All Obituaries

Mr. Franklin D. Thompson, age 82, of Logansport, IN and formerly of LaFollette, TN, passed away Sunday October 13, 2019, in Millers Merry Manor of Logansport.  Born December 12, 1936 in Jacksboro, TN to the late Henry and Bertha (Wells) Thompson.  On September 11, 1959 he married Eloise Edwards who survives.  Dee was a former typesetter for the Chattanooga Times Newspaper and had also worked for the LaFollette Press.  He was an Army Veteran of the Korean Conflict....

Mrs. Mary Louise (Moses) Schoeff of Fort Wayne, IN (formerly of LaFollette) departed this life on Sunday, October 13, 2019, in Indiana.  She was born June 5, 1941, to William and Angline Moses in Harlan, KY.  The family moved to TN in 1947 and Mary moved to Fort Wayne, IN in 1960.   Preceded in death by Husband of 60 years, Don Schoeff, Son, Jimmie Cushing, Parents, William and Angline Moses, 2 Sisters, Tressie and Clarie, 7 Brothers, Frank, Charles, Jessie, Edd, J.C.,...

Mr. Danny Adkins age 65 of LaFollette passed away Thursday, October 3, 2019.  He was a retired Truck Driver.  Preceded in death by Parents, Fred and Amy Kimberlin Adkins, Brothers, Clayton Adkins, Lester Adkins, Walter Adkins, Chester Adkins, Raymond Adkins, and Lee Lawson, and Sister, Brenda Rohrback.    Survivors: Wife of 47 years, Janice Steakley Adkins; Children, Karen Lawson, Melissa Sweat and Husband, Eric, and Danny Ray Adkins; Twelve Grandchildren; Nine...

Mr. Paul Goins age 72 of the Bethlehem Community of LaFollette passed away Tuesday, October 1, 2019.  He was a member and Deacon of Forks Grove Baptist Church and retired from the Campbell County Highway Dept.  Paul loved to trade and enjoyed spending time at the flea market.  Preceded in death by Parents, Edison and Ida Rutherford Goins, Infant Brother, Harold Goins, Sisters, Bonnie and Pansy, Brothers, Tilmon, Troy, Ray, Edison Jr., Leon, and Floyd “Peanut”...

Mrs. JoAnn Brown age 79 of LaFollette went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, September 25, 2019.  She was a loving Mother and enjoyed working in her flower gardens.  Preceded in death by her loving Husband of 57 years, Lee Brown, Son-in-Law, Robbie Young, Parents, Eulis Stagnolia and Pearl Kiser, Brothers, Johnny Stagnolia, Wheeler Stagnolia, and David Stagnolia, Sisters, Oma Walden, Patsy Beasley, Lois Shiflet, Jean Pierce, and Sue Stagnolia.      Survivors:...

Mr. Jerry “Pap” Herrin age 72 of Jacksboro passed away Wednesday, September 18, 2019.  He was Owner and Operator of Benham Sawmill in Benham, KY supplying items for area Coal Mines in Southeastern, KY.  A happily retired Coal Miner, Mine Superintendent, and Mine Rescue Specialist with companies including Cross Mountain Coal Company, Scotia Coal Company, and Reata Coal Company.  Jerry enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his Grandchildren and...

Mrs. Mildred Farmer age 92 of LaFollette passed away Friday, September 13, 2019.  She was a member of East LaFollette Baptist Church and member of the Jolly Heart Senior Adults.  Preceded in death by Husband, LeJeune Farmer; Son, Wayne Farmer, Parents, Sandy and Gertie Bailey Cummings, Four Brothers along with Two Infant Brothers, and Several Nieces and Nephews.    Survivors: Daughter, Rebecca Fields and Husband, Don; Sons, Phillip Farmer and Wife, Nellie, Joe Farmer...

Mr. James A. “Jim” Robinson age 82 of Jacksboro passed away Thursday, September 12, 2019.  He was a member of Jacksboro United Methodist Church, a U.S. Navy Veteran, and also served in the Campbell County Honor Guard.  Jim established the first recycling center in Campbell County in the Valley View Community.  He was an accomplished underwater diver and skydiver.  Along with his wife, Joy, they enjoyed camping together, but Jim’s main enjoyment came from...

Mrs. Doris Jean Asher age 83 of LaFollette Departed this life for her Heavenly Home on Friday, September 6, 2019.  She was born January 10, 1936 in DeWitt, KY.  Doris lived for many years in Cincinnati, OH before retiring to the LaFollette area with her beloved and devoted Husband, Noah.  A loving Wife and Mother, Doris was also a proud Grandmother and Loyal Sister, but above all, a faithful Christ follower starting her day with scripture.  She filled any gathering with...

Mr. Richard “Rick” Johnson, age 61 of LaFollette, passed away Saturday, August 31, 2019, at his home.  He is preceded in death by Mother, Pauline Kitts Johnson, and Brother, Ronnie Johnson. Survivors:  Significant Other, Donna Housley who had the privilege of his love for many years; Son, Dustin Johnson; Father, Willis Johnson who Rick said numerous times that he was the greatest man he had ever known; Sister, Patricia Johnson; Brothers, Jerry Johnson and sweet little...