All Obituaries

The Honorable Lucy Lobertini, age 78 of LaFollette passed away Wednesday, May 27, 2020.  She was a life-long Member of LaFollette United Methodist Church.  Mrs. Lobertini was the former and first Female Mayor of the City of LaFollette, and was the first Female Campbell County Commissioner.  She currently served as Commissioner and Secretary for the Campbell County Election Commission, and was a Staunch Democrat.  Lucy was an LMU Graduate, taught English at LaFollette Jr....

Mr. John “Jr.” Wilkins age 91 of Speedwell, formerly of Alabama, passed away Tuesday, May 19, 2020.  He attended Speedwell Academy Baptist Church, was a U.S. Army Veteran, and retired from International Paper in Mobile, AL with over 44 years of service.   Preceded in death by Wives, Mae Wilkins and Wilda Wilkins, his Parents, 12 Brothers, and 2 Sisters. Survivors: Children, Beverly Hooker, William Scott Wilkins, Gregory Morrow, Susan Stone, Mary Morrow, Terri...

Mr. David Lewis Branam age 66 of Duff passed away Thursday, May 14, 2020.  He was of the Pentecostal Faith, and served in the Healthcare Industry for many years.  David was a former member of the New Tradition Bluegrass Band.  Preceded in death by Parents, Lewis and Ava Bruce Branam, Brother, Gary Branam, Sister, Brenda Byrge, and Special Nephew, Lance Dople.     Survivors:  Children, Elizabeth Lewallen and Husband, Erick, David Branam and Wife, Stacey,...

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;...

Mrs. Sylvia Marie Epperson Claiborne, age 88 of LaFollette went home to be with the Lord on Friday, May 8, 2020.  She was born on July 30, 1931.  She was a devout Christian who loved the Lord.  She was a long time Member of The First Independent Missionary Baptist Church of LaFollette.  Preceded in death by Parents, John and Bertha Peavley Epperson, Brother, Ernest Epperson, Infant Daughter, Linda Lou Claiborne, and Niece, Cheryl Claiborne Lyles.    She is...

Andrew Dyke, age 14 of LaFollette passed away Thursday, May 7, 2020.  Andrew was currently an 8th grader at LaFollette Middle School where he was a member of the Golf Team.   Andrew loved being in the outdoors, especially playing golf, and beekeeping with his Grandfather.  Like many teenagers, he loved to play Xbox, with his favorite game being “War Thunder”.  Andrew always had a smile and could make anyone laugh, and loved to be with his family and...

  Mrs. Brenda Sue Gafford age 72 of LaFollette passed away Thursday, May 7, 2020.  She was of the Baptist Faith and was saved at Gilead Baptist Church in Lincoln Park, MI.  Before retiring to Norris Lake with her Husband in 2001, Sue was a Test Driver for General Motors for 33 years, and was a staunch union employee.  Sue had a passion for quilting, was a presenter at the Mountain Quiltfest in Pigeon Forge, TN, and was a founding member of the Laugh-a-Lot Quilters in...

Mrs. Geraldine Chadwell Miller, affectionately known as “Cricket” age 84 of LaFollette passed away Saturday, May 2, 2020.  She was a member of Victory Baptist Church.  Mrs. Miller loved to attend Church, but the highlight of her life was being with her Family, especially her Grandchildren, Great-Grandchildren, and newest Great-Great-Grandchild.  Preceded in death by Husband, Mr. Walter (Sam) Miller, Jr., Daughter, Kristi Hope Miller, Granddaughter, April Dawn...

On Saturday, April 25, 2020, Gerri Marie Lewellen of Speedwell,a loving wife and mother, passed away at the age of 68.  Gerri was an “Unofficial” Mother to many as she had a huge heart for people whether they were family, friends or strangers.  Gerri served the Healthcare Industry as a nurse for over 40-years before retiring to Norris Lake with her Husband, Gary.  She found her joy and home at Fincastle United Methodist Church, where she assisted with several...

Mrs. Betty Lou Ayers Longmire, age 88 of Rickman, TN, formerly of LaFollette, passed away Thursday, April 23, 2020.  She was of the Church of God Faith and attended several area churches.  Betty loved to work in her Kitchen cooking and baking, but her true passion was gardening, and working in her flowers.  Preceded in death by Husband, Charles Longmire, Parents, Finley and Jessie Miller Ayers, Brothers, J. P. Ayers and Noah “Curly”...