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08/21/2025

Mr. Bill McCartt, age 88, Jonesborough, passed away Monday, August 18, 2025, at the Johnson City Medical Center.

Mr. McCartt was born May 17, 1937, in Washington County, Tennessee, to the late Arthur Reed & Edna Lawson McCartt. He was preceded in death by an infant son, sister, Patricia McCartt, and a brother-in-law, Don Crumley.

He was a charter member and choir director for Community Baptist Church for 35 years and had been a member of Boone Trail Baptist Church for 22 years.

Mr. McCart graduated from Science Hill High School and East Tennessee State College and was then commissioned as a First Lieutenant in the United States Army, where he later attained the rank of Captain during the Korean War.

He retired from Baxter Pharmaceuticals as a Quality Control Supervisor.

Survivors include his wife, Shirley Stover McCartt, Jonesborough; son, Vince McCartt, Harmony Community; grandchildren and great-grandchildren; one sister, Emily Crumley, Bristol, TN; and several special nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be conducted 2:00 PM Saturday, August 23, 2025, at Boone Trail Baptist Church with Pastor Zack Smith officiating. The family will receive friends from 12:00-2:00 PM Saturday prior to the service. Graveside services will follow at Carr Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Deacons of Boone Trail Baptist Church.

Memorial donations may be made to Boone Trail Baptist Church, 1985 Carroll Creek Rd, Johnson City, Tennessee 37615.

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

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

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08/20/2025

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08/19/2025

Mr. Mark Dean Ramsey, age 65, of Limestone, passed away Tuesday, August 19, 2025, at his residence.

Mr. Ramsey was born October 28, 1959, in Spain, to the late Thomas Dean & Grace Cartee Ramsey. He was also preceded in death by a stepson, James, and two sisters, Pamela and Maria.

He was the lead singer and guitar player for The Whyskey Outlaw Band. He was also a Carpenter and loved going to the beach. Mark loved the Lord.

Survivors include his wife, Doris ‘Marie” Yauger Ramsey, of Limestone; children, Waylon (Dianna), Kevin, Jesse, Megan and Ashley (Freddie); grandchildren, Hannah, Briana, Waylon, Jr, Amelia, Otis, Jayla, Aubrey, & Zay; sisters, Cecelia, Cindy and Julie; and several nephews, nieces and cousins.

08/17/2025

Mrs. Jo Cross, age 72, Johnson City, passed away Saturday, August 16, 2025, at her residence.

Mrs. Cross was born April 10, 1953, in Washington County, Tennessee to the late Edward & Louise Worley McAllister.
She was a member of Boones Creek Christian Church and loved the Lord.

Jo was a homemaker. She loved cooking and caring for her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She enjoyed her animals, canning, and cooking.

Survivors include her husband, Gary Wayne Cross, Johnson City; two daughters, Kimberly Dawn Cross Head (Josh), Johnson City and Kelli Jo Cross Tolley (David), Hampton, TN; one son, Gary Wayne Cross, Jr. (Kimberly Dawn), Kingsport; sisters, Karen Hunt (John), Jonesborough, and Patricia Hall (Roger) Gray; brothers, Eddie McAllister (Linda) Roane Mountain, Jimmy Mc Allister (Ann), and Mike McAllister (Lisa) all of Jonesborough; eight grandchildren and fourteen great-grandchildren; and many nephews and nieces.

The family would like to send special gratitude to Smoky Mountain Hospice for their wonderful care.

Celebration of Life Services will be conducted 12, noon, Tuesday, August 19, 2025, at Boones Creek Christian Church with Minister Ben Cole and Minister David Clark officiating. Graveside service will follow at Washington County Memory Gardens.

Pallbearers will be Braxton Cross, Jesse Cross, Bobby Kyker, Caleb Head, Triston Tipton, and Steven Peery. Honorary pallbearers will be Josh Head and David Tolley.

Memorial donations may be made to St. Jude’s 501 St. Jude’s Place Memphis, Tennessee 38105.

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

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

08/16/2025

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