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LaFollette Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Lafollette, Tennessee area
Roger Don Ford
Aug 14, 2025
Mr. Roger Don Ford, age 69 of LaFollette passed away on Thursday, August 14, 2025. He was of the Baptist Faith. Roger thought the world of his Granddaughter “Tais” and his dog “Blaze”. He liked camping, riding horses, watching NASCAR, plants and gardening, and repairing clocks. Roger would help anybody with anything , and was quite the collector of Zippo...
Joe Hooper, Sr.
Aug 13, 2025
Mr. Joe Hooper, Sr., age 69, of LaFollette, TN passed away on Wednesday, August 13, 2025. He attended United Pentecostal Church International, loved God, and his family. He was a simple man who enjoyed singing, music, and playing pool. Joe loved fishing and being on Norris Lake, which he called his “happy place”. He is preceded in death by Parents,...
Sarah A. Hoskins McGhee
Aug 13, 2025
Sarah A. Hoskins McGhee, age 66 of LaFollette, passed away on Wednesday, August 13, 2025. She loved her family very much. Sarah enjoyed watching TV, sitting with her dog, shopping, going to flea markets, and cooking. Preceded in death by daughter, Misty J. McGhee, great-grandchild Skyler Ruiz, parents, Martin and Josie (Thompson) Hoskins, brothers and sisters, Joyce Randolph, Marty Hoskins,...
Patricia Ann "Pat" Goins
Aug 3, 2025
Mrs. Patricia Ann “Pat” Goins, age 90 of LaFollette, passed away on Sunday, August 3, 2025. Pat loved the Lord, and her Church Family at Victory Baptist Church, where she was a member. She was very much a people person, and loved her family unconditionally. Pat was formerly employed with Balloff’s Department Store and Riggs Drug Store in LaFollette. She...
Geneva S. Russell
Jul 30, 2025
Mrs. Geneva S. Russell, age 92 of LaFollette, passed away on Wednesday, July 30, 2025. She was a devoted charter member of Fundamental Missionary Baptist Church. Mrs. Russell dearly loved her church family and enjoyed singing for the Lord. She had a deep love of family, life, and was very much an outgoing and wonderful person. She is preceded in...
John Hogan Claiborne, IV
Jul 29, 2025
Mr. John Hogan Claiborne, IV, age 82 of LaFollette, TN passed away on Tuesday, July 29, 2025. He was born on November 27, 1942 to the late John Hogan Claiborne, III, and Lucille (Dossett) Claiborne. Mr. Claiborne dedicated his life to education and was a career College Professor. He earned his Master’s and Doctorate degrees in Mathematics and Philosophy from...
Sue Nance
Jul 29, 2025
Mrs. Sue Nance, age 85 of Jacksboro, Tennessee, passed away on Tuesday, July 29, 2025. She was a dedicated member of First Baptist Church of Jacksboro and for the last several years has served as a 4th District Campbell County Commissioner. Sue dedicated her career to public service, holding various roles including being a member of Tennessee’s inaugural class of...
Georgie I. Jessie
Jul 24, 2025
Mrs. Georgie I. Jessie, age 91 of Ypsilanti, MI, formerly of LaFollette passed away on Thursday, July 24, 2025. During her time living in LaFollette, she attended New Life Ministries. Mrs. Jessie was an accomplished seamstress and was formerly employed with Imperial Reading Corp. in LaFollette, and eventually retiring from General Motors during her time in Michigan. She was a...
Joyce Ann Johnson
Jul 24, 2025
Mrs. Joyce Ann (Walden) Johnson of Jacksboro, Tennessee, received her ultimate healing and went to her heavenly home on July 24, 2025. Joyce grew up in the Stinking Creek community. She faithfully served in several ministries at Stanfield Church of God and later at LaFollette Church of God, including decades as a Sunday School teacher. She was deeply devoted to...
Thomas Alva Slover, Jr.
Jul 22, 2025
Mr. Thomas Alva Slover, Jr. age 66 of LaFollette passed away on Tuesday, July 22, 2025. He was a proud US Army Veteran having received a Purple Heart serving as a Helicopter Pilot, and was an accomplished artist and musician. He is preceded in death by father, Thomas Alva Slover, Sr., and uncle, Jack Slover.
