Obituaries
LaFollette Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Lafollette, Tennessee area
Asbel Adkins
Feb 21, 2023
Mr. Asbel Adkins, age 81 of LaFollette, went to his Heavenly home on Tuesday, February 21, 2023 surrounded by his family. He was of the Baptist Faith. He was preceded in death by his parents and son-in-law.
Asbel is survived by his 5 children: Asbel Adkins, Jr and wife Jamie, Wilma Nelson and husband Danny, Donna Zemlick and...
Garfield King
Feb 20, 2023
Mr. Garfield King, age 76 of LaFollette passed away Monday, February 20, 2023. He was born in Hyden, KY and was of the Pentecostal Faith. Garfield was a US Army Veteran serving in Vietnam, and was a former Coal Miner and Truck Driver. Preceded in death by Parents, John Garfield King and Bertha Elizabeth Smith King, Brother, Ralph King...
Cali Nicole Jackson
Feb 20, 2023
Sweet Princess Cali Nicole Jackson entered into the arms of Jesus on Monday, February 20, 2023. She was a smart, beautiful, sweet, fiercely independent, and loving 4 year old little girl. Her favorite Movie was Frozen, and loved Anna and Elsa, the Princesses of Arendelle with magic powers. Cali loved meeting friends and being in Miss Christa’s Class at...
Clifton "Clif" Leach
Feb 18, 2023
Mr. Clifton “Clif” Leach, 80, Russiaville, went home to be with the Lord at 10:54 pm Saturday, February 18, 2023, at his home. He was born March 30, 1942 in Speedwell, TN, the son of the late Lawrence and Mertie (Guy) Leach. On November 12, 1962, he married Bonnie “Aline” (Powers) Leach in Middlesboro, KY, and she survives.
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Robert Lawrence "Ben" Ruley
Feb 16, 2023
Mr. Robert Lawrence “Ben” Ruley, age 74 of Rocky Top, TN, formerly of West Covina, CA, passed away Thursday, February 16, 2023. He was a U. S. Army Veteran serving overseas for 18 months. Ben was employed with In-N-Out Burger in California for 50 years. He loved the Lord and reading his Bible. Ben also loved to travel, seeing...
Hazel A. Kidwell
Feb 8, 2023
Mrs. Hazel A. Kidwell, age 90 of the Stinking Creek Community quietly slipped into the arms of Jesus on Wednesday, February 8, 2023. Mrs. Kidwell attended Stinking Creek Baptist Church. She enjoyed making and gifting quilts, working jigsaw puzzles, and gardening. She was the sweetest lady in the world. She was the matriarch of not just her immediate family,...
Juanita Kesterson
Feb 5, 2023
Mrs. Juanita Kesterson, age 99 of Clinton passed away Sunday, February 5, 2023, just 18 days from her 100th Birthday. She attended Clinton First Wesleyan Church and was a long-time foster parent, with over 200 children coming into her life and home. Juanita loved classic movies, and enjoyed cooking. Preceded in death by Husband, Carl Recce Kesterson, Children, Ronnie...
Floyd Ralph "Sonny" Williams, Jr.
Jan 28, 2023
Mr. Floyd Ralph “Sonny” Williams, Jr., age 70 of LaFollette passed away Saturday, January 28, 2023. He was a retired heavy equipment mechanic. Preceded in death by Parents, Floyd, Sr. and Shirley Ann Rehfuss Williams, Brothers, Charles “Chuck” Williams and Jesse Williams.
Survivors: Sisters, Debora Galyon and husband, Curtis and Marie Fish and husband, Joe; Nephews, John David Jones...
Eloise (Weazy) Edwards Thompson
Jan 25, 2023
Mrs. Eloise (Weazy) Edwards Thompson, 81 of Logansport, Indiana and formerly of LaFollette, TN passed away Wednesday January 25, 2023 in Franciscan Health Lafayette East at 1:50 PM after a very brief illness.
Born March 13, 1941 in Fonde, Kentucky to the late Harvey and Pernia (Leach) Edwards. On Sept. 11 1959, she married Franklin D Thompson.
Weazy was...
Elizabeth Anne Dubose
Jan 22, 2023
Elizabeth Anne Kinsler Dubose, age 75 of LaFollette, TN left this life on Sunday, January 22, 2023 after a brief illness. Born on March 16, 1947 in Woodway, Virginia to Clarence and Ella Mae Kinsler, Anne was blessed with a loving family and many friends throughout her journey here on earth. During her 75 years, she was a wonderful...
