LaFollette Obituaries

Jan 27, 2020

Mrs. Nina Sue Pierce , age 72 of Speedwell, TN, passed away Monday, January, 27, 2020.   She was of the Baptist Faith, and was a member of New Salem Baptist Church.  Nina enjoyed sewing, painting, attending and working in her Church, and being with her little dog, Molly.  Preceded in death by Husband, James Lee Pierce, Parents,...

Jan 25, 2020

Donald Alvin Cornett, 82, of Corbin, KY passed away Saturday, January 25, 2020 at the Continue Care Hospital. He was the husband of Dossie Lee Jackson Cornett, who is left to mourn his passing.

Visitation will be Monday, January 27, 2020 from 12-3pm at the Vankirk-Grisell Funeral Home, Corbin, KY. Burial will be Tuesday, January 28, 2020...

Jan 13, 2020

Mrs. Nadine Miller , age 76 of Nolensville, TN, formerly of LaFollette, passed away Monday, January, 13, 2020.   She was a Christian and of the Baptist Faith, she enjoyed spending time with Family, reading, and watching television.  Preceded in death by Daughter, Kimberly Annette Miller, Parents, Luther and Pearl Bell Sharp, Brother, Emmitt Sharp, Sisters, Edna Johnson...

Jan 13, 2020

Billy Dean Anderson , age 84, of Grand Blanc, MI formerly of Andersonville, TN, died Monday January 13, 2020.  Billy was born July 8, 1935 in Harlan, KY, the son of William and Bertha (Hatmaker) Anderson.  He married Susie Daugherty September 18, 1954 in Jacksboro, TN and she preceded him in death September 16, 2017.  He is...

Jan 13, 2020

Mr. Morris Leach age 67 of the Stinking Creek Community, passed away Monday, January 13, 2020.  He was a Member of Walnut Grove Baptist Church and regularly attended Dante Church of God.  Morris was a retired heavy equipment operator, and after retirement was a self proclaimed “Man of Leisure”.  Preceded in death by Parents, Walter and Mary Huddleston Leach, and...

Jan 3, 2020

Mr. Britton Slover age 45 of Speedwell passed away Friday, January 3, 2020.  He enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his 2 Grandchildren.  Preceded in death by Mother, Kathy Jo Rowland, and Grandmother, “Mamaw Dorothy” Slover.

Survivors: Light of his life, his Grandchildren, Aviah Grace and Kholston, who he called “TT”; Children, Britton Slover,...

Jan 2, 2020

Mr. Clyde R. Seiber, Sr. age 67 of Oak Ridge, formerly of LaFollette and Mesa, Arizona, passed away Thursday, January 2, 2020.  He was a U.S. Army Veteran.  Preceded in death by Wife of 37 years, Mrs. Gloria Jean (Carey) Seiber in October 2016, Parents, Vance Seiber and Mildred (Irwin) Seiber, and two siblings, Linda Jane Seiber and Vance Seiber, Jr.

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Dec 25, 2019

Ms. Lula Lee Claiborne age 76 of LaFollette passed away Wednesday, December 25, 2019.  She was a member of Jacksboro United Methodist Church. Lula Lee worked for many years as an LPN with LaFollette Health and Rehab Center, Cumberland Village, and Summit View of Lake City, and also enjoyed being with her friends at the Campbell County...

Dec 20, 2019

Mrs. Winona S. Monday age 87 of Speedwell passed away Friday, December 20, 2019.  She was a member of Bradens Chapel Baptist Church.  Mrs. Winona enjoyed cooking, working in her garden, but more than anything, spending time with her Grandchildren, Great-Grandchildren, and Great-Great-Grandchildren.  Preceded in death by Husband, Elder J. C. Monday, Daughter, Vicky Edwards, Parents, Elder...

Dec 18, 2019

Mrs. Geneva M. Combs , age 66 of Speedwell passed away Wednesday, December 18, 2019.   She was of the Baptist Faith.  Preceded in death by Parents, William Dayton and Lula Bean McDonald, Brothers, Charles and Ello McDonald.

Survivors:  Husband, Charles Combs; Daughter, Belinda McCullah and husband, Terry; Son, Anthony Earl and Daughters, Diana and Joan;...

