Christeen DILBECK JONES Mayes Obituary

We announce the death of Christeen DILBECK JONES Mayes of Middlesboro, Kentucky, who passed away on July 5, 2026, at the age of 85. Christeen will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parent Daphna Lovitt Dilbeck; her sister Charlene Thomas; her brother-in-law Ray Thomas; and her daughter-in-law Wanda Jones. She is survived by: her children, Ronald Jones, Pennie Dorton (Elder Rick), Rev. Dale Jones (Ginger), Mike Myers (Debbie) and Karen Mayes; her grandchildren, Taelor Poindexter (Austin), Kristopher Patterson, Scottie Dorton (Laura), Heather Smith (Rob Redwine), Candice Barnett (Madison) and Courtney Kysar (Tony); her great grandchildren, Emma (AJ Olivas), Reagan Dorton, Cassidie, Trinitie Smith, Jax Evans, Ripley, Maizley Barnett, Maelynn Hood, Rylee and Kynsley Poindexter; her siblings, Wanda Childers (Duane), James Dilbeck (Tina), David Dilbeck (Natalie) and Tim Dilbeck (Delia); and her close friend Patricia Burchfield. She is also survived by nieces, nephews, extended family and dear friends.