LaFollette Obituaries

Feb 3, 2022

Don Ivey , 67, a native of LaFollette, TN passed away February 3, 2022 after a long and courageous battle with cancer.  He was preceded in death by his parents Fred Edward Ivey and Evelyn Joyce Jones Ivey and his brother Doug Ivey.

Don is survived by his brother and sister-in-law, Brian and Deana Ivey...

Feb 1, 2022

Mrs. Phyllis Bolton , age 80 of the Stinking Creek Community passed away Tuesday, February 1, 2022.  She was a former CNA and loved to care for others.  Phyllis was of the Baptist Faith.  Preceded in death by Husband, Verlin Bolton, Parents, Lee and Edith Marie Trammell Chambers, Brothers, Jack Trammell and Chester Chambers, and Sister, Martha...

Jan 31, 2022

Tonya Marie Faris , age 54 of LaFollette passed away Monday, January 31, 2022.  She was a former Nurse with several area Healthcare Facilities, and she had a passion for music.  Preceded in death by Grandparents, Jess Ogg, Sr. and Marie Williamston Ogg, Uncles, Jess Ogg, Jr. and John Ogg, Cousins, Marty Ogg and Jesse Ogg.

Survivors:  Mother,...

Jan 31, 2022

Bettie Sue Fields Wilkie, Knoxville, TN

Bettie was a bright spark in this world and will be deeply missed by many. She was a warm, friendly, and loving person who was generous with her time and friendship.  Her love of life spilled over into all that she did. She passed on January 31, 2022, holding the hand...

Jan 31, 2022

Chief Wayne Gregg , age 70 of LaFollette passed away Monday, January 31, 2022.  Chief Gregg faithfully served the City of LaFollette Fire Department for 36 years until his retirement.  During his time serving as Chief, the Department saw many improvements, including the construction of LaFollette Fire Station #2, and with his assistance, the completion of LaFollette...

Jan 24, 2022

Carolyn Theresa La Duke (née McCasland, erstwhile Brien) was born April 13, 1941 to Raymond and Agnes McCasland (née Gero) of Saranac Lake, New York. That April 13 was Easter Sunday and she was fond of saying the Easter Bunny brought her. Though born on Easter, Carolyn’s favorite holiday was Christmas and holiday hymns were her favorites....

Jan 19, 2022

Mrs. Dalia Watkins , age 61 of LaFollette passed away Wednesday, January 19, 2022.  She was a member of Victory Baptist Church.  She loved studying her Bible and everything associated with Church.  Preceded in death by Parents, Daniel and Beatrice Esquivel, and Sister, Diane Esquivel.

Survivors: Husband, Jerry Watkins; Sister, Deborah Yamauchi; Nephews, Michael, Justin,...

Jan 17, 2022

Mr. Verlin Bolton , age 84 of the Stinking Creek Community passed away Monday, January 17, 2022.  He was of the Baptist Faith, and was a former coal miner and logger.  Verlin enjoyed working in his garden and farming.  Preceded in death by Parents, James and Mary Bolton, Brother, Vennis Bolton, and an Infant Brother.

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Jan 13, 2022

Mr. Charles Daniel (Danny) Milton , age 43 of Knoxville, formerly of Campbell Co. passed away Thursday, January 13, 2022.  Preceded in death by Father, David Eugene Milton and Wife, Ann, Grandparents, Gene and Grace Milton, Tom Thompson, Jr., and Elizabeth Thompson.

Survivors: Daughter, Samara Grace Milton, Mother, Linda K. Thompson Leamon and Husband, Ray; Brother,...

Jan 8, 2022

Mr. Delmas Powers , age 84 of the Stinking Creek Community passed away Saturday, January 8, 2021.  He was a former coal miner.  Delmas enjoyed being in the mountains, ginseng hunting, riding four wheelers, fishing, and playing his dobro.  Preceded in death Wife, Mrs. Janice Ethel Huddleston Powers in October 2020, Parents, Daniel Powers and Maggie Broyles...

