LaFollette Obituaries

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,...

Nov 5, 2022

Mrs. Brenda Robards , age 80 of LaFollette passed away Saturday, November 5, 2022.  She was a member of LaFollette United Methodist Church where she enjoyed playing in the Handbell Choir, and was an active Member of the Town and Country Garden Club.  Brenda attended Stetson University in Florida where she earned her BS Degree.  She served...

Nov 1, 2022

Mr. Eddie “Steve” Bolton , age 70 of LaFollette passed away Tuesday, November 1, 2022.  He was a faithful member of Fundamental Missionary Baptist Church and was a former construction worker.  Steve was a wealth of information and was always there with a smile and a story to tell, but most importantly, was always a friend.  In...

Oct 26, 2022

Leola I. Carroll , age 55 of LaFollette passed away Wednesday, October 26, 2022.  She enjoyed watching University of Tennessee football, playing cards, especially rummy and poker, and loved to sew and make blankets for her family.  Preceded in death by her Parents, Perry and Charlene Barnes Gross, and Sister, Lavinna Lowe.

Survivors: Son, Dustin...

Oct 26, 2022

Judy Hatmaker , age 84 of the Stinking Creek Community passed away Wednesday, October 26, 2022.  She was of the Church of God Faith, loved to attend church, and served for many years as a Nurse.  Judy enjoyed gardening, sewing, reading, being outdoors, and cooking for many generations of her family.  Preceded in death by Mack Hatmaker,...

Oct 23, 2022

Mr. Christopher “Chris” Robertson , age 45 of Jacksboro, passed away Sunday, October 23, 2022.  Chris was an avid fisherman, loved hunting, and drag racing.    Preceded in death by Father, Clarence Robertson.

Survivors:  Daughter, Taylor Robertson and Son, Colton Robertson; Mother, Susan Robertson.  Several close Friends.

All Services for Mr. Robertson will be...

Oct 22, 2022

Mrs. Charlene King Hensley , age 82 of Loganville, GA passed away on Saturday, October 22, 2022.  Mrs. Hensley was born in LaFollette, Tennessee on May 6, 1940, to the late Ruby Smith King and the late Haggard King. She was preceded in death by her husband, Carl Foster Hensley, and her three sisters. Surviving members of...

Oct 17, 2022

Mrs. Gloria A. Grant , affectionately known as “Granny”, age 75 of LaFollette passed away Monday, October 17, 2022.  She worked for Toys R Us in the payroll department for many years, which her children loved.  Gloria enjoyed camping with family, where she met many new friends.  She also loved spending time with her Grandchildren, shopping, baking,...

Oct 10, 2022

Mrs. Rebecca Gail “Becky” Woods , age 57 of LaFollette passed away Monday, October 10, 2022.  She was a member of Fundamental Missionary Baptist Church.  Becky was a loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Daughter, Sister, and Friend.  She loved spending time with her “Grandbabies” and family.  Preceded in death by Mother, Nellie Ruth Harmon, Grandparents, Thelma and Kenneth...

Oct 10, 2022

Mr. Dennis Alan Longmire , entered heaven to meet our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ Monday, October 10, 2022.  Dennis recently retired as the Owner/Agent for Longmire Insurance Agency, where he served his customers for 24 years.  Dennis was a 50 year member in Jacksboro Masonic Lodge #322 F.&A.M.  Dennis was also an active member of East...

Oct 9, 2022

Mrs. Judith “Judy” Starr , age 77, of Manchester, TN, passed from this life on Sunday, October 9, 2022, at Vanderbilt Hospital in Nashville, TN. Mrs. Starr was born on November 24, 1944 in LaFollette, TN to her late parents Dr. Clyde Bowman Sharp and Mrs. Blanche Claiborne Sharp. Mrs. Starr graduated from Middle Tennessee State University...

Oct 8, 2022

Mr. Brian Benjamin Wilson , age 57 of LaFollette passed away Saturday, October 8, 2022.  Brian was a Premier hair dresser in the area, and was formerly employed with Food Lion, where he was affectionately known as “Food Lion Brian”.  He was a volunteer with Campbell County Habitat for Humanity, and a self-taught musician playing piano and...

Oct 5, 2022

Jordan Patrick Scholl, 28, of Cooper City, Fl passed away suddenly on 10/05/2022. His family is shocked and deeply saddened by his loss.

Jordan was born on December 7th, 1994, in Sophia, Bulgaria. He was adopted by Richard and Christine Scholl in 1999.

He absolutely loved cooking, games, and his nieces and nephews. He was...

Oct 4, 2022

Richard was born the second oldest child to Arthur Victor Scholl and Katherine Agnes Menz on October 7, 1943. Raised in Boston he was the second oldest of five children, Paul V. Scholl of Weymouth MA. (deceased), Mary Louise Lopes of Wakefield MA (deceased), George and Margaret Scholl of Weymouth, MA, Joseph and Meg Scholl of Medway, MA.

Sep 28, 2022

Mr. Robert Ellis “Bobby” Wilson, Jr. , age 52 of LaFollette passed away Wednesday, September 28, 2022.  Bobby was an accomplished musician who enjoyed playing guitar and drums, and together with his son, enjoyed working on vehicle projects.  Preceded in death by Grandparents, Edward and Mildred Welden, and Robert Cordie Wilson.

Survivors: Daughter, Hayley Dilbeck...

Sep 19, 2022

Mr. Calvin S. Wilson age 79 went home to be with the Lord on Monday, September 19, 2022.  Calvin had a great love for fishing and cooking.  Calvin retired as a Security Guard at the Alex Haley Farm and Museum, a job he was so proud of.  He was a good friend to all who knew him. ...

Sep 12, 2022

Mr. Vantoy “Doc” Ellison age 86 of Caryville passed away Monday, September 12, 2022.  He was of the Baptist Faith.  Mr. Ellison loved to hunt, ride horses, shoot guns, and was a very avid outdoorsman.  He enjoyed trading with friends, loved to talk, his truck, and always being on the road.  Mr. Ellison loved his family, especially...

Sep 9, 2022

Lola M. Heatherly , age 95 of LaFollette passed away Friday, September 9, 2022.  She was a longtime and devoted member of LaFollette First Baptist Church.  Mrs. Heatherly was employed with Ayers Real Estate and Auction Co. for decades.  She was an avid gardener, faithfully read her bible, was notoriously thrifty, and had a quick wit and...

Sep 7, 2022

Mr. Kenneth Edward “Kenny” Lamb , age 55 of LaFollette passed away Wednesday, September 7, 2022.  Kenny was a founding member of Boy Scout Troop #310 in LaFollette and was a former Troop Leader.  He was an accomplished home painter and enjoyed camping, fishing, and hunting.  Preceded in death by Father, Elmer Lamb, Mother, Frances Jones, Brothers,...