Jonesborough Funeral Home & Cremation Services

06/22/2026

Teresa Anne Bowers, born Teresa Anne Gregg on January 8, 1950 to the late Joseph
and Sarah Vines Gregg and loving known by family and friends as Anne, passed away
on June 20, 2026 at the Johnson City Medical Center after a brief illness. In addition to
her parents, she was proceeded in death by her loving husband Jerry Lee Bowers in
2001.
Anne leaves behind to cherish her memory two daughters and sons-in-laws, Carol and
Sammy Harris, and Tina and Keith Brown, all of Jonesborough, four grandchildren,
Ashley (Dustin) Jones of Mosheim, Joseph Harris of Jonesborough, Daniel (Ashley)
Harris of Cookeville, and Daniel Brown of Jonesborough, and four great grandchildren,
with two more expected in November.
Anne was a co-owner of The Troutman Agency in Elizabethton. She was a member of
Hales Chapel Christian Church where she played the piano. The family would like to
extend many thanks to everyone for the thoughts and prayers that has been shared
throughout this. It has been very much appreciated. The family also wants to extend
their gratitude to the wonderful doctors and nurses of the Johnson City Medical Center
SICU 2800 Unit who provided excellent care to Anne during her illness.
The family will have a graveside service at Monte Vista Cemetery in Johnson City on
Wednesday, June 24 th , 2026 at 10:00 a.m. with Pastor Caleb Frazier officiating. The
family asks that in lieu of flowers that donations be made to St. Jude’s Children’s
Research Hospital at 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

06/17/2026

Mrs. Elloree "Ellie" H. Chestnut, age 92, passed away on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at NHC Healthcare Johnson City, TN.

Ellie was born in Washington County Tn to the late George Newton "GN" and Parlee Adams Harrison. She was also preceded in death by three brothers, five sisters, a set of twin siblings, and the love of her life, Harold Meece.

Miss Ellie loved to cook and take meals to many people. She was very caring and had a big heart. She loved kids and. Before she became disabled, she worked at Kingsport Press.

The family would like to give a special "Thank You" to NHC Healthcare Station One for their wonderful, loving care of Miss Ellie.

Graveside service will be Thursday June 18, 2026 2:00 PM at Gray Cemetery with Pastor Darin Harrison officiating. Pallbearers will be family and friends. Those wishing to pay their respect may do so from 10:00 to 12:00 PM prior to the graveside at Jonesborough Funeral Home, 1776 Hwy 11-E Jonesborough, TN 37659.

06/15/2026

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Doreen Wagand, who passed away on June 12, 2026, at the age of 67.

Doreen was a devoted wife, loving mother, cherished grandmother, and dear friend. She dedicated her life to caring for those she loved and brought warmth, kindness, and strength to everyone who knew her.

She is survived by her beloved husband, Dennis; her children, Joel and Gina; her grandchildren, Robert, Riley, Kaylee, and Audree; her brother, Ron Reed; and many other family members and friends who will miss her greatly.

Though our hearts are heavy with loss, we are grateful for the love, guidance, and memories she leaves behind. Her legacy will continue through the lives she touched and the family she loved so deeply.

06/09/2026

Jonesborough Funeral Home & Cremation Services is honored to serve the Jennings family.
Memories and condolences can be shared with the Jennings family on the obituary page listed below.
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View Michael Jennings's obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

06/03/2026

Jonesborough Funeral Home & Cremation Services is honored to serve the Kyker family.
Memories and condolences can be shared with the Kyker family on the obituary page listed below.
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06/02/2026

Donna Harrison Roberts, age 69, of Jonesborough, went to be with the Lord, Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at Houlston Valley Medical Center.
Donna was born in Monticello, Indiana, to the late Sarah Margaret Jackson Harrison and Guy Lester Harrison.
She would attend Oak Glen Union.
She was preceded in death by her parents Sarah Margaret Jackson Harrison and Guy Lester Harrison, grandparents Mable Clara Ingle, John Jackson, Emory and Thelma Harrison, brothers Mark and Brett Harrison, and sister Gwen Harrison Bonsor(brother in law Jim).
She survived by her daughter's Mikie Hashbarger(Dewey) of Jonesborough, Jodi Bowling(Brandon) of Fall Branch, grandchildren Tia Roberts, Dylan Hashbarger(Sarah), Tara Ward, Brand Starnes, great grandchildren Dixie, Aiden, Mason, Luca and Arena, sister Debbie Carty(Wanye), brother Barry Hensley(Kristie), and lots of family and friends.
We will be having a Celebration of Life on Saturday, June 6th from 2-5 at Gray Freewill Baptist Church, 247 Delmer Salts Rd.,Gray, TN 37615,with Pastor Ronnie Baxter and Charlie Byrd.
The family would like to say a special "Thank You" to Darin Harrison.
She requested to be cremated.

