LaFollette Obituaries

Nov 23, 2021

Mr. Michael R. Grant , affectionately known as “Paw”, age 74 of LaFollette passed away Tuesday, November 23, 2021.  He was retired from General Motors and served in the U.S. Army in the Vietnam Era in artillery.  Michael loved golfing, camping, fishing, bowling, watching, and feeding birds.  Preceded in death by Parents, Ed and Norma Jean Dixon...

Nov 21, 2021

Mr. Arnold Ayers , age 73 of Caryville, passed away Sunday, November 21, 2021.  Arnold joined Stanfield Church of God on October 24, 1993 and has served as a Trustee for 25+ years. He served his church with great pride and dedication also as a Sound Engineer.  Arnold was a Veteran of the U.S. Army National Guard. ...

Nov 21, 2021

Mrs. Princess “Penny” Stewart , age 63 of LaFollette passed away Sunday, November 21, 2021.  She was a Member of Bible Baptist Church in Mt. Vernon, WA.  Preceded in death by Parents, Millard and Mae Jackson Frazier, and several Brothers and Sisters.

Survivors:  Husband, Charles Stewart; Children, Richard Hinds, Tim Hinds and wife, Jennifer, Bryan...

Nov 20, 2021

Mrs. Sadie Collier Tipton , age 90, of LaFollette passed away Saturday, November 20, 2021.  Sadie resided at NHC Place, Farragut, since December, 2016.  She was a member of LaFollette United Methodist Church.  Sadie worked for and retired from South Central Bell. She was a member of Telephone Pioneers of America.  After six months of retirement, she...

Nov 20, 2021

Mrs. Wanda McCullah Ridenour Wells , age 79 of the Stinking Creek Community passed away Saturday, November 20, 2021.  She was a member of Habersham, Baptist Church, where she loved singing in the Choir.  Wanda was retired from the Campbell County School System as a School Nutritionist, and enjoyed sewing.  Preceded in death by First Husband, Don...

Nov 19, 2021

Mrs. Donna E. Poteet , age 71 of LaFollette passed away Friday, November 19, 2021.  She was a devoted member of LaFollette First Baptist Church, and served her church wherever there was a need.  Donna was a former CFO of Riggs Drug in LaFollette.  She loved to travel, enjoyed arts and crafts, and working in her church. ...

Nov 19, 2021

Anita Joy Hammond , age 59 of Knoxville passed away Friday, November 19, 2021.  Anita enjoyed spending time with her family and friends.  Preceded in death by Husband, Scott Hammond, Parents, Robert and Wilma Bush.

Survivors:  Son, Jesse Sharp and wife, Olivia; Grandson, Tanner Sharp; Step-Sons, Eric and Jason Hammond; Sisters, Veronica Fugate, Christie Bush,...

Nov 18, 2021

Mrs. Bobbie R. Evans , age 87 of LaFollette passed away Thursday, November 18, 2021.  She was of the Baptist Faith.   Preceded in death by Husband, Millard Evans, Parents, John and Edna Spitzer Long, Brothers, Richard Long and Bill Long, Infant Sister, Linda Jane Long, and Brother-in-law, Bill Sammons.

Survivors:  Son, David Lawson and wife,...

Nov 18, 2021

Mr. James Virgil Kidwell , age 70 passed away on Thursday, November 18, 2021.  Virgil was the eldest of four children born to Odes and Mary Kidwell who preceded him in death.  Virgil did what so few do as he was a frequent candidate for a wide variety of political offices.   Although not elected to any office,...

Nov 16, 2021

Mrs. Joie Sharp , age 94 of LaFollette passed away Tuesday, November 16, 2021.  She was a member of Glade Springs Baptist Church, and enjoyed being with her family.  Preceded in death by Husband, Louis Sharp, Sons, Donnie Sharp and Jerry Sharp, Grandson, Benjamin Sharp, and Parents, Alfred and Lillie Sharp.

