All Obituaries

Shellia D. Halcomb, age 68 of LaFollette passed away Thursday, July 22, 2021.  She attended Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church.  Preceded in death by Children, Joseph Daniel Halcomb and Amanda Grace Halcomb, Parents, Hubert and Lucille Gibson Ridenour, Brothers, Willard and Ferlin Ridenour, Sister, Linda Lee Wilson, and an Infant Sister.    Survivors:  Sisters, Melissa Smiddy and husband, Willie, and Donna Lindsay and husband, Charles; Special Nieces and Nephews, Becky...

Bettie Lou Gamble Stiner, or known to most as “Did”, passed away Saturday, July 17, 2021 at the age of 93.   Ms. Stiner, a lifelong resident of Jacksboro, attended Jacksboro High School and the University of Tennessee, where she earned her English degree. She then went on to Union College where she obtained her master’s degree in Education Leadership.   She began her teaching career in the Block -Turley One Room School at the age of 18. She went on to work for...

Mr. James Comer, age 73 of LaFollette, passed away Friday, July 16, 2021.  He was a Christian and was saved at an early age.  He was former owner of J & J Roofing.  He loved his Children, Grandchildren, and Great-Grandchildren very much.  He could always be counted on to help anyone.  He also loved to mow, what he called taking care of Comer Hill.  Preceded in death by Wife, Patsy Comer, Son, James David Comer, Parents, Henry and Olie Ivey Comer, Brother,...

Mrs. Della Mae Paul Summers, age 93 of LaFollette went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 15, 2021.  She was a member of Fundamental Missionary Baptist Church.  Della was a loving Mother, Grandmother, housewife and homemaker.  She was compassionate and considerate of others, was a friend to everyone she met, and loved her family.  Della loved to read, and also loved her Sunday School Class.  She is preceded in death by Husband, Vernal Summers, Parents,...

Mr. Jerry Edward Harrison, age 51, of Speedwell passed away Friday, July 9, 2021.  Jerry was a lifelong learner, enjoyed reading, and was a follower of Christ.  His unspoken ministry in life was to make the world a better place, one card and letter at a time.  He was a devoted Son, Brother, and Uncle.  Jerry was currently enrolled in several courses on the topics of better understanding world religions, history, and many other subjects.  Jerry found beauty in the...

Mr. James Ned Russell age 64 of Speedwell passed away Monday, May 11, 2020.  Ned attended LaFollette United Methodist Church and was a heavy equipment owner and operator.  Preceded in death by beloved Daughter, Morgan Russell, Parents, Charles H. “C.J.” Russell, Jr. and Allie Howell Russell, Sister, Elizabeth Ann Russell, and Brother, Kim Howell Russell.    Survivors: Brother, Charles Mark Russell and Wife, JoAnn; Sister, Gail Swails and Husband, Lynn;...

Mr. Jeffery Bolton, age 56 of LaFollette passed away Thursday, July 8, 2021.  He enjoyed camping, restoring old cars, attending car shows, and taking his family to Gatlinburg and the Mountains.   Preceded in death by Son, Nicholas Haskett, Mother, Henrietta Bolton, Brothers, Jimmy Lee Bolton and Darrell Bolton.   Survivors:  Wife, Rebecca Bolton; Son, Koby Bolton; Daughter, Hannah Bolton; Grandchildren, Kyndal Bolton and Brayden Hawkins; Father, Jimmy Bolton;...

Mrs. Goldie L. Heatherly, age 89 of LaFollette passed away Tuesday, July 6, 2021.  She was of the Baptist Faith.  Goldie was an accomplished quilter, enjoyed cooking, and always kept her home in order.  She also loved to spend time with her Grandchildren and Great-Grandchildren.   Preceded in death by Husbands, Leo Dagley and Roy Heatherly, Infant Son, David Heatherly, Granddaughters, Rebecca Griffin and Paige Mozingo, Great-Granddaughter, Abigail Duncan, Parents,...

Mr. Donald W. Tipton, age 56 of Clinton, passed away Friday, July 2, 2021.  He was a Faithful member of Faith Way Assembly of God and was employed with Clinton Housing Authority.  Donald had a love of animals and being on his Farm.  Preceded in death by Parents, Howard and Patsy Ary Tipton, and several Aunts and Uncles.   Survivors:  Son, Eric Pace and wife, Lacey; Grandsons, Mason and Bryson; Sisters, Gail Warren and husband, Johnny and Reba Spain and husband,...

Mrs. Elizabeth A. Dial, age 80 of LaFollette passed away Friday, July 2, 2021.  She was a member of New Horizon Baptist Church and was formerly employed as a Customer Service Supervisor with Bike Athletic.  Elizabeth loved her Grandkids tremendously.  Preceded in death by Husband, Bill Frank Dial, Parents, George and Mary Galloway Stringfield, Brother, Johnny Stringfield, Step-Son, Daryl Glen Dial, Step-Daughter, Donna Renee Heaton, and Sister-in-law, Margaret...