LaFollette Obituaries

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;...

Jul 1, 2022

Mr. Calvin L. Rigg Jr. , born March 15th,1956, passed away late Friday night, July 1st, 2022, at 10:00pm, after a short battle with cancer.  Preceded in death by Parents, Calvin Lester Rigg, Sr. And Harriet Murphy Rigg.

Survived by his son, Aron Rigg; Grandchildren; and brothers and sister.   Several other relatives and friends.  Although...

Jun 30, 2022

Lena Bell Floyd , age 98, of Sweetwater, passed away on Thursday, June 30, 2022. She was a member of the Glenlock Baptist Church in Sweetwater. Preceded in death by her husband: Rev. Clarence Floyd, daughters: Sara Longmire, Wanda Edgemon, Edna Mincy, her parents, brothers, and sisters.

Survivors include her daughters and son-in-law: Betty J....

Jun 28, 2022

Mrs. Nina Teague , age 86 of LaFollette passed away Tuesday, June 28, 2022.  She was a member of Well Springs United Methodist Church, and retired from SCM in Marion, IN after 33 years of service.  Mrs. Teague was a wonderful cook, enjoyed being in her flower garden, but above everything, loved to be with her family....

Jun 26, 2022

Mr. George Michael Moses , age 65 of LaFollette, passed away one day shy of his 66th Birthday on Sunday, June 26, 2022.  He was a U.S. Army Veteran, U. S. Coast Guard Veteran, and was a Disabled American Veteran.  George was currently employed with Roane State Community College as a Security Officer, served many years in...

Jun 26, 2022

Mr. Carl Lindsay Swisher, age 84 of Caryville, passed away Sunday, June 26, 2022.  He was a member of LaFollette First Baptist Church.  Mr. Swisher was a long time coal miner and was a U.S. Army Veteran, serving in Korea, and Southeast Asia.  Mr. Swisher was also an E-4 Specialist with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.  Preceded...

Jun 25, 2022

Mr. Cecil Peel , age 89 of LaFollette, passed away peacefully at his home with his loving family surrounding him on Saturday, June 25, 2022.  Cecil was a member of New Horizon Baptist Church and was recently attending Cedar Hill Baptist Church.  He was a retired electrician and member of IBEW.  Past Master of Stooksbury Masonic Lodge...

Jun 25, 2022

Mr.  Lonnie  Harrel Payne , age 83 of Jacksboro, passed away Saturday, June 25, 2022.  He was of the Baptist Faith, enjoyed fishing and hunting.  Mr. Payne took great pride in doing his yard work and gardening.  Preceded in death by Parents, Clarence and Geneva Leach Payne, Brother, Herbert Gene Payne and Sister, Nola Mae Branam.

Jun 22, 2022

Mrs. Janet Sharp Allen , age 95 of LaFollette passed away Wednesday, June 22, 2022.  She was a lifelong Member of First Presbyterian Church of LaFollette.  She served the church in various capacities, including Elder.  Together with her Husband, Rev. Reuben Allen, Jr., they served the Presbyterian Church for many years in several locations, including Tallahassee, FL,...

Jun 22, 2022

Mrs. Beverly Anne Christian , age 82, of LaFollette, passed away Wednesday, June 22, 2022.  She attended Cedar Hill Baptist Church.  Mrs. Christian enjoyed cooking, sewing, hunting, fishing, loved animals, and her family very much.   Preceded in death by Husband, William “Bill” Christian, Parents, John Lewis and Clara Belle Blackmon; 3 Brothers and 3 Sisters.

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Jun 21, 2022

Mr. W. T. “Tom” Fowler , age 82 of Jacksboro, passed away Tuesday, June 21, 2022.  He was a member of Mt. Paran Baptist Church and was the former owner of the Stop-Shop.  Preceded in death by Wife, Betty Fowler, Parents, Elmer and Lurenda Burke Fowler, and Brother, Benny Fowler.

Survivors:   Children, Cindy Partin and...

Jun 16, 2022

Fredia Jane Chadwell age 82 of the Stinking Creek Community passed away Thursday, June 16, 2022.  She was a member of Stanfield Church of God and loved gardening, quilting, reading her bible, and spending time with her family, especially her Grandchildren and Great-Grandchildren.  Preceded in death by Parents, William Sampson and Flossie Walden McCullah, Grandson, Christopher Sampson...

Jun 8, 2022

Mrs. Betty Sue Bunch , age 78 of Jacksboro passed away Wednesday, June 8, 2022.  She was a member of Jellico Highway Church of God.  Betty enjoyed cooking, shopping, and loved her family.  Preceded in death by first Husband, Lester Wagers, Daughter, Karen Ridenour, Parents, Esau and Ruby Robbins Wells, Infant Sister, Sally Ann Wells, Brother, Benny...

May 25, 2022

Mr. David Wayne Sharp , age 63 of LaFollette passed away Wednesday, May 25, 2022.  David always had a smile and was very giving and generous to everyone that he met, but his true pride and joy was his Grandson, Aiden.  Together with his Wife, Jeannie they enjoyed being at the beach, especially traveling to Destin, FL. ...

May 24, 2022

Mrs. Connie Miller Russell , of LaFollette passed away, Tuesday, May 24, 2022.  Connie was born Feb 20, 1959, in LaFollette, TN to Mamie and Cecil Miller.  Preceded in death by first husband, Richard Walker, and husband and soul mate, Kim Russell, parents, Cecil and Mamie Miller.

Survived by sister, Carol McBee and husband, Rudy; Niece, Wendy...

May 24, 2022

Mrs. Mary Lou Campbell Reynolds , age 92, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by family and friends on Tuesday, May 24, 2022.  She was a loving Wife, Mother, Nannie, and friend.

She was born on October 7, 1929, in the Lone Mountain community of Claiborne County, Tennessee. She graduated from the University of...

May 22, 2022

Mr. Jeffery Scott Owens, Sr ., age 58 of LaFollette, passed away Sunday May 22, 2022.  He enjoyed fishing and NASCAR.  Preceded in death by Wife, Rachel Owens, Parents, William and Mary Owens, 2 Brothers and 2 Sisters.

Survivors:  2 Sons, Jeff, Jr. and Landon; 3 Daughters, Catra, Amanda, and Paige; 5 Granddaughters; 2 Grandsons. ...

May 21, 2022

Mr. Thomas Wayne Bolton , age 51 of LaFollette passed away Saturday, May 21, 2022.  He was a landscaper by trade, enjoyed fishing, and was a great cook.  Preceded in death by Father, Henry Clifford Bolton.

Survivors:  Son, Nathan Bolton; Mother, Mrs. Lillie Ridenour Bolton; Sisters and Brother, Gracie Bolton, Betty Ayers and husband, Sam,...