LaFollette Obituaries

May 11, 2020

Mr. James Ned Russell age 64 of Speedwell passed away Monday, May 11, 2020.  Ned attended LaFollette United Methodist Church and was a heavy equipment owner and operator.  Preceded in death by beloved Daughter, Morgan Russell, Parents, Charles H. “C.J.” Russell, Jr. and Allie Howell Russell, Sister, Elizabeth Ann Russell, and Brother, Kim Howell Russell.

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May 8, 2020

Mrs. Sylvia Marie Epperson Claiborne , age 88 of LaFollette went home to be with the Lord on Friday, May 8, 2020.  She was born on July 30, 1931.  She was a devout Christian who loved the Lord.  She was a long time Member of The First Independent Missionary Baptist Church of LaFollette.  Preceded in death by...

May 7, 2020

Andrew Dyke , age 14 of LaFollette passed away Thursday, May 7, 2020.  Andrew was currently an 8th grader at LaFollette Middle School where he was a member of the Golf Team.   Andrew loved being in the outdoors, especially playing golf, and beekeeping with his Grandfather.  Like many teenagers, he loved to play Xbox, with his favorite...

May 7, 2020

Mrs. Brenda Sue Gafford age 72 of LaFollette passed away Thursday, May 7, 2020.  She was of the Baptist Faith and was saved at Gilead Baptist Church in Lincoln Park, MI.  Before retiring to Norris Lake with her Husband in 2001, Sue was a Test Driver for General Motors for 33 years, and was a staunch union...

May 2, 2020

Mrs. Geraldine Chadwell Miller, affectionately known as “Cricket” age 84 of LaFollette passed away Saturday, May 2, 2020.  She was a member of Victory Baptist Church.  Mrs. Miller loved to attend Church, but the highlight of her life was being with her Family, especially her Grandchildren, Great-Grandchildren, and newest Great-Great-Grandchild.  Preceded in death by Husband, Mr. Walter (Sam) Miller,...

Apr 25, 2020

On Saturday, April 25, 2020, Gerri Marie Lewellen of Speedwell,a loving wife and mother, passed away at the age of 68.  Gerri was an “Unofficial” Mother to many as she had a huge heart for people whether they were family, friends or strangers.  Gerri served the Healthcare Industry as a nurse for over 40-years before retiring to...

Apr 23, 2020

Mrs. Betty Lou Ayers Longmire , age 88 of Rickman, TN, formerly of LaFollette, passed away Thursday, April 23, 2020.  She was of the Church of God Faith and attended several area churches.  Betty loved to work in her Kitchen cooking and baking, but her true passion was gardening, and working in her flowers.  Preceded in death...

Apr 22, 2020

Mr. Jerry Lee Ray , age 72 of LaFollette passed away Wednesday, April 22, 2020.  He was of the Church of God Faith.  Preceded in death by Son, Fabian Lynn Ray, Parents, Barney Monroe and Laura Roberts Ray, Brother, Barney Monroe Ray, Jr., Sister, Myrtle Marie Garner Leinert, and two Infant Brothers.

Survivors:  Daughter, Hannah...

Apr 16, 2020

Mrs. Helen Jean (McBride) Broyles , 90, passed away on April 16, 2020.  She was born on January 19, 1930, to John S. McBride and Lillian (Black) McBride in Doyle, TN.  She is predeceased by brothers Walter, Reece and Albert as well as a sister, Madge.  After graduation from Doyle High School, she met her husband, Willard...

Apr 11, 2020

Mrs. Sue Robbins , affectionately known as “Mother” left this world and went to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 11, 2020.  She was a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church.  Sue loved her Children and her Grandchildren deeply.  She loved to travel, loved people, never met a stranger, and always had a smile on her...

Apr 4, 2020

Mrs. Etta Elizabeth Hensley , age 87 of the Stinking Creek Community, passed away Saturday, April 4, 2020.   Along with her Husband, they served as ministers of the Gospel for many years.  She was preceded in death by Son, Joel Richard Hensley, Grandson, Jason Richard Hensley, and her Parents.