Dec 17, 2019

Kimberly Palmrose age 58 of Altha, FL, formerly of LaFollette passed away passed away Tuesday December 17, 2019.  Kimberly loved being outdoors, enjoyed being on the lake, and working in her garden.  She was a HAM Amature Radio Operator and was a regular at the Downtown LaFollette Flea Market.

Survivors:  Husband, Joseph Kelly; Daughter, Nikky...

Dec 17, 2019

Mrs. Helen Sue Byrd Marlar age 70 of LaFollette passed away Tuesday, December 17, 2019.  She was a member of Fairview Baptist Church.  Helen was formerly employed with Imperial Reading in LaFollette.  Preceded in death by Husband, Sterling Marlar, Parents, Ivan Byrd and Cleda Byrd Sumner, Brother, Ronald Byrd, and several Aunts and Uncles.

Survivors: ...

Dec 13, 2019

Ms. Pauline Roberts age 71 of LaFollette passed away Friday, December 13, 2019.  She attended the House of Prayer and Praise.  For many years, Pauline was a customer favorite at Waffle House in Caryville and at the Powell/Emory Road location.  Preceded in death by Great-Grandson, Zeke Williams, and Parents, Earl Venice and Pansy Jordan Roberts.

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Dec 12, 2019

Mr. Kelly Powers age 57 of Speedwell passed away Thursday, December 12, 2019.  He attended Shipley Grove Baptist Church.  Kelly was an outdoorsman and loved hunting and fishing.  He also enjoyed playing music.  Preceded in death by Parents, Hershel and Virgie Leach Powers and Brother, Darrell Lynn Powers.

Survivors:  Brother, Ronald Powers; Sisters, Alice Jenkins...

Dec 7, 2019

Mrs. Hazel I. Bruce, age 84 of LaFollette passed away Saturday, December 7, 2019.   Together with her Husband, Rev. Carlo Bruce, they began their ministry in 1964, and Pastored and led Faith Way Assembly of God from 1981 to 2001.  She loved to sing, cook for her family, travel, and was a champion horseshoe player.  Preceded in...

Dec 6, 2019

Ms. Janice Wilson Lloyd age 50 of LaFollette passed away Friday, December 6, 2019.  She was preceded in death by Son, Jason Lloyd and Mother Lucille McNeeley Wilson.

Survivors:  Father, Calvin Wilson; Grandsons, Jayden Lloyd and Ayden Lloyd; Godson, Gether McGlone.  Several other relatives and friends.

A Private Graveside Service was held at...

Dec 3, 2019

Mr. Steve L. Claiborne age 80 of LaFollette, passed away Tuesday, December 3, 2019.  He was lifelong member of LaFollette United Methodist Church, a Veteran and Member of the 101st Airborne Division, U.S. Army National Guard.  A charter member of the Indian River Archery Club, Campbell County JayCees, and a TWRA Hunter Safety Instructor.   He was employed...

Dec 2, 2019

Mr. James Edgar Claiborne of Knoxville formerly of LaFollette, passed away Monday, December 2, 2019 at the age of 92.  He was preceded in death by his wife of 47 years, Maude Clotfelter Claiborne, his daughter, Ellen Davis Claiborne, Sister, Aileen Claiborne Crowder, and his Parents, Martha Davis Claiborne and Edgar Eugene Claiborne.

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Nov 28, 2019

Mr. Roy G. Tweed , 76, of DeKalb, Illinois, died Thursday, November 28, 2019, at his home.  He was born October 24, 1943, in Marshall, North Carolina, the son of Roy G. Louvern and Faye E. Tweed.  Roy was a Veteran of the U.S. Army, having served during the Vietnam War and received the Purple Heart.  He was...

Nov 28, 2019

Mr. Wayne Phillips of LaFollette, passed away Thursday, November 28, 2019, in New Orleans, LA at the age of 59.  He was of the Baptist Faith.  Wayne loved spending time with his family, especially his Grandchildren.  He also enjoyed riding his motorcycle.  Preceded in death by Mother, Fannie Phillips, and Sisters, Kathy and Michelle Phillips.

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