Jonesborough, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Jonesborough and Washington County, TN area
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....
Gladys Cole
May 28, 2024
Gladys Cole, 82, of Jonesborough, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday morning, May 28, 2024, at the Johnson City Medical Center surrounded by her family. She was born to the late Wade and Johnsie (Greene) Edmisten. She was also preceded in death by her husband Robert "Bob" Cole and brother and sister-in-law Mack and Linda Edmisten. Gladys...
Patricia Kirkpatrick
May 22, 2024
Mrs. Patricia Henry Kirkpatrick, age 87, Limestone, passed away at her residence with her family by her side on Wednesday, May 22, 2024.Patricia, known by many as Aunt Pat, was a native of Washington County and the daughter of the late Saunders and Clara Campbell Henry.She was also preceded in death by her infant brother, David Henry, her husband, Tom...
Brenda McCourry
May 22, 2024
Mrs. Brenda Sue Shaw McCourry, age 70, Telford, passed away at her residence with her family by her side Wednesday May 22, 2024. She was a native of Washington County and the daughter of Lillian Begley Shaw and the late Charles Lawrence Shaw. She was also preceded in death by her brother Charles Shaw,JR. Brenda was a graduate of David...
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...
