LaFollette Obituaries

Oct 29, 2020

Mrs. Anna Naomi (Walden) Burns , 87, of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, October 29th, 2020 in Indianapolis, Indiana.  Anna was born on March 4th, 1933 in LaFollette, Tennessee to the late Charlie Walden and Nancy J. (Bruce) Walden.  Anna was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Henry Burns Jr.; her parents; her brothers, Hansford,...

Oct 27, 2020

Mr. Lewis Carroll, Jr. affectionately known as “Bug” passed away Tuesday, October 27, 2020.  He was of the Holiness Faith and attended Higher Ground Church.  Preceded in death by Parents, Lewis Sr. and Bessie Phillips Carroll, Brothers, Eugene Carroll and Bobby Carroll, and Niece, Samantha Wilson.

Survivors:  Wife, Mrs. Joy Bennett Carroll; Sons, Lewis Eugene...

Oct 26, 2020

Mr. Billy Jack “Cotton” Kitts , age 75 of LaFollette passed away Monday, October 26, 2020.  He attended Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church and was a former heavy equipment operator.  Cotton loved his family, especially his children and grandchildren, farming, gardening, and trout fishing.  Preceded in death by Parents, Elbert Rose, Sr. and Gertrude Kitts; Brothers, Elbert Rose,...

Oct 19, 2020

Mr. Robert Donald Foster, Sr. age 85 of LaFollette passed away Monday, October 19, 2020.  He was a U.S. Army Veteran.  Mr. Foster was a former construction worker specializing in drywall work.  Preceded in death by Wife, Wanda Sue Foster, Daughter, Marlene Laney, Parents, Fred Foster and Birdie Foster.

Survivors:  Children, Rhonda Albright and husband,...

Oct 15, 2020

Mrs. Yvonia Morrell, age 74 of LaFollette, passed away Thursday, October 15, 2020.  She was of the Baptist Faith. Preceded in death by Parents, James and Ethel Shephard Housley, and several Sisters and Brothers.

Survivors:  Daughter, Tammy Potts Hickman and husband, Steve; Son, Tony Potts; 4 Grandchildren; Sister, Esther Owens.   Several Nieces, Nephews, Cousins, other relatives and...

Oct 14, 2020

Alex Ryce Bullman , beloved son, brother, and aspiring NBA Superstar, age 9, passed away Wednesday, October 14, 2020.  Alex lived life wide open, as little boys are supposed to.  To say that he loved everyone would be an understatement, including his family, friends, cousins, and especially his family at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church.  Alex's love for...

Oct 12, 2020

Bishop Richard L. Hensley age 91 of LaFollette passed away Monday, October 12, 2020.  He was a Church of God Bishop in the Cleveland Assembly for more than 70 years.  He Pastored multiple Churches and was involved in the building of two Churches.  He loved farming and caring for his orchard of fruit trees.  Bishop Hensley served...

Oct 9, 2020

Mrs. Betty Sue Wells Carson age 87 of LaFollette passed away Friday, October 9, 2020.  She was a member of Indiana Avenue Baptist Church.  Preceded in death by Husband, E.C. Carson, Parents, George and Flora Wells, Sisters, Mary Murray, Lorene Gladson, Martha Giandelia, and Eva Romanella, brothers, Sam Wells and J.T. Wells.

Survivors: Son, Steve...

Oct 9, 2020

Mr. Jerry Marlow age 66 of LaFollette passed away Friday, October 9, 2020.  He was of the Pentecostal Faith.  Jerry loved to fish and enjoyed cooking for everyone.  Preceded in death by Mother, Loretta Adkins, Brother, Hughie Adkins, and Longtime Girlfriend, Wanda Sue Barrett.

Survivors: Uncles, Danny Marlow and Wife, Delores, Carlos Marlow, and Jackie...

Oct 8, 2020

Mr. Ellard L. Pebley age 87 of LaFollette passed away Thursday, October 8, 2020.  He was a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church and was employed with Smith Ace Hardware for many years.  Preceded in death by Wife, Goldie Anderson Pebley, Parents, Walter and Florence Tilson Pebley, Brothers, Albert, Frank, Delbert, John, Odevia, and William Pebley, Sisters, Eula...