Survivors:  Grandchildren, Jamie Sharp,...

Nov 9, 2021

Mr. William Onie “Bill” Goins , age 50 of Caryville passed away Tuesday, November 9, 2021.  Bill had a remarkable ability to draw, enjoyed collecting model cars, and was an avid Green Bay Packers and Chicago White Sox fan.  Preceded in death by Father, James William Goins, Grandparents, Onie and Nancy Elsie Paul Goins, and Arlie and...

Nov 3, 2021

Ms. Tonya Maddox , age 56 of LaFollette went home to be with Jesus after a short illness on Wednesday, November 3, 2021.  She was of the Baptist Faith and was employed with Security Finance for 33 years.  Tonya was a loving Aunt, a best friend to many, enjoyed traveling, and was always up for a road...

Nov 3, 2021

Mrs. Betty Mae Heatherly Chapman , age 70 of LaFollette passed away Wednesday, November 3, 2021, at U. T. Medical Center.  Betty was born February 9, 1951, in LaFollette, TN to Brad and Marie Geraldine Owens Heatherly.  She was retired from First Volunteer Bank and attended Fundamental Missionary Baptist Church.  She was an active Member of the...

Oct 31, 2021

Mrs. Nancy Lucille Goins McNeely age 77 of LaFollette passed away Sunday, October 31, 2021.  She was a member of Fordtown Baptist Church and was formerly employed with several area restaurants.  Lucille was a Mother to everyone that she met and always enjoyed serving the Lord.  Preceded in death by Son, Jerry Welch, Parents, Onie and Elsie...

Oct 30, 2021

Mr. Glen Lumpkins , age 66 of LaFollette, TN, passed away Saturday, October 30, 2021.  Glen turned his life over to the Lord several months ago.  He enjoyed deer hunting, riding motorcycles, and spending time with family and friends.  He was preceded in death by Parents, Finley and Louise Sweat Lumpkins, and Sister, Linda Miller.

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Oct 29, 2021

Allen Scott Owens , born 11/14/1961 in LaFollette, TN passed away 10/29/2021 at St. Mary’s Mercy Health in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Scott was a Christian and Marine Veteran.  He was extremely proud of his service for his Country.  Cars were his interest, either taking his Jeep on trail rides or enjoying going to the races...

Oct 28, 2021

Mrs. Janice Sue Herron , of Jacksboro passed away Thursday, October 28, 2021.  Janice was a loving Wife, Mother, Daughter, and Sister.  She was of the Baptist Faith and was formerly employed with Enrichment Federal Credit Union.  Preceded in death by Father, Colvin L. Moyers.

Survivors:   Husband of 37 years, Jimmy D. Herron; Daughter, Jennifer Rose...

Oct 26, 2021

Mrs. Gloria “Pat” Harrison , age 91 of LaFollette passed away Tuesday, October 26, 2021.  She was of the Catholic Faith.  Pat owned and operated a successful restaurant in Maryland for many years.  She had a deep love for her family, loved to sew, and to sing.  Preceded in death by Husband, Vance E. Harrison, Daughter, Terry Marie...

Oct 24, 2021

Mr. Jimmy Ray Thompson , age 70 of LaFollette, passed away on Sunday, October 24, 2021.  He was of the Baptist Faith.  Jimmy was a Farmer and Trader.  Preceded in death by Parents, Frank and Linda Thompson, 4 Brothers, and 2 Sisters.

Survivors:  Sisters, Caroline Daugherty and Mary L. Pike; Special Friend, Danny Miracle.  A...

Oct 18, 2021

Mrs. Irene D. Russell , age 96 of LaFollette passed away peacefully on Monday, October 18, 2021, surrounded by her Children.  She was a Charter Member of Liberty Baptist Church, loved going to Church, and Singing.  Mrs. Russell loved her family very much, enjoyed babysitting, loved cooking, and was known for her chicken and dumplings, and biscuits.  Even...