Jonesborough Funeral Home & Cremation Services

12/21/2025

Mrs. Ella Rease Cable, age 81, of Jonesborough passed away at her residence on Friday December 19, 2025.

She was born in Greene County, TN to the late Anna Marie Dean Smith. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Jessie Cable, sister, Mary Horner, son-in-law, Clark Ervin, granddaughter, Taylor Ervin, and her grandparents that raised her Isaac and Lucy Bible.

Mrs. Cable loved to cook, having family get-togethers, Christmas time, and spending time with her family, especially her "Angel Boy", her great-grandson.

Survivors include her daughters, Rita Darlene Ervin and Judy Cable; granddaughter Rebecca Swecker and husband Blake, great-grandson Jaxon Swecker.

The family will receive family and friends, Tuesday December 23, 2025 from 4:00 to 6:00 PM at Jonesborough Funeral Home.
Entombment service will be Wednesday December 24, 2025 10:30 am at Washington County Memory Gardens With Pastor John Herdman officiating.

12/21/2025

Mr. Gregory Garland, age 61, opened his eyes in heaven on Thursday, December
18, 2025, after a lengthy illness. He was the son of the late James Garland & Dilly Blankenship.
They had five boys, Greg being the second youngest. He was often found playing tricks or
telling stories just to make his loved ones smile, a trait he and his brothers all had in
common with their mom. Later in life, you would often find him and his brother Byron
telling stories about their late brothers and their tricks, jokes, and lifetime adventures
together. He enjoyed boxing, singing, and working with his hands.
Greg was a loving & devoted Husband, Dad, Papaw, Brother, Uncle, Father-in-Law,
friend and Christian. He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Georgia Garland, with whom he
loved “forever and a day”, four children: Julia & spouse Jay, Adam & wife Rachel, Bethany
& fiancé Dennis, Alex & wife Ashley, and 18 grandchildren, Brother & Best friend Byron
Garland & wife Peggy Garland, sister-in-law Dremma Garland, many special nieces &
their spouses, & many other friends & family.
Greg loved God and spent many years preaching, teaching, & singing in church.
He attended Cherokee Mountain Church for 15 years with his family where he shared
his love for singing and led their choir. He made many lifelong friends there.
Greg was loved by many and will be greatly missed by his family and friends but
we know it’s not forever.
“ We are confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be
present with the Lord.” - 2 Corinthians 5:8 KJV
The family would like to give a special thanks to the staff of Lifecare Center of
Elizabethton who cared for him over the last year along with Caris Hospice Care of
Johnson City who took special care of him over the last few weeks. Also a special
thanks to dear friends Jeff & Terrie Scalf for all their love and support for Greg and his
entire family this year.
A celebration of life will be held at Cherokee Mountain Church 207 Cherokee
Mountain Rd., Jonesborough, TN 37659 on Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at 4:00 pm
with Pastor & friend Kenny Whaley officiating.

12/16/2025

Mr. Robert A. Allen, Jonesborough, age 59, passed away at his residence with his family by his side.

Robert was born in Johnson City, TN, to Jesse and Wilma Greene Allen. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Hardin and Goldie Greene, and Jess Sr and Iliff Allen; uncles Odell Greene and Lynn Greene.

Robert was a Pipe Fitter and worked for Moody Sprinkler Systems. Robert would give you the shirt off his back. He enjoyed gardening, helping his wife, Kimberly, with canning, and he loved working on his 1973 Camaro, just like the one he and Kimberly ran away in.

Survivors include his parents age his wife Kimberly Koski Allen, stepdaughter, Tiffany Tuck (Morgan), step grandchildren, Ally, Autumn, Alex. and Tristian; sisters-in-law, Ruthie Koski, and Kelly Privette; and brother-in-law, Keith McDonald; uncle Stanley Greene (Carolyn) aunt Mary Lee Shepard, best friends Joey Smith and Tony Davis.

Memorial services will be Saturday December 20, 2025 1:00 PM at Bethel View Baptist Church, 156 Maple View DR. Bristol, TN 37620 with Pastor Andy Woods officiating.

Special Thanks to Moody Sprinkler Systems for all their love and support.

12/05/2025

Al Rand Holliday, age 78, fell asleep peacefully in his home surrounded by family, on November 25th, 2025, in Jonesborough, Tennessee. Randy was born in Unionville, Missouri in 1947. He was married to the love of his life, Linda Holliday for 42 wonderful years. Randy worked for many years and retired from Contact Industries in Prineville, Oregon. He is survived in death by his wife, Linda Holliday, his daughter Tina Hannan and her husband Tracey, his son Todd Holliday, his son Dustin Holliday and his wife Monet and his son Travis Holliday. He is also survived by 12 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, one sister, Dixie Landers, one brother Darrell Holliday and his wife Beverly, and countless extended family members. He is preceded in death by his father Bert Holliday, his mother Jo Holliday and his brother Duane Holliday.

