LaFollette Obituaries

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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Oct 13, 2019

Mrs. Mary Louise (Moses) Schoeff of Fort Wayne, IN (formerly of LaFollette) departed this life on Sunday, October 13, 2019, in Indiana.  She was born June 5, 1941, to William and Angline Moses in Harlan, KY.  The family moved to TN in 1947 and Mary moved to Fort Wayne, IN in 1960.   Preceded in death by Husband...

Oct 13, 2019

Mr. Franklin D. Thompson , age 82, of Logansport, IN and formerly of LaFollette, TN, passed away Sunday October 13, 2019, in Millers Merry Manor of Logansport.  Born December 12, 1936 in Jacksboro, TN to the late Henry and Bertha (Wells) Thompson.  On September 11, 1959 he married Eloise Edwards who survives.  Dee was a former typesetter...

Oct 3, 2019

Mr. Danny Adkins age 65 of LaFollette passed away Thursday, October 3, 2019.  He was a retired Truck Driver.  Preceded in death by Parents, Fred and Amy Kimberlin Adkins, Brothers, Clayton Adkins, Lester Adkins, Walter Adkins, Chester Adkins, Raymond Adkins, and Lee Lawson, and Sister, Brenda Rohrback.

Survivors: Wife of 47 years, Janice Steakley Adkins;...

Oct 1, 2019

Mr. Paul Goins age 72 of the Bethlehem Community of LaFollette passed away Tuesday, October 1, 2019.  He was a member and Deacon of Forks Grove Baptist Church and retired from the Campbell County Highway Dept.  Paul loved to trade and enjoyed spending time at the flea market.  Preceded in death by Parents, Edison and Ida Rutherford...

Sep 25, 2019

Mrs. JoAnn Brown age 79 of LaFollette went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, September 25, 2019.  She was a loving Mother and enjoyed working in her flower gardens.  Preceded in death by her loving Husband of 57 years, Lee Brown, Son-in-Law, Robbie Young, Parents, Eulis Stagnolia and Pearl Kiser, Brothers, Johnny Stagnolia, Wheeler Stagnolia,...

Sep 18, 2019

Mr. Jerry “Pap” Herrin age 72 of Jacksboro passed away Wednesday, September 18, 2019.  He was Owner and Operator of Benham Sawmill in Benham, KY supplying items for area Coal Mines in Southeastern, KY.  A happily retired Coal Miner, Mine Superintendent, and Mine Rescue Specialist with companies including Cross Mountain Coal Company, Scotia Coal Company, and Reata...

Sep 13, 2019

Mrs. Mildred Farmer age 92 of LaFollette passed away Friday, September 13, 2019.  She was a member of East LaFollette Baptist Church and member of the Jolly Heart Senior Adults.  Preceded in death by Husband, LeJeune Farmer; Son, Wayne Farmer, Parents, Sandy and Gertie Bailey Cummings, Four Brothers along with Two Infant Brothers, and Several Nieces and...

Sep 12, 2019

Mr. James A. “Jim” Robinson age 82 of Jacksboro passed away Thursday, September 12, 2019.  He was a member of Jacksboro United Methodist Church, a U.S. Navy Veteran, and also served in the Campbell County Honor Guard.  Jim established the first recycling center in Campbell County in the Valley View Community.  He was an accomplished underwater diver...

Sep 6, 2019

Mrs. Doris Jean Asher age 83 of LaFollette Departed this life for her Heavenly Home on Friday, September 6, 2019.  She was born January 10, 1936 in DeWitt, KY.  Doris lived for many years in Cincinnati, OH before retiring to the LaFollette area with her beloved and devoted Husband, Noah.  A loving Wife and Mother, Doris was...

Aug 31, 2019

Mr. Richard “Rick” Johnson , age 61 of LaFollette, passed away Saturday, August 31, 2019, at his home.  He is preceded in death by Mother, Pauline Kitts Johnson, and Brother, Ronnie Johnson.

Survivors:  Significant Other, Donna Housley who had the privilege of his love for many years; Son, Dustin Johnson; Father, Willis Johnson who Rick...

Aug 28, 2019

Mrs. Vicky Edwards age 63 of Speedwell passed away Wednesday, August 28, 2019.  She was a member of Liberty Baptist Church.  Vicky was employed with Dr. James Farris for many years, and later UT Internal Medicine in LaFollette.  Preceded in death by Father, Elder J.C. Monday.

Survivors: Husband, Glen Edwards; Sons, Derek Edwards and Wife,...

Aug 26, 2019

Mr. Charles Ray Green age 71 of LaFollette passed away Monday, August 26, 2019.  He was preceded in death by Parents, Dewey Green and Opal Wells Green; Brothers, Lonnie Green and Larry Green.

Survivors:   Brothers, Ronnie Green and Donnie Green.  Several Nieces, Nephews, Cousins, other relatives and friends.

Friends may call at their...

Aug 18, 2019

Mr. Michael David Bice age 59 of LaFollette passed away suddenly Sunday, August 18, 2019 at his home.  He was born November 11, 1959 in Spartanburg, SC.  Mike was Owner and Operator of J & M Greenhouses for 33 years.  He was Veteran of the U.S. Army, and for a time worked with Norfolk Southern Railroad.  Mike...

Aug 13, 2019

Mr. Billy Frank Maiden age 81 of LaFollette passed away Tuesday, August 13, 2019.  He attended Cedar Hill Baptist Church, was a U.S. Air Force Veteran, and was an avid golfer, even having his first hole-in-one at age 72.  Billy loved fishing and the Atlanta Braves, but most importantly, he instilled a great love of family to...