Jonesborough, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Jonesborough and Washington County, TN area
Rickey Gore
Jan 16, 2025
Rickey Mark "Senator" Gore, 66, of Limestone, passed away Thursday morning, January 16, 2025 at the Johnson City Medical Center after a brief illness. He was born to the late Harry and Ava (Hodges) Gore. In addition to his parents, Rickey was preceded in death by his brother, James Gore. Rickey worked for Tri-State Auto Glass for over thirty years....
Candy Ward
Jan 13, 2025
Candy Ward, 52, of Johnson City, passed away on Monday afternoon, January 13, 2025, at NHC in Johnson City. She was born to Elizabeth Helen Bacon and the late John F. Ward. In addition to her father, Candy was preceded in death by her boyfriend, Mark Whitaker. She attended Highland Church of Christ. Candy enjoyed cartoons and her trips to...
Cyldie Joyce Carrol
Jan 11, 2025
Clydie "Joyce" Carroll, 62, of Greeneville, passed away on Saturday afternoon, January 11, 2025, at her home after a period of declining health. She was born to the late Homer and Evelyn (Sherfey) Holland. Joyce was a member of the Baptist faith. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, and friend to all who knew her. Joyce enjoyed dancing...
Richard McKinney
Jan 4, 2025
Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints. Psalm 116:15 Richard McKinney, 89, of Telford, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday evening, January 4, 2025, at his home surrounded by his family after a lengthy illness. He was born to the late John and Fairy (Ledford) McKinney. In addition to his parents,...
Beverly Lou Graeber
Dec 22, 2024
Beverly Lou Graeber, 86, of Jonesborough, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 22, 2024, at the Johnson City Medical Center. She was born to the late Robert and Helen (Burton) Smithson on May, 19, 1938, in Des Moines, Iowa. In addition to her parents, Beverly was preceded in death by her daughter, Sherry Myers. Beverly was...
Kevin Stinson
Dec 17, 2024
Kevin Lee Stinson, 51, went home to be with our Lord, December 17, 2024 at the Johnson City Medical Center with his loving wife & son by his side. Kevin was born December 5, 1973 to Patty Wheeler & late Sammy Stinson. Kevin was a highly praised general contractor for over 30 years. He specialized in commercial/residential floor covering &...
James Manley Coates
Dec 14, 2024
It is with deep sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of James Manley Coates, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend, who left us on December 14, 2024, at the age of 70. Born in 1954, Jim lived a life full of love, dedication, struggles, and joy, leaving behind a legacy that will forever be...
Mary Elizabeth Woods
Dec 13, 2024
Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Woods, age 49, passed away Friday, December 13, 2024, at the Johnson City Medical Center. Mary was a native of Poga, TN, and the daughter of Jerry and Deloris Cable Hicks. Mary was a Therapist who loved her job. She was an active member of The National Association of Social Workers (NASW). She enjoyed her support group...
Craig Treadway
Dec 12, 2024
Craig Eugene Treadway, 52, of Jonesborugh, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, December 12, 2024, at his home. He was a member of Cherokee Baptist Church. Craig was a loving son, husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend to all who knew him. He was a lead-man at Snap-On Tools in Elizabethton, where he worked for over eighteen years. Craig's main...
Sherry Jean Payne
Dec 10, 2024
Miss Sherry Jean Payne, age 69, Jonesborough passed away at her residence Tuesday, December 10, 2024, with her family by her side. She was a native of Washington County and the daughter of the late Henry William and Barbara Jean Taylor Payne. She was also preceded in death by her brother-in-law, Billy Ray Brackins. Sherry was a member of the...
Robert Ward
Dec 9, 2024
Robert Vance "Doonie" Ward, 86, of the Bowmantown community, went to be with his Lord and Savior on December 9, 2024, at his home after a lengthy illness. He was born to the late Corby and Omega Ward. Doonie was a lifetime member of Bowmantown Baptist Church where he faithfully served as a Deacon. He also served his community for...
Bobby Joe Ayers
Dec 8, 2024
Mr. Bobby Joe Ayers, age 85, of Limestone, passed away Sunday, December 8, 2024, at the residence of his daughter. He was born in Limestone, TN, to the late Estel and Arvilla Ramsey Ayers. In addition to his parents, Bobby was preceded in death by his daughter, Robin Ayers; and brother, Albert Ayers. He was Boiler Operator at North American...
Theodore Wilson
Dec 4, 2024
Theodore Wilson, a loving husband, devoted father, and cherished grandfather, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family, at the age of 80, on Wednesday, December 4, 2024. Born in Washington County, Theodore was known for his kind, humble spirit, giving heart, strong work ethic, and always putting his family first. He will be deeply missed by his wife Phyllis, children:...
Theodora Lynn Malone
Dec 2, 2024
Theodora Lynn Byrd Malone, 78, of Jonesborough, went home to be with the Lord on Monday evening, December 2, 2024, at the Waters of Johnson City. She was born to the late Theodore and Zella (Buchanan) Byrd in Bakersville, NC. Theodora was a member of First Church of God in Johnson City. She had a Associates Degree in Accounting and...
Lynn Allen Southerland
Nov 29, 2024
Lynn "Allen" Southerland, 71, of Jonesborough, passed away on Friday evening, November 29, 2024, at the Johnson City Medical Center after a short illness. He was born to the late James and Louise (Bennett) Southerland in Johnson City, TN. Allen retired after over fifty years in the automotive industry. He enjoyed Nascar, The Beatles, and sports. Allen was a loving...
Shannon Shaw
Nov 26, 2024
M. Shannon Shaw, age 46, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, November 26, 2024. He was a native of Johnson City TN and the son of the late Charles and Vicky Moody Shaw. He was a member of the Monacan Indian Nation. Shannon was the owner of Gary's Auto Repair in Elizabethton. He loved music and collecting LEGOs, but what was...
Ross Campbell
Nov 26, 2024
Mr. Ross Allen Campbell, age 45, Elizabethton, passed away at the Johnson City Medical. Ross was born in Elyria Ohio to the late Allen and Betty Perkins Campbell. Ross worked in construction when his health allowed him. Ross was an avid football fan following the Ohio Buckeyes and the Tennessee Volunteers. His survivors include his brother and sister-in-law Ryan and...
Colleen Wardrup
Nov 22, 2024
Colleen, Wardrup, 71, of Limestone, passed away on Friday morning, November 22, 2024, after lengthy illness. She was born to the late Donald and Gertrude (Lamb) Royer in Orlando, FL. Colleen was a loving daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. She was a retired Union Painter with over fifty years of experience.
Colleen is survived by her husband, Joe Wardrup; two...
Judy Harrell
Nov 19, 2024
Judith Mae Harrell, 72, of the Bowmantown community, passed away on Tuesday, November 19, 2024, at her home surrounded by her family after a lengthy illness. She was born to the late Bascom and Dorothy (Tolley) Musick in Unicoi, TN. Judith retired from East Tennessee State University after 32 years of service. In addition to her parents, Judith was preceded...
Diana E. Keffer
Nov 17, 2024
Diana Elaine Crawford Keffer, 57, of Jonesborough, passed away on Sunday morning, November 17, 2024, at Vanderbilt University Medical Center after a lengthy illness. She was born to the late Carl Wayne and Susie Jane (Spears) Crawford in Kingsport, TN. In addition to her parents, Diana was preceded in death by her maternal grandmother, Marie Spears. She was a member...
