All Obituaries

Mr. Lewis Carroll, Jr. affectionately known as “Bug” passed away Tuesday, October 27, 2020.  He was of the Holiness Faith and attended Higher Ground Church.  Preceded in death by Parents, Lewis Sr. and Bessie Phillips Carroll, Brothers, Eugene Carroll and Bobby Carroll, and Niece, Samantha Wilson.    Survivors:  Wife, Mrs. Joy Bennett Carroll; Sons, Lewis Eugene Carroll and wife, Jamey, Roger Carroll and wife, Courtney, and Michael Carroll;...

Mr. Billy Jack “Cotton” Kitts, age 75 of LaFollette passed away Monday, October 26, 2020.  He attended Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church and was a former heavy equipment operator.  Cotton loved his family, especially his children and grandchildren, farming, gardening, and trout fishing.  Preceded in death by Parents, Elbert Rose, Sr. and Gertrude Kitts; Brothers, Elbert Rose, Jr., Elmer, Boyd, Troy, and R.L. Kitts, and Sisters, Naomi Gillum, Lorene Rutherford, and...

Mr. Robert Donald Foster, Sr. age 85 of LaFollette passed away Monday, October 19, 2020.  He was a U.S. Army Veteran.  Mr. Foster was a former construction worker specializing in drywall work.  Preceded in death by Wife, Wanda Sue Foster, Daughter, Marlene Laney, Parents, Fred Foster and Birdie Foster.    Survivors:  Children, Rhonda Albright and husband, Mike, Valerie Suzanne Santiago, Lori Renee Wilhoit, Robert Donald Foster, Jr. and wife, Carla;...

Mrs. Yvonia Morrell, age 74 of LaFollette, passed away Thursday, October 15, 2020.  She was of the Baptist Faith. Preceded in death by Parents, James and Ethel Shephard Housley, and several Sisters and Brothers.   Survivors:  Daughter, Tammy Potts Hickman and husband, Steve; Son, Tony Potts; 4 Grandchildren; Sister, Esther Owens.   Several Nieces, Nephews, Cousins, other relatives and friends.      A private family entombment will be held at Powell...

Alex Ryce Bullman, beloved son, brother, and aspiring NBA Superstar, age 9, passed away Wednesday, October 14, 2020.  Alex lived life wide open, as little boys are supposed to.  To say that he loved everyone would be an understatement, including his family, friends, cousins, and especially his family at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church.  Alex's love for basketball was always evident.  He was a fan of the Golden State Warriors and even celebrated the Los Angeles Lakers...

Bishop Richard L. Hensley age 91 of LaFollette passed away Monday, October 12, 2020.  He was a Church of God Bishop in the Cleveland Assembly for more than 70 years.  He Pastored multiple Churches and was involved in the building of two Churches.  He loved farming and caring for his orchard of fruit trees.  Bishop Hensley served as a linesman in the U. S. Army.  Preceded in death by Wife, Ettta Redd Hensley, Son, Joel Richard Hensley, Grandson, Jason Richard...

Mr. Jerry Marlow age 66 of LaFollette passed away Friday, October 9, 2020.  He was of the Pentecostal Faith.  Jerry loved to fish and enjoyed cooking for everyone.  Preceded in death by Mother, Loretta Adkins, Brother, Hughie Adkins, and Longtime Girlfriend, Wanda Sue Barrett.   Survivors: Uncles, Danny Marlow and Wife, Delores, Carlos Marlow, and Jackie Marlow; Aunts, Willie Irene Bolton, Wanda LeMarr, Sheila Johnson, Brenda Rosenbaum, and Debbie Huddleston; Nephews,...

Mrs. Betty Sue Wells Carson age 87 of LaFollette passed away Friday, October 9, 2020.  She was a member of Indiana Avenue Baptist Church.  Preceded in death by Husband, E.C. Carson, Parents, George and Flora Wells, Sisters, Mary Murray, Lorene Gladson, Martha Giandelia, and Eva Romanella, brothers, Sam Wells and J.T. Wells.   Survivors: Son, Steve A. Carson and Wife, Linda; Grandchildren, Kevin Wright and Wife, Anya, Kasey McGee and Husband, Johnathan; Great-Grandchildren,...

Mrs. Martha M. Dew Childress, age 94 of Maryville, formerly of LaFollette passed away Thursday, October 8, 2020.  She was a longtime faithful member and Sunday School teacher at Fincastle United Methodist Church and a graduate of Tennessee Wesleyan College.  Mrs. Childress was a former educator at Valley View School, a member of Valley View Homemaker Club, and was very active in the United Methodist Women. Preceded in death by Husband, Kenneth William Childress, Son, Kenneth...

Mr. Ellard L. Pebley age 87 of LaFollette passed away Thursday, October 8, 2020.  He was a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church and was employed with Smith Ace Hardware for many years.  Preceded in death by Wife, Goldie Anderson Pebley, Parents, Walter and Florence Tilson Pebley, Brothers, Albert, Frank, Delbert, John, Odevia, and William Pebley, Sisters, Eula Carr and Diane Cree, and Sister-in-law, Ida Anderson.   Survivors: Son, Tommy Pebley and Wife, Samantha; Daughters,...