LaFollette Obituaries

Sep 19, 2021

Mrs. Doris Ann Whitsell Anderson , age 80 of LaFollette passed away Sunday, September 19, 2021.  She was of the Baptist Faith.  Preceded in death by Husband, Emil Anderson, Parents, Adolph and Annabel White Whitsell.

Survivors:  Friend as a Brother, Tony Kitts and his Children, Kristi Cooper and Todd Kitts; Special Friends, Judy of North Carolina...

Sep 18, 2021

Mr. James D. “Pete” Sammons , age 59 of LaFollette passed away Saturday, September 18, 2021.  He was a former construction worker, enjoyed woodworking, a member of LaFollette Rescue Squad, and was formerly employed with LaFollette Fire Department and Campbell County Sheriff’s Office.  Preceded in death by Parents, James Howard and Opal Louise Draughn Sammons, Brother, Paul...

Sep 16, 2021

Mrs. Mary Lee (Braden) Maddox, born September 17, 1929, raised in Ausmus Holler, Speedwell, TN, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, September 16, 2021. Mrs. Maddox enjoyed Quilting, Cooking, Crossword Puzzles, Reading and Learning.  She had an excellent memory until dementia misplaced her memory.  She was retired from Imperial Reading Corp.  She lived most of her life...

Sep 15, 2021

Kaytlyn Lee Wilson , age 15 of Speedwell, passed away Wednesday, September 15, 2021.  Kaytlyn was a beautiful and loving daughter who loved her dog, Susie, playing basketball, and watching her Disney Princesses.  Preceded in death by Great-Grandmother, Lydia Blanton, Aunts, Linda Maggard and Samantha Wilson, and Uncle, Lewis “Bug” Carroll, Jr.

Survivors:  Mother and...

Sep 14, 2021

Mrs. Barbara Gail Ivey , age 77 of LaFollette passed away Tuesday, September 14, 2021.  Preeded in death by Husband, Fred Ivey, Father, Charlie Miller, and numerous Brothers and Sisters.

Survivors:  Children, Fred Ivey, Jr., Jackie Pierce and Husband, Tim, Susan Jackson and Husband, Marty, David Ivey, and Bryan Ivey; 6 Grandchildren.

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Sep 9, 2021

Mr.  John Will “Jay” Whitaker , age 94 passed away peacefully September 9, 2021.  Jay was born August 2, 1927.  He married his sweetheart, Thelma Ockerman Whitaker, February 25, 1951.  He was a decorated sharpshooter, Air Force Veteran of World War II, serving in the Pacific.  He was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, uncle, brother,...

Sep 4, 2021

Mr. John “Dinky” Shears , age 47 of LaFollette passed away Saturday, September 4, 2021.  He was a devoted Father and a very hard worker.  Dinky enjoyed working on and restoring old cars, fishing, collecting knives, loved animals, drawing, and trading with others.  Preceded in death by Parents, John Cecil “Johnny” Shears and Patricia Sue Walker Shears;...

Sep 3, 2021

Mrs. Linda Lobertini age 73 of LaFollette passed away Friday, September 3, 2021.  She was of the Baptist Faith and was saved and baptized on September 4, 1953 in Jacksboro, TN.  Linda enjoyed being with her family, especially her Grandchildren and Great-Grandchildren, watching television, and bird watching.  Preceded in death by Husband, Jackie Lobertini, Parents, Howard and...

Sep 2, 2021

Mrs. Arkie Marie Brown , age 84 of LaFollette passed away Thursday, September 2, 2021.  She attended Fincastle United Methodist Church for many years, and was employed with LaFollette Medical Center for 35 years, where she began as a Housekeeper and worked all the way up to Director of Environmental Services.  Arkie enjoyed being active in the...

Sep 1, 2021

Mrs. Dana Kay Reynolds , age 64 of the Stinking Creek Community passed away Wednesday, September 1, 2021.  She was a member of Stanfield Church of God, a University of Tennessee and Berea College Graduate, and was a former BSN/RN with several area Hospitals and Nursing Homes. Preceded in death by Husband, Eddie F. Reynolds in March...

