LaFollette Obituaries

Sep 7, 2022

Mrs. Georgia Mae “Johnny” Maiden , A life well lived, and a Mother well loved passed away on Wednesday, September 7, 2022 at the age of 81.  She was a member of Cedar Hill Baptist Church and loved the Lord from a young age, even being recognized by the Salvation Army for bringing 11 children to Sunday...

Sep 7, 2022

Mr. David H. Chapman age 81 of LaFollette passed away Wednesday, September 7, 2022.  He attended Fundamental Missionary Baptist Church and was retired from Wal-Mart Grocery Department.  David was an active member of the Campbell County Cancer Association and was instrumental in beginning their annual telethon that has raised much needed funds for Campbell County area cancer...

Sep 4, 2022

Teresa Diane Miller , age 61 of LaFollette passed away Sunday, September 4, 2022.  She was of the Baptist Faith.  Teresa loved camping and being anywhere with her family, especially her Children and Grandchildren.  She was also a devoted and loving caregiver for her Parents.  Preceded in death by Father, Rev. Charles Sparks.

Survivors: Loving...

Sep 3, 2022

Mrs. Betty Lou Hall , age 68 of Jacksboro passed away Saturday, September 3, 2022.  She was a singer, songwriter, musician, and enjoyed performing at many area live music establishments.  Betty was very active in the community and made an indelible mark on every one she came across.  Preceded in death by Husbands, George Hauss, Danny Dunton,...

Sep 2, 2022

Lucille McCulley Parrott, age 90 years, 4 months, and 3 days met her Lord and Savior, Hallelujah! on Friday, September 2, 2022, and went to her heavenly home.  She was the descendant of Absalom Ivey and was not ashamed of her heritage.  Preceded in death by much loved son, James Wayne Parrott, her Parents, and Husband.

Aug 31, 2022

Carolyn Faye Carr Moneyhun of LaFollette, TN (formerly of Maynardville), met her Savior, Jesus Christ, on Wednesday, August 31, 2022.  Faye was born May 5, 1936, to her parents, the late Tansy and Jeanette Smith Carr in LaFollette, TN. Faye attended Lincoln Memorial University and the University of Tennessee and graduated with a B.A. in Business Administration. ...

Aug 30, 2022

Kimber Marie Wilson , age 17 of LaFollette departed this life on Tuesday, August 30, 2022.  She was a smart, loving, and kind soul, even graduating from school ahead of schedule.  Kimber loved her family without reservation, and was excited for her journey ahead of being a Mother.  Preceded in death by Great-Grandparents, Agnes Pearl Durham, Carolyn...

Aug 17, 2022

Charles “Charlie” Wayne Ball , age 68, of Jacksboro, TN (formerly of Morning View, KY), passed away Wednesday, August 17, 2022, at his residence.  He was a retired Maintenance Tech for Hennegan Company in Florence, KY, a member of Mt. Paran Baptist Church in Jacksboro, TN, and a member of the Bradford Masonic Lodge in Independence, KY. ...

Aug 15, 2022

Mr. Carl Foster Hensley , age 83 of Monroe, GA, passed away on Monday, August 15, 2022.  He was born in Tennessee on August 25, 1938, to the late Ina Campbell Hensley and the late James Hensley.  He was preceded in death by his four sisters and his four brothers. Surviving are wife, Charlene King Hensley; son...

Aug 14, 2022

Mr. Michael William Johnson , age 54, of LaFollette, passed away Sunday, August 14, 2022.  He was a U.S. Navy Veteran, and enjoyed working alongside his friend, Richard Marlow as a brick and block mason.  Michael enjoyed spending time with his family, friends, and his Granddaughter.  Preceded in death by Father, Morris Johnson, Sister, Sherry Anderson, and...

Aug 8, 2022

Marc Anthony Gross , age 49 of LaFollette passed away Sunday, August 7, 2022.  He was born February 8, 1973 in Campbell Co, and was loved by his family and friends. Marc grew up in the amazing community of Stinking Creek. There wasn't a person in the community that did not love him or speak well of...

Aug 8, 2022

Dwight Craig , 77, of Morristown, TN was called home to be with the Lord on August 8, 2022. He was born on May 17, 1945, in Baltimore, MD, raised in Lafollette, TN and was a resident of Morristown for the past fifty years. Dwight was a proud veteran of the United States Navy serving from 1963-1966...

Aug 2, 2022

Mr. Ray E. Ayers , age 80, of LaFollette passed away Tuesday, August 2, 2022.  He was a member of Fincastle Church of God and was formerly employed as a Custodian with the Campbell County School System, retiring in 2003.  Ray was a U.S. Army Veteran, serving as a Medic.  He enjoyed attending Church, being outdoors, and...

Aug 2, 2022

Mr. Presley Mark Lawson , age 59, of Clinton Township, MI, formerly of LaFollette, TN, passed away Tuesday, August 2, 2022.  He was a Member of the Church of Christ and the best Dad and Papa ever .  Preceded in death by Parents, Presley Lawson and Dorothy Mefford Lawson.

Survivors:  Daughter, Sarah Lawson; Grandchildren, Jack...

Jul 30, 2022

Betty Jean Ivey , age 87 of LaFollette passed away Saturday, July 30, 2022.  She was a member of Glade Springs Baptist Church.  Preceded in death by Parents, James H. and Magnolia Davis Ivey, Brothers, John Ivey and Bruce Ivey, and Sister, Ella Lee Ivey.

Survivors:  Nephews, Craig Ivey (Tabitha) and Dr. Jason Ivey (Topher);...

Jul 29, 2022

Mr. James Carroll, age 84, born July 27, 1938, of LaFollette went home to be with the Lord on Friday, July 29, 2022.  James was a deacon of Shield of Faith Church, a farmer, enjoyed spending time with family and friends, and he loved his dog Dixie.  Preceded in death by loving wife, Barbara June Carroll, Son,...

Jul 17, 2022

Mr. Larry Bruce Phillips, Jr. , age 43 of Knoxville passed away Sunday, July 17, 2022.  He was of the Baptist Faith and was a Brick & Block Mason.  Bruce enjoyed spending his time with family and friends.  Preceded in death by Grandfather, L.H. Phillips, and Step-Father, Marvin Ivey.

Survivors: Son, Colton Phillips and Joshua...

Jul 16, 2022

Yvonne Bunch Jenkins , age 72 of the Stinking Creek Community passed away Saturday, July 16, 2022.  She was a member of Jellico Seventh-day Adventist Church and was employed as an LPN with Summit View of Rocky Top for many years.  Preceded in death by Husband, Ernest Jenkins, Jr., Mother, Mary Petree McCoy, Father, John McCoy, Adopted...

Jul 14, 2022

Jaleesa Marie Ellison departed this life on Thursday, July 14, 2022 at the age 32.  She was born May 24, 1990 to Parents, Janet Leavitt Ellison and Terry Lynn Ellison.  Jaleesa attended school locally and received her nursing degree from Tennessee College of Applied Technology in 2008.  She attended LaFollette Church of God, gave freely of her...

Jul 4, 2022

Mr. George Long , age 81 of LaFollette passed away Monday, July 4, 2022.  He was a former block mason.  Preceded in death by Daughter, Melissa Evans, Parents, John and Edna Spitzer Long, Brothers, Richard Long and Bill Long, Sister, Bobbie Evans, and Infant Sister, Linda Jane Long.

Survivors:  Twin Sons, Andy and Randy Long;...