LaFollette Obituaries

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...

Aug 12, 2019

Mr. Roger “Rod” Smith age 80 of Speedwell passed away Monday, August 12, 2019.  He was an Elder and Member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, and along with his Wife, served a Mission in Vernon, UT.  Mr. Smith was retired from General Motors, and after retirement, served as a Claiborne County Sherriff’s...

Aug 1, 2019

Mrs. Angela Marlene (Williamson) Vinsant age 60 of LaFollette went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 1, 2019.  She was of the Baptist Faith and a member of Coolidge First Baptist Church.  Preceded in death by Father, Billy J. Williamson, and Mother, Thelma Jean Miller Williamson.

Survived by Husband, Courtland Laverne Vinsant;...

Aug 1, 2019

Mr. Delbert Lee Bolton age 73 of LaFollette passed away Thursday, August 1, 2019.  He attended Covenant Life Church.  Preceded in death by Parents, Lewis and Flora Meadors Bolton, and Sister, Loretta Jane Edwards.

Survivors:   Children, Andy Byrd, Sherry Bolton, Delbert Bolton, Jr. and wife, Tammy, and Crystal Ayers and husband, James Ayers; Grandchildren, Connor...

Jul 18, 2019

Mrs. Louise G. Turney , age 98 of LaFollette passed away Thursday, July 18, 2019.   She was a lifelong member of LaFollette First Baptist Church, and was the Church Secretary for many years.  Mrs. Louise loved to travel and enjoy the beauty of the United States.  Preceded in death by Sons, Richard Turney and Edward Turney; Parents,...

Jul 7, 2019

Mr. Ronald Ray “Ronnie” Asher age 70, of Jacksboro passed away Sunday, July 7, 2019.  He was a United States Veteran, and a member of Walnut Grove Baptist Church.  Ronnie was a retired Electrician and member of I.B.E.W. (International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers) Local #760, and a member of Campbell County Masonic Lodge #778 F. & A.M. ...

Jul 6, 2019

Ms. Jean Wright age 74 of LaFollette passed away Saturday, July 6, 2019.  She was a Christian and a member of Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church.  She enjoyed baking & cooking, quilting, watching the ID Network, and playing Candy Crush, but most of all enjoyed her Grandchildren and Great-Grandchildren.  Preceded in death by Son, Gus Gotsis, Parents, Sherman...

Jul 6, 2019

Rev. Samuel Eugene Douglas , age 97 of Jacksboro went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 6, 2019.  He was saved at the age of 26 and he and his wife, Bonnie were baptized together into the Walnut Grove Baptist Church in November 1947.  He was ordained at Walnut Grove Baptist Church on July...

Jun 24, 2019

Mr. Martin “Marty” Van Wyck age 66 of LaFollette passed away Monday, June 24, 2019.  He was retired after 30 years of service from Ford Motor Company, Rawsonville Plant in Ypsilanti, MI.  Preceded in death by Father, John Van Wyck.

Survivors:  Wife, Mrs. Renee Van Wyck; Daughters, Erin Van Wyck and Lona Coop; Son, Joseph...

Jun 23, 2019

Mr. John “Hard Rock” Rutherford age 84 of LaFollette passed away Sunday, June 23, 2019.  He was a Christian and former owner of Rutherford Heating and Air.  Preceded in death by Sons, Randall Rutherford, David Rutherford, and Brian Rutherford, Daughter, Darla Rutherford, Parents, Connor and Elizabeth Shoupes Rutherford, Sister Owantha Alexander, and Brothers Tony and Lowell Rutherford....

Jun 16, 2019

Althea Faustino Graves Parrott, 91, died Sunday, June 16, 2019. She was born in Sharps Chapel, Tennessee on November 12, 1927, to the late John Paschal and Eva Keifer Stiener Graves. Althea owned and managed a bookkeeping firm in Bowling Green, KY.  After moving to Lafayette, Indiana she served as director of the Gamma Phi Beta sorority...

Jun 12, 2019

Mr. Aubrey Marcum age 68 of LaFollette passed away Wednesday, June 12, 2019.  He was a U.S. Army Veteran and a Christian.  Preceded in death by Parents, James and Edna Stanford Marcum, and Brothers Ralph and David Marcum.

Survivors:  Wife, Mrs. Anita Miller Marcum; Son, Chris Marcum; Brothers and Sisters, James Marcum and wife, Carol, Frances...

Jun 1, 2019

Mr. Glenn T. O’Dell, Sr . age 84 of LaFollette passed away Saturday, June 1, 2019.  He was a Mason and Shriner in Michigan, a former employee of Genessee County Sheriff Dept., and former Secretary/Treasurer of Norris Lake Lodge #77 TN F.O.P.  Preceded in death by Wife, Charlotte O’Dell, Son, Rickey Linvel O’Dell, Parents, Maynard F. and...