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LaFollette Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Lafollette, Tennessee area
Etta Mae Partin
Dec 7, 2025
Mrs. Etta Mae Partin, age 80 of Greeneville, TN, formerly of LaFollette passed away on Sunday, December 7, 2025. She formerly attended Duff Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by husband, Andy Lee Partin, daughter, Joie Olson, parents, Millard and Mae (Jackson) Frasure, son-in-law, James Olson, and 14 brothers and sisters.
She is survived by her loving family members, Heather...
Bige Edward Griffith
Dec 3, 2025
Mr. Bige Edward Griffith, age 78 of LaFollette, TN, formerly of Harlan, KY passed away on Wednesday, December 3, 2025. He was born on November 20, 1947, in Harlan County, KY to the late Shelby and Dorothy (Caudill) Griffith, and was formerly employed with General Motors. He had a love for auto mechanics and took great pride in maintaining his...
Grace Stout Goins
Nov 28, 2025
Mrs. Grace Stout Goins passed away on Friday, November 28, 2025 at the age of 94. Grace’s life was a story of serving others, adoration and love for her family, and resiliency. She was born August 14, 1931 in the Duff Community to the late Walter David and Della (Blankenship) Hill, and surrendered her life to the Lord and was Baptized...
Lois Carroll
Nov 26, 2025
Mrs. Lois Carroll, age 94 of LaFollette passed away on Wednesday, November 26, 2025. She was a member of Indiana Avenue Baptist Church and returned to college as an adult where she ultimately received her Masters of Education (M.Ed.) from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. As an educator, Mrs. Carroll served as Nursing Instructor at Tennessee College of Applied Technology...
Walter David Goins
Nov 23, 2025
It is with deep love and profound sadness that we announce that Walter “David” Goins, age 59, a full-time resident of LaFollette, Tennessee, and part-year resident of Lucasville, Ohio departed this life. David passed away peacefully in his sleep on Sunday morning, November 23, 2025. He left this world while at one of his favorite places, his cabin in Lucasville,...
Belva M. Chapman
Nov 23, 2025
Mrs. Belva Mae Chapman of Jacksboro, TN passed from this life to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 23, 2025. She was 88 years of age. A member of the Apostolic Pentecostal Faith from 1980 to 2018, and later attended 13th Street Church. She is preceded in death by her husband of 46 ½ years, Bobby Ray Chapman, parents,...
Melissa Suzonne Ellison
Nov 22, 2025
Melissa Suzonne Ellison, age 40 of LaFollette, passed away on Saturday, November 22, 2025. Melissa was a wonderful person and was very loved by her family. Preceded in death by her Mother, Tammy King Ellison, Grandparents, Robert and Sallie Ellison and Helen King, Uncles Ricky King and his wife, Michelle, Roy Ellison and Leonard Ellison.
She is survived by Father, Jerry...
Sarah Dilbeck
Nov 22, 2025
Sarah Dilbeck, age 72 of the Stinking Creek Community passed away on Saturday, November 22, 2025. Known affectionately to her family as “Grandma Grumpus”, Sarah attended Lick Creek Holiness Church, and was a longtime caregiver who dearly loved spending time with her family. She is preceded in death by her beloved son, David Dilbeck, parents, Ancil and Sarah Louisa Smiddy,...
Ross Edward Snodderly
Nov 20, 2025
Mr. Ross Edward Snodderly passed away on Thursday, November 20, 2025 at the age of 55. Ross was always the center of attention and loved to make everyone around him laugh. He was an accomplished woodworker and enjoyed crafting projects for family and friends. He was a member of New Horizon Baptist Church and loved traveling, Jeep cruising, and being...
Lonnie R. Overbay
Nov 9, 2025
Mr. Lonnie R. Overbay, age 71 of Jacksboro passed away on Sunday, November 9, 2025. Family came first for Lonnie, and he adored being a husband, father, and grandfather. He was a devoted member and Deacon of Laurel Branch Baptist Church where he dearly loved his church family. Lonnie was employed with Y-12 National Security Complex as an Iron Worker...
