Dillow-Taylor Funeral Home and Cremation Services

Dillow-Taylor Funeral Home and Cremation Services For over 95 years our family has been providing compassionate funeral and cremation services To continue this service we are seeking ways to help our community.

Dillow-Taylor is a third generation family-owned business...established in 1929. At Dillow-Taylor Funeral Home, we believe that families are the foundation of our community. That is why for over 75 years our family has been providing comfort, compassion and complete funeral and cremation services to families in Jonesborough, Johnson City and Washington County. Our family sees the need to help your family by preparing and providing information on the issues that the end of life brings to us. We are convinced that people who are knowledgeable about these services before needing them will make wiser choices.

11/14/2025
Mrs. Vera Geneva Shelton passed away at age 96, Tuesday, November 11, 2025, at her daughter and son-in-law’s house, who ...
11/12/2025

Mrs. Vera Geneva Shelton passed away at age 96, Tuesday, November 11, 2025, at her daughter and son-in-law’s house, who cared for her for the last few years of her life.

She was born to the late Eupha & Horace Hill on January 16, 1929, in Del Rio, Tennessee. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy Shelton and several other family members.

Mrs. Shelton attended Faith Tabernacle Church until her health no longer permitted.

She retired from James H. Quillen VA Medical Center.

Survivors include her children, Ron Shelton (Jan), Gray, TN, Brenda Carpenter (Butch), Johnson City, Carolyn Shrewsberry (Bob), Virginia Beach, Roy Shelton (Lyn), Spartanburg, SC; eight grandchildren, several great and great-great grandchildren; and several nephews and nieces.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to Janette & Bob Peterson, Dr. Amy Proffitt, SOFHA Home Health nurses, Lauren Snapp, Megan Long, Amedisys Hospice (especially Jillian), for their wonderful loving care and compassion given to our mother and Paula Reynolds for staying with mom on some weekends.

Memorial services will be conducted at 3:00 PM Sunday, November 16, 2025, at Dillow-Taylor Funeral Home with Rev. Harold Jones officiating. The family will receive friends from 1:00-3:00 PM on Sunday prior to the service.

Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.dillow-taylor.com

Dillow-Taylor Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Jonesborough, TN 423-753-3821

Mrs. Dorothy Neal Reid, age 93, Johnson City, passed Tuesday, November 4, 2025 at her residence.  Mrs. Reid was born in ...
11/12/2025

Mrs. Dorothy Neal Reid, age 93, Johnson City, passed Tuesday, November 4, 2025 at her residence.

Mrs. Reid was born in Brandon, Mississippi on May 29, 1932, to the late Hugh & Ella Cortney Alford.

She was survived by two daughters, Sylvia Hilton and husband Stephen and Jerrie Sanders and husband Bob Sanders. She was also survived by five grandchildren and four great grandchildren.

Dorothy was a charter member of Southside Assembly of God Church in Jackson, MS.

A graveside service will be Friday, November 14, 2025, at 12:00 pm in Lakewood Cemetery in Jackson, MS.

In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to Southside Assembly of God Church.

Mrs. Linda “Susan” Gossett, age 71, of Johnson City, passed away on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, at Vanderbilt Medical Cen...
11/10/2025

Mrs. Linda “Susan” Gossett, age 71, of Johnson City, passed away on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, at Vanderbilt Medical Center.

She was born on September 11, 1954, to the late Henry and Mary Frances Ansley Ryczywot, in Chicago, Illinois.

Susan was a determined and accomplished woman whose drive and compassion touched everyone she met. A true entrepreneur at heart, she owned and operated both a lounge and a delicatessen in Birmingham before deciding to pursue a new career and obtaining her bachelor’s degree in nursing. Known for her boundless generosity, Susan never hesitated to lend a helping hand or share what she had with those in need. She had an eye for beauty and style, delighting in shopping and collecting her many cherished pieces of jewelry. Susan had a tender heart for animals, especially her beloved cats.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband, Douglas “Doug” Gossett; brothers, Gregory B. Ryczywot and Henry W. Ryczywot.

Those left to cherish her memory are her daughters, Madison Gossett and Christa Ryczywot; son, David Ryczywot; sister, Nancy Gonczy (Edward); brother, Jeffrey D. Ryczywot (Marie); special niece and nephew, Jennifer and Joey Ryczywot; several other, nieces, nephews, extended family and loving friends.

In honoring Susan’s wishes, there will be no formal service.

Condolences may be sent to the Gossett family online at www.dillow-taylor.com

Dillow-Taylor Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Jonesborough, TN 423-753-3821

II Timothy 4:7 I fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith:Mrs. Margaret Ann “Marge” Moore, ...
11/10/2025

II Timothy 4:7 I fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith:

Mrs. Margaret Ann “Marge” Moore, age 78, Jonesborough, passed away Saturday, November 8, 2025, at Johnson City Medical Center from complications of a stroke.

Mrs. Moore was born on September 18, 1947, in Russell County, Virginia, to the late Wilford & Delphia Hileman Sutherland. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gary L. Moore.

She was a member of Pleasant Valley Church of Brethren.

Mrs. Moore was a graduate of Castlewood High School and Tri-Cities Beauty College. She was a beautician for over 50 years and had a very special bond with her clients.

Survivors include her brother, Harry Sutherland, Castlewood, VA; sisters-in-law, Lucy Moore, and Edna Cash (Charles); aunt, Peggy Hileman; special friends, Phyllis Jeter, and Linda Trent (Larry); and several nephews and nieces.

Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 PM Thursday, November 13, 2025, at Dillow-Taylor Funeral Home with Rev. Cuba Porter officiating. The family will receive friends from 12:00-2:00 PM, Thursday prior to the service. Graveside services will follow at Sulphur Springs Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Jerry Laws, Bill Web, Frank Sullivan and Ronald Hileman.

Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.dillow-taylor.com

Dillow-Taylor Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 418 W. College Street, Jonesborough, TN 37659, 423-753-3821

A reminder for tomorrow -- the differences between Armed Forces Day, Memorial Day, & Veterans Day.
11/10/2025

A reminder for tomorrow -- the differences between Armed Forces Day, Memorial Day, & Veterans Day.

Mrs. Phyllis McGee, age 83, Telford, passed away Friday, November 7, 2025, at her residence.Mrs. McGee was born on Septe...
11/08/2025

Mrs. Phyllis McGee, age 83, Telford, passed away Friday, November 7, 2025, at her residence.

Mrs. McGee was born on September 4, 1942, in Washington County, Tennessee to the late H.J. & Irene Peterson Bray. She was preceded in death by one brother, Sherman Bray.

She was a member of Mayberry United Methodist Church.

Survivors include her husband, Harold McGee, Telford; daughter, Crystal McGee, Charlottesville, VA; son-in-law, John Wegner, Charlottesville, VA; and granddaughter, Alexis Wegner Charlottesville, VA.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to Vickie Carr, Libby McInturff, Karen Jennings and to all her caregivers for their wonderful loving care.

Graveside services will be conducted at 1:00 PM, Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at New Victory Methodist Cemetery with Pastor Jeremy D***s officiating.

Pallbearers will be Lewis Hulse, Johnny Hulse, Jim Snodgrass, Dennis Keplinger, Gary Fry and Eric McGee. Honorary pallbearers will be Dennis McInturff and Tom Keplinger.

Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.dillow-taylor.com

Dillow-Taylor Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 418 W. College St. Jonesborough, TN 423-753-3821

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PO Box 98, Highway 11-E
Jonesborough, TN
37659

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Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm
Saturday 8am - 4pm

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(423) 753-3821

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