Jeffers Funeral & Cremation Service

Jeffers Funeral & Cremation Service Greeneville, TN's only family owned funeral home. It is a great privilege to serve the people of Greeneville and Greene County. P.

Our History
Rex and Helen Jeffers founded Jeffers Mortuary in October of 1959 in the old Allen Home at the corner of College and Church Street, where Town Hall stands today. Rex purchased the present day funeral home at an auction in 1962. The building was finished in 1880 by M. Reeve, and had two private owners. The city of Greeneville purchased the home and built additions on to the original hom

e for a school named Eastside, which was a school for 30 years. It was also a teen recreation center, golden gloves boxing, and many other things. The building was empty for some time and the city condemned the building. After Rex purchased the property, it took 26 months to restore the home into the present day funeral home.Jeffers Mortuary held its open house on September 19th and 20th of 1964. Rex ran the business with the help of his wife, Helen, who did the bookkeeping and secretary work when she wasn't teaching school for 30 years. Rex and Helen lived upstairs at the funeral home for 28 years with their two children, Richard and Sharon. The Jeffers Family has been in Greene County for over 200 years. They are from Baileyton, TN, when it was called Laurel Gap. Rex's father, Dr. Ed Jeffers, and grandfather, Dr. Lowery Jeffers, were country doctors in the Baileyton and Rheatown areas. They served the people of Greene County as the current generation of Jeffers serves their families who trust them with their loved one's funeral services. Today, Rex is 96 years old, but still comes in to the funeral home on accasion to make sure everything is to his specifications. He also works an occasional visitation and funeral. The day to day operations have been handed over to his only son Richard Jeffers, with Rex's grandson, Justin Jeffers, who is Richard's youngest son, assisting the day to day operation. Jeffers Mortuary has always been a family business, and will stay that way for many years to come.

08/22/2026
Jerry Ryans age 79 of Greeneville passed away Sunday August 16, 2026, at his home. He enjoyed playing the fiddle at the ...
08/21/2026

Jerry Ryans age 79 of Greeneville passed away Sunday August 16, 2026, at his home. He enjoyed playing the fiddle at the Rheatown Store and the Kyle Lodge in Whitesburg, Tennessee.

Jerry was born on June 16th, 1947 and passed away on August 16th, 2026 at the age of 79

Jarrell D. Miller went to be with his Lord and Savior on August 20th, 2026 at the age of 82. Jarrell was born in Kingspo...
08/21/2026

Jarrell D. Miller went to be with his Lord and Savior on August 20th, 2026 at the age of 82. Jarrell was born in Kingsport, TN on May 6, 1944, but had lived in Greeneville, TN area since 1967. He graduated from Lynn View High School in Kingsport, and Drafting School in Nashville, TN.

Jarrell was born on May 6th, 1944 and passed away on August 19th, 2026 at the age of 82

As students head back to school, please slow down, stay alert, and watch for children near buses, crosswalks, and neighb...
08/20/2026

As students head back to school, please slow down, stay alert, and watch for children near buses, crosswalks, and neighborhoods. A few extra seconds of caution can make all the difference.

Debbie Darnell Ricker age 65 of the South Greene Community entered into eternal rest with her beloved husband on Thursda...
08/17/2026

Debbie Darnell Ricker age 65 of the South Greene Community entered into eternal rest with her beloved husband on Thursday August 13, 2026 at her home. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church.

Debbie was born on January 8th, 1961 and passed away on August 13th, 2026 at the age of 65

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208 N College Street
Greeneville, TN
37745

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