All Obituaries

Mrs. Irene D. Russell, age 96 of LaFollette passed away peacefully on Monday, October 18, 2021, surrounded by her Children.  She was a Charter Member of Liberty Baptist Church, loved going to Church, and Singing.  Mrs. Russell loved her family very much, enjoyed babysitting, loved cooking, and was known for her chicken and dumplings, and biscuits.  Even though her age was 96, she was 16 at heart.  Mrs. Russell was a model pastor’s wife to her Husband, Rev. C....

Mr. Steve Chambers, age 62 of LaFollette, passed away Monday, September 20, 2021.  He was a Christian.  Steve was a retired school teacher with the Campbell County School System for over 30 years, was a Mason, and an Eagle Scout.  Steve was a graduate of Castle Heights Military Academy in Lebanon, TN.   He was well educated and held multiple Degrees.  Preceded in death by Parents, Dr. Raymond and JoAnne Chambers, and Grandparents, Dr. William and Mary...

Royce L. (Russ) Dunham, age 87, died peacefully at home on Tuesday, October 12, 2021. Russ was born and raised in Nashville, Tennessee; he was the son of the late James Herman and Edna Jones Dunham. As a young man, Russ lived in Oak Ridge, Knoxville, Chattanooga, Nashville, and Memphis while he was employed by Sherwin-Williams. In 1972, he moved to LaFollette with his wife Betty and their two daughters, where he worked alongside his father-in-law at Shelby’s Grocery. Later, he and...

Mr. Bobby Ray Branam, age 54 of Jacksboro, passed away peacefully Saturday, October 9, 2021, at Vanderbilt Medical Center in Nashville, TN.  He was born on November 24, 1966, to Elzo and Hazel Branam, and was a life-long resident of Campbell County.  He was employed by the Campbell County Department of Education as a Maintenance Technician, and was an active member of New Life Ministries.  His Grandsons were the light and delight of his life.  Bobby was a friend to many,...

Terrie Marie Goff, age 66 of LaFollette passed away Saturday, October 9, 2021.  Terrie was of the Catholic Faith and enjoyed cooking, baking, riding horses, and her animals.  She won several awards for horse shows.  She had a heart of Gold and loved all her Children, Grandchildren, and Great-Grandchildren.  Preceded in death by Father, Vance Harrison.    Survivors:   Mother, Gloria “Pat” Harrison; Children, Robin Robbins and husband,...

Siler Alvis McCarty, age 74, passed away at his home on Wednesday, October 6th, 2021. Born December 19th, 1946, he proudly served his country during the Vietnam Conflict from 1966-1968 in the United States Army, 19th Psychological Operations Company (PSYOPS). He received the coveted Soldier’s Medal for being one of three soldiers to rescue a fellow soldier from a vehicle that burst into flames.  Siler and the other two quickly extinguished the flames with their bare hands and...

Mr. Benny Doyle Ausmus, age 82 of LaFollette, TN, passed away October 6, 2021.  He was born July 18, 1939, to Lawrence and Mary Ausmus in Speedwell, TN.  He grew up in LaFollette and graduated from LaFollette High School in 1958. Doyle served in the US Army Reserves. Doyle was preceded in death by his parents Lawrence and Mary (Siler) Ausmus; brothers Jim, Dan, and Ken Ausmus; niece Danielle Ausmus; and nephew, Richard Ryan.     Doyle is survived by his nieces Peni...

Rev. George Andrew Ayers, age 84 of the Stinking Creek Community, passed away Wednesday, October 6, 2021.  Andrew was an Ordained Minister and Pastored Friendship Community Church.  He was retired from the Campbell County Sanitation Department and was a former Coal Miner.  Preceded in death by Parents, Rob and Lizzy Ayers, Sisters, Marie “Reecie” Ridenour, and two infant Sisters, Essie and Mary Lou Ayers, Father and Mother-in-law, Richard and...

Mrs. Virginia Lee Boshears, age 91 of Jacksboro passed away Monday, October 4, 2021.  She was the oldest living member of Mt. Paran Baptist Church and was a former Teachers Aide at Stoney Fork School, where her Husband served as Principal.  Virginia loved to cook, sewing, quilting, and gardening, but her true joy was her family, especially her Grandchildren and Great-Grandchildren.  Preceded in death by Husband, L. Wheeler Boshears, Sisters, Lula Belle, Barbara, Rosalind,...

Mrs. Mildred G. Meredith, age 91 of the Stinking Creek Community passed away Thursday, September 30, 2021.  Mrs. Mildred was of the Church of God Faith.  She enjoyed flowers and hummingbirds.  She loved her family, especially her Grandchildren and Great-Grandchildren.  Preceded in death by Husband, Herbert Meredith,  Daughter-in-Law, Lana Meredith, Parents, Hale and Nannie Hatmaker Johnson, several Brothers and Sisters.    Survivors:  Children,...