Obituaries

LaFollette Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Lafollette, Tennessee area


Evelyn Bernice Baird Huddleston

Evelyn Bernice Baird Huddleston

Nov 4, 2026

Mrs. Evelyn Bernice Baird Huddleston, age 82 of the White Oak Community passed away on Wednesday, November 4, 2026. She was a member of White Oak Church of God, and was formerly employed with Imperial Reading Corporation in LaFollette. Evelyn dearly loved flower gardening, scrapbooking, and adored any time spent with her family. She is preceded in death by her...

Mary Helen Campbell

Mary Helen Campbell

Nov 3, 2026

Mrs. Mary Helen Campbell, age 93 of Jacksboro passed away on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. She was born on May 7, 1933 in the Davis Creek Community of Duff to the late Charles Robert and Stella Mae (Marlow) Carnes. Mrs. Campbell loved sewing, tending to her flower garden, cooking, and dearly loved her family. In addition to her parents, she...

William "Dub" Slover

William "Dub" Slover

Nov 2, 2026

Mr. William “Dub” Slover, age 97 of LaFollette, passed away on Monday, November 2, 2026. He was a former member of Stooksbury Masonic Lodge #602 F.& A.M. He lived life to the fullest, loved his family and friends, and was loved by all who knew him. Dub was a lifelong musician and enjoyed playing any instrument with strings. He is...

John Dwain Anderson

John Dwain Anderson

Oct 29, 2026

Mr. John Dwain “J.D.” Anderson passed away on Thursday, October 29, 2026, at the age of 67, following a courageous 10-year battle with cancer.

John was born on June 11, 1959, in Abilene, Texas, to the late Robert William and Georgia Marguerite (Hammett) Anderson. In the late 1960s, his family moved from Texas to Middlesboro, Kentucky.

John was a 1977 graduate of...

Ina Ruth Tharp Wilson

Ina Ruth Tharp Wilson

Oct 26, 2026

Ina Ruth Tharp Wilson, age 84 of Maynardville (formerly of LaFollette) passed away Monday, October 26, 2026, at her home. Ina had been a L.P.N. and worked in healthcare for many years. She is preceded in death by her parents, Coy and Velma Tharp; husband, Kenneth Wilson; brothers, Dickie and Mike Tharp; sisters, Linda Washam and DeeAnna Cooper.

She is survived...

Naomi Renae Paulette Robbins

Naomi Renae Paulette Robbins

Oct 22, 2026

Baby Naomi Renae Paulette Robbins entered into Heaven and the sweet arms of Jesus on Thursday, October 22, 2026. She was loved by many in her short life, and was our Little Angel. Those waiting in Heaven to greet her were a sibling, and great-grandparents, Jackie Ray Williamson, namesake, Paulette Pebley, and Jimmie Robbins.

She is survived by her loving parents,...

Gracie Bolton

Gracie Bolton

Oct 22, 2026

Gracie Bolton, age 65 of LaFollette passed away on Thursday, October 22, 2026. She was a proud US Army Veteran stationed in Germany, Japan, Alaska, and Texas during her military career. Gracie was also employed with DeRoyal Industries for over 20 years. She loved to read, shop, and adored time spent with her sisters, nieces, and nephews. The first-born child...

Johnnie L. Boling, Jr.

Johnnie L. Boling, Jr.

Oct 8, 2026

Mr. Johnnie L. Boling, Jr., age 76, of Jacksboro passed away Thursday, October 8, 2026. He was a former Engineer at Oak Ridge X-10 Plant and employed as an Electrical Engineer with University of Tennessee in Knoxville. Johnnie was an Eagle Scout, a former District Commissioner for the Cumberland District of the Great Smoky Mountain Council, an award recipient of...

Laquada “Katie” Hughes

Laquada “Katie” Hughes

Oct 5, 2026

Mrs. Laquada Ann “Katie” Hughes, age 73 of the Duff Community passed away on Monday, October 5, 2026. She was a member of New Freedom Community Baptist Church and dearly loved camping, reading, and cooking. She is preceded in death by her husband, Eddie Dean Hughes, parents, Elbert and Joie (Leach) Ayers, sister, Brenda Marlow, brother, Bruce Ayers, and infant...

Jerry Lee “Cod” Reynolds

Jerry Lee “Cod” Reynolds

Sep 27, 2026

Mr. Jerry Lee “Cod” Reynolds, age 58 of Jacksboro passed away on Sunday, September 27, 2026. He was of the Baptist Faith and a member of Walden View Baptist Church in Briceville, and was formerly employed with Continental Campers, DDT Trucking, and Nelson Trucking. Mr. Reynolds enjoying restoring classic cars and was an active member of the LA Cruizers Car...