Jan 7, 2022

Misty Jo McGhee , age 40 of LaFollette went to be with the Lord, Friday, January 7, 2022, surrounded by her family.  She was a loving Mother, friend, and her life work consisted of creating art through her professional tattoo career.  Preceded in death by her Grandmother, Josie Hoskins.

She is survived by Sons, Kenneth...

Jan 5, 2022

Deborah Woods Taylor , age 68, born September 11, 1953, unexpectedly passed peacefully in her sleep on Wednesday, January 5, 2022.  Preceded in death by two Brothers, Rodney and Randy Smith.

Survived by Mother and Father, Roy and Juanita Smith; Husband, Robert Taylor; Sister, Ginger Longley and husband, Bill; Children, Buffy and Kevin Dyer, Ralph...

Jan 5, 2022

Mr. Gene Stoppelbein, age 79 of LaFollette passed away Wednesday, January 5, 2022.  He was a Member of Cedar Hill Baptist Church, Past Worshipful Master of Campbell County Lodge #778 F.&A.M. in 2016, and a Member of Valley Star Lodge #577 F.&A.M.  Gene served Honorably in the U.S. Air Force for four years and was Owner of...

Jan 4, 2022

Mrs. Louise Bolton Spradlin age 90 of Jacksboro went home to be with her Savior on Tuesday, January 4, 2022.  She was born September, 20, 1931, to the late Monroe and Elizabeth Davis Bolton in Campbell County, TN.  She was a member of Cumberland View Baptist Church.  Mrs. Spradlin retired from Jacksboro Post Office after 28+ years...

Jan 4, 2022

Mrs. Nancy Ann Ford , age 68 of Knoxville passed away Tuesday, January 4, 2022.  She was a member of Alder Springs Baptist Church and was formerly employed as a Health Physics Technician with Y-12 National Security Complex.  Preceded in death by Husband, Melvin Sweat, Parents, William Ford, Jr. and Mary Pearl Wright Ford, Brother, Robert Ford,...

Jan 1, 2022

Margaret Rose (Heatherly) Smith passed into the loving arms of our Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, January 1, 2022.  She was a member of East LaFollette Baptist Church.  Marg, as she was affectionately known, was born on June 08, 1960, to the late J. Marshall and Oveda Heatherly, who preceded her in death.  Marg retired in 2019...

Dec 27, 2021

Mrs. Eurnestine Miller Pebley , age 89 of LaFollette passed away Monday, December 27, 2021, peacefully in her home surrounded by family.  She was a loving wife, Mother, Grandmother, and Great-Grandmother.  She was preceded in death by Daughter, Beverly Loy, Parents, Emery and Edna Miller, Brothers, Denvin Miller and James Lienart

She is survived by...

Dec 26, 2021

Mr. Glen Guy , passed away Sunday, December 26, 2021.  He was a former Merchant Marine working on the Great Lakes.  Now he is sailing the Great Lakes in Heaven.  Mr. Guy enjoyed spending time with his Grandchildren, fishing, hunting, boating, and playing his guitar.  Glen was a steady rock for the family he left behind.  Preceded...

Dec 25, 2021

Mrs. Billie Leach , age 91 of LaFollette passed away Saturday, December 25, 2021.  She was a Member of East LaFollette Baptist Church for 65 years, and a proud founding member of the Campbell County Cancer Association.  Preceded in death by Husband, Tom C. Leach, Parents, Henry Gleason Seiber and Jessie Davis Seiber Gibson, Brothers, J.L. Seiber...

Dec 24, 2021

Mr. John T. (Jack) Reynolds passed away peacefully at home on Friday, December 24, 2021. He was born in LaFollette, TN on November 22, 1929.  Mr. Reynolds was a life-long resident of Campbell County except for the time spent at college and in the US Army. After graduating from LaFollette High School in 1947, he began his...