He is survived by mother, Ellen...
Viola Lasure
Jul 22, 2025
Viola Lasure, age 81 of Caryville passed away on Tuesday, July 22, 2025. She was born on September 8, 1943 to the late Nancy and Luther Jones. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by daughter, Darlene Herron, infant granddaughter, Kayahnna Gaylor, sister Willa Pollard, and brothers, Frank and Joseph Jones.
She is survived by sons, Ronnie Gaylor,...
Wilma Jean Hicks Shearer
Jul 21, 2025
Wilma Jean Hicks Shearer ("Jean"), beloved daughter, wife, mother, and nurse, passed away warm in her bed surrounded by her loving family on July 21, 2025.
Born on August 21, 1937, in LaFollette, Tennessee, she was the cherished daughter of Robert McClure Hicks and Gracie Shoffner Hicks.
Jean grew up alongside her younger sister, Glenda Faye Ruff. Her early years in LaFollette...
Eugenia Branam
Jul 20, 2025
Mrs. Eugenia Branam, 88, of Jacksboro passed away peacefully on July 20, 2025.
She was a loving wife, daughter, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was a faithful christian and attended Heritage Baptist Church. Eugenia was a graduate of Jacksboro High School. She retired from Lafollette Medical Center in charge of the medical records department. She was a devoted wife who cared...
Billy Phillips
Jul 19, 2025
Mr. Billy Von Phillips, age 63 of LaFollette passed away on Saturday, July 19, 2025. He was of the Christian faith and was a member and Baptized at Grace Age Fellowship Church. Billy enjoyed being in the outdoors fishing, hunting, and riding four-wheelers. He is preceded in death by father, Frank “Fat” Phillips.
He is survived by his mother, Nora Faye...
Clifford Owen Caddell
Jul 16, 2025
Remembering Clifford Caddell
Mr. Clifford Owen Caddell, 82, of LaFollette, TN passed away on Wednesday July 16, 2025. Clifford was born on February 12, 1943 and raised in LaFollette, TN. He was a loving husband, dad, papaw, pappy, brother, uncle and cousin. He grew up attending Glade Springs Baptist Church where he was a youth leader and went on to become...
Theresa Lynn Davis
Jul 14, 2025
Theresa Lynn Davis, age 64 of LaFollette, passed away on Monday, July 14, 2025. Theresa enjoyed being at the lake, sunbathing, was an excellent cook, and loved her family very much. She is preceded in death by Parents, Billie and Norma (McClemore) Davis.
She is survived by Sons, Billy Davis, Brian Davis, and Jimmy Violette and wife, Paula; Grandchildren, Tanner Davis,...
Robert Jack Higdon
Jul 7, 2025
Robert Jack Higdon, 89, of Greenville, South Carolina, entered into the presence of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on July 7, 2025.
Jack was born on July 28, 1935 in Campbell County, Tennessee. He was the third of six children born to Carl and Iona Higdon; and he had the privilege of being raised alongside two additional cousins who were...
Rebecca Ayers
Jun 28, 2025
Mrs. Rebecca Ayers, age 69 of LaFollette, passed away Saturday, June 28, 2025. She attended Stanfield Church of God. Rebecca enjoyed flowers, shopping, going to the beach, and loved to cook. She also enjoyed seeing her Grandson when he came to visit. She is preceded in death by Father, Curt Brandenburg and Sister, Debbie Campbell.
She is survived by Husband of...
Robert Wilson
Jun 27, 2025
Mr. Robert Ellis Wilson, age 79, of LaFollette, TN passed away on Friday, June 27, 2025, and can see the lights of heaven after being blind for nearly 50 years. He enjoyed playing the guitar, and was a big car guy. He is preceded in death by Son, Robert “Bobby” Wilson, Daughter, Rochelle Chumley, Parents, Robert S. and Cordie (Easter)...
Bertha Hatmaker
Jun 17, 2025
Mrs. Bertha Hatmaker, age 61 of Caryville passed away on Tuesday, June 17, 2025. A devoted wife, mother, grandmother, co-worker, and friend, and will always be remembered for her quiet strength. She was a long-time member of Little Cove Creek Baptist Church, and for over 40 years, served as a devoted employee of the Campbell County Health Department where she...
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