Jonesborough, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Jonesborough and Washington County, TN area
Geraldine Human
Apr 4, 2024
Geraldine Human, 76, of Erwin, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday morning, April 4, 2024, at the Johnson City Medical Center surrounded by her family. She was born to the late Echol Earl and Lottie (Collette) Hubbard.Geraldine was a member of Canah Chapel Free Will Baptist Church. She retired from Dentsply in 2009 after many years of dedicated service. Geraldine was...
Rhonda Sue Duncan
Apr 2, 2024
Rhonda Sue Duncan, 71, of the Gray community, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday afternoon, April 2, 2024, at the Johnson City Medical Center after a brief illness with her family by her side. She was born to the late Charles F. and Anjil (Malone) Kirkpatrick. In addition to her parents, Rhonda was preceded in death by...
Bureda Ray
Mar 20, 2024
Bureda Nellie Shook Ray, 95, of the Temple Hill Community, Erwin, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, at Lakebridge in Johnson City. She was born to the late Savannah and Rhoda Sprinkles Shook in Madison County, NC. In addition to her parents, Bureda was preceded in death by her husband, Vance Ray; son, Danny...
John Edward Mosier
Mar 15, 2024
John Edward Mosier, 51, of Johnson City, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, March 15, 2024, at his home. He was born to the late Haskle and Suzan (Holland) Mosier. In addition to his parents, John was preceded in death by his brother, Thomas Parks. He was a pipefitter until his health no longer permitted. John is survived by his daughter,...
Linda Sue Bennett
Mar 14, 2024
Linda Bennett, 72, of Johnson City, passed away on Thursday morning, March 14, 2024, at her home surrounded by her family after a period of declining health. She was a member of Berea Free Will Baptist Church. Linda retired from Lenoir Empire Furniture. Linda was preceded in death by her mother, Margie Depew (step-father, Leonard Draper); father, Claude Garland Sr....
Jeffery David Broyles
Mar 5, 2024
Jeffery David Broyles, 55, of Limestone, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, March 5, 2024, at his home. He was born to the late Jo Ben and Lorena Reed Broyles. To know Jeff was to love Jeff. He had a contagious smile and laugh. He loved to talk, he never met a stranger. Jeff always seen the good in everyone and everything....
David Freeman
Feb 25, 2024
David Wayne Freeman, 66, of Jonesborough, passed on Sunday morning, February 25, 2024, at his home surrounded by his family after a lengthy illness. He was born into a family of twelve children to the late Jake and Tilda Freeman. David loved his siblings and was always ready to lend a helping hand whenever one was needed by them. David...
Jesse Loren Bower
Feb 18, 2024
Our beloved Jesse Loren Bower, 41, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 18th, surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by his wife, the love of his life, Maura, his parents Thomas and Celia, and his brother Corey. Jesse was born June 25, 1982, in Galax, Virginia and always had a special love for the mountains. The family lived...
Billy Hugh Freeman
Feb 16, 2024
Mr. Billy Hugh Freeman, age 69, Limestone, passed away at his residence with his family by his side. He was a native of Jonesborough, Tennessee and the son of the late Hugh and Sarah Dally Freeman. He was also preceded in death by a brother Alec, two sisters, Nora and Ruby. Billy retired from Summers and Taylor as shop manager...
Rodney Lowery
Feb 15, 2024
Rodney Gayle Lowery, 74, of Jonesborough, passed away on Thursday morning, February 15, 2024, at his home after a period of declining health. He was a lifelong resident of Washington County and a graduate of Lamar High School. He worked for the Washington County Farmers Co-op as a truck driver where he made many friends. Rodney retired from the Town...
Gladys R Inscore
Feb 12, 2024
Gladys Inscore, 63, of Johnson City, went home to be with the Lord on Monday morning, February 12, 2024, surrounded by her family at the Johnson City Medical Center. She was born to the late Hobert Ray and Mattie Ellen (Gregg) Whitaker. Gladys was a member of the Baptist faith. She was a CNA until her health no longer permitted....
Connie Mae Martinez
Feb 10, 2024
Connie Mae Adams Martinez, 68, of Johnson City, passed away on Saturday, February 10, 2024, at her home. She was born to the late James Robert and Bonnie Mae (Rigsby) Adams. Connie was a member of the Baptist faith. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, and friend to all who knew her. She enjoyed spending time with her...
Deloris A Knowles
Feb 10, 2024
Deloris Ann Corby Knowles, 76, of Jonesborough, passed away Saturday evening, February 10, 2024, at the Johnson City Medical Center. She was born to the late Jess and Georgia (Estep) Corby. Deloris never met a stranger, made everyone laugh, and, had a love for hummingbirds.
In addition to her parents, Deloris was preceded in death by her husband, Richard "Tom" Knowles;...
Tony Isley
Feb 9, 2024
Tony Isley, 56, of Jonesborough, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, February 9, 2024, at his residence surrounded by his family after a period of declining health. He was born to the late Joseph and Mamie (Sexton) Isley. Tony was a Stone Mason and worked at Wal-Mart. In addition to his parents, Tony was preceded in death...
Kate Silvers
Feb 3, 2024
Kate M. Silvers, 81, of Limestone, was called home on Saturday morning, February 3, 2024, at Durham- Hensley Health and Rehab after a lengthy illness. She was born to the late James and Beadie Mitchel in Hawkins County. Kate was a caregiver to many until her health no longer permitted.
In addition to her parents, Kate was preceded in death by...
Ronald Lee Hogsed Sr
Jan 30, 2024
Ronald Lee Hogsed Sr., 75, of Johnson City, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 30, 2024, at the Johnson City Medical Center. He was born to the late Wayne and Bertha (Carden) Hogsed in Blount County, TN. Ronald preached at several churches and was a mentor to his Pastor. In his free time, he loved to...
Jason A Huffine
Jan 23, 2024
Jason Huffine, 53, of Jonesborough, passed away on Tuesday, January 23, 2024, after a lengthy illness surrounded by his family. He was born to Walter Huffine III and the late Priscilla Bailey. Jason enjoyed deer hunting, fishing, working on cars, and farming. He spent many years selling cars in the Tri-Cities with most of his career at Phil Bachman Toyota....
Larry Fields
Jan 17, 2024
Larry C. Fields, 75, of Kingsport, formerly of Jonesborough, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 17, 2024, at the Holston Valley Medical Center. He was born to the late Claude and Joyce (Foister) Fields.
Larry proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War, he was a Purple Heart, Air Medal, and two...
Gary Lynn Simms
Jan 14, 2024
Mr. Gary Lynn Simms, age 52, Jonesborough, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, January 14th, 2024. Mr. Simms was born in Johnson City and was the son of the late Jim and Betty Simms. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Susie Williams. Mr. Simms was an electrician at MMR/Eastman Chemical Company and a great guitarist. He attended Crossroads...
Terry L Whetsell
Jan 11, 2024
Mr. Terry Lynn Whetsell, age 60, Jonesborough, passed away on January 11, 2024 with his family by his side. Terry was a native of Johnson City and the son of the late Paul and Annie Riddle Whetsell. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Michael Whetsell. Terry was a self-employed mechanic. No matter what he was doing he...
