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LaFollette Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Lafollette, Tennessee area
Robert "Bob" Andreas
Sep 4, 2025
Robert "Bob" Allen Andreas; 86 of Geneva and Waterloo New York; passed away peacefully on September 04, 2025 at LaFollette Tennessee; Bob is a graduate of Gadsen State University in Alabama; He served for over 20 years in the United States Army, Bob survived over 40 months in the Vietnam War and honorably retired at the rank of First Sergeant...
Homer Jones
Sep 3, 2025
Mr. Homer Jones, age 76 of LaFollette passed away on Wednesday, September 3, 2025. Homer attended and was saved at Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church, and proudly served his country in the US Army. He was a dedicated employee of Cove Lake State Park for 36 years where he enjoyed visiting with campers as a part of his night-time watch. In...
Glenn E. Jones
Sep 1, 2025
Mr. Glenn E. Jones, age 89 of LaFollette passed away on Monday, September 1, 2025. He was the oldest church member and served as Deacon of Bethlehem Baptist Church. Glenn was retired from the Tennessee Department of Transportation, and was a US Army and US Army Reserves Veteran serving tours of duty in Germany and Panama. He is preceded in...
Debbie L. Carroll
Aug 28, 2025
Ms. Debbie Carroll, age 62 of LaFollette passed away on Thursday, August 28, 2025. Debbie had a deep love for her family and cherished the time spent with her grandchildren. She is preceded in death by parents, Ralph and Vivian (Byrge) St. John, and brother-in-law, Hugh Orick.
She is survived her daughters, Tasha Bolton and husband, Ron, and Erica Bowling; grandchildren,...
William Stokes
Aug 26, 2025
Mr. William Stokes, age 80 of Jacksboro passed away on Tuesday, August 26, 2025. He was born in Macon, GA and his family relocated to New York City. He resided in the Bronx, and was a graduate of Dewitt Clinton High School. William was a former employee of LaFollette Medical Center. He was a very good man, and was very...
Carolyn Farmer Smith
Aug 25, 2025
Mrs. Carolyn (Farmer) Smith, age 80 of Riverside, OH, formerly of LaFollette, passed away on Monday, August 25, 2025. She dearly loved her church, Miami Shores Baptist Church and faithfully devoted her time to the church card ministry for many years. Carolyn was formerly employed with Van Dyne Crotty for 30 years, and was an avid flower gardener. She is...
Fannie L. Brown
Aug 21, 2025
Ms. Fannie L. Brown, age 94 of Ohio, formerly of LaFollette, passed away Thursday, August 21, 2025. Preceded in death by Parents, Paris and Tempie (Phillips) Brown, Brothers, Billie Joe Brown and Lee Brown, Sisters, Betty Rutherford, Barbara Brown, and Geraldine Anderson.
She is survived by Cousin and Caregiver, Judy Deeter, and husband, David and their daughter, Brittany; Nephews, James Brown...
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...
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