All Obituaries

Mrs. Billie Jean Violet, age 88 of LaFollette, passed away Thursday, April 2, 2020.   She was a member of Midway Baptist Church.  She was preceded in death by Husband, Casper Buck Violet, Parents, Bill Jackson and Dessie Lee Jackson.   Survivors:  Children, Linda Campbell and husband, Keith, Brenda Violet, and Steve Violet and wife, Lee; Grandchildren; Olivia Violet, Jordan Violet, and Alexis Violet; Great Grandson, Ezekiel Ward.  Several other relatives and...

Mr. Robert B. Cossaboom, age 69 of LaFollette passed away Wednesday, April 1, 2020.  He was a retired U.S. Military Veteran with 39 years of service.  Preceded in death by Parents, Ralph and Amy Shephard Cossaboom.   Survivors: Wife, Debra Cossaboom; 3 Children; 1 Brother.  Several other relatives and friends.    It was Mr. Cossaboom’s wishes to be cremated, and due to the circumstances of the COVID-19 Pandemic, we are sorry to say we will not be...

Mrs. Darlene Ridenour age 65 of Duff passed away Sunday, March 29, 2020.  She attended Baird’s Chapel Holiness Church.  Darlene’s true joy came from her Grandchildren and working in her Church.  Preceded in death by Father, Edgar Paul Roberts.    Survivors: Husband, Lee Ridenour, Daughter, Danielle Ayers; Son, Shawn Lee Ridenour and Wife, Julie; Grandchildren, Hunter Ward, Lilie Ward. Bowen Ridenour, Cole Ridenour, Trace Ridenour, Halie Wilson, Jesse...

Mrs. Yvonne Shaw, age 72 of LaFollette, passed away Saturday, March 28, 2020.   She attended Mt. Zion United Methodist Church.  Known to her students as “Miss Shaw”, she was a beloved educator with the Campbell County School System for over 30 years, primarily with Wynn School and Jacksboro Elementary School.  She was an avid Tennis player and former CCHS Tennis Coach.  Preceded in death by Father, Milton “Sonny” Prewitt, and Brother, Nick...

Mr. Timothy Grant Tidwell, age 53, of Indianapolis, IN passed away Monday, March 23, 2020. He was born March 3, 1967, to Robert Harold and Linda Geneva Tidwell. Tim was a graduate of Arsenal Technical High School and received his Bachelor’s Degree from Ball State University. He was employed as a corrections officer for the Hamilton County Sherriff’s Department Juvenile Detention Center for 24 years. Tim is survived by his parents, Robert and Linda Tidwell; sister, Nancy...

Mr. Donald Reynolds age 72 of LaFollette passed away Saturday, March 21, 2020.  He attended Heritage Baptist Church.  Donald enjoyed the beauty of riding through the mountains and was an avid CB Radio Operator.  Preceded in death by Parents, Minton and Linda Bruce Reynolds, Sisters, Joy Henegar and Thelma Jean Reynolds, Brothers, Lewis, J. Will, Lonnie, and Charles Reynolds.   Survivors: Love of his Life for over 40 years, Ms. Louise Adkins. Children, Donny Lindsay and...

Mr. Gregory Scott Wells age 58 of LaFollette passed away Friday, March 20, 2020.  He attended Faith Baptist Church and was a member of the Caryville Volunteer Fire Department.  Scott enjoyed spending time outdoors, a Gunsmith and gun collector, and an all-around hard worker.  Preceded in death by Son, Brandon Scott Wells, and Father, J.T. Wells.   Survivors: Wife, Mrs. Christine Fugate Wells; Daughter, Nikki Wells; Mother, Mrs. Ella Overbay Wells; Brother, Terry Wells...

Mrs. Shelia G. Casey, age 62 of LaFollette, passed away Friday, March 6, 2020.   She was the former Director of Monroe County Animal Shelter.  She enjoyed gardening, being with her Grandchildren, and ancestry research.  Preceded in death by Husband, Noel S. Stiner, Parents, Cletus Wayne and Virginia Rose Lindsey Russell, Brothers, Cletus Wayne “Cleat” Russell and Doyle Russell.   Survivors:  Husband, Tim Casey; Son, Bradley Stiner and wife, Jamie;...

Mrs. Louvenia Parker Wilson, age 96, formerly of LaFollette, passed away peacefully February 29, 2020, at the Village at Allandale Assisted Living in Kingsport, TN. She was born November 3, 1923, in Campbell County, TN to John Riley Parker and Birdie Hudson Parker. She loved and lived in East Tennessee all her life except 3or 4 years after WWII. She married Elmer Clyde Wilson in 1941. They settled in LaFollette, TN and had 3 daughters and a son. She was beloved as a Wife, Mother,...

Mrs. Mary Ridgeway McIntyre Berry age 93 of LaFollette passed away Friday, February 28, 2020.  She was born July 2, 1926, in Stockton Heath, England.  Mary was a WWII bride who came to LaFollette in 1946.  She worked for many years in LaFollette at Imperial Reading and later at Furtex.  Mary was a lifelong member of LaFollette United Methodist Church and had many friends from work and church.  Mary loved working in her garden, hauling rocks to create borders, and...