LaFollette Obituaries

Dec 20, 2022

 

Dr. David Alan Brice, U.S. Navy (Ret.), age 80 of LaFollette formerly of St. Petersburg, FL passed away Tuesday, December 20, 2022.  David served as a Captain, and after attending Medical School, served as Military Physician until his retirement from the U.S. Navy.  He attended Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, and loved fishing and farming.  Preceded in...

Dec 17, 2022

Mr. Bobby Joe Adcock , age 84 of LaFollette passed away Saturday, December 17, 2022.  He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and gardening.  Preceded in death by Parents, Elias and Willie White Adcock, Sister, Mary Teague and husband, Quinton, Brothers, Calvin Adcock, Jim Adcock, and Raymond Adcock and wife, Ella, Sister-in-law, Emma Sue Adcock.

Survivors:  Wife of...

Dec 14, 2022

Mrs. Juanita (Epperson) Claiborne , age 86 of LaFollette went home to be with her Lord on Wednesday, December 14, 2022.  She was a retired School Teacher, having taught 2nd grade at Jacksboro Elementary School for 33 years and was a long-time member of Fincastle United Methodist Church.  She loved to garden, cook, and spend time with family...

Dec 12, 2022

Kenneth E. Anderson – of Clio, MI age 58, died peacefully on Monday, December 12, 2022, after a long battle with cancer.  Ken was born February 10, 1964, in Flint, Michigan, to Bobby and Dessie (Daugherty) Anderson. He graduated from Ainsworth High School in 1983. Ken married Sandy Sublett on July 31, 1994, at Cove Lake State...

Dec 11, 2022

Mr. David Stanfill , age 67 of LaFollette passed away, Saturday, December 10, 2022.  He was a member of Long Hollow Baptist Church, and was a heavy equipment mechanic for several years.  Hunting and working were his passion along with spending time with his family, and he was quite the jokester.  Preceded in death by Son, Daniel...

Dec 8, 2022

Mr. Noah Asher , age 89 of LaFollette passed away, Thursday, December 8, 2022, at Ben Atchley Veteran’s Home in Knoxville.  He was born October 12, 1933, and raised in Straight Creek, KY.  He was drafted into the Army, and turned 18 in Korea.  He served 2 years in Artillery and was Honorably Discharged as Corporal.  Noah...

Dec 5, 2022

Rev. Herman Carlo Bruce , age 89 of LaFollette passed away Monday, December 5, 2022.  Rev. Bruce began Ministering in 1964, and in 1981 founded Faith Way Assembly of God where he served as Senior Pastor until 2001.  He was a U.S. Army Veteran, serving during the Korean War. Rev. Bruce was a banjo and mandolin maker,...

Dec 2, 2022

Ms. Deborah Ann Lambert , age 67 of Louisville, KY passed away Friday, December 2, 2022.   She was a member of Bellevue Missionary Baptist Church in Bellevue, Oh, was retired from Fanny Farmers Candy Co. in Ohio, and was a big Elvis fan.  Deborah also enjoyed traveling with her nieces and nephews.  Preceded in death by Parents,...

Dec 1, 2022

Mr. Robert Lindsay (R.L.) Goins , age 91 of LaFollette passed away Thursday, December 1, 2022.  He was a member of Fundamental Missionary Baptist Church and was an accomplished mandolin player, having never received a lesson.  R.L. was a Certified Auto Mechanic specializing in Auto Air Conditioning, and was employed with Claiborne Oldsmobile for over 30 years. ...

Nov 30, 2022

Mrs. Martha E. Rucker , age 85 of LaFollette passed away Wednesday, November 30, 2022.  Preceded in death by Husband, John L. Rucker, Daughters, Margaret Johnson and Janet Marie Chadwell, Son, Bill Joe Rucker, and several Brothers and Sisters.

Survivors:  Children, John Luther Rucker and wife, Darlene. Donald Rucker and wife, Vickie, Tony Rucker, Susan...