Randy dedicated his life to Jehovah God in 2012 as one of Jehovah's Witnesses. He loved Jehovah with all his heart. Randy loved fishing, hunting, camping and working in his wood shop. He loved to barbecue ribs and cook spaghetti; he loved to show people his garden and work in the yard. He was always laughing and joking and always knew how to make you smile. Randy will be missed by all who knew him. We will all cherish each and every memory we have of him.

12/03/2025

Pat Taylor, age 86, of Jonesborough, Tennessee, peacefully left this world to be
in the presence of the Lord on the morning of December 1, 2025. He was born on May
24, 1939, to the late Jeff and Vernal Taylor in the mountains of Newland, North Carolina.
Pat proudly served active duty in the United States Army from 1962 to 1964 with
assignments at Fort Jackson, South Carolina and Fort Benning, Georgia. He was
recognized as an Army Sharpshooter, achieving the rank of Specialist, and was
honorably discharged before being assigned to the U.S. Army Reserves until his service
obligation ended in 1968.
He retired from A & L Construction, where he spent 20 years working at Eastman
Chemical Company in construction. He was a member of The United Brotherhood of
Carpenters and Joiners of America. He was an exceptionally hardworking and talented
man who always kept his hands busy—whether doing mechanic work, carpentry,
gardening both vegetables and flowers, cutting wood, or mowing his yard. When he
wasn’t working around his home, Pat could be found watching a western, studying the
Bible, playing his guitar, or sitting around the dining room table enjoying long
conversations with family and friends. He was a kind, honest, and selfless family man
who was always willing to lend a helping hand to anyone in need. Pat was a member of
Gravel Hill Missionary Baptist Church.
Left to cherish precious memories of Pat is his loving wife of 62 years, June
Seigler Taylor, of the home; his children Robert Taylor (wife Kim), David Taylor, and
twins Leslie Taylor and Laura Taylor.
He was blessed with many grandchildren who brought him immense pride:
Whitney Tapp (husband Brian), in which Pat and June lovingly helped raise as their
own. Sergeant First Class Joseph Taylor (wife Sami), Kayla Furman (husband Sergeant
Joshua Furman), Kelsey Ford (husband Ben), Marissa Taylor (fiancé Payth Correll),
Nolan Tittle, Nathan Tittle, and Brady Tapp.
His great-grandchildren Levi, Landon, Cadelynn, Dylan, Jaxon, and Emmalynn Taylor;
Lane, Joanna, and Adeline Gilliam, Zach Furman; and Colton Correll.
Pat is also survived by his sisters Willie Ollis, Nancy Levin, and Molly King
(husband Dennis); sisters-in-law Ann Vance (husband Steve) and Sandra Pitman; and
brother-in-law Roger Seigler. In addition to those left to cherish his memory is his long
time friends and neighbors, The Scott Family.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Jeff and Vernal Taylor; daughter Janice
Taylor; siblings Joe Taylor, Johnny Taylor, and Joyice Taylor; sisters-in-law Debbie Keith
and Murr Seigler; brothers-in-law Tex Keith, Charlie Pitman, Vern Ollis, Hal Levin; and
nephews Sean Pitman, Larry Ollis, and Billy Irick.

The family will receive friends and family on Thursday, December 4, 2025, from
4:00–7:00 p.m. at Jonesborough Funeral Home, with a funeral service to follow at 7:00
p.m., officiated by Robert Taylor.
A graveside service will be held on Friday, December 5, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. at the
VA Mountain Home National Cemetery.
Serving as pallbearers will be SFC Joseph Taylor, Brian Tapp, Brady Tapp, Levi
Taylor, Landon Taylor, and Lane Gilliam.
Honorary Pallbearers are Ben Ford, Jeremy Roark, Dylan Taylor, Jaxon Taylor,
Zach Furman, Colton Correll, and SGT Joshua Furman.
Pat’s family extends a special thank you to the James H. Quillen VA Medical staff
and Amedisys Hospice Care staff for the exceptional care and kindness shown to Pat
and his family.

11/28/2025

Mrs. Joann Ford, age 82, of Jonesborough, passed away unexpectedly on November 26, 2025.

Joann was born in Jonesborough, TN, to the late Samuel Earl and Eva Walker Light.
She was also preceded in death by her Husband, Ed Cleek, and her sister, Sandra Ford, brothers-in-law, Carl Ford and John Jennings, Stepdaughter, Barbara Cleek.

She was a graduate of Sulphur Springs High School and ETSU, a retired school teacher Of Washington County, enjoyed sewing, singing at Nursing Homes, and decorating her church.