Mary Wanda Cain

Mary Wanda Cain

Sep 25, 2026

Mrs. Mary Wanda (Shepherd) Cain, age 82 of Jacksboro passed away on Friday, September 25, 2026. She was born in Bluff City, TN and attended Holston Baptist Church in Bristol, TN and Bristol Community College. For the past 51 years, Wanda has been a devoted member of First Baptist Church of Jacksboro where she has served on the finance committee,...

Bonnie Evelyn McGhee

Bonnie Evelyn McGhee

Sep 19, 2026

Mrs. Bonnie Evelyn McGhee, age 86 of LaFollette, passed away on Saturday, September 19, 2026. She was a Member of Forks Grove Baptist Church, and served as a nurse for Dr.’s Burrell, Sexton, and Hall for many years. She was a passionate doll collector, including Beanie Babies, and an avid collector including art and oriental art. She dearly loved her...

Marjorie Robbins

Marjorie Robbins

Sep 19, 2026

Mrs. Margie (Craig) Robbins, age 84 of LaFollette, passed away on Saturday, September 19th, 2026. She was born on June 24, 1942 in Union County to the late Clayton Lee and Bernice (Smith) Craig. Marjorie had a great love of flowers, serving others, and always had a giving spirit. She dearly loved the Lord, and attended First Independent Baptist Church...

Matthew Franklin Poe

Matthew Franklin Poe

Sep 18, 2026

Mr. Matthew Franklin Poe, age 68 of Hixson, TN, formerly of LaFollette, passed away on Friday, September 18, 2026. He was born on May 31, 1958 to the late Pete and Joyce Poe, and enjoyed the company of his dogs over the years, especially his beloved Tank. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother,...

Donald Wayne Caldwell

Donald Wayne Caldwell

Sep 18, 2026

Mr. Donald Wayne Caldwell, age 46 of the Duff Community passed away on Friday, September 18, 2026. He enjoyed playing guitar, fishing, ginseng hunting, and being with his Dog, Smoky. Donald was a good-hearted person and always willing to help anyone in need. He is preceded in death by his father, Wayne Caldwell, sisters, Connie Hamblin and Joan Caldwell; grandparents,...

Barbara McFarland Green

Barbara McFarland Green

Sep 10, 2026

Mrs. Barbara McFarland Green, age 86 of LaFollette passed away Thursday, September 10, 2026. She loved working word puzzles, cooking, especially for the family get togethers and the Holidays. Preceded in death by Husband, George Green, Parents, John and Mary Heatherly McFarland, Sisters, Hazel Childs, Carlene Davis, Lola Lemons, Juanita Lively, and Betty Strange, Brother, Clyde McFarland.

She is survived by...

Patsy (Cox) Milton Marlow

Patsy (Cox) Milton Marlow

Sep 5, 2026

Mrs. Patsy (Cox) Milton Marlow, age 73 of Orlando, FL, formerly of the Duff Community passed away on Saturday, September 5, 2026. Patsy was a graduate of Wynn High School where she was Valedictorian of her class, and for many years served as head of grant procurement with Pellissippi State Community College. She is preceded in death by her first...

Raymond "Junior" Wilson

Raymond "Junior" Wilson

Sep 4, 2026

Mr. Raymond “Junior” Wilson, age 67 of LaFollette passed away on Friday, September 4, 2026. Junior was employed for many years with Claiborne Farmers CO-OP in LaFollette and was a long-time cattle farmer. He is preceded in death by his daughter, Samantha Wilson; granddaughter, Kaytlyn Wilson, parents, Raymond Wilson, Sr. and Mary (Walden) Wilson; sisters, Shirley Muse and Sue Bolinger,...

Donna Kay (Sweat) Carroll

Donna Kay (Sweat) Carroll

Sep 3, 2026

Donna Kay (Sweat) Carroll, age 66, of LaFollette passed away on Thursday, September 3, 2026. Donna deeply loved Jesus, and was a faithful member of Trinity Baptist Church until her health declined. When asked what beliefs and values guided her life, she replied: “Trying my Best to Live for God”. Donna dearly loved her family and so enjoyed the family...

Ken E. Owens

Ken E. Owens

Aug 31, 2026

Mr. Ken E. Owens, age 80 of LaFollette passed away on Monday, August 31, 2026. He was of the Baptist Faith and a member of Indiana Avenue Baptist Church. Ken was a lifelong sportsman who had a great love for fishing and hunting, and enjoyed participating in archery competitions. He was formerly employed with Cumberland Grocery, Ellison Supply Company, and...