Jonesborough, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Jonesborough and Washington County, TN area
Marie Brown
Oct 13, 2024
Mrs. Viola Marie Brown, age 86 of Telford, went home to be with her Lord and Savior at her residence on Sunday morning, October 13, 2024. Marie was a native of Washington County, born October 18, 1937 to the late Floyd Estel Sparks and Lillie Bell Mashburn. She married Hoot G. Brown April 19, 1958 and became a loving and...
Virginia Dare Broyles
Oct 11, 2024
Virginia Dare Jobe Broyles, 98, of Telford, entered into the gates of Heaven on October 11, 2024. "Short" as she was lovingly called, was born on July 12, 1926, to the late Jennie Ethel and Sam Jobe. She married Isaac Aven Broyles on November 19, 1942, and became a loving, nurturing, devoted wife, mother, Nana, and caregiver to her family....
Shirley Joan Williford
Oct 9, 2024
Mrs. Shirley Williford, age 83, Jonesborough, passed away Wednesday, October 9, 2024, at her residence with her family by her side. She was a native of Unicoi County and the daughter of the late Willie "Bill' and Janiva Dunbar Blevins. She was also preceded in death by three sisters and two grandchildren. She was a member of Embreeville Cove Missionary...
Sabrina Lynn Barnett
Oct 4, 2024
Mrs. Sibrina Lynn Barnett, age 53, Johnson City, Died October 5, 2024, due to flooding of the Nolichucky River from remnants of Hurricane Helene. She was the daughter of Harold Smith Jr and the late Ethel Mae Stoud Garst. Sibrina was also preceded in death by her son Jeremy Clay. Sibrina was a hard worker, she worked with her sister...
Debbie Mckee
Sep 30, 2024
Debbie McKee, 55, of Telford, passed away Monday, September 30, 2024. Debbie was born November 13, 1968, to parents, Dorothy and Gary McKee in Johnson City, Tennessee. Debbie lived her life the best way she knew how – untamed and full of spirit. She could often be found driving the backroads of Telford, with her favorite classic rock and oldie...
Jerry Hunter
Sep 29, 2024
Jerry Lee Hunter, 77, of Jonesborough, tragically passed away during the devastating flood in our region. He was born to the late Joe and Willie (Phillips) Hunter in Unicoi County. Jerry proudly served his country in the United Sates Army as an MP at Fort Rucker. He enjoyed trading, selling, and breaking horses. Jerry also loved his mama's cooking, watching...
Richard Lee Pritchard
Sep 23, 2024
Rick Pritchard, 71, of Jonesborugh, went home to be with the Lord on Monday morning, September 23, 2024, at his home surrounded by his family after a lengthy illness. He was born to the late John and Jean Pritchard. Rick was raised in Mt. Morris, Michigan. He moved to Tennessee, where he worked for Pepsi Cola for over thirty-seven years....
Sandra Akers
Sep 21, 2024
Sandra Busick Akers March 7, 1947 - September 21, 2024 Sandra (Sandy) Busick Akers, age 77, of Limestone, Tennessee, died unexpectedly Saturday, September 21, 2024, after experiencing a brain aneurysm at her home. Born in Cripple Creek, Virginia, on March 7, 1947, to James Eldridge Busick and Marvella Quisenberry Busick, she was preceded in death by her father. Valedictorian of...
Fred W Jones
Sep 19, 2024
Mr. Fredrick "Fred" Willis Jones, age 70, passed away at Four Oaks Healthcare Center on September 19, 2024. Fredrick was a native of Washington County and was the son of the late Carl and Freda Jones. Fredrick loved working in the fields with his grandfather, riding his tractor, and spending time with his friends and family. He worked at Klopman...
Larry F Hutsell
Sep 19, 2024
Larry F. Hutsell, 77 passed away on Thursday morning, September 19, 2024, at the home surrounded by his family which gave him peace. He was born to the late Fred and Bonnie (Norton) Hutsell from Meigs County, TN. He was preceded in death in addition to his parents his sister Carol Davis & brother-in-law Victor Davis, Sister Phyllis Jarvis. In...
Tina Henson-Tittle
Sep 10, 2024
Obituary of Tina Marie Henson-Tittle January 30, 1968 – September 10, 2024 Tina Marie Henson-Tittle, 56, as kind and caring a person as anyone has ever known, passed away on September 10th after a brief illness. Tina was born in West Chester, PA. At an early age she moved with her mom and her brother Tony down south to Tennessee....
Sally M. Dykes
Sep 8, 2024
Sally Mae Dykes, affectionately known as Sal, passed away on September 8, 2024, in Johnson City, Tennessee, surrounded by her family After a brief but VERY brave battle with a very aggressive cancer. She was 59 years old. Born on January 3, 1965, in San Antonio, Texas, to Merrill and Annie Davis. Sally grew up to be a loving and...
Scott Dixon
Sep 7, 2024
Mark “Scott” Dixon, 70, of Watauga, TX, formerly of Johnson City, passed away on Friday,
December 15, 2023. He was born to the late Raymond McRae and Marjorie (Bovay) Dixon. In
addition to his parents, Scott was preceded in death by his sister, Kathy Dixon.
He graduated from East Tennessee State University. Scott was a computer programmer for
many years. He always enjoyed his...
Jane Hensley
Sep 6, 2024
Jane "Mawie" Hensley, 79, of Jonesborough, passed away on Friday morning, September 6, 2024, at the Johnson City Medical Center surrounded by her family after a brief illness. She was born to the late Dean Hunt and Ethel Correll. Jane attended New Hope Church of the Brethren. She retired from H&R Block after over twenty-five years of dedicated service. Jane...
Charlotte Spencer
Sep 4, 2024
Charlotte Spencer, 55, of Piney Flats, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday morning, September 4, 2024 at the home of her daughter, surrounded by her family after a lengthy illness. She was born to Annie (Rogers) Smith and the late Author Smith in Washington County, TN. Charlotte loved the Lord, spending time at church, and...
Nathan Chambers Jr.
Aug 31, 2024
Nathan Chambers Jr., 84, of Elizabethton, passed away on Saturday morning, August 31, 2024, at Wake Forest Baptist Hospital. He was born to the late Nathan Sr. and Bonnie (Birchfield) Chambers in Roan Mountain, TN. Nathan was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend to all who knew him. He retired from Harris Tarkett in Johnson City,...
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...