Survivors include Children Brian Ford (Dawn), David Ford (Donna), Susan Fields (Kenny), stepdaughter Mona Shelton (Ronnie)
Grandchildren: Hunter Ford (Emily), Dalton Ford, Austin Ford (Kaitlin), Hannah Fields, Ben Fields (Alexa)
Great Grand Child: Bodie Fields
Siblings: Katherine Jennings, Steve Light (Debbie)
Special Friends: Bobbie Carder, Joan Roller, Nancy Tester, Becky Cross, Lonnie Horne

Funeral Service for Joann will be Monday, December 1, 2025 7:00 p.m. at Sulphur Springs Methodist Church, with Scott Brady officiating. The family will receive family and friends from 5-7 p.m. prior to the service.
Grave side service will be held Tuesday, December 2, 2025 11 a.m. at Sulphur Springs Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Hunter Ford, Dalton Ford, Austin Ford, Ben Fields, Rodney Good, Dana Good, and Jason Light. Honorary Pallbearers: Greg Horne, and Bodie Fields "Nuggs".

Jonesborough Funeral Home & Cremation Services 423-722-8888

11/27/2025

11/26/2025

Mrs. Andrea Sees Preciado, age 32, of Johnson City, passed away Tuesday, November 25, 2025, at the Johnson City Medical Center.

Andrea was born in North Charleston, South Carolina, to Ann Lilley Stewart and the late John Sees.

Andrea was incredibly giving and kind. An unforgettable, joyous, funny, and compassionate soul. She was an amazing and devoted wife, daughter, sister, and so much more. A loving and wonderful woman who we cannot hope to summarize adequately.
She never met a stranger.
Being a Master Barber Instructor was one of her most valued accomplishments.

Surviving in addition to her mother; husband Cody Preciado. JC, sister Stephanie Paige Sees, Knoxville, Brother Matthew Oiler, PA; step siblings Cassandra (Brandon) Huskins, Stacy (Colby) Jones and Daniel Stewart; Mother in law Buffy (John) Rogers; brother in law Hunter; cousins Cameron Smith and Anthony Cicirello; many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and additional cousins.

A celebration of life will be held Saturday, November 29, 2025 4:00PM at Antioch Baptist Church, 1014 Antioch Rd, Johnson City, TN 37604. the family will receive family and friends from 2:00 to 4:00 PM prior to the service.

Memorial donations may be made to the Isaiah 117 House, PO BOX 842, Elizabethton, TN 37644 or donations to the family and most importantly prayers for the family especially her husband Cody.

11/26/2025

Mrs. Arlene Bailey Mitchell, age 94, of Limestone, passed away Tuesday, November 25, 2025, at her residence with family by her side.
Mrs. Mitchell was born in Washington County, Tennessee to the late Wesley and Mamie Selona Edwards Bailey. She was also preceded in death by her husband, McKinley Mitchell; her daughter, Patsy Castor; and her son-in-law, John Castor; granddaughter, Carol Robinson; great grandson, Weston McKinley Keeton; brothers and sisters; Harvey Arcemus Bailey, Anna Mae Bailey Hensley, Anza Bailey Hall, Velma Bailey, Bethel Bailey Arrowood, William Winfred Bailey, Vestal Lee Bailey, Mary Jane Bailey Crane and Fred Bailey.

She loved her husband of 65 years dearly and worked by him and with him.

Survivors include her children, Dale Mitchell (Lana), Dwight Mitchell (Debbie), Danny Mitchell (Belinda), Peggy Dickerson (Roger), Pam Keeton (Doug) and Paulette Potter (Dan); grandchildren, Tina Lowe, Leah Booker, Isaac Mitchell (Shawna), Danielle Zook (Brett), Brooke Dickerson (Casey), Caleb Dickerson (Brittany), April Ausmus (Travis), Adam Keeton (Julie), Krysten Baxley, and Ryan Potter (Megan); great-grandchildren, Hannah, Zachary, Lucas (Lauren), Bailee, Sera, Christian, Kasey, Cody, Noah, Daniel, Liam, Haley, Ben (Jolie), Katelyn, Easton (Jasmine), Abby, Emery, Sutton, Avery, Ellie, Kinley and Molly; great-great grandchildren, Leo, Melody, Jayden, Lillian, Neoma and three precious little girls arriving in the spring and several nephews and nieces.

Arlene was a good example of the Proverbs 31 woman. Her smile was beautiful and heart felt, she had a quiet spirit and always knew when to share encouragement, gentleness, and firmness. You would hear her say, "Blessed is the peacemaker". She loved her children and showed them what love, respect and care looked like, she taught them how hard work would build and mold them. Most of all she shared and modeled the love of Jesus. She was a wonderful Mamaw that loved all her Grands, each and everyone was special to her. She loved listening, watching and teaching them. She enjoyed time with family, friends, farming, gardening, sewing and baking. Her love language and joy was cooking and serving. She was a daughter, bride, mother, mamaw, aunt, friend that wanted to treat everyone with much love and respect. She was a lifelong member of Limestone Free Will Baptist Church and was an outstanding Christian Lady.

