LaFollette Obituaries

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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Nov 27, 2019

Jason Lloyd age 34 of Caryville passed away Wednesday, November 27, 2019.  He was of the Baptist Faith.  Preceded in death by Grandmothers, Lucille Wilson and Magdalene Lloyd.

Survivors:  Sons, Jayden Skyler Lloyd and Ayden Isiah Lloyd; Former Wife and Mother of their Children, Charline Lloyd; Mother, Janice Lloyd; Father, Larry Lloyd; Grandparents, Calvin Wilson...

Nov 27, 2019

HONORABLE CONRAD E. TROUTMAN, JR. of LaFollette, Tennessee passed away Wednesday, November 27, 2019 at the age of 91. After graduating from LaFollette High School he attended the University of Tennessee where he was a member of the Sigma Chi Fraternity.   Conrad served in the United States Army as 1st Lieutenant during the Korean War and...

Nov 26, 2019

Mr. Ned Arthur Koble age 89 of LaFollette, passed away Tuesday, November 26, 2019.  He attended LaFollette United Methodist Church.  Mr. Koble was a Retired First Lieutenant in the United States Marine Corp. having served in the Korean War.  Ned was past Master of Mt. Moriah Lodge #28 F. & A.M. in Bordentown, NJ, and a Member...

Nov 21, 2019

Mr. Edward “Eddie” Walker age 84 of LaFollette passed away Thursday, November 21, 2019.  He was of the Baptist Faith.  Eddie was a 32nd Degree Scotish Rite Mason for over 60 years and a Shriner, and was the oldest living Past Master of Campbell County Masonic Lodge #778, F. & A.M.  He was known all around for his...

Nov 19, 2019

Mr. Harry D. Burden age 87 of Jacksboro passed away Tuesday, November 19, 2019.  He was a Member and Elder of LaFollette Church of Christ.  Harry founded, and along with his Sons, operated Jacksboro Body Shop.  He was a founding member of CORA (Campbell Outdoor Recreation Association), a member of the first Jacksboro City Council after its...

Nov 18, 2019

Mr. Vestle Ridenour age 83 of Morrow, OH formerly of the Stinking Creek Community, passed away Monday, November 18, 2019.  He was a former service station owner in Ohio.  Preceded in death by wife, Laura Ridenour, Parents, Millard and Della Slover Ridenour, Brothers, Andrew, James, Johnny, and Peony, Sisters, Marie, Joie, and Ella.

Survivors:   Brother,...

Nov 13, 2019

Mr. Lonnie E. Reynolds age 85 of Jacksboro passed away Wednesday, November 13, 2019.  He attended LaFollette Church of God.  Mr. Reynolds was a U.S. Air Force veteran and a retired machinist with Siemens in Norwood, OH.  Preceded in death by Parents, Daniel Reynolds and Anna Ayers Reynolds, Brothers, L. C. Reynolds and Gary Reynolds, Sister, Wanda...

Nov 12, 2019

Delphia Mae “Tootsie” Rose (Maiden name: Poore) died peacefully in her home on Tuesday, November 12, 2019 in Powell, TN at the age of 83. Delphia was born on August 16, 1936 in Briceville, TN to Bruce and Jessie Poore. She married Bill Rose in 1952. Over a span of 17 years, the couple welcomed 10 children...

Nov 9, 2019

Mr. Jesse Williams , age 60 of LaFollette passed away Saturday, November 9, 2019.  He was of the Baptist Faith and a U. S. Army Veteran.  Preceded in death by Parents, Floyd Williams and Shirley Rehfuss Williams; Brother, Chuck Williams

Survivors:  Children, Tabatha Sellers, Linda Miles, Donald Shelton, Janet Graves, and Justin Bailey; Several Grandchildren...

Nov 5, 2019

Mr. Robert Overbey age 65 of LaFollette passed away Tuesday, November 5, 2019.  He was a U. S. Army Veteran.  Preceded in death by two Infant Children, Parents, Cecil and Pauline Cox Overbey, Brothers, Barton Overbey and Ira W. Overbey, Sister, Elizabeth Carroll.

Survivors:  Daughters, Charline Lloyd and Kerry Overbey; Grandchildren, Jayden Lloyd, Ayden Lloyd,...

Nov 2, 2019

Mr. Paul Tiller age 82 of LaFollette passed away Saturday, November 2, 2019.  He was a member of East LaFollette Baptist Church where he taught Sunday School for many years.  Paul was a U. S. Army Veteran and a retired Mechanic with Imperial Reading.  Paul truly loved his Granddaughter and Great-Grandchildren.  Preceded in death by Parents, Harry...

Nov 2, 2019

Mr. Joel Richard Hensley age 65 of the Stinking Creek Community of LaFollette passed away Saturday, November 2, 2019.  He enjoyed riding his motorcycle and recently retired as a Teamster.  Preceded in death by Son, Jason Richard Hensley.

Survivors:  Son, Stephen Joel Hensley; Parents, Richard Leo and Etta Elizabeth Redd Hensley.  Several Cousins, other relatives...

Oct 25, 2019

Mr. James Truman McCulley age 74 of Speedwell passed away Friday, October 25, 2019.  He attended Jellico Highway Church of God.  Preceded in death by Parents, William McKinley McCulley and Cora Ellen Henegar McCulley, Brothers, Richard, Raymond, Elmer, Kenneth, William, and an infant Brother.

Survivors:   Sister, Mary Opal McCulley; Brother, Paul McCulley; Sister-in-law, Thelma McCulley;...

Oct 24, 2019

Mrs. Bobbie Lee Goins age 88 of LaFollette passed away Thursday, October 24, 2019.  She was a member of Glade Springs Baptist Church.  Preceded in death by Sisters, Cecil Teague and Hazel Wicks.

Survivors: Son, Larry Goins and Wife, Cathy of Indiana; Four Grandchildren; Three Great-Grandchildren; Brother, Clarence E. Smith of Wichita, KS.

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