johnson City Medical Center. She was surrounded by the comfort of her family. Elaine was the daughter of the late Jeraldine Kilekas. She enjoyed spending time with her family and her beloved cat “ Charlie”. Elaine could always be found with a sweet...
Johnny Jennings
Jul 13, 2024
John Jennings of the Sulphur Springs Community passed away unexpectedly at home on Saturday, July 13, 2024 at the age of 85. He was son to the late Tate and Mary (Ruble) Jennings. In addition to his parents, John was preceded in death by his brother, Bob Jennings. He was an active member of Sulphur Springs Methodist Church. Survivors include...
Brandy Rose Castle
Jul 7, 2024
Brandy Rose Harrison Castle, 48, of the Gray community, came to know Christ as her Savior at an early age and on Sunday evening, July 7, 2024, she met Him face to face as she entered into her eternal home. Brandy spent her final time on earth at home surrounded by her family. She is the daughter of Glenda Harrison...
William Bryant Greer Davidson
Jun 27, 2024
William Bryant Greer "Bill" Davidson, 48, of Knoxville, passed away on June 27, 2024, at the UT Medical Center. Bill was a member of West Walnut Street Church of Christ. He never met a stranger and was a grill master. Survivors include his wife Joy Davidson; mother, Teresa Farmer step-dad Larry; father, the late Roger Davidson; brother, Rusty Davidson (Jessica);...
Lowell Thomas Simmons
Jun 27, 2024
Lowell Thomas Simmons, age 91, Jonesborough, passed away at home June 27, 2024, surrounded by his family. He was born January 19, 1933, to the late Charles and Tullia Kinnick Simmons. Mr. Simmons was the last of his seven siblings to pass. In addition to his parents in was preceded in death by his siblings, brothers, Cecil, Harry, Dana, and...
Oscar LEE Jones
Jun 18, 2024
Oscar "Lee" Jones,78, of Jonesborough, passed away after a brief illness at the Johnson City Medical Center on June 18th, 2024. He was born to the late Lester and Blanch (Loudy) Jones. Lee retired from the Washington County School Bus Garage. He enjoyed gardening and tinkering around always staying busy. In addition to his parents, Lee was preceded in death...
Charles Wayne Earhart
Jun 15, 2024
Mr. Charles Wayne Earhart, age 74, Telford, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 15, 2024, at Durham-Hensley Nursing Home, Chuckey after a battle with cancer and Leukemia. Mr. was a native of Johnson City, TN, and the son of the late Robert and Mary Ruth Umberger Earhart. His siblings Barbara Barnett, Lenore Earhart, George Earhart and...
Gary McKee
Jun 15, 2024
Gary McKee, 77, of Telford, passed away on Saturday evening, June 15, 2024, at the Johnson City Medical Center after a brief illness. He was born to the late V.A. and Lucille McKee. Gary was a life-long resident of Washington County. Gary McKee had a passion for agriculture, having been a dairy farmer most of his life. He found joy...
Joseph Dickerson
Jun 10, 2024
Joseph Allen “Joe” Dickerson, 39, of Chuckey, formerly of the Ducktown Community, passed away on Monday evening, June 10, 2024, at The Waters of Johnson City surrounded by his loved ones after a long battle with cancer. He was born to Carol Lamb Malone and the late Jerry Dickerson. Joe spent his life working on his family’s dairy farm. In...
Ron E Thompson
Jun 1, 2024
On Saturday, June 1, in answer to his daughters’ persistent prayers, Ronnie (“Ron”) Everett Thompson was promoted to Heaven after a variety of extended illnesses. He was proceeded in death by his wife of 63 years, Thelma Nichols Thompson; his mother Ruth Johnson and his grandmother who raised him Mary (“Nanny”) Oliver from Hopewell, VA; father Samuel “Griff” Thompson of...
Sara Cash
May 28, 2024
Mrs. Sara Cash, age 81, Jonesborough, passed away Tuesday, May 28, 2024, at the Johnson City Medical Center. Mrs. Cash was born in Knox County to the late Uriah Anderson and Sarah Magdalene Brooks Myers. She was also preceded in death by an infant daughter, Rebecca Lynn Cash, brothers Leroy Myers and Johnny Myers, and one sister, Melva Jean Dixon....