Dr. James Edward "Jim" Barrell
Jan 20, 2023
Dr. James Edward “Jim” Barrell, age 65 of Gray, TN passed away Friday, January 20, 2023. Jim was born in Glendale, CA and earned his undergraduate degrees from University of California, Santa Cruz and eventually found his way to Knoxville where he earned his Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the University of Tennessee. He was an avid sports fan,...
Billie Hensley Kesterson
Jan 20, 2023
Mrs. Billie Hensley Kesterson, age 93, of Riverview, Florida passed away on Friday, January 20, 2023. She was born to the late Beulah and Earle Hensley of La Follette. She graduated from LaFollette High School in LaFollette, Tennessee. She was a military wife for 20 years and a loving wife and mother. She belonged to First Baptist Concord Church...
Peggy Ann Wilson Hornsby
Jan 17, 2023
Mrs. Peggy Anne Wilson Hornsby, age 79 of Jacksboro passed away Tuesday, January 17, 2023. She was of the Baptist Faith and a Teacher for 39 years in the Campbell County School System, having retired at Jacksboro Elementary. Peggy was a good teacher, loved westerns, football, shopping, and her Grandbaby Teagan. She was preceded in death by Parents, Virgil...
Rev. Gerald Rehkugler
Jan 16, 2023
Rev. Gerald Rehkugler, age 77 of LaFollette passed away, Monday, January 16, 2023. He was an ordained minister, a member of Glade Springs Baptist Church, and volunteered at LaFollette Health and Rehab and Cumberland Village. He enjoyed camping and bible teaching. Preceded in death by Wife, Susan Rehkugler, Daughter, Lorie Rehkugler, Parents, Joseph and Esther Lehman Rehkugler, Brother, John...
Rose Ann Bennett
Jan 9, 2023
Mrs. Rose Ann Bennett, age 71 of LaFollette passed away Monday, January 9, 2023. Rose Ann was a Christian and attended Long Hollow Baptist Church. She enjoyed yard sales, flea markets, loved her neighbors, and was a cat lover. Preceded in death by Husband, Roger Bennett, Parents, Esau and Ruby Robbins Wells, Sisters, Infant Sister, Sally Ann Wells and...
Jeanie Parks
Jan 6, 2023
Mrs. Jeanie Parks, age 86 of Jacksboro passed away Friday, January 6, 2023. She had a very giving heart and loved her family dearly, especially her Great-Grandsons. Jeanie was employed with the Campbell County School System for 38 years, was a long-time member of Jacksboro First Baptist Church where she served as Sunday School Teacher for the 11-12 young...
Vickie Leinart
Jan 5, 2023
Vickie Leinart, age 70 of Caryville, passed away Thursday, January 5, 2022. She was a member of Central Baptist Church of Caryville. Vickie previously served as an LPN with Lake City Hospital and as an Administrative Clerk with North Anderson Utility District. She was an avid reader who loved suspense novels and working crossword puzzles. Preceded in death by...
Rev. Leonard Virgil Wilson
Jan 4, 2023
Rev. Leonard Virgil Wilson, age 74 of LaFollette passed away Wednesday, January 4, 2023. He was pastor of Rock of Christ Lighthouse Church for several years, was a family man, and was not a quitter. Rev. Wilson enjoyed fishing, cracking jokes, and flea markets. He was a singer, played the guitar, and was a great story teller. Preceded in...
David D. King
Jan 3, 2023
Mr. David D. King, age 76 of LaFollette passed away Tuesday, January 3, 2023. He was a Member of Glade Springs Baptist Church and loved to fish. David was a retired carpenter and handyman, served as head of maintenance at LaFollette Church of God for many years, and was formerly employed with Ayers Auction and Real Estate. Preceded in...
Gayley Mills
Jan 2, 2023
Mr. Gayley Mills, 69, of LaFollette, TN and Barbourville, KY passed away Monday, January 2, 2023, at the University of Tennessee Medical Center in Knoxville. He was the son of the late Virgil Mills and Gertrude Bargo Mills Adams born on September 18, 1953 in Knox County.
Gayley was a former carpenter and a member of the Cornerstone Christian...
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