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LaFollette Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Lafollette, Tennessee area
Christopher E. "Chris" Siler
Apr 4, 2025
Mr. Christopher E. “Chris” Siler, age 51 of LaFollette passed away on Friday, April 4, 2025. He was of the Church of God Faith. For nearly 20 years, he served as a dedicated caretaker with Woodlawn Cemetery and Campbell Memorial Gardens, and took great pride in his work. Chris had a great love of music, especially Southern Gospel and the...
Tina Marie Snelgrove Thibault Mintz
Apr 3, 2025
Tina Marie Snelgrove Thibault Mintz passed away Thursday, April 3, 2025. She was many things: a master groomer, an incredible chess player, an amazing cook, an avid reader. She was an incredible, loving and beloved sister, friend, wife, and daughter. But most of all, the thing she loved best was being a mother. She was not just a mother, not...
Rose A. Bruce
Mar 20, 2025
“Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies.” - Proverbs 31:10 (KJV)
First Lady Rose A. Bruce completed her earthly journey on Thursday, March 20, 2025 at 11:01 AM, and heard those wonderful words: ”Well done, thou good and faithful servant!” Sister Bruce was born on September 3, 1939 in Campbell County to the late Luther...
William Arnold "AJ" Jones
Mar 18, 2025
Mr. William Arnold “AJ” Jones, age 73 of LaFollette passed away Tuesday, March 18, 2025. He was a Member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Mr. Jones was a retired educator with the Campbell County School System teaching Theatrical Arts and English. He earned his Bachelor’s Degree from LMU, and continued his education receiving his Master’s...
Bobby Lee "Furduck" Smiddy Davis
Mar 17, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Bobby Lee Smiddy Davis, a.k.a “Furduck” who left us on March 17, 2025 at the age of 83. Born in Michigan on June 3, 1941, Bobby was a beloved member of Jacksboro, Tennessee and touched the lives of many with his kindness and generosity.
Throughout his life, Bobby was known...
Robbin "Poppy" Wright
Mar 17, 2025
Mr. Robbin “Poppy” Wright, age 77 of LaFollette, TN passed away Monday, March 17, 2025. He was a member of Midway Baptist Church. Poppy was a loving Dad, Grandfather, and Great-Grandfather who loved his kids. He loved to garden and work outside. He is preceded in death by Parents, Sherman and Colleen Williams Wright, Great-Grandson, Eli Ayers, Brothers, Lynn Wright,...
William Earl Lawson
Mar 10, 2025
Mr. William Earl Lawson, age 89 of LaFollette passed away on Monday, March 10, 2025. He was a Lifetime Member of Cedar Hill Baptist Church, proudly served in the United States Army, and was a skilled painter serving customers throughout the area for many years. He is preceded in death by parents, Jesse C. and Nannie Lawson, brother, Ralph Lawson,...
Jane Rasnake
Mar 9, 2025
Ms. Jane Rasnake, 98, of LaFollette, passed away Sunday, March 9th, 2025. She was a lifelong resident of the College Hill community.
Jane was born March 13th, 1926, to Mark and Kate Rasnake.
In 1942, Jane graduated from Jacksboro High School. She went on to further her education at Lincoln Memorial University and the University of Tennessee where she earned her bachelor's...
Sharon Dian Henegar
Mar 8, 2025
Mrs. Sharon Dian Henegar, age 71 of LaFollette went to Fly High with the Angels on Saturday, March 8, 2025. She had an infectious personality that touched so many people. Sharon enjoyed spending time with her family, could cook literally anything, and loved nothing more than having her loved ones around her, laughing and spending time together. Over the years,...
Mildred Sparks
Mar 7, 2025
Mrs. Mildred Sparks, age 85 of LaFollette went to be with the lord on Friday, March 7, 2025. Mildred was a faithful Christian, wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, and a good friend to all who knew her. She is preceded in death by husband, Rev. Charles Sparks, daughter, Teresa Sparks Miller, and 9 brothers and sisters.
She is survived by...
Frances Louise Kurowicki
Mar 6, 2025
Mrs. Frances Louise Kurowicki, age 76 of LaFollette passed away, Thursday, March 6, 2025. She enjoyed video games and found pleasure in the simple things in life. Preceded in death by Husband, Richard Lee Zimmerman, Son, Gregory Lee Zimmerman, Sister, Donna, and Brothers, Robert and Glen.