Thank you to our precious caregivers Ellen Neal, Geneva Willis, Crystal Hubbard, Rachel Smith, Mickie Crislip, Amy Hopson and Smoky Mountain Home Health & Hospice, especially RN LeAnn Croteau.

Funeral service for Mrs. Mitchell will be on Saturday, November 29, 2025, at Limestone Free Will Baptist Church, with Tim Broyles officiating.
The family will receive family and friends from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM prior to the service. Graveside services will follow at Urbana Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Grandsons & Great-Grandsons.

11/23/2025

Becky Poteat Sims, 91 years old, peacefully passed away on November 21, 2025 at her
home in Jonesborough. She was the daughter of Jessie Hilbert Poteat and F.B. Poteat of
Jonesborough, Tennessee.
She is preceded in death by her husband of 57 years Lewis R. Sims, and her four
siblings, John Poteat, Ann Poteat Childress, Jim Poteat and F.B. (Dick) Poteat, Jr.
Survivors include: Doug and Melanie Sims of Clinton, SC; and Laura and Craig Olson of
North Haven, CT; Grandchildren are James Sims of Laurens, SC; Marcus Sims of Rock
Hill, SC; Taylor and Meredith Sims (and Great Granddaughter Dawson Sims) of
Laurens, SC; Caleb Sims of Clinton, SC; and Mary Sarah Olson of St. Louis, MO.
Becky was born in Jonesborough, Tennessee and attended local grade schools. Becky
attended Mars Hill College, NC, and graduated from ETSU with a B.S. and a M.Ed.
Masters Degree in Education.
Becky was a lifetime member of the First Baptist Church, Jonesborough. Most of her
adult life was spent in education serving 27 years as a teacher, administrator, and
consultant for Washington County and TN Department of Education. She was very
interested in any 4-H Club activity, especially the cattle shows. She loved all of her
“other children,” both 4-Hers and students.
After retirement, she and Lewis travelled the world. They visited Alaska, Hawaii,
Scotland, France, England, Ireland and countless other locations.
Becky wrote and published five books: Feelings of Jonesborough, Mama’s Recipes for
Mama’s Eyes, How to be happy in 2 minutes or less, Aren’t They Grand?, and I love to
Cook at Christmas.
Funeral Services will be held at the First Baptist Church, Jonesborough on Wednesday
November 26 at 11 am. Services will be conducted by John Moore from Jonesborough
Funeral Home. Graveside will follow at 1:30 PM in Maple Lawn Cemetery, Jonesborough. Pallbearers will be her son, son-in-law, four grandsons, and her
nephew.
Memorials may be made to TN 4-H Club Foundation, Knoxville, TN or to Saint Jude in
Memphis, TN.

11/22/2025

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11/21/2025

Mr. Barry Lee Oiler, 81, of Jonesborough, TN passed away at his residence on Tuesday, November 18, 2025.

Mr. Oiler was born on August 7, 1944 in Washington DC, to the late Harry and Mary Llewellyn Oiler.

Mr. Oiler was a graduate of Canton South High School, Canton, Ohio. He was a member of the Army National Guard for six years. He was stationed at Fort Knox, KY as an armored crewman.
He retired as a lineman supervisor with AEP Ohio after thirty seven years of service.

In his retirement, he enjoyed woodworking and riding his Honda Goldwing motorcycle with his wife. They also enjoyed traveling to Florida during the winter in their RV. He possessed a remarkable talent for repairing things with ingenuity. In his later years, he found joy in tinkering with countless building projects. Whenever something broke, chances were he could repair it.

He was a man of few words but had a great sense of humor.

Survivors include his wife of fifty eight years, Sandra Oiler. Two sons and daughters-in-law, Scott and Susan Oiler, Dayton OH and David and Lois Oiler, Jonesborough, TN. Grandchildren: Shane Oiler, and fiancé, Micaela Watts, Staysha Oiler and husband Kyle Lamberth, Shanna Oiler-Deters, and husband David Deters, Annika Carrier and husband Josiah Carrier, Makenna Wilkins and husband Garrett Wilkins. Great grandchildren: Rowan Oiler, Micah Deters, Adelia Deters, Levi Deters, Seren Oiler, and Keano Lamberth.

A celebration of life will be held at First Christian Church, 200 E. Mountcastle Dr., Johnson City, TN on Monday, November 24, 2025, at 6pm. For those wishing to visit the family, please stay after the service.

Flowers can be sent to the Oiler residence at 4 Teague Ct., Jonesborough, TN 37659. Donations in lieu of flowers can be made to the Cannonball fund at First Christian Church, Johnson City, TN, in memory of Barry Oiler.