Nov 28, 2022

Mr. Jack Agee Faulkner , age 80 of LaFollette passed away Monday, November 28, 2022.  He was a lifelong member of LaFollette First Baptist Church and served as an Educator with the Campbell County School System for 37 years before his retirement.  Jack was a 1965 Graduate of Cumberland College, now University of the Cumberlands, where he...

Nov 27, 2022

Mr. Robert Allen (Bobcat) Childs , age 66 of Madisonville, KY formerly of LaFollette passed away Sunday, November 27, 2022 after a short illness.  He was previously employed as a Technical Director with Midland Powder, Evansville, IN and Blasting Technician with Austin Powder, LaFollette, TN.  Preceded in death by Parents, Eugene (Red) and Jean Childs.

Survivors: Wife,...

Nov 25, 2022

Mr. Dale M. Redick , age 72 of Jacksboro passed away Friday, November 25, 2022.  He was born September 17, 1950 in Dayton, OH to Donald and Kathleen Hampton Redick. He attended Cedar Hill Baptist Church.  Dale was an accomplished musician, playing guitar, drums, piano, and keyboards and was fortunate to perform with several acts including Alabama, Willie...

Nov 22, 2022

Siler David Alvis “Dave” McCarty , 53, of Auburn, GA, originally from LaFollette, TN, left his earthly body on Tuesday, November 22, 2022.

Dave was born in LaFollette, TN on July 19, 1969.  He was a 1988 graduate of Campbell County High School, where he was an active member of the marching band.  Dave was...

Nov 18, 2022

Mrs. Norma Lopez Drummond , of LaFollette formerly of Zephyrhills, FL passed away Friday, November 18, 2022.  The gates of Heaven opened and her precious Lord came down and lifted her up to join her loved ones.  Norma was born in Ybor City, Tampa.  The daughter of Aniceto and Violet Lopez.  She was a lifelong resident of...

Nov 15, 2022

Mr. Fred H. Williams, age 79 of LaFollette passed away, Tuesday, November 15, 2022.  He was a Member of Shield of Faith Church.  He enjoyed hunting, fishing, attending Church, and spending time with Family.  Preceded in death by Wives, Juanita Williams, Pauline Daugherty Wilson, and Edith Williams, Son, Randy Williams, Great-Grandson, Alex Bullman, and 3 Infant Great-Grandchildren,...

Nov 12, 2022

Mr. Carl “Bud” Ellison, age 82 of LaFollette passed away Saturday, November 12, 2022.  He was a member of Community Baptist Church.  He was a longtime Truck Driver, and was known by his CB Handle “Little Boy Blue”.  Bud enjoyed working in his yard and garden, NASCAR racing, and was a die-hard Ford fan. Preceded in death...

Nov 12, 2022

Mrs. Janice Alred age 79 of LaFollette passed away Saturday, November 12, 2022.  She was of the Baptist Faith.  Janice enjoyed fishing and bird watching while living so close to Norris Lake.  Janice along with her Husband, John, operated Whitman Hollow Boat Dock for several years in the 80’s.  Janice was preceded in death by Husband, John...

Nov 11, 2022

Mrs. Dixie LeMarr , age 84 of LaFollette passed away Friday, November 11, 2022.  She was a member of Glade Springs Baptist Church, enjoyed gardening, thrift store shopping, and most importantly, being with her family.  Preceded in death by Husband, Lowell E. LeMarr, Parents, Jesse and Effie Henegar Parker, Sisters, Shirley Jackson and Dorothy Underwood, and Brother,...

Nov 9, 2022

Mr. Walter “Carl” Swain , age 79 of LaFollette passed away, Wednesday, November 9, 2022.  He was retired from General Motors, and enjoyed gun collecting, fishing, and camping.   Carl was also a Third Degree Master Freemason.   Preceded in death by Parents, William Madison Swain and Sarah Blue Swain, Sisters, Easter Williamson, Dorothy Edleman, and Ruby Durham, Brothers,...