05/28/2026

Mrs. Anna Pearl Broyles, age 87, of Jonesborough, passed away on May 27, 2026, at the Johnson City Medical Center.

Mrs. Broyles was born in Washington County, Tennessee, to the late Buford and Joy Hill Allen. She was also preceded in death by her first husband, Vincent Mango Sr., second husband, Melvin Broyles, brothers and sisters, Betty Helen Thompson, Bud Allen, James Allen, and Wanda Horseman.

Anna worked for 40 years as a beautician and also as an instructor. She retired from Landmark Style Center.

She was a member of Bethel Church of Christ and attended Light House Missionary Baptist Church.

Survivors include her children, Melissa Broyles (Mike), Vincent Mango (Brenda), and Allan Mango (Cindy), elven grandchildren, seventeen great grand children and soon to be two more, and several nieces and nephews.

The family would like to say a special "Thank You" to the staff of JCMC ICU especially Grayson and Rosie. And to Justin Mango who took care of Melvin and Anna for years.

Memorial service for Mrs. Broyles will be Friday May 29, 2026 7:00PM at Lighthouse Missionary Baptist Church with Pastor Perry Cleek officiating. The family will receive family and friends from 5:00 to 7:00 PM prior to the service.

Graveside will be Saturday May 30, 2026 11:00AM at Cherry Grove Cemetery, everyone is ask to meet at the cemetery.

05/28/2026

Marcella "Marcie" Hall went to her heavenly father after a long illness. She was born on November 23, 1947. She was preceded in death by her mother Anza Bailey Hall, her father Grover Hall, and her brother, Grover Wardell "G.W." Hall and sister-in-law, Jackie Ottoes Hall.

She attended Washington College Academy, 1967-63 then Jonesboro High School, 1963-1965. She married Carl Orr on October 1, 1965. After being out of high school for 10 1/2 years, she attended ETSU and graduated in 3 1/2 years with cuma sum laude degree, majoring in psychology and business administration. She carried a full course load while working part-time and caring for her daughters. Her first professional job came as Executive Director of WACARA group home (which involved many hours) while in college. The home for 9 mentally challenged women won Group Home of the Year by the state of TN under her direction. After graduation, she went to work for ETSU as a supervisor of social services staff and educators. This program worked with youth who had dropped out of school and gave them the opportunity to get their GED's and learn how to work on productive jobs. All but one of her jobs was in the social services arena. She worked tirelessly to help abused women and get laws changed to help them survive! She also helped to change the law about elder abuse to have a more substantial penalty after her mother was abused in a nursing home.

She was one of the first supervisors of the newly formed Children Services Department for Tennessee supervising 18 social workers in 8 counties. She finished her professional career working for the State of VA as Training Coordinator for social services for all of South West, Virginia. During her 18 years there, she had the honor of developing the first state of the art training center in VA. She retired in 2011 on disability.

She was so proud to have chaired the reunions/gatherings for Jonesboro HS, all but the 1st one and then the last on in 2015 when her health prevented her from continuing.

She was a woman of faith and had the honor to be church pianist and loved singing in the choirs and singing solos! She enjoyed directing several Christmas plays. The most enjoyable was directing a choir of almost 40 cousins and their spouses to present a video production to their parents.

Her favorite past times were watching her beloved Cowboys, UT sports, Atlanta Braves, grandchildren play sports and making DVD's for family and friends for funerals, birthdays, special occasions and Class Reunions. She spent many hours researching the genealogy of the Shelton/Hall and Bailey family.

