LaFollette Obituaries

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,...

May 20, 2022

Mrs. Mary Daugherty , age 84 of Jacksboro passed away Friday, May 20, 2022.  She was a very loving and giving person, and a natural caregiver, but with a side of sass.  Her personality and humor will certainly be missed.  Mary’s true joy in life was being with her husband, Marshall and her Grandchildren and Great-Grandchildren.  Preceded...

May 19, 2022

Mr. Ricky Pierce , age 63 of LaFollette, passed away Thursday, May 19, 2022.  Ricky was of the Baptist Faith, a former Ironworker, and enjoyed traveling the country while riding his motorcycle.  Preceded in death by Parents, Troy James (T.J.) and Oma Jean Crabtree Pierce, Brothers, Arnold Gene (Squeak) Pierce, Thomas James (Tom) Pierce, and Nephew, Timothy...

May 17, 2022

Lura Elizabeth Roberts , age 60 of Jacksboro passed away Tuesday, May 17, 2022.  She was employed with Food City as a lead cook in the Deli.  The delight of her life was being with her family, especially her Grandchildren.  She was very well loved by everyone she came into contact with, loved the color purple, and...

May 16, 2022

Janie Frazier , age 61 of LaFollette passed away Monday, May 16, 2022, on her Birthday.  She was a Southern Baptist, enjoyed her Children, Grandchildren, camping, and fishing.  Janie was the youngest of 15 children.  Preceded in death by Parents, Millard and Mae Frazier, and several Sisters and Brothers.

Survivors:  Daughters, Crystal Frazier, Hali Frazier,...

May 12, 2022

Mr. Frank Dee Morgan , age 75 of LaFollette, passed from this life on Thursday, May 12, 2022.  Dee was a Veteran of the U.S. Army.  He loved his mountains, dogs, and large reptiles.  He traveled all over these United States in his younger years.  Dee was The Great Storyteller of the family.  He will be sadly...

May 8, 2022

Mr. James R. Brown , age 83 of Knoxville, formerly of LaFollette, passed away Sunday, May 8, 2022.  Mr. Brown was a U.S. Army Veteran, Member of John Cissna Lodge, #744 F.& A.M., and a 32* Scottish Rite Mason, Lodge Council Chapter of Consistory, Valley of Dayton, OH.  Mr. Brown was formerly employed in the commercial construction...

May 7, 2022

Rev. Bill Loy , age 84 arrived in Heaven on Saturday, May 7, 2022, to be with his beloved wife, Charlotte, Infant Daughter, Karen, devoted Son, Mike, and Infant Grandson, Crawford.  Greeting him at Heaven’s Pearly Gates were his Parents, Wiley and Maggie (Branam) Loy, Sisters, Katherine Richardson, Jesse Ayers, and Mae Gregory, Brothers, Rufus Loy, Harry...

May 6, 2022

Mrs. Dorothy Irene Baird , age 89 of Franklin, OH, formerly of Campbell County, TN passed away Friday, May 6, 2002.  Mrs. Baird enjoyed attending Church, being outdoors, sewing and quilting, and adored her Grandchildren and Great-Grandchildren.  Preceded in death by Husband, Mr. James W. (Bill) Baird, Parents, William F. and Leona Baird Bolton, Sister, Deloris Bolton,...

May 6, 2022

Ray Charles Hamblin , passed away Friday, May 6, 2022, at home surrounded by family and friends after a long battle with cancer.  He was born April 18, 1967, in Jellico, TN Hospital to Mary Elizabeth Malicoat Hamblin and Otheral Hamblin.  In addition to his Parents, he is preceded in death by Brothers, Bobby Carl, Doodle Lee,...

Apr 22, 2022

Mr. Ernest St. John , age 88, of Knoxville, Tennessee , formerly of LaFollette, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, April 22, 2022. He was a faithful and devoted husband of 54 years and a loving father. Ernest was a faithful member of Southside Baptist Church. He was a gifted storyteller...