Aug 31, 2021

Ms. Rachel J. McDowell , age 70 of LaFollette passed away Tuesday, August 31, 2021.  She was of the Church of God Faith, a lifelong hairdresser, and loved crafts.  Preceded in death by Parents, William and Julia Hopkins McCarver, and several Brothers and Sisters.

Survivors:   Daughter, Jennifer Wilson and husband, Kenneth; Brother, James Hopkins; Sister,...

Aug 23, 2021

Mr. Carlos A. (Pete) McKnight , born July 20, 1952, passed away Monday, August 23, 2021.  Pete was born and raised in Harlan County, Kentucky.  He was a veteran of the United States Army and last served in the rank of Staff Sergeant when he was honorably discharged in 1982.  He worked in the grocery industry all...

Aug 23, 2021

Mr. Jerry Wells , age 76 of LaFollette, passed away Monday, August 23, 2021.  He was a Member and Trustee of LaFollette First Baptist Church, and a proud U.S. Air Force Veteran.  Jerry was a former educator with the Campbell County School System, and was also employed with First National Bank in LaFollette until his retirement in...

Aug 18, 2021

Mr. Herman Bruce Mefford , age 88 of Jacksboro passed away Wednesday, August 18, 2021.  He was a member of Woodlake Baptist Church and a U.S. Army Veteran serving in Korea.  Herman was employed as a foreman with Hale Construction in Morristown, TN for many years and was also a saw sharpener.  He was a loving Husband,...

Aug 16, 2021

Mrs. Tilda V. Walden Cupp , age 93 of LaFollette passed away Monday, August 16, 2021.  She was of the Church of God Faith and a member of Valley Fellowship.  Preceded in death by Husband, Tommy Cupp, Sons, Garry Cupp and Larry Cupp, Parents, Charlie and Nancy Bruce Walden, Brothers, Ancil, James, Hansford, Tilman (her twin), and...

Aug 15, 2021

Mr. Jack Wilson , age 80 of LaFollette, passed away Sunday, August 15, 2021.  He was of the Baptist Faith.  Jack was a lifelong farmer and a former construction worker.  He was a Man of God and believed in helping those in need.  He loved his family, especially his Grandchildren and Great-Grandchildren.  Preceded in death by Parents,...

Aug 15, 2021

Ms. Clara Effie “Ett” Cinnamon , age 66 of Speedwell passed away Sunday, August 15, 2021.  She was of the Christian Faith, a graduate of Powell Valley Class of 1973, was employed with Imperial Reading.  She was a former CNA, and also earned an Associates Degree from Walters State Community College as a Paralegal and Social Work. ...

Aug 13, 2021

Mr. Billie Phillips , age 86 of LaFollette, passed away Friday, August 13, 2021.  He was of the Baptist Faith and loved and enjoyed being with his family very much.  Billie was a hard worker, enjoyed fishing, and coon hunting.  Preceded in death by Wife, Fannie Spencer Phillips, Daughters, Kathy Lynn Phillips and Michelle Phillips, Son, Wayne...

Aug 11, 2021

Mr. Samuel Ridenour , age 49 of Caryville passed away Wednesday, August 11, 2021.  He was of the Christian Faith and a former truck driver.  Samuel loved his “boys” very much and loved “wheeling and dealing”.  Preceded in death by Father, Willard Ridenour.

Survivors:  Wife, Jessica Haire Ridenour; Children, Samuel Xavier Ridenour, Charlie Michael Ridenour,...

Aug 10, 2021

Mr. Terry Scott Bolton age 50 of LaFollette passed away Tuesday, August 10, 2021.  Terry was a U.S. Army Veteran and a 1989 Graduate of Jellico High School.  Terry enjoyed hunting and fishing, and being with his Grandkids.  Preceded in death by Parents, Troy and Osa Blevins Bolton, and Sister, Tonya Lloyd.

Survivors: Son, Tyler...