Survivors:  Husband, Bishop Richard Leo Hensley; Grandson, Stephen Joel...

Apr 2, 2020

Mrs. Billie Jean Violet , age 88 of LaFollette, passed away Thursday, April 2, 2020.   She was a member of Midway Baptist Church.  She was preceded in death by Husband, Casper Buck Violet, Parents, Bill Jackson and Dessie Lee Jackson.

Survivors:  Children, Linda Campbell and husband, Keith, Brenda Violet, and Steve Violet and wife, Lee;...

Apr 1, 2020

Mr. Robert B. Cossaboom , age 69 of LaFollette passed away Wednesday, April 1, 2020.  He was a retired U.S. Military Veteran with 39 years of service.  Preceded in death by Parents, Ralph and Amy Shephard Cossaboom.

Survivors: Wife, Debra Cossaboom; 3 Children, Jennifer Cossaboom, Jeffery Cossaboom, and Andrea Cossamboom; 1 Brother.  Several other relatives and friends....

Mar 29, 2020

Mrs. Darlene Ridenour age 65 of Duff passed away Sunday, March 29, 2020.  She attended Baird’s Chapel Holiness Church.  Darlene’s true joy came from her Grandchildren and working in her Church.  Preceded in death by Father, Edgar Paul Roberts.

Survivors: Husband, Lee Ridenour, Daughter, Danielle Ayers; Son, Shawn Lee Ridenour and Wife, Julie; Grandchildren, Hunter...

Mar 28, 2020

Mrs. Yvonne Shaw, age 72 of LaFollette, passed away Saturday, March 28, 2020.   She attended Mt. Zion United Methodist Church.  Known to her students as “Miss Shaw”, she was a beloved educator with the Campbell County School System for over 30 years, primarily with Wynn School and Jacksboro Elementary School.  She was an avid Tennis player and...

Mar 24, 2020

Helen Carden Bowling Sweat , age 88, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 24, 2020, at Newtown Nursing Home in Newtown, Ct.  Helen was the daughter of the late Helen Carden Bowling of LaFollette, and the late William Barton Bowling of Knoxville. She was the Granddaughter of the late Ida Brown Carden and Dr. Ulysses Grant Carden...

Mar 23, 2020

Mr. Timothy Grant Tidwell , age 53, of Indianapolis, IN passed away Monday, March 23, 2020. He was born March 3, 1967, to Robert Harold and Linda Geneva Tidwell. Tim was a graduate of Arsenal Technical High School and received his Bachelor’s Degree from Ball State University. He was employed as a corrections officer for the Hamilton...

Mar 21, 2020

Mr. Donald Reynolds age 72 of LaFollette passed away Saturday, March 21, 2020.  He attended Heritage Baptist Church.  Donald enjoyed the beauty of riding through the mountains and was an avid CB Radio Operator.  Preceded in death by Parents, Minton and Linda Bruce Reynolds, Sisters, Joy Henegar and Thelma Jean Reynolds, Brothers, Lewis, J. Will, Lonnie, and...

Mar 20, 2020

Mr. Gregory Scott Wells age 58 of LaFollette passed away Friday, March 20, 2020.  He attended Faith Baptist Church and was a member of the Caryville Volunteer Fire Department.  Scott enjoyed spending time outdoors, a Gunsmith and gun collector, and an all-around hard worker.  Preceded in death by Son, Brandon Scott Wells, and Father, J.T. Wells.

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Mar 6, 2020

Mrs. Shelia G. Casey, age 62 of LaFollette, passed away Friday, March 6, 2020.   She was the former Director of Monroe County Animal Shelter.  She enjoyed gardening, being with her Grandchildren, and ancestry research.  Preceded in death by Husband, Noel S. Stiner, Parents, Cletus Wayne and Virginia Rose Lindsey Russell, Brothers, Cletus Wayne “Cleat” Russell and Doyle Russell.