She is survived by two daughters, Carla Orr Anderson Powell and husband Ronnie Powell Jr. and Chanda Orr Nave and husband Joey, one step grandson Dylan Nave, two grandsons, Derek Anderson (Ashley), and Gibson White. She had a dear friend Leota Letterman, and Jane Williamson. She had one nephew, Dean Hall (Betty), 3 grandnieces Cassie, Ashlee and Taylor Hall. She had many, many cousin, some of whom were very close.

There will be no formal services at her request. Everyone is invited to attend her informal celebration of life party with light refreshments, at Jonesborough Funeral Home, 1776 Hwy-11E, Jonesborough on Sunday, June 7th from 12:30p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

A private graveside service for immediate family and invited guest will be held at a later date. She request that there by no flowers or donations but rather give money to God and to others who need help.

05/21/2026

Jerry Donald Powers, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and devoted man of faith, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on May 20, 2026, at the age of 82. Born on April 17, 1944, in Erwin, Tennessee, he was the cherished son of Clyde and Leah Powers.
After graduating from Unicoi County High School, Jerry answered the call to ministry, dedicating his life to serving God and his community. For more than 50 years, he faithfully served in ministry throughout Tennessee and North Carolina, including the last 20 years as pastor of Mustard Seed Worship Center in Jonesborough, Tennessee.
In addition to his ministry, Jerry worked for many years as a bus driver and cafeteria worker for Washington County, Tennessee Schools. During the summers, many knew him through his Telford Lawnmower Repair Shop, where he enjoyed repairing small engines as both a hobby and a service to others.
Beyond the pulpit, his greatest joy was his family. He was a loving husband to his late wife of 48 years, Brenda Gail (Hughes) Powers, and later shared six years of marriage with his wife, Alma (Campbell) Powers. He was the proud father of Dr. Cynthia Michelle (Powers) Sullivan and son-in-law Tim Sullivan. More than anything, he treasured being “Pops” to his grandchildren, Ethan Sullivan, Molly Sullivan, and Cadence Campbell.
He also shared a special lifelong bond with his sister-in-law, Cindy (Hughes) Hill.
Jerry leaves behind a rich legacy of faith, love, and service. While he will be deeply missed, his family takes comfort in knowing he has heard the words, “Well done, thou good and faithful servant” (Matthew 25:23 KJV).
He is survived by his wife, Alma (Campbell) Powers; daughter, Dr. Cynthia Michelle (Powers) Sullivan and husband, Tim Sullivan; grandchildren, Ethan Sullivan, Molly Sullivan, and Cadence Campbell; and sister-in-law, Cindy (Hughes) Hill.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Clyde and Leah Powers, and his wife, Brenda Gail (Hughes) Powers.
A celebration of Jerry’s life will be held on Saturday, May 23, 2026, at 1:00 PM at Mustard Seed Worship Center, 897 Mayberry Road, Jonesborough, TN 37659, with Parker Street officiating. Family and friends are invited to gather for visitation prior to the service from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM at the church. Interment will immediately follow the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Mustard Seed Worship Center Building Fund in honor of Jerry’s lifelong commitment to the church and the people he faithfully served.

05/19/2026

Mrs. Karen Kay Whaley, age 60, of Telford, passed away at her residence on Monday, May 18, 2026, surrounded by her family.
Karen was born in Greene County, Tennessee, to the late Frank and Luevadie Belt Greenway.

She was a member of Pleasant Grove Missionary Baptist church. Karen enjoyed camping, gardening, her flowers, and watching her cows.

Survivors include her husband, Michael Whaley, son Joshua Whaley, daughter and son-in-law, Danielle and Ben Coppock; brother Billy Caraway; aunt Penny Poyner (Allen), and uncle Larry Greenway (Linda).

Funeral services for Karen will be Thursday, May 21, 2026 7:00 PM at Jonesborough Funeral Home with Pastor Kenny Ledwell Jr. officiating. The family will receive family and friends from 5:00 to 7:00 PM prior to the service.

Graveside service will be Friday May 22, 2026 12:00 Noon in Washington County Memory Gardens, Johnson City. Pallbearers will be Ben Coppock, Jonah Nickels, Jacob Nickels, Josh Tipton, Jace Kuhbander, and Jaden Jeffers.

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