Wanda Faye Lawson
Nov 6, 2025
Mrs. Wanda Faye Lawson, age 83 of LaFollette passed away on Thursday, November 6, 2025. She was a member of West LaFollette Baptist Church, and was employed for several years with Imperial Reading, Furtex, and Glenoit Mills Corporations. Wanda loved watching and listening to UT football, basketball, and Lady Vol basketball games, and watching cooking shows. She is preceded in...
Billie Jean Marlow
Oct 31, 2025
Mrs. Billie Jean Marlow, age 89 of Speedwell passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, October 31, 2025. She was of the Baptist Faith, and a very loving and caring person. For those that knew, her heart was as big as the great outdoors. Her love for her family was unconditional. She is preceded in death by Husband, Charlie...
Sherry Kasandra Browning
Oct 27, 2025
Mrs. Sherry Kasandra Browning, age 59 of Middlesboro, KY (formerly of Speedwell, TN) passed away on Monday October 27, 2025. She was of the Baptist Faith, a loving Wife, Mother, and an amazing Grandmother. She was an excellent cook and loved animals. She is preceded in death by Parents, Lonzo Edwards and Dalis Masingo Edwards and two brothers.
Survivors: Husband, William...
Sharon Renee Campbell
Oct 27, 2025
Sharon Renee Campbell, age 51 of LaFollette, went to be with the Lord on Monday, October 27, 2025. She was a member of Ivey Dell Holiness Church of God. Sharon loved going to Church. She also loved spending time with her children and her two grandchildren, Kolt Walker and Jacie, who were the joy of her life. Sharon was a...
Cebert R. Mitchell
Oct 23, 2025
In the early morning hours of Thursday, October 23rd, 2025, Cebert R. Mitchell was reunited with the love of his life in a joyous heavenly reunion. Cebert and Marguerite Franks Mitchell are together again after a 4 year separation.
Cebert, “Mitch” to his co-workers, was born August 10th, 1933, in the backwoods of West Virginia to Walter and Mamie Mitchell.
From a...
Patsy L. Paul
Oct 23, 2025
Mrs. Patsy L. Paul, age 75 of LaFollette, passed away on Thursday, October 23, 2025. She was a devoted member of Fundamental Missionary Baptist Church. Pat’s greatest passion was loving the Lord and her family. She is preceded in death by parents, Murley and Magdalene (Smith) Bunch, brother, Minton Bunch, sisters, Faye Wolfe, Carolyn Gadd, Vicky Washington, Janie VanWinkle, and...
Richard Steven Grimm
Oct 22, 2025
Mr. Richard Steven Grimm of Jacksboro, TN passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at the age of 76. He is preceded in death by his beloved son, Jason Steven Grimm, parents, Marion and Ida Mae (Sanford) Grimm, sisters, Jane Ferdon and Peggy Metz, brother, Jim Grimm, and special nephew, Johnny Grimm.
He is survived by his wife, Leta (Dabney)...
Johnnie Warren Wilburn
Oct 19, 2025
Johnnie Warren Wilburn, age 80, of Corbin, Kentucky, departed this life on Sunday, October 19, 2025, having lived 80 years, 1 month, and 11 days. He was born on September 8, 1945, in Habersham, Tennessee, and was the son of the late Edd Wilburn and Opal Rookard Wilburn. Johnnie worked as a Communications Supervisor for CSX Railroad and was of...
Pamela "Pam" Black
Oct 18, 2025
Mrs. Pamela “Pam” Black, age 61 of LaFollette, passed away on Saturday, October 18, 2025. She was a member of Covenant Life Church, a Registered Nurse, and a former employee of LaFollette Health and Rehab. She dearly loved her family, and her church family, and she also enjoyed gardening. She is preceded in death by Mother, Edith LeMarr, Sister, Linda...
Karen Martin
Oct 14, 2025
Mrs. Glenda Karen (Franklin) Martin, earned her Heavenly reward on Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at the age 66. She was a faithful member of the House of Prayer and Praise for over 33, years. During that time, she served as church secretary, decorator, and custodian for many years and performed those duties in an outstanding way. Karen had an anointed...
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