Jonesborough, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Jonesborough and Washington County, TN area
Helen Ward
Feb 8, 2025
Helen Ward, 95, of Gray, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday morning, February 8, 2025, at NHC Health Care, Johnson City after a long period of declining health. She was born to the late Hugh and Nina (Stafford) Bacon. Helen was a member of Highland Church of Christ. She retired from First Tennessee Bank after many years...
Danny Joe Hicks
Feb 7, 2025
Mr. Danny Joe Hicks, age 74, Telford, died on Friday, January 24, 2025 at his residence. He was born in Johnson City, TN to the late William T. and Carrie Edwards Hicks. Joe was Brick Mason by trade but was also a jack of all trades, he enjoyed working on and riding motorcycles, playing golf, picking on his guitar. He...
Carolyn Lee Barr
Jan 31, 2025
Miss Carolyn Barr, age 82, of Telford, passed away peacefully Friday January 31, 2025 with her family by her side. Most people referred to her as "Mamaw Barr". She was born in Indiana, to the late Lonnie and Verna Armentrout Barr. She was also preceded in death by her sister Janice Laws and her precious great-granddaughter Magnolia "Maggie" Kent. She...
Kemberlee Chambers
Jan 29, 2025
Mrs. Kemberlee Ann Chambers, age 53, of Telford passed away Wednesday January, 29, 2025, at the Johnson City Medical Center. Kemberlee was born in Johnson City, TN, to Arthur Grindstaff and the late Elizabeth King Grindstaff. She was also preceded in death by her husband Richard Chambers and her mother-in-law Jeannie Chambers. Kemberlee was a homemaker and enjoyed craft making,...
Stevie A Reece
Jan 28, 2025
Mr. Steve Allen Reece, age 68, Jonesborough, passed away Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at Four Oaks Health Care. Steve was born in Butler, TN to the late Elmer and Sylvia Campbell Reece. He was also preceded in death by his wife of thirty -eight years, Nancy Bowers Reece. He was a born-again Christian. Steve worked in the Furniture Manufacturing Business...
Chloe Marie Hays
Jan 22, 2025
It’s with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved child, Chloe Marie Hays, who was taken from us too soon on January 22, 2025 at the tender age of 11 years old. She brought immeasurable joy and light into our lives with her sweet smile. Though her time with us was brief, the depth of love and...
Billy Ray Killion
Jan 17, 2025
Mr. Billy Ray Killion, age 42, Johnson City, passed away on January 17, 2025 at the Johnson City Medical Center with his family by his side. Billy was a native of Greeneville, TN, and the son of Marie Howard Hammitt and the late Bobby Hammitt. Billy was also preceded in death by two brothers Bobby Hammitt, Jr and Darrel Killion....
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:...