Survivors: Sons, Garry Zimmerman and Christopher Creger; Daughter, Melissa Golston (Xavier); Grandchildren, Richard and Patrick...
Rochelle Chumley
Mar 6, 2025
Rochelle Yvonne Chumley, age 58 of LaFollette passed away on Thursday, March 6, 2025. She attended the House of Prayer and Praise and was formerly employed as an ICU Nurse with St. Mary’s Medical Center in Knoxville. Rochelle was a hard worker, enjoyed studying her bible, and cherished the time spent with her family. She is preceded in death by...
Audrey A. Johnson
Mar 6, 2025
Mrs. Audrey A. Johnson, born March 12, 1939, went to be in the arms of Jesus on Thursday, March 6, 2025. She was a loving Grandmother who loved all of her Grandchildren very much. She adored her Children as well and loved them with all her heart. She loved the Lord and wanted to go home to Heaven. She was...
Jean Smiddy Roberts
Feb 24, 2025
Mrs. Jean Smiddy Roberts, age 89 of LaFollette passed away on Monday, February 24, 2025. She was a member of Lick Creek Holiness Church, and dearly loved her family. Jean enjoyed cooking, gardening, canning, and Hallmark Movies. Preceded in death by Husbands, John “Penny” Smiddy and Louis “Louie” Roberts, Son, Jerry Smiddy, Parents, Ernest and Mary Reynolds Walden, Brother-in-Law, John...
Alma Faye (Ray) Woodby
Feb 22, 2025
Alma Faye (Ray) Woodby passed away peacefully on February 22, 2025, at the age of 86. She was a beloved wife, mother, sister, aunt, grandmother, and great-grandmother.
She was born on March 20, 1938, in LaFollette, TN, to her parents, Laura Roberts Ray and Barney M. Ray. She was the oldest of six siblings and, at an early age, cared for...
John Charles McNeeley
Feb 11, 2025
Mr. John Charles McNeeley, age 46 of Andersonville passed away on Tuesday, February 11, 2025. John was a 1996 graduate of Campbell County High School, and a proud member of the Cougars Basketball team during 3 straight district championships from 1994-1996. For his hard work and dedication, he earned an athletic scholarship to continue his basketball career with the Senators...
Kathy Siler Robertson
Feb 10, 2025
Kathy Siler Robertson, age 71 of LaFollette passed away on Monday, February 10, 2025. Kathy was formerly employed with Lakeshore Mental Health Institute, and for many years was a training coordinator with Cracker Barrel. Kathy dearly loved her dogs and enjoyed riding motorcycles. She is preceded in death by parents, Layton and Margie (Heatherly) Siler.
She is survived by her long-time...
Robert E. Taylor
Feb 4, 2025
Mr. Robert E. Taylor (72) of Caryville, passed away Tuesday February 04, 2025 at his home. Robert was a plumber by trade and loved spending his time with his family. Robert loved all things fishing and hunting. Robert was preceded in death by his loving wife, Debbie Taylor and Son, Ralph Miller. Also preceded in death by his Father, Elton...
Janet "Jan" Gregory
Feb 4, 2025
Mrs. Janet “Jan” Gregory, age 70 of LaFollette passed away on Tuesday, February 4, 2025. She attended Walnut Grove Baptist Church, dearly loved her family, and was very encouraging to everyone. Jan enjoyed reading, crocheting, and tending to plants. She is preceded in death by Frank Everett, I, and Derek Gregory, Great-Grandson, Hunter Logan, Parents, William “Bill” and Lorraine Freling...
Elsie Mae Phillips
Feb 3, 2025
Mrs. Elsie Mae Phillips, age 60 of LaFollette went home to be with the Lord on Monday, February 3, 2025. She is preceded in death by Parents, James Carroll, Sr. and Barbara Carroll, Sister, Bobbie Ann Brown, Brother, James Carroll, Jr, and Step-Brother, Daniel Wallace.
She is survived by her husband, Stanley Phillips; son, Scotty Lee Carroll and fiancé Brandi Byrge;...
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