Oct 8, 2020

Mrs. Martha M. Dew Childress , age 94 of Maryville, formerly of LaFollette passed away Thursday, October 8, 2020.  She was a longtime faithful member and Sunday School teacher at Fincastle United Methodist Church and a graduate of Tennessee Wesleyan College.  Mrs. Childress was a former educator at Valley View School, a member of Valley View Homemaker...

Oct 8, 2020

Mrs. Janice Ethel Huddleston Powers was born September 23, 1940 and left this world on Thursday, October 8, 2020.  Janice was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend to everyone who knew her.  She could take a skein of yarn and make a beautiful creation to rival any ever seen anywhere.  She made the...

Oct 6, 2020

Mr. Dwayne “Rosie” Baird age 59 of LaFollette passed away Tuesday, October 6, 2020.  He was employed with PRI and formerly employed with Rogers Group.  Dwayne had a love of working on and collecting cars.  Preceded in death by Father, Howard Baird, Jr. and Cousin, Donnie Kitts.

Survivors:  Daughters, Kelsey Simms and husband, Nicholas, and...

Oct 1, 2020

Ms. Catherine Sue Teague age 69 of LaFollette passed away Thursday, October 1, 2020 at Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge.  She was born January 15, 1951 to A.C. and Frances Teague who preceded her in death.  Cathy was a retired educator with 38 years of service and a member, Sunday school teacher, and long-time pianist at...

Sep 29, 2020

Mrs. Ann “Dolly” Goins , age 81 of LaFollette passed away Tuesday, September 29, 2020.  Preceded in death by husband, LaFeld Goins, Parents, George and Nannie Bolton Gaylor, Brothers, John, LeRoy, and Doyle Gaylor, Sisters, Pauline Trusty and Lucinda Justice.

Survivors:  Daughter, Regina Goins and husband, Marvin; Granddaughters, Courtney and Whitney Goins; Daughter, Kathy Henry;...

Sep 28, 2020

Mrs. Pearl W. Lynch , age 92 of LaFollette passed away Monday, September 28, 2020.  She was a member of Davis Chapel Community Baptist Church and along with her Husband, were very active in the Campbell County Chapter D.A.V.  Preceded in death by Husband, Clyde Lynch,  Parents, William White and Ollie White Welch, Brother, Reba White and...

Sep 25, 2020

Doris Richardson Wells age 75 of LaFollette passed away Friday, September 25, 2020.  She was a life-long faithful member of Indiana Avenue Baptist Church and a very devoted Mother.  Doris had many passions including being in the kitchen cooking and baking, growing and tending to her beautiful flower garden of Iris and Lillies, and quilt making.  Preceded...

Sep 17, 2020

Mrs. Karen J. Videtich age 84 of LaFollette passed away Thursday, September 17, 2020.  She was a devoted member of East LaFollette Baptist Church and Director of the Jolly Hearts Ladies Group for many years.  Karen also had a heart to bring Sunday School to Nursing Home Residents and Shut-ins.  Preceded in death by Husband, Joseph Matthew Videtich, Son, Terry...

Sep 13, 2020

Mrs. Elizabeth Dean Gibson age 63 of LaFollette passed away Sunday, September 13, 2020.  She attended Fundamental Missionary Baptist Church.  In the words of her Sisters, “Dean was always the life of the party!” and loved to be with her family.   Preceded in death by Husband, John Wayne Gibson; Son, Eric Gibson; Parents, Murley and Oma Smith...

Sep 11, 2020

Mrs. Faye Fraley , age 74 of LaFollette passed away peacefully Friday, September 11, 2020.  She loved cooking, and her special pups, Sissy and Magnum.  Preceded in death by husband, Wendell Fraley, Parents, Kermit and Rosetta Crabtree Byrd, Father-in-Law and Mother-in-Law, Caleb and Myrtle Fraley.

Survivors:  Sons, Scott Fraley, Keith Fraley and Melody Henderson; Brothers,...